Strong's Lexicon Yerachmeel: Jerahmeel Original Word: יְרַחְמְאֵל Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew roots רָחַם (racham, meaning "to have compassion" or "to show mercy") and אֵל (El, meaning "God"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yerachmeel in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of God's mercy is reflected in Greek terms such as ἔλεος (eleos, Strong's G1656), meaning "mercy" or "compassion." Usage: The name Yerachmeel means "God will have compassion" or "May God have mercy." It is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, signifying a person who is under the mercy or compassion of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes prophetic or indicative of the character or destiny of the individual. The name Yerachmeel reflects a deep reliance on God's mercy, a central theme in the Hebrew faith. The name is associated with the tribe of Judah, one of the prominent tribes of Israel, which held a significant role in the history and lineage of the Jewish people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom racham and el Definition "may God have compassion," an Isr. name NASB Translation Jerahmeel (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְרַחְמְאֵל proper name, masculine (may El have compassion) Ιεραμεηλ, etc.; — 1 name in Judah 1 Chronicles 2:9,25,26,27,33,42 (compare adjective, of a people following). 2 son of king Jehoiakim Jeremiah 36:26. 3 Levite, 1 Chronicles 24:29. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jerahmeel From racham and 'el; God will compassionate; Jerachmeel, the name of three Israelites -- Jerahmeel. see HEBREW racham see HEBREW 'el Forms and Transliterations יְרַחְמְאֵ֑ל יְרַחְמְאֵ֔ל יְרַחְמְאֵ֛ל יְרַחְמְאֵ֥ל יְרַחְמְאֵ֨ל יְרַחְמְאֵֽל׃ ירחמאל ירחמאל׃ לִֽירַחְמְאֵ֖ל לירחמאל lî·raḥ·mə·’êl lirachmeEl lîraḥmə’êl yə·raḥ·mə·’êl yerachmeEl yəraḥmə’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:9 HEB: ל֑וֹ אֶת־ יְרַחְמְאֵ֥ל וְאֶת־ רָ֖ם NAS: were born to him [were] Jerahmeel, Ram KJV: that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, INT: who were born to him Jerahmeel Ram and Chelubai 1 Chronicles 2:25 1 Chronicles 2:26 1 Chronicles 2:27 1 Chronicles 2:33 1 Chronicles 2:42 1 Chronicles 24:29 Jeremiah 36:26 8 Occurrences |