Strong's Lexicon Rchuwm: Rehum Original Word: רְחוּם Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root רָחַם (racham), meaning "to have compassion" or "to show mercy." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Rehum in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew texts. Usage: The name "Rehum" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to several individuals. It is often associated with those who have a role in leadership or administration, particularly in the context of the post-exilic period. The name itself suggests a character of compassion or mercy, reflecting the root meaning of the word. Cultural and Historical Background: The name Rehum appears in the context of the return from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem. This period was marked by efforts to restore the religious and social structures of the Jewish people. Names like Rehum, which carry meanings of compassion and mercy, may reflect the hope and renewal that characterized this era. The individuals named Rehum were often involved in administrative or leadership roles, indicating the importance of governance and organization in the restoration process. Brown-Driver-Briggs רְחוּם, רְחֻם proper name, masculine (compassion, or softness, Gentleness ?); — post-exilic name: 1 with Zerubbabel: a. רְחוּם Ezra 2:2, A Ιρεουμ’, ᵐ5L Ναουμ ( = נְחוּם "" Nehemiah 7:7). b. priest, רְחֻם Nehemiah 12:3 Ρεουμ ( = חָרִם Nehemiah 12:15, compare Nehemiah 7:42 = Ezra 2:39; Ezra 10:21, see חָרִם 3a). 2 רְחוּם, with Nehemiah: a. Levite Nehemiah 3:17, Βασουθ, א A ᵐ5L Ραουμ. b. Nehemiah 10:26, Ρα[ε]ουμ. רְחוּם proper name, masculine Persian official Ezra 4:8 (usually explained from √ רחם, see Biblical Hebrew; Scheft92 thinks possibly originally רוחם, Old Iranian proper name rukma, = splendour). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rehum A form of rachuwm; Rechum, the name of a Persian and of three Israelites -- Rehum. see HEBREW rachuwm Forms and Transliterations רְח֛וּם רְח֣וּם רְח֤וּם רְח֥וּם רְחֻ֖ם רחום רחם rə·ḥum rə·ḥūm reChum rəḥum rəḥūmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 2:2 HEB: מִסְפָּ֥ר בִּגְוַ֖י רְח֣וּם בַּעֲנָ֑ה מִסְפַּ֕ר NAS: Bigvai, Rehum [and] Baanah. KJV: Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. INT: Mispar Bigvai Rehum Baanah the number Ezra 4:8 Ezra 4:9 Ezra 4:17 Ezra 4:23 Nehemiah 3:17 Nehemiah 10:25 Nehemiah 12:3 8 Occurrences |
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