Strong's Lexicon rechem: Womb Original Word: רְחֵם Word Origin: Derived from the root רָחַם (racham), which means "to have compassion" or "to show mercy." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2836 (koilia) - often translated as "womb" or "belly" in the New Testament. - G4698 (splagchnon) - while primarily meaning "inward parts" or "bowels," it is sometimes used metaphorically to express deep compassion or affection, akin to the Hebrew concept of the womb. Usage: The Hebrew word "rechem" primarily refers to the womb, the organ in a woman's body where a child is conceived and nurtured until birth. It is often used metaphorically to denote the place of origin or the source of life. The term is also associated with the concepts of compassion and mercy, reflecting the nurturing and protective nature of the womb. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the womb was seen as a sacred space, a symbol of life and fertility. It was revered as the place where God's creative power was most evident, as He formed and knew each person even before birth. The ability to bear children was highly valued, and the womb was often associated with blessings and divine favor. The concept of the womb also extended to the idea of God's compassion and mercy, as the nurturing aspect of the womb was seen as a reflection of God's care for His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to racham Definition compassion NASB Translation compassion (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רַחֲמִין noun [masculine] plural intensive compassion (Biblical Hebrew רַחֲמִים, √ I. רחם); — absolute ׳ר Daniel 2:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mercy (Aramaic) corresponding to racham; (plural) pity -- mercy. see HEBREW racham Forms and Transliterations וְרַחֲמִ֗ין ורחמין verachaMin wə·ra·ḥă·mîn wəraḥămînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:18 HEB: וְרַחֲמִ֗ין לְמִבְעֵא֙ מִן־ NAS: so that they might request compassion from the God KJV: That they would desire mercies of INT: compassion request according 1 Occurrence |
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