7362. rachamani
Berean Strong's Lexicon
rachamani: Compassionate, merciful

Original Word: רַחֲמָנִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: rachamani
Pronunciation: rah-khah-mah-nee
Phonetic Spelling: (rakh-maw-nee')
Definition: Compassionate, merciful
Meaning: compassionate

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָחַם (racham), which means "to have compassion" or "to show mercy."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is "οἰκτίρμων" (oiktirmon), which also means compassionate or merciful. This is seen in passages like Luke 6:36, "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful."

Usage: The term "rachamani" is used to describe someone who is characterized by compassion and mercy. It reflects a deep, heartfelt empathy and a willingness to act kindly towards others, often in a manner that reflects God's own merciful nature. In the Hebrew Bible, this term is often associated with God's character and His dealings with humanity, emphasizing His loving-kindness and tender mercies.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, compassion and mercy were highly valued traits, often seen as divine attributes that humans were encouraged to emulate. The concept of mercy was not only a personal virtue but also a communal expectation, influencing social justice and interpersonal relationships. The Hebrew understanding of mercy was deeply rooted in covenantal relationships, where God's mercy was seen as a sustaining force for His people.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as rechem
Definition
compassionate
NASB Translation
compassionate (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[רַחֲמָנִי] adjective id.; — plural feminine נָשִׁים רַחֲמָנִיּוֺת Lamentations 4:10 compassionate women.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
pitiful

From racham; compassionate -- pitiful.

see HEBREW racham

Forms and Transliterations
רַחֲמָ֣נִיּ֔וֹת רחמניות ra·ḥă·mā·nî·yō·wṯ rachaManiYot raḥămānîyōwṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
Lamentations 4:10
HEB: יְדֵ֗י נָשִׁים֙ רַחֲמָ֣נִיּ֔וֹת בִּשְּׁל֖וּ יַלְדֵיהֶ֑ן
NAS: The hands of compassionate women
KJV: The hands of the pitiful women
INT: the hands women of compassionate Boiled children

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Strong's Hebrew 7362
1 Occurrence


ra·ḥă·mā·nî·yō·wṯ — 1 Occ.
















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