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Thursday, November 12, 2026

רַחֲמִיםrachamim

Strong's: H7356
Pronunciation: rah-khah-MEEM
Part of speech: Noun, masculine plural

Compassion; mercy; tender love

Rachamim is related to the word for womb and speaks of deep, tender compassion. It is often used of God's mercy toward his people when they are suffering or have failed. Through Isaiah, God promises to take his people back with great compassion. It shows that God's mercy is not cold pity but deep, personal care.

Key verse: Isaiah 54:7Read it in the NLT

Previous words

Wed, Nov 11 · G3875
παράκλητοςparaklētos
Advocate; helper; one called alongside
Tue, Nov 10 · H7725
שׁוּבshuv
To turn; to return; to repent
Mon, Nov 9 · G2435
ἱλαστήριονhilastērion
Sacrifice of atonement; mercy seat; means of atonement
Sun, Nov 8 · H3045
יָדַעyada
To know
Sat, Nov 7 · G266
ἁμαρτίαhamartia
Sin; wrongdoing
Fri, Nov 6 · H8085
שָׁמַעshama
To hear; to listen; to obey
Thu, Nov 5 · G4561
σάρξsarx
Flesh; body; human nature

Greek and Hebrew Word of the Day

רַחֲמִיםrachamim

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