יְרַחְמְאֵל
ye.rach.me.el
Jerahmeel
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "ירחמאל" (ye.rach.me.el) is a proper name, specifically a personal name, with the Strong's number H3396I. The name is composed of three elements: "yirach" (root of "racham," meaning "to have mercy" or "to love"), "me" (a suffix indicating a possessive or a relationship), and "el" (a common divine or personal name element). This etymology suggests that the name "Jerahmeel" may connote a sense of mercy or love. Given its single occurrence in the Bible, the name "Jerahmeel" is likely a unique individual or a specific family name. The name's significance lies in its unique composition, which may reflect the personal characteristics or qualities of the individual it represents. Without further context, it is difficult to determine the exact significance of the name in the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text