מַחְמָל
mach.mal
compassion
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "מַחְמָל" (mach.mal) with a Strong's number of H4263, translates to "compassion." This word appears only once in the Bible, indicating its usage might be unique or idiomatic. As part of the "Emotion & Attitude" semantic domain, "compassion" refers to a strong emotional response. Given its isolated occurrence in the Hebrew Bible, the range of usage for "מַחְמָל" may be narrow or specialized. However, this word's meaning - compassion - speaks to the emotional connection or concern for someone's well-being. In the context of the Bible, this word might represent a significant expression of empathy or kindness.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text