וְ/רַחוּם֙
𐤅/𐤓𐤇𐤅𐤌
rachûwm
and-merciful
An adjective describing a person or being as characterized by deep compassion, mercy, or tenderheartedness. The term primarily denotes an emotional disposition of deep empathy and readiness to show kindness or forgiveness toward others, often in situations where strict justice could be applied. Used frequently of YHWH in descriptions of divine character, 'rachûwm' emphasizes the aspect of emotional warmth and willingness to forgive. In human contexts, it denotes a person who acts with practical compassion toward those in need, suffering, or distress.
Joel 2:13 · Word #11
Lexicon H7349
| Lemma | רַחוּם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤇𐤅𐤌 |
| Transliteration | rachûwm |
| Strong's | H7349 |
| Definition | An adjective describing a person or being as characterized by deep compassion, mercy, or tenderheartedness. The term primarily denotes an emotional disposition of deep empathy and readiness to show kindness or forgiveness toward others, often in situations where strict justice could be applied. Used frequently of YHWH in descriptions of divine character, 'rachûwm' emphasizes the aspect of emotional warmth and willingness to forgive. In human contexts, it denotes a person who acts with practical compassion toward those in need, suffering, or distress. |
Morphology HC/Aamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and-merciful |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7349-02
and compassionate
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + adjective, masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective רַחוּם (masculine singular absolute) describes one characterized by deep, tender compassion rooted in רחם. The prefixed conjunction וְ adds "and," preserving the full morphological form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and compassionate
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'And compassionate' accurately reflects the Hebrew term's nuance and context. |