נִחוּם

ni.chumcomfortHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine3 occurrences3 books3 verses

Definition

or נִחֻם; from H5162; properly, consoled; abstractly, solace
Traditional renderings: comfort(-able), repenting.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders נִחוּם:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Isaiah 57:18נִֽחֻמִ֛ים · comfort
    I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,
  2. Hosea 11:8נִחוּמָֽי׃ · My compassion
    How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred!
  3. Zechariah 1:13נִחֻמִֽים׃ · and comforting
    So the LORD spoke kind and comforting words to the angel who was speaking with me.