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.
Traditional renderings: comfort(-able), repenting.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders נִחוּם:
- παράκλησιςparaklēsis“encouragement”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Isaiah 57:18נִֽחֻמִ֛ים · comfortI have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,
- Hosea 11:8נִחוּמָֽי׃ · My compassionHow 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!
- Zechariah 1:13נִחֻמִֽים׃ · and comfortingSo the LORD spoke kind and comforting words to the angel who was speaking with me.