Strong’s H2550

חָמַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chamal

Pronunciation

khaw-mal'

Definition

To spare, to have compassion, to pity

Meaning

to commiserate, to spare

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chamal" primarily conveys the idea of sparing or showing compassion. It is often used in contexts where someone refrains from executing judgment or destruction, demonstrating mercy or pity instead. This term can also imply a sense of reluctance to destroy or harm, often due to compassion or a sense of value for the object or person in question.

Bible references

Exodus 2:6;Deuteronomy 13:8;1 Samuel 15:3;1 Samuel 15:9;1 Samuel 15:15;1 Samuel 23:21;2 Samuel 12:4;2 Samuel 12:6;2 Samuel 21:7;2 Chronicles 36:15;2 Chronicles 36:17;Job 6:10;Job 16:13;Job 20:13;Job 27:22;Proverbs 6:34;Isaiah 9:19;Isaiah 30:14;Jeremiah 13:14;Jeremiah 15:5;Jeremiah 21:7;Jeremiah 50:14;Jeremiah 51:3;Lamentations 2:2;Lamentations 2:17