Strong’s H2600

חִנָּם

Part of speech

Adverb

Transliteration

chinnam

Pronunciation

khin-nawm'

Definition

Without cause, freely, for nothing, in vain

Meaning

gratis, devoid of cost, reason, advantage

Usage

The Hebrew word "chinnam" is used to convey the idea of something being done without cause, without payment, or in vain. It often implies an action taken without justification or without expecting anything in return. In the context of relationships, it can denote actions done out of pure grace or generosity, without any ulterior motive.

Bible references

Genesis 29:15;Exodus 21:2;Exodus 21:11;Numbers 11:5;1 Samuel 19:5;1 Samuel 25:31;2 Samuel 24:24;1 Kings 2:31;1 Chronicles 21:24;Job 1:9;Job 2:3;Job 9:17;Job 22:6;Psalm 35:7;Psalm 35:7;Psalm 35:19;Psalm 69:4;Psalm 109:3;Psalm 119:161;Proverbs 1:11;Proverbs 1:17;Proverbs 3:30;Proverbs 23:29;Proverbs 24:28;Proverbs 26:2