rachamim

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Pronunciations

rachamim (rahkh-ah-MEEM) listen

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Definitions

  • n. Compassion; pity.

Example Sentences

  • "One of God’s attributes that’s repeated a bunch all over is 'Rachamim' (mercy), which literally comes from the Hebrew word for womb and is associated with maternal love." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • רַחֲמִים 'lit. compassion'

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words, by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic, (Philadelphia, 2001).

      Alternative Spellings

      rakhamim

Notes

  • See also rachmones.

    "The Hebrew form of the word is often used in prayers to describe a compassionate and merciful God. The concept of rachamim—treating others with compassion, understanding, and empathy—is considered an important Jewish value." (JPS)

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