Lexical Definition
חֶמְלָה chemlâh (khem-law') compassion H:N-F
from חָמַל
merciful, pity.
- commiseration
1) mercy, pity, compassion
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[חֶמְלָה] noun feminine compassion, mercy, of ׳י (strictly Infinitive form from חמל, see Ges«GKC:45»§ 45, 1 b) — construct עָלָיו ׳בְּחֶמְלַת י Gen 19:16 (J), בְּאַהֲבָתוֺ וּבְחֶמְלָתוֺ גְאָלָם Isa 63:9. חֻמְלָה see חמל Infinitive above
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 19:16 |
| Isaiah | 63:9 |