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יְרַחְמְאֵל

𐤉𐤓𐤇𐤌𐤀𐤋

Yerachemeel

H3396 noun

SILEX Entry

Root רחם to have compassion, show mercy, show deep affection

Definition

Proper noun designating an Israelite male personal name meaning 'El will have compassion' or 'El is compassionate.' The name is theophoric, combining the element 'El' (referring to the Israelite deity) with a verb meaning 'to show compassion, have mercy.' Attested as the name of three individuals in the Hebrew Bible, each belonging to distinct genealogical lists and periods. The semantic range involves both the expression of divine compassion and personal identity within Israelite naming tradition.

Semantic Range

personal name, bearer of the idea that 'El (God) will show compassion,' expression of hope or recognition of divine mercy, theophoric name, designation of specific Israelite individuals

Root / Etymology

From the verbal root רָחַם (to have compassion, show mercy) and the theophoric element אֵל (El, God). The root רָחַם conveys emotion of deep care or mercy, often in the context of family relations or divine favor. The name ירחמאל is a composite: ירחם (third masculine singular imperfect of 'to show compassion') plus אֵל ('God'), yielding 'El will show compassion.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

The form יְרַחְמְאֵל (Yerachme'el) reflects a pattern of theophoric naming in ancient Israel, projecting attributes or desired actions onto the deity. The name appears in genealogical contexts: (1) a descendant of Hezron from the tribe of Judah (1 Chr 2:9,25–27,42), (2) a leader in post-exilic times (Ezra 10:26), and (3) a specific Judahite in Jer 36:26. Usage spans monarchic and post-exilic periods, indicating the persistence of this naming formula. English translations rendering 'Jerahmeel' transliterate rather than translate the name, obscuring its meaning. Distinct from similar constructs like יְרַחְמִי ('Yerachmi') or names invoking other divine qualities. Later Jewish tradition preserved the name but did not attach specific theological significance beyond its etymology. 'Jerahmeel' should not be confused with later ethnonyms or designations such as 'Jew,' which reflect later historical and cultural realities.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from רָחַם and אֵל; God will compassionate; Jerachmeel, the name of three Israelites; Jerahmeel.

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Root Family

רחם (r-ḥ-m) — to have compassion, show mercy, show deep affection

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H3395 יְרֹחָם He-will-be-shown-compassion
H3819 לֹא רֻחָמָה Not-shown-compassion
H7348 רְחוּם Rechum
H7349 רַחוּם compassionate
H7355 רָחַם I will show him deep compassion

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H3396-02 יְרַחְמְאֵ֨ל yerachemeel HNp Jerahmeel El-will-show-compassion 7
H3396-01 לִֽ/ירַחְמְאֵ֖ל lirachemeel HR/Np to Jerahmeel to El-will-show-compassion 1

Occurrences in Scripture

8 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H3396-02 Jeremiah 36:26 יְרַחְמְאֵ֨ל yerachemeel HNp Jerahmeel El-will-show-compassion
H3396-02 1 Chronicles 2:9 יְרַחְמְאֵ֥ל yerachemeel HNp Jerahmeel El-will-show-compassion
H3396-02 1 Chronicles 2:25 יְרַחְמְאֵ֛ל yerachemeel HNp Jerahmeel El-will-show-compassion
H3396-01 1 Chronicles 2:26 לִֽ/ירַחְמְאֵ֖ל lirachemeel HR/Np to Jerahmeel to El-will-show-compassion
H3396-02 1 Chronicles 2:27 יְרַחְמְאֵ֑ל yerachemeel HNp of Jerahmeel El-will-show-compassion
H3396-02 1 Chronicles 2:33 יְרַחְמְאֵֽל yerachemeel HNp Jerahmeel El-will-show-compassion
H3396-02 1 Chronicles 2:42 יְרַחְמְאֵ֔ל yerachemeel HNp Jerahmeel El-will-show-compassion
H3396-02 1 Chronicles 24:29 יְרַחְמְאֵֽל yerachemeel HNp Jerahmeel El-will-show-compassion
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