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Compassion from the Core: Rachum (רַחוּם)

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Apr 03, 2025
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It’s Word Nerd Wednesday, and today’s spotlight is on a word that goes way beyond “aww, that’s sweet.” Rachum (רַחוּם) is fierce, protective, womb-deep compassion—the kind that makes God run toward you, not away.

The Word

  • Hebrew: רַחוּם (Rachum)

  • Pronounced: Rah-KHOOM

  • Meaning: Compassionate, merciful, tender-hearted

  • Root Word: ר-ח-ם (R-CH-M) – Same root as re…

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