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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