Strong's Hebrew Concordance

H4263: מַחְמָל

machmâl · pronounced makh-mawl' · “compassion”

Definition

properly, sympathy;

KJV translates it as: pitieth.

Word origin: from H2550 (חָמַל); (by paronomasia with H4261 (מַחְמָד)) delight

Extended definition

1) object of compassion or pity, thing pitied
2) (TWOT) object of deep love

Brief lexicon based on BDB via STEPBible TBESH (CC BY 4.0).

How H4263 is translated

  • the love of ×1

Bible verses with H4263 (machmâl)

Machmâl appears in 1 verse.

  • Ezekiel 24:21

    Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword.