Strong's H2551 · Hebrew
חֶמְלָה
chemlâh · /khem-law'/
Number
H2551
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חֶמְלָה
Transliteration
chemlâh
Pronunciation
khem-law'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
commiseration
KJV: merciful, pity.
Root / derivation: from H2550 (חָמַל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֶמְלָה across 2 verses.
merciful1×
pity1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2551 (chemlâh) mean?
commiseration
How many times does H2551 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2551 (חֶמְלָה) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “merciful.”
How is chemlâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2551 is rendered as “merciful” (1×), “pity” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חֶמְלָה come from?
from H2550 (חָמַל);