Machmâl — H4263

Definition

masculine noun

properly, sympathy;

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

Usually translated as

pitieth

Origin

from H2550; (by paronomasia with H4261) delight

• Derived from Châmal (H2550)
• Derived from Machmâd (H4261)

Greek equivalents

• pheídomai (G5339)

Occurrences

Machmâl occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Ezekiel (1)

• 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 (וּמַחְמַ֣ל); and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword.