To be kindly disposed, to be generous, to be merciful, to be gracious, to pity

H2603
Hebrew
UBS
חָנַן
chânankhaw-nan'
Verb

Definition

= state in which humans or deities are favorably disposed to (other) humans, and act accordingly

Semantic Domains

Merciful
Non-Possess
Know
Speak
Unwilling

Etymology

a primitive root (compare H2583 (חָנָה));

KJV Translations

beseech, fair, (be, find, shew) favour(-able), be (deal, give, grant (gracious(-ly), intreat, (be) merciful, have (shew) mercy (on, upon), have pity upon, pray, make supplication, very

Occurrences72
Frequency Rank#460

Verse Usage

This word appears 72 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.