Words the Bible translates as have pity
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 2 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- ḥamalחָמַלto spare: to hold back from harming, destroying, or taking something that lies within one's power, often out of pity
- ḥusחוּסto spare: to look on something with concern and hold back from harming or giving it up
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