English breakdown of Compassion = “to suffer together” The Hebrew word is Rakhum Closely related Rekhem – the word for womb. Around 80% of the usage of Rakhum in the Old Testament is describing God’s compassion towards humanity. Dimension #1: Rakhum compassion is a deep emotional movement toward someone. Bible references: 1 Kings 3:16-28 (only display vs. 26) Nehemiah 9:27-28 Psalm 103: 8, 13-14 Isaiah 49: 15-16 Two takeaways: Humanity – even the People of God – are vulnerable, broken,