Chemlah in Hebrew means ‘compassion’ or ‘pity.’ This word comes from the same root as chamal which means ‘to spare.’ The morning prayer from the Sidur known as the Modeh Ani utilizes the word chemlah.
Category: Hebrew Lexicon
These articles give insight into the meaning of Hebrew words.
Lawless – Greek: Anomia
Because the word ‘law’ is not specifically used in the Hebrew Scriptures, the word ‘lawless’ is used for those who are wicked. To be without ‘law’ is to be considered wicked. Rejecting Torah makes a person wicked and lawless.
Righteous – Hebrew: Tzadek
Justification is the first step salvation. Justification is just receiving your ‘get out of death row’ card. A repentant individual will appreciate the ‘card’ and the judge who gave it to him freely, and sanctify his lifestyle to one worthy of being set free from the ‘law of sin and death.’
Grace – Hebrew: Chen
Grace is part of the Old Testament as well as the New. Chesed or grace (favor) is an attribute of Elohim and does not change in how He deals with mankind. There is no specific covenant of grace mentioned in the Scriptures as God has always dealt graciously with His people beginning with Adam and Eve until eternity.