Lexical Definition
Strong's Hebrew H2616
properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only [compare 2603 ] in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind ; also (by euphemistically [compare 1288 ], but rarely) to reprove
KJV usage: shew self merciful, put to shame.
Etymology: a primitive root
Brown–Driver–Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
. Usage: shew self merciful, put to shame. shew self merciful, put to shame.
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