נְחוּם (ne.chum)
ne.chum
Nehum
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Nehum means "comfort." It appears in the Hebrew Bible as a personal name for one of the Jewish exiles who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel. The sources identify this individual primarily through his listing in Ezra 2:2 and Nehemiah 7:7, where he is recorded among those who resettled the land after the Babylonian captivity.
A notable feature of this entry is the textual variation found in later chapters. In Nehemiah 10:5 and 12:15, the same person is referred to as Harim. This suggests that Nehum may have been another name for Rehum (H7348), or that the names were used interchangeably within the community records. The name itself carries a hopeful resonance, reflecting the theme of divine consolation during a period of restoration.
With only one occurrence as a distinct name in these specific verses, Nehum serves as a small but concrete link to the historical reality of the return from exile. It reminds readers that behind the grand narratives of rebuilding walls and restoring worship were individuals carrying names that expressed hope and relief.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Nehum carries the simple, profound meaning of comfort. In the midst of returning from exile to rebuild Jerusalem, this individual stood among the leaders who helped restore the community. His presence reminds us that God’s people are not just names in a list, but real individuals carrying hope during difficult transitions.
When life feels fragmented or uncertain, remembering Nehum offers a quiet encouragement. It shows that comfort is not just an abstract idea, but something carried by those who step forward to help rebuild what was broken. Whether you are starting anew or recovering from loss, this name points to the steady presence of God’s consolation.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Nehum1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- נְח֣וּם1×
Key Verses
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Nehemiah 7:7
who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:
This verse lists Nehum among the leaders who returned with Zerubbabel, highlighting his role in the community's restoration after exile.