חוּס

Strong’s Definition

properly, to cover, i.e. (figuratively) to compassionate

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

pity, regard, spare.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.(qal) to pity, have compassion, spare, look upon with compassion

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: chûwç; Pronunciation: khoos