מַחְמָל machmâl

Meaning

properly, sympathy;

In the King James Version: pitieth.

Derivation: from H2550 (חָמַל); (by paronomasia with H4261 (מַחְמָד)) delight

Where it is used

• Ezekiel 24:21 Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.’