◄ 2618. Chesed ►
Strong's Lexicon Chesed: Lovingkindness, mercy, steadfast love, loyalty, faithfulness Original Word: חֶסֶד Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Chesed Pronunciation: kheh'-sed Phonetic Spelling: (kheh'-sed) Definition: Lovingkindness, mercy, steadfast love, loyalty, faithfulness Meaning: Chesed Word Origin: Derived from the root חָסַד (chasad), which conveys the idea of kindness or love. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1656 (ἔλεος, eleos): Often translated as "mercy" or "compassion," reflecting the compassionate aspect of chesed. - G5544 (χρηστότης, chrēstotēs): Translated as "kindness," capturing the benevolent aspect of chesed. Usage: Chesed is a rich and multifaceted term in the Hebrew Bible, often translated as "lovingkindness" or "steadfast love." It denotes a deep, enduring love that is rooted in covenantal faithfulness and mercy. Chesed is not merely an emotional response but involves action and commitment, often in the context of a relationship, particularly between God and His people. It encompasses loyalty, kindness, and mercy, reflecting God's unwavering love and faithfulness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, covenants were binding agreements that established relationships between parties, often involving mutual obligations. Chesed is a key concept in the context of these covenants, especially in the relationship between God and Israel. It reflects the covenantal loyalty and faithfulness expected from both parties. God's chesed is a central theme in the Hebrew Bible, highlighting His gracious and compassionate nature, His commitment to His promises, and His desire for a reciprocal relationship with His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin see Ben-chesed. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hesed The same as checed: favor; Chesed, an Israelite -- Hesed. see HEBREW checed Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance yə·ḥas·seḏ·ḵā — 1 Occ. ba·ḥe·seḏ — 2 Occ. bə·ḥas·də·ḵā — 2 Occ. bə·ḥe·seḏ — 1 Occ. ḥă·sā·ḏay — 1 Occ. ḥă·sā·ḏāw — 3 Occ. ḥă·sā·ḏe·ḵā — 1 Occ. ḥă·sā·ḏe·ḵā — 3 Occ. ḥas·dām — 1 Occ. ḥas·dêḵ — 2 Occ. ḥas·ḏê — 5 Occ. ḥas·dî — 4 Occ. ḥas·dōw — 58 Occ. ḥā·seḏ — 12 Occ. ḵə·ḥas·de·ḵā — 3 Occ. ḥe·seḏ — 66 Occ. ha·ḥă·sā·ḏîm — 1 Occ. ha·ḥe·seḏ — 6 Occ. ka·ḥe·seḏ — 1 Occ. kə·ḥas·də·ḵā — 4 Occ.