The meaning of “חָסַד”
Understanding châçad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
shew self merciful, put to shame. - properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind - ...
חָסַד
shew self merciful, put to shame. - properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind - also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove 1) to be good, be kind 2a) (Hithpael) to show kindness to oneself 2) to be reproached, be ashamed 1a) (Piel) to be put to shame, be reproached
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 22:26 | “With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright.” Word: חָסַד (châçad) | |
| Psalms 18:25 | “With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;” Word: חָסַד (châçad) | |
| Proverbs 25:10 | “Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.” Word: חָסַד (châçad) |
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