The meaning of “חָסִיד”
Understanding châçîyd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
godly (man), good, holy (one), merciful, saint, (un-) godly. - properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint) 1) fai...
חָסִיד
godly (man), good, holy (one), merciful, saint, (un-) godly. - properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint) 1) faithful, kind, godly, holy one, saint, pious 1a) kind 1b) pious, godly 1c) faithful ones (subst)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 33:8 | “And of Levi he said, Let thy Thummim and thy Urim be with thy holy one, whom thou didst prove at Massah, and with whom thou didst strive at the waters of Meribah;” Word: חָסִיד (châçîyd) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:9 | “He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.” Word: חָסִיד (châçîyd) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:26 | “With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright.” Word: חָסִיד (châçîyd) | |
| 2 Chronicles 6:41 | “Now therefore arise, O Lord God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.” Word: חָסִיד (châçîyd) | |
| Psalms 86:2 | “Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.” Word: חָסִיד (châçîyd) |
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