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1 sty 2009 · The biblical term &illegible;, variously translated ‘loving kindness’ and ‘steadfast love’, displays a wide range of biblical uses and meanings.
TRANSLATING "MERCY", "STEADFAST LOVE", IN THE BOOK OF GENESIS. Dr. Heber Peacock is the United Bible Societies Translations Research Coordinator, and lives in the USA. The Hebrew word hesed, which is frequently translated "mercy", "love", "faithful love", "covenant love", "kindness", is one of the most difficultin the Old Testament to translate.
27 maj 2021 · Throughout the Hebrew Bible, we see hesed translated in a number of different ways; steadfast love, mercy, kindness, and goodness. While these synonyms develop our understanding, they only just skim the surface of this multifaceted, rich word.
The Hebrew word translated in the Revised Standard Version, "steadfast love" (my quotes are from the NSRV) is chesed. Chesed, translated "steadfast love," occurs in the Old Testament in 171 verses. One of the most frequently mentioned characteristics of God is his steadfast love.
Hebrew-English Lexicon 453 21 z to encamp 28 z to be gracious to, favor; (Hithpael) implore favor or compassion 10 }}. loyalty, kindness, devotion, steadfast love to seek refuge ~z one who is faithful, devout 18 ¤|£z to please, delight, take pleasure {£ to search out; (Piel) look; (Hithpael) disguise oneself ¤| arrow
Since there is more than one word for love in Hebrew, do they have different meanings? We are happy to help you find the answers you need. Sign up below to get a list describing four Hebrew words for love, their Hebrew spelling and profound meaning, along with relevant Bible references.
steadfast love. The love outlined for us in the passage from Hosea is love given to the ungrateful, the undeserving. It is love thrown back on the lover and yet the lover continues to love. This is what we see in the mystery of the Incarnation, God among us in the person of Jesus. As we read each Christmas Day:
