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1 sty 2009 · The concept of hesed (“faithfulness, kindness, grace, steadfast love, solidarity” etc) is one of those. According to the Hebrew Scriptures, God revealed God self to God’s people at Sinai.
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.
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.
7 maj 2024 · One of the Hebrew words for ‘love’ is hesed, but in fact, it has a range of meanings. Described as an undeserved kindness and generosity, it is one of the most fundamental characteristics of God, covenantal in nature. Throughout the Hebrew Bible, it is translated in a number of different ways: steadfast love, mercy, kindness, and goodness.
The corresponding Hebrew word chesed is multifaceted, encompassing kindness, mercy, faithfulness, and steadfast love.
16 paź 2013 · Steadfast love – Once again we discover David’s declaration that h esed is the fundamental description of what it means to have a relationship with YHWH. The ESV uses “steadfast love.” NASB attempts “lovingkindness.” NKJV and NIV make other efforts to communicate h esed in English. But they all fail. H esed is a uniquely Hebrew word ...
10 sty 2015 · The Hebrew verb חֶ֫סֶד (Translit. Hesed/Chesed/Heced) is rendered ‘steadfast love’ in the ESV. Together with his faithfulness, God’s steadfast love is probably the most celebrated of God’s characteristics in the Old Testament. First and foremost it represents God’s ongoing love and kindness to his covenant people.
