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27 maj 2021 · One of the Hebrew words for ‘love’ is hesed (חסד, pronounced kheh-sed”), which is actually a difficult word to translate into English. That is because there is a range of meanings for hesed. Theologian John Oswalt said hesed is “… a completely undeserved kindness and generosity”.
4 sty 2022 · When God appeared to Moses to give the Law a second time, He described Himself as “abounding in” or “filled with” hesed, which is translated “love and faithfulness,” “unfailing love,” “faithful love,” “steadfast love,” and “loyal love,” depending on the Bible version (Exodus 34:6–7).
1 sie 2024 · Chesed is often translated as “loving-kindness” or “mercy”. This word represents a steadfast, unfailing love that is committed and faithful. This term is frequently used to describe God’s love for His people. It is a love that is enduring, sacrificial and goes beyond what is deserved.
It has been translated as "mercy," "lovingkindness," "goodness," "steadfast love," "unfailing love," and "faithful love," among other words. Hesed comes from a root word that means to bow one's head in courtesy to an equal.
The NIV "unfailing love" and the ESV's "steadfast love" are translations of the Hebrew word chacad or chesed which means deeds of devotion, devout, faithfulness, favor, good, kindly, kindness, kindnesses, loveliness, lovingkindness, lovingkindnesses, loyal deeds, loyalty, mercies, merciful, mercy, righteousness, and unchanging love (NAS ...
2 lip 2015 · The Hebrew word that really comes much closer to our theological concept of "grace" is the word hesed (HEH-sed), sometimes translated "unfailing love."
2 maj 2012 · Based in a covenantal relationship, hesed is a steadfast, rock-solid faithfulness that endures to eternity: “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love (hesed) for you will not be shaken” Isaiah 54:10.
