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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.
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).
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.
8 sie 2024 · My favorite attribute of God's character and nature is that He abounds in steadfast love. This Hebrew word (hesed) is considered one of the most powerful and profound Hebrew terms, yet is also one of the most difficult words to translate into English. In this episode, we examine God's hesed.
22 gru 2023 · The Hebrew word hesed (also spelled chesed or hesed) is most often translated in English as “lovingkindness,” “mercy,” “grace,” “compassion,” or “steadfast love.” It comes from the root word hasad, which means “to be good” or “show favor.”
17 mar 2024 · In Hebrew, language plays a vital role in expressing concepts and emotions. “Hesed” is one of those words that doesn’t have a direct English translation, but it carries profound meaning. It encompasses the ideas of loving-kindness, steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness.
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.
