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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.
Chesed (Hebrew: חֶסֶד, also Romanized: Ḥeseḏ) is a Hebrew word that means 'kindness or love between people', specifically of the devotional piety of people towards God as well as of love or mercy of God towards humanity.
On the other hand, "steadfast love" of the RSV (23), "loving kindness" of the NEB and "grace" of the JB do not sufficiently represent the divine activity which supports the king.
2 mar 2022 · Hybrid combinations such as loyal-love, steadfast-love, faithful-love, lovingkindness, unfailing and loyal love may come closer to the Hebrew intent. Many scholars feel “lovingkindness” represents hesed best.
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.
Such is the case with the Hebrew word hesed, also spelled Checed. 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.
