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24 maj 2023 · In the Hebrew Bible, ḥesed (steadfast love, loyalty, devotion) denotes an important concept that is relevant to interpersonal relationships in every generation. In this book, Karen Nelson investigates New Testament engagement with that concept and the exegetical value of recognizing such engagement.
‘O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever’ (Psalm 106:1). What understanding of the hesed (steadfast love) of Yahweh emerges from the Psalter? How is it expressed in the different literary forms found in the book? The document seeks to explain the definitions of ‘hesed’ as seen in the Psalms.
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 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.
In English Bible translations, ḥesed is variously translated as ‘steadfast love’ (Ps 136 NRSV), ‘loyalty’ (Dt 7:9; Pr 19:22; Jnh 2:8; 14 other occurrences in NRSV – 1 Ki 2:7 has ‘deal loyally’), ‘kindness’ (Gn 19:19; Rt 2:20, ESV; and many other occasions), ‘love’ (Pr 21:21 NIV), and ‘mercy’ (Pr 21:21 KJV).
A God abounding in steadfast love. (Ex 34:6) Alphonso Groenewald. Department of Old Testament Studies. University of Pretoria. Abstract. The author of Hebrews heavily depends on the Pentateuch and the Psalms.
The continuous refrain, ‘His steadfast love is eternal’ means that God will always keep faith with His people despite their unfaithfulness. Thus hesed is one of those rich Hebrew words that help us to understand and explain the uniqueness of our God to a passing world marked by unfaithfulness.
