חֶסֶד

chesed

KHEH-sed

loyal love, covenant kindness

Also written hesed, chessed

Where it comes from

Often rendered mercy or lovingkindness in the KJV. It is love with an obligation inside it — the loyalty of someone who has bound themselves to you and will not walk away.

Every place it appears

Strong's H2617. It stands in 241 verses of the Hebrew Old Testament. See them →

Psalm 136:1

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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