חֶסֶד

chesed

KHEH-sed

loyal love, covenant kindness

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.

Psalm 136:1

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

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