חָסַד (châçad) — Shew Self Merciful
Hebrew word study: חָסַד (châçad), Strong's H2616. properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove
KJV translation words: shew self merciful, put to shame.
Strong's H2616 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Samuel 22:26 and last appears in Proverbs 25:10.
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Verses (all 3)
- 2 Samuel 22:26 — תִּתְחַסָּד — you show yourself faithful
- Psalms 18:25 — תִּתְחַסָּד — you show yourself faithful
- Proverbs 25:10 — יְחַסֶּדְךָ — he should bring shame you
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: H2603 חָנַן (chânan), H1288 בָרַךְ (bârak).
Entries whose derivation names this word: H2617 חֵסֵד (chêçêd), H2623 חָסִיד (châçîyd).
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What does châçad (H2616) mean?
Properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove.
How is H2616 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H2616 as: shew self merciful, put to shame..
How often does חָסַד (châçad) appear?
Strong's H2616 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Samuel 22:26 and last appears in Proverbs 25:10.
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