H2616Hebrewtiṯḥassāḏ

חָסַד

properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove

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Old Testament
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New Testament

Strong’s Definition

properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root; (compare H2603 (חָנַן)); (compare H1288 (בָרַךְ))

KJV Usage

shew self merciful, put to shame.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

  • 1.to be good, be kind
  • 2.(piel) to be put to shame, be reproached
  • 3.(hithpael) to show kindness to oneself
  • 4.to be reproached, be ashamed

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: châçad; Pronunciation: khaw-sad'