Chesed Meaning | Hebrew, Transliteration, English
Chesed (חֶסֶד)
Hebrew
חֶסֶד
Transliteration
Chesed
(Pronounced: KHEH-sed — with the “ch” sounding like the Hebrew letter ח, similar to the “ch” in Bach)
English Meaning
Chesed is a rich Hebrew word meaning:
Lovingkindness
Mercy
Grace
Compassion
Faithful love
Covenant loyalty
It describes the deep, faithful, enduring love that God shows toward His people and the loving mercy people should show toward one another.
Biblical Insight
One of the most famous verses using “chesed” is:
“Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
His mercy endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1
The word translated as “mercy” in this verse is chesed.
Simple Definition
Chesed = Love in action.
Not just feelings, but faithful kindness demonstrated through mercy, generosity, loyalty, and compassion.
