Chesed Meaning | Hebrew, Transliteration, English

Chesed (חֶסֶד)

חֶסֶד

Chesed
(Pronounced: KHEH-sed — with the “ch” sounding like the Hebrew letter ח, similar to the “ch” in Bach)

Chesed is a rich Hebrew word meaning:

It describes the deep, faithful, enduring love that God shows toward His people and the loving mercy people should show toward one another.

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.

Chesed = Love in action.
Not just feelings, but faithful kindness demonstrated through mercy, generosity, loyalty, and compassion.

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