חָסַד

cha.sadVerbH2616

be kind

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

Short 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

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to be good, be kind 1a) (Hithpael) to show kindness to oneself

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

2 Samuel
1
Proverbs
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Samuel 22:26
  • Proverbs 25:10

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