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
- to be good, be kind 1a) (Hithpael) to show kindness to oneself
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 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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