Strong's H2616 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: חָסַד (châçad)

Pronunciation: khaw-sad'

POS: khaw-sad' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root; (compare ); (compare )

Definition: a primitive root; (compare חָנַן); (compare בָרַךְ); properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove; shew self merciful, put to shame.

KJV Usage: shew self merciful, put to shame.

Senses[edit | edit source]

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

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G3741

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