Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2616

Strong's H2616 · Hebrew

חָסַד

châçad · /khaw-sad'/

Number
H2616
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָסַד
Transliteration
châçad
Pronunciation
khaw-sad'
KJV occurrences
3 verses

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

KJV: shew self merciful, put to shame.

Root / derivation: a primitive root; (compare H2603 (חָנַן)); (compare H1288 (בָרַךְ))

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָסַד across 3 verses.

merciful2×
shame1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2616 (châçad) mean?

properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove

How many times does H2616 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2616 (חָסַד) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “merciful.”

How is châçad translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2616 is rendered as “merciful” (2×), “shame” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word חָסַד come from?

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