Strong's H2623 · Hebrew
חָסִיד
châçîyd · /khaw-seed'/
Definition
properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)
KJV: godly (man), good, holy (one), merciful, saint, (un-) godly.
Root / derivation: from H2616 (חָסַד);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָסִיד across 31 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
31 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Samuel1 verse
2 Samuel1 verse
Psalms24 verses
But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
Psalms 12:1To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. upon: or, upon the eighth Help: or, Save
Psalms 16:10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Psalms 18:25With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;
Psalms 30:4Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. at: or, to the memorial
Psalms 31:23O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
Psalms 32:6For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. when: Heb. of finding
Psalms 37:28For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Psalms 50:5Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.
Psalms 52:9I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
Psalms 79:2The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the heaven, the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth.
Psalms 85:8I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
Psalms 86:2Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. holy: or, one whom thou favourest
Psalms 89:19Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
Psalms 97:10Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
Psalms 116:15Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
Psalms 132:9Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.
Psalms 132:16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
Psalms 145:10All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
Psalms 145:17The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. holy: or, merciful, or, bountiful
Psalms 148:14He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalms 149:1Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Praise: Heb. Halleluiah
Psalms 149:5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
Psalms 149:9To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2623 (châçîyd) mean?
properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)
How many times does H2623 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2623 (חָסִיד) appears in 31 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “saints.”
How is châçîyd translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2623 is rendered as “saints” (19×), “holy” (3×), “merciful” (3×), “godly” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word חָסִיד come from?
from H2616 (חָסַד);