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Lexicon :: Strong's H2616 - ḥāsaḏ

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חָסַד
Transliteration
ḥāsaḏ
Pronunciation
khaw-sad'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 698,699

Strong’s Definitions

חָסַד châçad, khaw-sad'; a primitive root properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only [compare H2603] in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically [compare H1288], but rarely) to reprove:—shew self merciful, put to shame.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x

The KJV translates Strong's H2616 in the following manner: show thyself merciful (2x), put to shame (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x
The KJV translates Strong's H2616 in the following manner: show thyself merciful (2x), put to shame (1x).

  1. to be good, be kind

    1. (Hithpael) to show kindness to oneself

  2. to be reproached, be ashamed

    1. (Piel) to be put to shame, be reproached

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
חָסַד châçad, khaw-sad'; a primitive root properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only [compare H2603] in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically [compare H1288], but rarely) to reprove:—shew self merciful, put to shame.
STRONGS H2616: Abbreviations
† I. [חָסַד] verb
1. be good, kind (Late Hebrew חָסַד in derivatives חָסִיד pious; Aramaic חֲסַד be kind, mild (then beg), chiefly in derivatives חִסְדָּא etc.; compare perhaps Arabic حَشَدَ usually plural they assembled, followed by لةُ they combined for him, and took pains to shew him courtesy Lane574c, also RSProph. iv. n. 9 (and Schu AE see in Thes); > Thes and others Find primary meaning in eager zeal or desire (|| קנא), whence develop kindness (as above), and envy, Arabic حَسَدَ, حَسَدً envy (verb & noun), Aramaic חֲסַד be put to shame, desfo, חַסֵּד reproach, revile, see II.חסד) — only
Hithp. Imperfect עִםחָֿסִיד תִּתְחַסָּ֑ד thou shewest thyself kind 2 Samuel 22:26＝Psalm 18:26. — On
Pi. Proverbs 25:10 see II. חסד.

† II. [חָסַד] verb be reproached, ashamed (Aramaism, see RSProph. iv, n. 9; Aramaic חֲסַד be put to shame, desfo, חַסֵּד reproach, revile; חִסּוּדָא, axdseo shame, reproach, often in Targum Greek Version of the LXX for חֶרְפָּה); — only
Pi. Imperfect פֶּן־יְחַסֶּדְךָ Proverbs 25:10 lest he reproach thee, expose thee to shame.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

2 Samuel

22:26

Psalms

18:26

Proverbs

25:10; 25:10

H2616

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H2616 matches the Hebrew חָסַד (ḥāsaḏ),
which occurs 3 times in 3 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:26

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:26 - "With the loyal thou dost show thyself loyal; with the blameless man thou dost show thyself blameless;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:25 - With the loyal thou dost show thyself loyal; with the blameless man thou dost show thyself blameless;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 25:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:10 - lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your ill repute have no end.
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