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Chesed

Pronounced KHEH-sed

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✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Chesed appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.

Meaning: "Lovingkindness; Steadfast love"
Origin: Hebrew

Chesed is one of the most important Hebrew words in the Old Testament — God's covenantal lovingkindness that never fails. It describes love that is loyal, merciful, and enduring. Chesed is what keeps God faithful even when His people are faithless.

Spiritual meaning

Chesed embodies God's covenant love — not emotional affection but fierce, loyal commitment that endures through every failure and season.

Related verses (KJV)

"O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalm 136:1 (KJV) →
"It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not."
Lamentations 3:22 (KJV) →

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