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Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Chesed Meaning in the Bible
Chesed
boy
Chesed means "Lovingkindness; Steadfast love", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Chesed appears in the King James Bible, and Psalm 136:1 is the passage most often tied to it. Chesed embodies God's covenant love — not emotional affection but fierce, loyal commitment that endures through every failure and season.
Is Chesed in the Bible?
Yes — Chesed appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/KHEH-sed/
OriginHebrew
MeaningLovingkindness; Steadfast love
What does Chesed mean?
Chesed is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Lovingkindness; Steadfast love". 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.
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What does Chesed mean in the Bible?
Chesed means "Lovingkindness; Steadfast love" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
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.
Where does Chesed appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Chesed is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Psalm 136:1. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not."
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Which books of the Bible mention Chesed?
Chesed is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Chesed?
Chesed embodies God's covenant love — not emotional affection but fierce, loyal commitment that endures through every failure and season.
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Chesed name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Chesed
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Chesed?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Chesed?
You can read every verse where Chesed appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.