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GrayPilgrim

May 2nd 2003, 04:42 PM

This is the entry for חסד in HALOT this is a module of BibleWorks in which I converted the fonts to show up here.

Hal3053 חסד

I חסד: JArm.t חסדאi, Syr. hÌes/zdaÒ, CPArm. (only pl.) hÌsdyn, Mnd. חסידא (MdD 142a, Brockelmann Syr. Gramm §49); Arm.lw. Wagner 105:

—1. shame Lv 20:17 Pr 14:34;

—2. abuse Sir 41:22 (Marg.) = Sir^MIV:3, חסדים 1QM iii 6 (alt. II). †

II חסד (ca. 250 x; sg. 234 x, 125 x Ps): ï חסיד and II חסד: MHb., JArm.tg חסדא, Syr. hÌesdaÒ, CPArm. hÌs/zd, Mnd. חסידא, everywhere < Heb., (Nöldeke Neue Beitr. 93; Lidzbarski Johannesbuch 109^4); II חסד, Arb. hÌasëada to come together for aid; Glueck HÌesed :: Stoebe VT 2:244ff; Johnson Fschr. Mowinckel 100ff: חסד, חסדו (Sam.M48 isd-), חסדך, חס דים, חס די, חסדיו, חסדו, (Ps 106:45 and Lam 3:22, K חסדו), Ps 119:41 חסדך (BL 252r, Sec. εσδαχ Brönno 136f :: Beer-M. §52:1b);

—1. joint obligation between relatives, friends, host and guest, master and servant; closeness, solidarity, loyalty: a) חסד and ברית
(שמר וב ‘וה ‘חסד Dt 7:9, with שמר 7:12); ב’שמר comes about by a ceremony ח’ב results from the closer relationship between two people, the obligations are largely the same; ח’ ואמת Gn 24:27.49 and אמונה וח’ח Ps 89:25 lasting loyalty, faithfulness; עשה ח’ אמונה אח to show loyalty Gn 21:23 Jos 2:12 Ju 1:24 8:35 1S 15:6 20:8 2S 3:8 9:1.7 10:2 Ru 1:8 1C 19:2; b) ח’עשה ח exists between a son and a dying father Gn 47:29, a wife and a husband Gn 20:13 (cf. Jr 2:2 || אהבה), relatives Ru 2:20, guests Gn 19:19, friends 1S 20:8 2S 9:1, people who do each other a service Ju 1:24, king and people 2S 3:8 2C 24:22; c) > esp.: איש ח’אהבה confidant Pr 11:17, cj.איש חסדך your faithful servant Dt 33:8 (alt. favourite) אנשי ח’איש חסדך the godly Is 57:1;מלכך ח’אנשי ח loyal kings 1K 20:31; איש חסדו each one’s faithfulness Pr 20:6; d) community > protection Ps 144:2 (prp. חסני), > favour Ezr 2:9.17 (חן וח ‘חסני),
ח’ לפני המלך the favour of the king Ezr 7:28; תורת ח’ח kind teaching Pr 31:26; charm (of flowers) Is 40:6 (cf. MHb. חסודה lovely, cj. חמדו);

—2. ADm.x,Åx in God’s relationship with the people or an individual, faithfulness, goodness, graciousness: a) xÅy Åx Ps 33:5 103:17, ~yhil{a/ Åx 2S 9:3 Ps 52:10; !Ayl.[, Åx 21:8; ADsx; ~l'A[l. Jr 33:11 Ps 136:1-26 100:5 106:1 107:1 118:1-4.29 Ezr 3:11; cj. Ps 4:4 (rd. yli ADsx;) and 12:2 (rd. ds,x,), $'D>s.x;B. in your faithfulness (to me) 143:12; mercy $'D>s.x;B.Åx #pex' :: @a; Mi 7:18; b) @a;Åx hf'[' to show faithfulness with ~[i Ru 1:8, with l. Ex 20:6 and above (ï 1a); l.Åx rm;v' Dt 7:9 Da 9:4 and x rm;v'Åx rc;n" to keep faithfulness Ex 34:7 x rc;n"Åx rk;z" to remember Ps 983, ~[ime Åx bz:[' to withdraw faithfulness Gn 24:27; c) God is x bz:['Åx br; abounding in faithfulness Ex 34:6 Nu 14:18 Jl 2:13 Jon 4:2 Ps 86:5.15 103:8 Neh. 9:17;

—3. pl. חסדי חסדים etc. the individual actions resulting from solidarity: a) (of people) godly action, achievements: by Nehemiah Neh 13:14, Hezekiah 2C 32:32, Josiah 35:26; b) (God’s) proofs of mercy Gn 32:11 Is 63:7 Ps 89:2 Lam 3:22; חסדי דויד mercies shown to David Is 55:3 2C 6:42; רחמים וחסדים Ps 25:6;

—Ps 52:3 rd. חסיד, Pr 20:28b rd. בצדק (?).

Der. חסיד, חסידה, n.m. III חסד, חסד
--> יושב.

III חסד: n.m.; short form of חסדיה (Noth 183); Palm. n.f. CIS 2/3:4449; n.m. חסדא Moscati 74:2: official of Solomon 1K 4:10. †

Here is a quick note on Hebrew Lexicography. You will note that after some Hebrew letters there is an apostrophe. Generally it looks like this ח’ אתם לא כל כך בסדר. That just means that the word being discussed is abbreviated.

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John Reece

May 2nd 2003, 09:45 PM

Genesis 21

23 Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me or with my descendants (ולניני) or with my posterity (ולנכדי), but as I have dealt kindly (כחסד) with you, so you will deal with me and with the land where you have sojourned."

The Hebrew word rendered “kindly” in Genesis 21:23 is a composite word consisting of a prefixed preposition and the noun חסד, which Holladay defines, in the context of Genesis 21:23, as "show loyalty Gn 21:23".

The LXX has κατα την δικαιοσυνην for כחסד.

John Reece

May 3rd 2003, 08:44 AM

Genesis 24

12 And he said, "O LORD, God of my master Abraham, please grant me success today and show steadfast love (חסד / ελεο&sigmaf;) to my master Abraham.

14 Let the young woman to whom I shall say, 'Please let down your jar that I may drink,' and who shall say, 'Drink, and I will water your camels'--let her be the one whom you have appointed for your servant Isaac. By this I shall know that you have shown steadfast love (חסד / ελεο&sigmaf;) to my master."

The Hebrew word rendered steadfast love in Genesis 24:12 and 14 (חסד) is defined by Holladay as “obligation to the community in relation to relatives, friends, guests, master and servants, etc.; unity, solidarity, loyalty”.

John Reece

May 3rd 2003, 10:17 AM

There are two different lexicons being used on this thread. Both are based on the Lexicon in Viteris Testamenti Libros of Ludwig Koehler and Walter Baumgartner. I am using the 1971 edition of an abridgement of the third edition edited by William L. Holladay: A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. GrayPilgrim is using an unabridged version of the 4th Edition of The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, by Koehler, Baumbartner, Stamm.

The Introduction to A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament by Holladay (the abridged edition I am using), begins with this:

The advent of the first edition of the Lexicon in Veteris Testamenti Libros of Ludwig Koehler and Walter Baumgartner (1953) was a major event in recent Old Testament studies, gathering together as it did a vast treasure of lexicographical material which had become available up to the time of publication, with renderings into both German and English ; and the Supplementum ad Lexicon in Veteris Testamenti Libros (1958) – which, together with the first edition, was then called the second edition – included both corrections and more recent material from the five intervening years. This lexicon broke with the classic lexicographical tradition of Gesenius, represented in English by A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament of Brown, Driver, and Briggs (1907), corrected impression 1952), and took a fresh look at all the lexical evidence. One advantage of the Koehler-Baumgartner Lexicon was immediately evident to everyone who used it: it offered a strictly alphabetical order of entries rather than an arrangement by verbal roots, an innovation (along with the provision of generous cross-references) which saved the user much time. More fundamentally, the lexicon took full advantage of the colossal increase in our knowledge of Semitic linguistics (exemplified by the discovery of Ugaritic). But the increase of our knowledge has continued unabated in the years since, and the need to remedy the apparent defects in the first/second edition and to take account of that steady increase in our knowledge has rendered a revision more and more desirable.

Regrettably, Professor Koehler died in 1956, but Professor Baumgartner then undertook himself the awesome task in which Professors Benedikt Hartmann and E. Y. Kutscher have been collaborating. This revision, called the third edition, is now appearing in print (first fascicle 1967). Up to the present moment approximately two-thirds of the third edition has been completed in manuscript form ; but now comes word of the death of Professor Baumgartner, in January of this year [note: 1970 – JR], at the age of 82. It is lamentable that he could not live to see the completion of this crown of his life-work, upon which he expended so much energy and acuity. We are assured that his collaborators will complete the task, though there will be inevitable delays.

In the planning of this third edition the decision was made, in the interest of saving space, to dispense with renderings in English – thus making the new material unavailable to the student who does not handle German ; and since the English renderings of the first edition were in some instances inadequate or misleading, there has seemed to be a real need for an English edition, in abridged format, of the Koehler-Baumgartner lexical material. The present work is a response to that need.

John Reece

May 4th 2003, 09:13 PM

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

John Reece

May 4th 2003, 09:20 PM

Genesis 24

26 The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD 27 and said, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his steadfast love (חסד / δικαιοσυνη) and his faithfulness (אמת / αληθεια) toward my master. As for me, the LORD has led me in the way to the house of my master's kinsmen." (ESV)

For definitions, see posts # 4 and 8.

The Greek words are the LXX renderings of the Hebrew words.

John Reece

May 5th 2003, 01:22 PM

Genesis 24

49 Now then, if you are going to show steadfast love (חסד / δικαιοσυνη) and faithfulness (אמת /αληθεια) to my master, tell me; and if not, tell me, that I may turn to the right hand or to the left."

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual act flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The Greek words are the LXX renderings of the Hebrew words.

John Reece

May 5th 2003, 06:01 PM

Genesis 32

10 (English/LXX) / 11 (Hebrew) I am not worthy of the least of all the deeds of steadfast love (חסד / δικαιοσυνη) and all the faithfulness (אמת / αληθεια) that you have shown to your servant, for with only my staff I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two camps.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual act flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The Greek words are the LXX renderings of the Hebrew words.

John Reece

May 6th 2003, 12:02 PM

Genesis 39

21 But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love (חסד / δικαιοσυνη) and gave him favor (חן / χαρι&sigmaf;) in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

See post # 4 above for unabridged definition.

The Greek words are the LXX renderings of the Hebrew words.

John Reece

May 6th 2003, 06:27 PM

Genesis 40

14 Only remember me, when it is well with you, and please do me the kindness (חסד / ελεο&sigmaf;) to mention me to Pharaoh, and so get me out of this house.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

See post # 4 above for unabridged definition.

The Greek after the Hebrew in text above is the LXX rendering.

John Reece

May 8th 2003, 04:54 AM

Genesis 47

29 And when the time drew near that Israel must die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, "If now I have found favor (חן / χαριν) in your sight, put your hand under my thigh and promise to deal kindly and truly with me. Do not bury me in Egypt, but let me lie with my fathers. Carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burying place." He answered, "I will do as you have said." (ESV)

In the ESV text of Genesis 47:29, the Hebrew phrase rendered deal kindly and truly with me is עשית עמדי חסד ואמת, which means “show [covenant] loyalty and faithfulness to me”

The LXX has ποιησει&sigmaf; επ’ εμε ελεημοσυνην.

See post # 4 for unabridged definition of חסד .

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

dizzle

May 8th 2003, 05:09 AM

This stuff is great... GP make sure that these threads get the archive tag.

John Reece

May 8th 2003, 02:23 PM

Exodus 15

13 "You have led in your steadfast love the people whom you have redeemed;
you have guided them by your strength to your holy abode. (ESV)

In Exodus 15:13, the Hebrew word rendered “steadfast love" in the ESV is חסד.

See post #4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has δικαισυνη.

John Reece

May 8th 2003, 07:28 PM

Exodus 20

5 You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments. (ESV)

In Exodus 20:5, there is no Hebrew word corresponding to the word “generation” in the ESV (it is implicit in the Hebrew text; the LXX has γενεα). In 20:6, the Hebrew word rendered steadfast love is חסד.

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has ελεο&sigmaf;.

John Reece

May 9th 2003, 11:45 AM

Exodus 34

6 The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious (רחום וחנין / οικτιρμων, και ελεημων), slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness (חסד ואמת / πολυελεο&sigmaf;, και αληθινο&sigmaf;), 7 keeping steadfast love (חסד / δικαιοσυνην και ελεο&sigmaf;) for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation (implicit in Hebrew; γενεα in LXX)." (ESV)

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

Exodus 34:6 is a cross-reference to John 1:17 in the Nestle-Aland Greek New Testament:

John 1

17 For the law was given through Moses; grace (חסד / χαρι&sigmaf;) and truth (אמת / αληθεια) came through Jesus Christ.

John Reece

May 9th 2003, 08:28 PM

Numbers 14

18 'The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, forgiving iniquity and transgression, but he will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, to the third and the fourth generation.' 19 Please pardon the iniquity of this people, according to the greatness of your steadfast love, just as you have forgiven this people, from Egypt until now." (ESV)

In Numbers 14:18-19, the Hebrew word rendered “steadfast love” in the ESV is חסד.

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has πολυελεο&sigmaf; in verse 18 and ελεο&sigmaf; in verse 19.

John Reece

May 10th 2003, 03:16 PM

Deuteronomy 5

8 "'You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 9 You shall not bow down to them or serve them; for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments. (ESV)

In Deuteronomy 5:8, the Hebrew word rendered “steadfast love” in the ESV is חסד.

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has ελεο&sigmaf;.

John Reece

May 10th 2003, 09:12 PM

Deuteronomy 7

6 "For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. 7 It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the LORD set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples, 8 but it is because the LORD loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers, that the LORD has brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. 9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love (חסד) with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations, 10 and repays to their face those who hate him, by destroying them. He will not be slack with one who hates him. He will repay him to his face. 11 You shall therefore be careful to do the commandment and the statutes and the rules that I command you today.
12 "And because you listen to these rules and keep and do them, the LORD your God will keep with you the covenant and the steadfast love (חסד) that he swore to your fathers. 13 He will love you, bless you, and multiply you. He will also bless the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your ground, your grain and your wine and your oil, the increase of your herds and the young of your flock, in the land that he swore to your fathers to give you. 14 You shall be blessed above all peoples. There shall not be male or female barren among you or among your livestock. 15 And the LORD will take away from you all sickness, and none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which you knew, will he inflict on you, but he will lay them on all who hate you. 16 And you shall consume all the peoples that the LORD your God will give over to you. Your eye shall not pity them, neither shall you serve their gods, for that would be a snare to you.

For unabridged and abridged definitions of חסד see post # 4 and post # 8.

The LXX has ελεο&sigmaf; for both occurrences of חסד above.

John Reece

May 11th 2003, 06:50 PM

Joshua 2

12 Now then, please swear to me by the LORD that, as I have dealt kindly with you, you also will deal kindly with my father's house, and give me a sure sign 13 that you will save alive my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them, and deliver our lives from death." (ESV)

In the ESV version of Joshua 2:12 :

The Hebrew phrase rendered “I have dealt kindly with you” is עשיתי עמכם חסד.

The Hebrew phrase rendered “you also will deal kindly with my father's house” is גם אתם עם בית אבי חסד ונתתם.

In Joshua 2:12, the ESV renders the noun חסד as though it were an adverb: “kindly” – just one of countless examples of the fact that חסד is the most inadequately translated word in the Hebrew Bible, a contributing factor being the fact that the LXX renders חסד with the word ελεο&sigmaf; (pity, mercy, kindness).

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד .

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

Rahab had risked her life for the spies; and the context of Joshua 2:12 shows that there was a may-we-die-if-we-fail-to-keep-it caliber of covenantal commitment made between the Hebrew spies and Rahab.

John Reece

May 12th 2003, 07:59 AM

Joshua 2

14 And the men said to her, "Our life for yours even to death! If you do not tell this business of ours, then when the LORD gives us the land we will deal kindly and faithfully with you."
(ESV)

In Joshua 2:14, the Hebrew phrase rendered in the ESV “we will deal kindly and faithfully with you” is ועןינו עמך חסה ואמת, which means something like, “we will be true (אמת) to you and keep our commitment (חסה) to you even if it costs us our lives.”

See post # 4 for and unabridged definition of חסה.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX changes the speaker from the spies to Rahab. That is, in Hebrew, the spies speak to Rahab, making an unbreakable commitment to her. In the LXX, Rahab speaks to the spies requesting a commitment from the spies: ποιησετε ει&sigmaf; εμε ελεο&sigmaf; και αληθειαν.

John Reece

May 12th 2003, 04:50 PM

Judges 1

24 And the spies saw a man coming out of the city, and they said to him, "Please show us the way into the city, and we will deal kindly with you." (ESV)

In Judges 1:24, the Hebrew phrase rendered in the ESV “we will deal kindly with you” is ועשיני עמך חסד

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד

From C. F. Keil (Commentary on the Old Testament):

Ver. 24. And the watchmen (i.e. the spies sent out to explore Bethel) saw a man coming out of the town, and got him to show them the entrance into it, under a promise that they would show him favour, i.e. would spare the lives of himself and his family (see Josh. ii. 12, 13) ; whereupon they took the town and smote it without, according to the law in Deut. xx. 16, 17, letting none but the man and his family go.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has και ποιησομεν μετα σου ελεο&sigmaf;.

John Reece

May 13th 2003, 07:05 AM

Judges 8

33 As soon as Gideon died, the people of Israel turned again and whored after the Baals and made Baal-berith their god. 34And the people of Israel did not remember the LORD their God, who had delivered them from the hand of all their enemies on every side, 35 and they did not show steadfast love to the family of Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) in return for all the good that he had done to Israel. (ESV)

In Judges 8:35, the Hebrew word rendered “steadfast love” is חסד.

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has ελεο&sigmaf;.

John Reece

May 13th 2003, 04:50 PM

Ruth 1

8 But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, "Go, return each of you to her mother's house. May the LORD deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me. (ESV)

In Ruth 1:8, the Hebrew phrase rendered “May the LORD deal kindly with you” in the ESV is יעשת יהוה עמכם חסד.

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has ποιησαι Κυριο&sigmaf; μεθ’ υμων ελεο&sigmaf;.

John Reece

May 13th 2003, 09:25 PM

Ruth 2

20 And Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, "May he be blessed by the LORD, whose kindness has not forsaken the living or the dead!" Naomi also said to her, "The man is a close relative of ours, one of our redeemers." (ESV)

In Ruth 2:20, the Hebrew word rendered "kindness" in the ESV is חסד.

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has ελεο&sigmaf;.

John Reece

May 14th 2003, 01:57 PM

Ruth 3

Ruth and Boaz at the Threshing Floor

1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, "My daughter, should I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you? 2 Is not Boaz our relative, with whose young women you were? See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. 3 Wash therefore and anoint yourself, and put on your cloak and go down to the threshing floor, but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking. 4 But when he lies down, observe the place where he lies. Then go and uncover his feet and lie down, and he will tell you what to do." 5 And she replied, "All that you say I will do." 6 So she went down to the threshing floor and did just as her mother-in-law had commanded her. 7 And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. Then she came softly and uncovered his feet and lay down. 8 At midnight the man was startled and turned over, and behold, a woman lay at his feet! 9 He said, "Who are you?" And she answered, "I am Ruth, your servant. Spread your wings over your servant, for you are a redeemer." 10 And he said, "May you be blessed by the LORD, my daughter. You have made this last kindness greater than the first in that you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich. 11 And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are a worthy woman. 12 And now it is true that I am a redeemer. Yet there is a redeemer nearer than I. 13 Remain tonight, and in the morning, if he will redeem you, good; let him do it. But if he is not willing to redeem you, then, as the LORD lives, I will redeem you. Lie down until the morning." (ESV)

In Ruth 3:10, the Hebrew word rendered kindness in the ESV is חסד.

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has ελεο&sigmaf;.

John Reece

May 14th 2003, 06:20 PM

1 Samuel 15

4 So Saul summoned the people and numbered them in Telaim, two hundred thousand men on foot, and ten thousand men of Judah. 5 And Saul came to the city of Amalek and lay in wait in the valley. 6 Then Saul said to the Kenites, "Go, depart; go down from among the Amalekites, lest I destroy you with them. For you showed kindness to all the people of Israel when they came up out of Egypt." So the Kenites departed from among the Amalekites. 7 And Saul defeated the Amalekites from Havilah as far as Shur, which is east of Egypt. 8 And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive and devoted to destruction all the people with the edge of the sword. (ESV)

In 1 Samuel 15:6, the Hebrew word that is rendered kindness in the ESV is חסד.

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has ελεο&sigmaf;.

John Reece

May 14th 2003, 09:52 PM

1 Samuel 20

Jonathan Warns David

1 Then David fled from Naioth in Ramah and came and said before Jonathan, "What have I done? What is my guilt? And what is my sin before your father, that he seeks my life?" 2 And he said to him, "Far from it! You shall not die. Behold, my father does nothing either great or small without disclosing it to me. And why should my father hide this from me? It is not so." 3 But David vowed again, saying, "Your father knows well that I have found favor in your eyes, and he thinks, 'Do not let Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved.' But truly, as the LORD lives and as your soul lives, there is but a step between me and death." 4 Then Jonathan said to David, "Whatever you say, I will do for you." 5 David said to Jonathan, "Behold, tomorrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit at table with the king. But let me go, that I may hide myself in the field till the third day at evening. 6 If your father misses me at all, then say, 'David earnestly asked leave of me to run to Bethlehem his city, for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the clan.' 7 If he says, 'Good!' it will be well with your servant, but if he is angry, then know that harm is determined by him. 8 Therefore deal kindly (תעשה חסד) with your servant, for you have brought your servant into a covenant of the LORD with you. But if there is guilt in me, kill me yourself, for why should you bring me to your father?" 9 And Jonathan said, "Far be it from you! If I knew that it was determined by my father that harm should come to you, would I not tell you?" 10 Then David said to Jonathan, "Who will tell me if your father answers you roughly?" 11 And Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out into the field." So they both went out into the field. 12 And Jonathan said to David, "The LORD, the God of Israel, be witness! When I have sounded out my father, about this time tomorrow, or the third day, behold, if he is well disposed toward David, shall I not then send and disclose it to you? 13 But should it please my father to do you harm, the LORD do so to Jonathan and more also if I do not disclose it to you and send you away, that you may go in safety. May the LORD be with you, as he has been with my father. 14 If I am still alive, show me the steadfast love (חסד) of the LORD, that I may not die; 15 and do not cut off your steadfast love (חסד) from my house forever, when the LORD cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth." 16 And Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, "May the LORD take vengeance on David's enemies." 17 And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul. (ESV)

In 1 Samuel 20:8 and 14 (x2), the Hebrew word rendered “kindly” (verse 8) and “steadfast love” (verse 14) in the ESV is חסד.

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has ελεο&sigmaf;.

John Reece

May 15th 2003, 02:51 PM

2 Samuel 2

4 And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. When they told David, "It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul," 5 David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, "May you be blessed by the LORD, because you showed this loyalty (חסד) to Saul your lord and buried him. 6 Now may the LORD show steadfast love and faithfulness (חסד ואמת)) to you. And I will do good to you because you have done this thing. 7 Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be valiant, for Saul your lord is dead, and the house of Judah has anointed me king over them." (ESV)

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV in verse 5, and eleoV kai alhqeian in verse 6.

(Edited to add: reference to unabridged definition)

John Reece

May 15th 2003, 05:07 PM

2 Samuel 3

8 Then Abner was very angry over the words of Ish-bosheth and said, "Am I a dog's head of Judah? To this day I keep showing steadfast love (חסד) to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not given you into the hand of David. And yet you charge me today with a fault concerning a woman. 9 God do so to Abner and more also, if I do not accomplish for David what the LORD has sworn to him, 10 to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan to Beersheba." (ESV)

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has ελεο&sigmaf;.

John Reece

May 15th 2003, 10:16 PM

2 Samuel 7

10 And I will appoint a place for my people Israel and will plant them, so that they may dwell in their own place and be disturbed no more. And violent men shall afflict them no more, as formerly, 11 from the time that I appointed judges over my people Israel. And I will give you rest from all your enemies. Moreover, the LORD declares to you that the LORD will make you a house. 12 When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 14 I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. When he commits iniquity, I will discipline him with the rod of men, with the stripes of the sons of men, 15 but my steadfast love will not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away from before you. 16 And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.'"

In 2 Samuel 7:15, the Hebrew word rendered steadfast love is חסד.

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:
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חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has ελεο&sigmaf;.

John Reece

May 16th 2003, 02:05 PM

2 Samuel 9

1 And David said, "Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?" 2 Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David. And the king said to him, "Are you Ziba?" And he said, "I am your servant." 3 And the king said, "Is there not still someone of the house of Saul, that I may show the kindness of God to him?" Ziba said to the king, "There is still a son of Jonathan; he is crippled in his feet." 4 The king said to him, "Where is he?" And Ziba said to the king, "He is in the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, at Lo-debar." 5 Then King David sent and brought him from the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, at Lo-debar. 6 And Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, son of Saul, came to David and fell on his face and paid homage. And David said, "Mephibosheth!" And he answered, "Behold, I am your servant." 7 And David said to him, "Do not fear, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan, and I will restore to you all the land of Saul your father, and you shall eat at my table always." (ESV)

In 2 Samuel 9:1, 3, and 7, the Hebrew word rendered “kindness” in the ESV is חסד.

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has ελεο&sigmaf;.

John Reece

May 16th 2003, 07:50 PM

2 Samuel 10

1 After this the king of the Ammonites died, and Hanun his son reigned in his place. 2 And David said, "I will deal loyally (אעשה חסד) with Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father dealt loyally (עשה חסד) with me." So David sent by his servants to console him concerning his father. And David's servants came into the land of the Ammonites. (ESV)

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has poihsw eleoV and epoihsen eleoV.

John Reece

May 17th 2003, 06:55 AM

2 Samuel 15

19 Then the king said to Ittai the Gittite, "Why do you also go with us? Go back and stay with the king, for you are a foreigner and also an exile from your home. You came only yesterday, and shall I today make you wander about with us, since I go I know not where? Go back and take your brothers with you, and may the LORD show steadfast love and faithfulness to you." 21 But Ittai answered the king, "As the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king shall be, whether for death or for life, there also will your servant be." 22 And David said to Ittai, "Go then, pass on." So Ittai the Gittite passed on with all his men and all the little ones who were with him. 23 And all the land wept aloud as all the people passed by, and the king crossed the brook Kidron, and all the people passed on toward the wilderness. (ESV)

In 2 Samuel 15:20, the ESV is interesting, given the Hebrew it renders: שוב והשב את אחיך עמך חסד ואמת.

Not that the ESV is an inaccurate rendering of the sense of the Hebrew; however, a wooden literal rendering would be more like this: Go back and take your countrymen with you loyalty and faithfulness.” An interesting translational challenge, and an interesting ESV rendering.

Ah! When we look at the LXX, we see the source of the ESV rendering: epistrefou kai epistreyon touV adelfouV sou meta sou, kai KurioV poihsei meta sou eleoV kai alhqeian.

See post # for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

Edited to correct spelling of Greek word.

John Reece

May 17th 2003, 03:18 PM

2 Samuel 16

Absalom Enters Jerusalem

15 Now Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him. 16 And when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, "Long live the king! Long live the king!" 17 And Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this your loyalty to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?" 18 And Hushai said to Absalom, "No, for whom the LORD and this people and all the men of Israel have chosen, his I will be, and with him I will remain. 19 And again, whom should I serve? Should it not be his son? As I have served your father, so I will serve you." (ESV)

In 2 Samuel 16:17, the Hebrew word that is rendered loyalty in the ESV is חסד.

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

May 17th 2003, 07:02 PM

2 Samuel 22

26 "With the merciful you show yourself merciful;
with the blameless man you show yourself blameless;
27 with the purified you deal purely,
and with the crooked you make yourself seem tortuous.
28 You save a humble people,
but your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down. (ESV)

In 2 Samuel 22:26, the Hebrew phrase rendered With the merciful you show yourself merciful in the ESV is עם חסיד תתחסד, which consists of a preposition, an adjectival cognate of חסד, and a verbal cognate of חסד.

One is חסיד if he practices חסד.

The Hithpael imperfect of the verb חסד is תתחסד, which means to conduct oneself as חסד (loyal, faithful).

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר [“keeping the covenant and the commitment” -JR] Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 [= cross reference at John 1:17 in margin of Nestle-Aland GNT –JR] ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has Meta osiou osiwqhsh (with the holy you will be holy).

John Reece

May 18th 2003, 05:51 AM

2 Samuel 22

47 "The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock,
and exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation,
48 the God who gave me vengeance
and brought down peoples under me,
49 who brought me out from my enemies;
you exalted me above those who rose against me;
you delivered me from men of violence.
50 "For this I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations,
and sing praises to your name.
51 Great salvation he brings to his king,
and shows steadfast love (חסד) to his anointed,
to David and his offspring forever." (ESV)

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

May 18th 2003, 02:26 PM

1 Kings 2

5 "Moreover, you also know what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, how he dealt with the two commanders of the armies of Israel, Abner the son of Ner, and Amasa the son of Jether, whom he killed, avenging in time of peace for blood that had been shed in war, and putting the blood of war on the belt around his waist and on the sandals on his feet. 6 Act therefore according to your wisdom, but do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. 7 But deal loyally (תעשה חכד) with the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, for with such loyalty they met me (כי כן קרבו אלי) when I fled from Absalom your brother. (ESV)

That’s an interesting rendering of כי כן קרבו אלי in verse 7, wherein the ESV had led me to expect to find a repetition of חסד.

The LXX has poihseiV eleoV in verse 7a, and hggisan moi in 7b.

For definitions of חסד, see post # 4 (unabridged) and post # 8 (abridged) on page 1.

John Reece

May 18th 2003, 05:02 PM

1 Kings 3

5 At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you." 6 Solomon answered, "You have shown great kindness (חסד) to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness (חסד) to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day. (ESV)

For definitions of חסד, see post # 4 (unabridged) and post # 8 (abridged) on page 1.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

May 19th 2003, 02:11 AM

1 Kings 8

Solomon's Prayer of Dedication

22 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands toward heaven, 23 and said, "O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing steadfast love (שםר הברית והחסד - keeping the covenant and the commitment) to your servants who walk before you with all their heart, 24 who have kept with your servant David my father what you declared to him. You spoke with your mouth, and with your hand have fulfilled it this day. 25 Now therefore, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for your servant David my father what you have promised him, saying, 'You shall not lack a man to sit before me on the throne of Israel, if only your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me as you have walked before me.' 26 Now therefore, O God of Israel, let your word be confirmed, which you have spoken to your servant David my father. (ESV)

For definitions of חסד, see post # 4 (unabridged) and post # 8 (abridged) on page 1.

The LXX has fulasswn diaqhkhn kai eleoV.

Sher

May 19th 2003, 02:13 AM

/ot You rock, John! :thumb:

John Reece

May 19th 2003, 02:15 AM

Bless you, SherBear!

I need and appreciate a little encouragement now and then :smile: .

John Reece

May 19th 2003, 04:49 PM

1 Kings 20

31 And his servants said to him, "Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings (מלכי חסד loyal kings). Let us put sackcloth around our waists and ropes on our heads and go out to the king of Israel. Perhaps he will spare your life." 32 So they tied sackcloth around their waists and put ropes on their heads and went to the king of Israel and said, "Your servant Ben-hadad says, 'Please, let me live.'" And he said, "Does he still live? He is my brother." [33[/b] Now the men were watching for a sign, and they quickly took it up from him and said, "Yes, your brother Ben-hadad." Then he said, "Go and bring him." Then Ben-hadad came out to him, and he caused him to come up into the chariot. 34 And Ben-hadad said to him, "The cities that my father took from your father I will restore, and you may establish bazaars for yourself in Damascus, as my father did in Samaria." And Ahab said, "I will let you go on these terms." So he made a covenant with him (ויכרת לו ברית) and let him go. (ESV)

For an unabridged definition of חסד, see post # 4 on page 1.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

Edited to add (ESV) to scripture quote

John Reece

May 20th 2003, 12:06 PM

1 Chronicles 16

28 Ascribe to the LORD, O clans of the peoples,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength!
29 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
bring an offering and come before him!
Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness;
30 tremble before him, all the earth;
yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.
31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice,
and let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns!"
32 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
let the field exult, and everything in it!
33 Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joy
before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.
34 Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever! (ESV)

In 1 Chronicles 16:34, the Hebrew phrase rendered his steadfast love endures forever is לעולם חסדו. The final black letter is a possessive pronoun suffix (“his”).

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eiV ton aiwna to eleoV autou.

John Reece

May 20th 2003, 07:49 PM

1 Chronicles 16

Worship Before the Ark

37 So David left Asaph and his brothers there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD to minister regularly before the ark as each day required, 38 and also Obed-edom and his sixty-eight brothers, while Obed-edom, the son of Jeduthun, and Hosah were to be gatekeepers. 39 And he left Zadok the priest and his brothers the priests before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon 40 to offer burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of burnt offering regularly morning and evening, to do all that is written in the Law of the LORD that he commanded Israel. 41 With them were Heman and Jeduthun and the rest of those chosen and expressly named to give thanks to the LORD, for his steadfast love endures forever. 42 Heman and Jeduthun had trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for sacred song. The sons of Jeduthun were appointed to the gate. (ESV)

In 1 Chronicles 16:41, the Hebrew phrase rendered his steadfast love endures forever is לעולם חסדו. The final black letter is a possessive pronoun suffix (“his”).

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eiV ton aiwna to eleoV autou.

John Reece

May 21st 2003, 09:14 AM

1 Chronicles 17

3 But that same night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, 4 "Go and tell my servant David, 'Thus says the LORD: It is not you who will build me a house to dwell in. 5 For I have not lived in a house since the day I brought up Israel to this day, but I have gone from tent to tent and from dwelling to dwelling. 6 In all places where I have moved with all Israel, did I speak a word with any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to shepherd my people, saying, "Why have you not built me a house of cedar?"' 7 Now, therefore, thus shall you say to my servant David, 'Thus says the LORD of hosts, I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be prince over my people Israel, 8 and I have been with you wherever you have gone and have cut off all your enemies from before you. And I will make for you a name, like the name of the great ones of the earth. 9 And I will appoint a place for my people Israel and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place and be disturbed no more. And violent men shall waste them no more, as formerly, 10 from the time that I appointed judges over my people Israel. And I will subdue all your enemies. Moreover, I declare to you that the LORD will build you a house. 11 When your days are fulfilled to walk with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. 12 He shall build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever. 13 I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. I will not take my steadfast love from him, as I took it from him who was before you, 14 but I will confirm him in my house and in my kingdom forever, and his throne shall be established forever.'" 15 In accordance with all these words, and in accordance with all this vision, Nathan spoke to David. (ESV)

In 1 Chronicles 17:13, the Hebrew word rendered steadfast love in the ESV is חסד.

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

May 21st 2003, 11:21 PM

1 Chronicles 19

1 Now after this Nahash the king of the Ammonites died, and his son reigned in his place. And David said, "I will deal kindly with Hanun the son of Nahash, for his father dealt kindly with me." So David sent messengers to console him concerning his father. And David's servants came to the land of the Ammonites to Hanun to console him. (ESV)

In 1 Chronicles 19:2, the Hebrew phrase rendered “I will deal kindly” in the ESV is אעשה חסד.

The Hebrew phrase rendered “dealt kindly” is עשה . . . חסד, which means something like “kept covenant / commitment / agreement”.

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has poihsw eleoV and epoihsen . . . eleoV.

John Reece

May 22nd 2003, 03:05 PM

2 Chronicles 1

7 In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, "Ask what I shall give you." 8 And Solomon said to God, "You have shown great and steadfast love to David my father, and have made me king in his place. 9 O LORD God, let your word to David my father be now fulfilled, for you have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. 10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?" 11 God answered Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, and have not even asked long life, but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may govern my people over whom I have made you king, 12 wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall have the like." (ESV)

In 2 Chronicles 1:8, the Hebrew phrase rendered “great and steadfast love” in the ESV is חסד גדול (great loyalty).

See post # 4 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV mega.

John Reece

May 22nd 2003, 09:58 PM

2 Chronicles 5

The Ark Brought to the Temple

2 Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers' houses of the people of Israel, in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion. 3 And all the men of Israel assembled before the king at the feast that is in the seventh month. 4 And all the elders of Israel came, and the Levites took up the ark. 5 And they brought up the ark, the tent of meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the tent; the Levitical priests brought them up. 6 And King Solomon and all the congregation of Israel, who had assembled before him, were before the ark, sacrificing so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered. 7 Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, in the inner sanctuary of the house, in the Most Holy Place, underneath the wings of the cherubim. 8 The cherubim spread out their wings over the place of the ark, so that the cherubim made a covering above the ark and its poles. 9 And the poles were so long that the ends of the poles were seen from the Holy Place before the inner sanctuary, but they could not be seen from outside. And they are there to this day. 10 There was nothing in the ark except the two tablets that Moses put there at Horeb, where the LORD made a covenant with the people of Israel, when they came out of Egypt. 11 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place (for all the priests who were present had consecrated themselves, without regard to their divisions, 12 and all the Levitical singers, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, their sons and kinsmen, arrayed in fine linen, with cymbals, harps, and lyres, stood east of the altar with 120 priests who were trumpeters; 13 and it was the duty of the trumpeters and singers to make themselves heard in unison in praise and thanksgiving to the LORD), and when the song was raised, with trumpets and cymbals and other musical instruments, in praise to the LORD, "For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever,"the house, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud, 14 so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. (ESV)

In 2 Chronicles 5:13, The Hebrew word rendered “steadfast love” is חסד.

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

GrayPilgrim

May 22nd 2003, 11:00 PM

John,

Do you find any signifcance to the absence of חסד in 2 Kings?

John Reece

May 23rd 2003, 09:37 AM

Today @ 04:00 AM post located here (http://www.theologyweb.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=105197#post105197)
GrayPilgrim:

John,

Do you find any significance to the absence of חסד in 2 Kings?

Yes.

The following are typical excerpts from 2 Kings:

2 Kings 10
31 But Jehu was not careful to walk in the law of the LORD the God of Israel with all his heart. He did not turn from the sins of Jeroboam, which he made Israel to sin.
32In those days the LORD began to cut off parts of Israel. Hazael defeated them throughout the territory of Israel: . . .

2 Kings 23
36 Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. 37 And he did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.
2 Kings 24
1 In his days, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years. Then he turned and rebelled against him. 2 And the LORD sent against him bands of the Chaldeans and bands of the Syrians and bands of the Moabites and bands of the Ammonites, and sent them against Judah to destroy it, according to the word of the LORD that he spoke by his servants the prophets. 3 Surely this came upon Judah at the command of the LORD, to remove them out of his sight, for the sins of Manasseh, according to all that he had done, 4 and also for the innocent blood that he had shed. For he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood, and the LORD would not pardon. (ESV)

In all the books preceding 2 Kings, we find חסד used in terms of, and in contexts related to, faithfulness in keeping covenantal commitments. 2 Kings chronicles failures to keep covenantal commitments, and forfeitures of the blessings related to חסד.

John Reece

May 23rd 2003, 07:57 PM

2 Chronicles 6

12 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands. 13 Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high, and had set it in the court, and he stood on it. Then he knelt on his knees in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven, 14 and said, "O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven or on earth, keeping covenant and showing steadfast love to your servants who walk before you with all their heart, 15 who have kept with your servant David my father what you declared to him. You spoke with your mouth, and with your hand have fulfilled it this day. (ESV)

In 2 Chronicles 2:6, the Hebrew phrase rendered keeping covenant and showing steadfast love in the ESV is שמר הברית והחסד. From right to left: the first word (in black) = “keeping”; the black letter (ה) prefixed to each of the other two words = the definite article = “the”; the middle word (in blue) = “covenant”; the blue letter (ו) prefixed before the article of the last word = a conjunction, which in this context = “and”; the last word (in red) = “commitment” – the entire phrase thus literally = “keeping the covenant and the commitment”.

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסד Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has fulasswn thn diaqhkhn kai to eleoV.

John Reece

May 24th 2003, 08:17 PM

2 Chronicles 6

41 "And now arise, O LORD God, and go to your resting place,
you and the ark of your might.
Let your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation,
and let your saints (חסיד) rejoice in your goodness.
42 O LORD God, do not turn away the face of your anointed one (cristou, in LXX)*!
Remember your steadfast love (חסד) for David your servant." (ESV)

In 2 Chronicles 6:42, the Hebrew word rendered ‘steadfast love’ in the ESV is חסד.

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

In 2 Chronicles 6:41, the Hebrew word rendered saints in the ESV is a cognate of חסד :

חסיד : one is חסיד if he practices חסד : one who is faithful, loyal

The LXX has uioi for חסיד in verse 41.

Here is verse 42 in the LXX: Kurie o qeoV, mh apostreyhV to proswpon tou cristou sou, mnhsqhti to eleh Dauid tou doulou sou.

* BHS has משיחיך = “your anointed ones”. Many mss. (and Psalm 132:10) have the word in the singular (משיחך).

John Reece

May 26th 2003, 08:41 AM

2 Chronicles 7

1 As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD (יהוה) filled the temple.
2 And the priests could not enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD filled the LORD's (יהוה) house.
3 When all the people of Israel saw the fire come down and the glory of the LORD (יהוה) on the temple, they bowed down with their faces to the ground on the pavement and worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD (יהוה), saying, "For he is good, for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever." (ESV)

2 Chronicles 7

The Dedication of the Temple

4 Then the king and all the people offered sacrifice before the LORD (יהוה).
5 King Solomon offered as a sacrifice 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.
6 The priests stood at their posts; the Levites also, with the instruments for music to the LORD (יהוה) that King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD (יהוה)--for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever--whenever David offered praises by their ministry; opposite them the priests sounded trumpets, and all Israel stood. (ESV)

Note the covenantal context of Temple dedication and supernatural sanction thereof by the LORD (יהוה).

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.
The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

May 26th 2003, 07:11 PM

A large body of context is presented below, because it is relevant to the sense of חסד therein.

2 Chronicles 20

Jehoshaphat's Prayer

1 After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, "A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar" (that is, Engedi). 3 Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the LORD (יהוה), and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. 4 And Judah assembled to seek help from the LORD (יהוה); from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD (יהוה).
5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court, 6 and said, "O LORD (יהוה), God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. In your hand are power and might, so that none is able to withstand you. 7 Did you not, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend? 8 And they have lived in it and have built for you in it a sanctuary for your name, saying, 9 'If disaster comes upon us, the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we will stand before this house and before you--for your name is in this house--and cry out to you in our affliction, and you will hear and save.' 10 And now behold, the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir, whom you would not let Israel invade when they came from the land of Egypt, and whom they avoided and did not destroy—11 behold, they reward us by coming to drive us out of your possession, which you have given us to inherit. 12 O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you."
13 Meanwhile all Judah stood before the LORD (יהוה), with their little ones, their wives, and their children. 14 And the Spirit of the LORD (יהוה) came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly. 15 And he said, "Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the LORD (יהוה) to you, 'Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God's. 16 Tomorrow go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the valley, east of the wilderness of Jeruel. 17 you will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the LORD (יהוה) on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.' Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and the LORD (יהוה) will be with you."
18 Then Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the LORD, worshiping the LORD (יהוה).
19 And the Levites, of the Kohathites and the Korahites, stood up to praise the LORD (יהוה), the God of Israel, with a very loud voice.
20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, "Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in the LORD (יהוה) your God, and you will be established; believe his prophets, and you will succeed." 21 And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the LORD (יהוה) and praise him in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say, "Give thanks to the LORD (יהוה),
for his steadfast love endures forever."
22 And when they began to sing and praise, the LORD (יהוה) set an ambush against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed. 23 For the men of Ammon and Moab rose against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction, and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they all helped to destroy one another.

The LORD (יהוה) Delivers Judah

24 When Judah came to the watchtower of the wilderness, they looked toward the horde, and behold, there were dead bodies lying on the ground; none had escaped. 25 When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take their spoil, they found among them, in great numbers, goods, clothing, and precious things, which they took for themselves until they could carry no more. They were three days in taking the spoil, it was so much. 26 On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, for there they blessed the LORD (יהוה) . Therefore the name of that place has been called the Valley of Beracah to this day. 27 Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat at their head, returning to Jerusalem with joy, for the LORD (יהוה) had made them rejoice over their enemies. 28 They came to Jerusalem with harps and lyres and trumpets, to the house of the LORD (יהוה).
29 And the fear of God came on all the kingdoms of the countries when they heard that the LORD (יהוה) had fought against the enemies of Israel. 30 So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest all around. (ESV)

The last verse (30) expresses the fruit of a relationship of חסד with יהוה.

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

May 27th 2003, 01:57 PM

2 Chronicles 24

Joash's Treachery

20 Then the Spirit of God clothed Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, and he stood above the people, and said to them, "Thus says God, 'Why do you break the commandments of the LORD, so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, he has forsaken you.'" 21 But they conspired against him, and by command of the king they stoned him with stones in the court of the house of the LORD. 22 Thus Joash the king did not remember the kindness (חסד) that Jehoiada, Zechariah's father, had shown him, but killed his son. And when he was dying, he said, "May the LORD see and avenge!" (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of (חסד).

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

May 28th 2003, 09:01 AM

2 Chronicles 32

24 In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death, and he prayed to the LORD (יהוה), and he answered him and gave him a sign. 25 But Hezekiah did not make return according to the benefit done to him, for his heart was proud. Therefore wrath came upon him and Judah and Jerusalem. 26 But Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the LORD did not come upon them in the days of Hezekiah.
27 And Hezekiah had very great riches and honor, and he made for himself treasuries for silver, for gold, for precious stones, for spices, for shields, and for all kinds of costly vessels; 28 storehouses also for the yield of grain, wine, and oil; and stalls for all kinds of cattle, and sheepfolds. 29 He likewise provided cities for himself, and flocks and herds in abundance, for God had given him very great possessions. 30This same Hezekiah closed the upper outlet of the waters of Gihon and directed them down to the west side of the city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works. 31 And so in the matter of the envoys of the princes of Babylon, who had been sent to him to inquire about the sign that had been done in the land, God left him to himself, in order to test him and to know all that was in his heart.
32 Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah and his good deeds (וחסדיו), behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel. 33 And Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the upper part of the tombs of the sons of David, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honor at his death. And Manasseh his son reigned in his place. (ESV)

In 2 Chronicles 32:32, the Hebrew word rendered “good deeds” is the plural of חסד. Within the parentheses above, the word includes a prefixed conjunction, in black, on the right-hand side of the word, = “and”. The very same letter, in blue, on the left-hand side of the word is a possessive pronoun = “his”. The little letter next to it, in black, is part of the plural form of חסד.

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has kai to eleoV autou. Note that whereas in the Hebrew חסד is presented in plural form, the LXX has the singular eleoV.

John Reece

May 29th 2003, 04:24 PM

2 Chronicles 34

Josiah Reigns in Judah

1 Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. 2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD (יהוה) and walked in the ways of David his father; and he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.

18 Then Shaphan the secretary told the king, "Hilkiah the priest has given me a book." And Shaphan read from it before the king.
19 And when the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his clothes. 20 And the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the secretary, and Asaiah the king's servant, saying, 21 "Go, inquire of the LORD (יהוה) for me and for those who are left in Israel and in Judah, concerning the words of the book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD (יהוה) that is poured out on us, because our fathers have not kept the word of the LORD, to do according to all that is written in this book."

26 But to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD (יהוה), thus shall you say to him, Thus says the LORD (יהוה), the God of Israel: Regarding the words that you have heard, 27 because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before God when you heard his words against this place and its inhabitants, and you have humbled yourself before me and have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have heard you, declares the LORD (יהוה). 28 Behold, I will gather you to your fathers, and you shall be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes shall not see all the disaster that I will bring upon this place and its inhabitants.'" And they brought back word to the king.

2 Chronicles 35

26 Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his good deeds (וחסדיו) according to what is written in the Law of the LORD (יהוה) 27 and his acts, first and last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. (ESV)[/list]

In 2 Chronicles 35:26, the Hebrew word rendered “good deeds” is the plural of חסד. Within the parentheses above, the word includes a prefixed conjunction, in black, on the right-hand side of the word, = “and”. The very same letter, in blue, on the left-hand side of the word is a possessive pronoun = “his”. The little letter next to it, in black, is part of the plural form of חסד.

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד [b]: - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

John Reece

May 30th 2003, 04:53 PM

Ezra 3

10 And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD (יהוה), the priests in their vestments came forward with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise the LORD (יהוה), according to the directions of David king of Israel. 11 And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD ( (יהוה), "For he is good,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever toward Israel. “And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the LORD (יהוה), because the foundation of the house of the LORD (יהוה) was laid. 12But many of the priests and Levites and heads of fathers' houses, old men who had seen the first house, wept with a loud voice when they saw the foundation of this house being laid, though many shouted aloud for joy, 13 so that the people could not distinguish the sound of the joyful shout from the sound of the people's weeping, for the people shouted with a great shout, and the sound was heard far away. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

May 31st 2003, 06:17 PM

Ezra 7

27 Blessed be the LORD (יהוה), the God of our fathers, who put such a thing as this into the heart of the king, to beautify the house of the LORD (יהוה) that is in Jerusalem, 28 and who extended to me his steadfast love (חסד) before the king and his counselors, and before all the king's mighty officers. I took courage, for the hand of the LORD (יהוה) my God was on me, and I gathered leading men from Israel to go up with me. (ESV)

See post number 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 1st 2003, 08:34 AM

Ezra 9

8 But now for a brief moment favor (תחנה) has been shown by the LORD (יהוה), our God, to leave us a remnant and to give us a secure hold within his holy place, that our God may brighten our eyes and grant us a little reviving in our slavery. 9 For we are slaves. Yet our God has not forsaken us in our slavery, but has extended to us his steadfast love (חסד) before the kings of Persia, to grant us some reviving to set up the house of our God, to repair its ruins, and to give us protection in Judea and Jerusalem. (ESV)

See post number 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 3rd 2003, 03:49 PM

Nehemiah 1

Report from Jerusalem

1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hialeah. Now it happened in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Susa the capital, 2 that Hanani, one of my brothers, came with certain men from Judah. And I asked them concerning the Jews who escaped, who had survived the exile, and concerning Jerusalem. 3 And they said to me, "The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire."

Nehemiah's Prayer

4 As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. 5 And I said, "O LORD (יהוה) God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love (שמר הברית וחסד) with those who love him and keep his commandments, 6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Even I and my father's house have sinned. 7 We have acted very corruptly against you and have not kept the commandments, the statutes, and the rules that you commanded your servant Moses. 8 Remember the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, 'If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples, 9 but if you return to me and keep my commandments and do them, though your dispersed be under the farthest skies, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place that I have chosen, to make my name dwell there.' 10 They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power and by your strong hand. 11 O Lord (יהוה) let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight to fear your name, and give success to your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man..” Now I was cupbearer to the king. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has fulasswn thn diaqhkhn kai to eleoV sou.

John Reece

June 4th 2003, 09:25 PM

Nehemiah 9

16 "But they and our fathers acted presumptuously and stiffened their neck and did not obey your commandments. 17 They refused to obey and were not mindful of the wonders that you performed among them, but they stiffened their neck and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love (חסד), and did not forsake them. 18 Even when they had made for themselves a golden calf and said, 'This is your God who brought you up out of Egypt,' and had committed great blasphemies, 19 you in your great mercies did not forsake them in the wilderness. The pillar of cloud to lead them in the way did not depart from them by day, nor the pillar of fire by night to light for them the way by which they should go. 20 You gave your good Spirit to instruct them and did not withhold your manna from their mouth and gave them water for their thirst. 21 Forty years you sustained them in the wilderness, and they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell. (ESV)

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has polueleoV (for רב חסד).

John Reece

June 9th 2003, 03:44 PM

Nehemiah 9

32"Now, therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love (שמר הברית והחסד – “keeping the covenant and the commitment”), let not all the hardship seem little to you that has come upon us, upon our kings, our princes, our priests, our prophets, our fathers, and all your people, since the time of the kings of Assyria until this day. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Ester 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

John Reece

June 10th 2003, 08:07 AM

Nehemiah 13

10 I also found out that the portions of the Levites had not been given to them, so that the Levites and the singers, who did the work, had fled each to his field. 11 So I confronted the officials and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" And I gathered them together and set them in their stations. 12 Then all Judah brought the tithe of the grain, wine, and oil into the storehouses. 13 And I appointed as treasurers over the storehouses Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, and as their assistant Hanan the son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah, for they were considered reliable, and their duty was to distribute to their brothers. 14 Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and do not wipe out my good deeds (חסדי) that I have done for the house of my God and for his service. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV mou.

John Reece

June 11th 2003, 10:52 AM

Nehemiah 13

19 As soon as it began to grow dark at the gates of Jerusalem before the Sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut and gave orders that they should not be opened until after the Sabbath. And I stationed some of my servants at the gates, that no load might be brought in on the Sabbath day. 20 Then the merchants and sellers of all kinds of wares lodged outside Jerusalem once or twice. 21 But I warned them and said to them, "Why do you lodge outside the wall? If you do so again, I will lay hands on you." From that time on they did not come on the Sabbath. 22 Then I commanded the Levites that they should purify themselves and come and guard the gates, to keep the Sabbath day holy. Remember this also in my favor, O my God, and spare me according to the greatness of your steadfast love (חסד). (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has tou eleoV sou.

John Reece

June 13th 2003, 08:03 PM

Job 6

14 "He who withholds kindness (חסד) from a friend
forsakes the fear of the Almighty. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 13th 2003, 10:43 PM

Job 10

Job Continues: A Plea to God

1"I loathe my life;
I will give free utterance to my complaint;
I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.
2 I will say to God, Do not condemn me;
let me know why you contend against me.
3 Does it seem good to you to oppress,
to despise the work of your hands
and favor the designs of the wicked?
4 Have you eyes of flesh?
Do you see as man sees?
5 Are your days as the days of man,
or your years as a man's years,
6 that you seek out my iniquity
and search for my sin,
7 although you know that I am not guilty,
and there is none to deliver out of your hand?
8 Your hands fashioned and made me,
and now you have destroyed me altogether.
9 Remember that you have made me like clay;
and will you return me to the dust?
10 Did you not pour me out like milk
and curdle me like cheese?
11 You clothed me with skin and flesh,
and knit me together with bones and sinews.
12 You have granted me life and steadfast love (חסד),
and your care has preserved my spirit.
13 Yet these things you hid in your heart;
I know that this was your purpose.
14 If I sin, you watch me
and do not acquit me of my iniquity.
15 If I am guilty, woe to me!
If I am in the right, I cannot lift up my head,
for I am filled with disgrace
and look on my affliction.
16 And were my head lifted up, you would hunt me like a lion
and again work wonders against me.
17 You renew your witnesses against me
and increase your vexation toward me;
you bring fresh troops against me. (ESV)

The context of this occurrence of חסד calls for comment.

There is nothing about a relationship of חסד with God that precludes trials, loses, tragedies, and tests.

God was in on Job’s losses and sufferings from the beginning (if you aren’t familiar with the story, read the book of Job), all for a long term purpose, with Job’s well-being at heart.

A bible teacher put it this succinct way:

God fixes a fix to fix you.
I you fix the fix before you are fixed,
He has to fix another fix to fix you.

A “fix” is a painful predicament providentially allowed and/or arranged by God to work a change of heart or attitude or whatever God is seeking to accomplish within a person. If we do not understand that fact, our only interest is in seeking and securing relief from whatever is the proximate cause of the pain. If we succeed in fixing the fix before we are fixed (before God has accomplished the change He wants in us), He just has to fix another fix to fix us.

I spent the first 45 years of my life going through fixes. I lost everything (more times than I wish to remember): wife, pastorates, homes. One of my 4 siblings once said to my parents, “I wonder why nothing ever works out for John” (unlike me, they were prospering quite well in businesses and professions).

The author of Hebrews put it this way:

Hebrews 12

Do Not Grow Weary

3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. 4 In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,
nor be weary when reproved by him.
6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
and chastises every son whom he receives."
7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. 9 Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. 11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. (ESV)

Indeed it does :smile: .

John Reece

June 14th 2003, 04:12 PM

Job 37

Elihu Proclaims God's Majesty

1 "At this also my heart trembles
and leaps out of its place.
2 Keep listening to the thunder of his voice
and the rumbling that comes from his mouth.
3 Under the whole heaven he lets it go,
and his lightning to the corners of the earth.
4 After it his voice roars;
he thunders with his majestic voice,
and he does not restrain the lightnings when his voice is heard.
5 God thunders wondrously with his voice;
he does great things that we cannot comprehend.
6 For to the snow he says, 'Fall on the earth,'
likewise to the downpour, his mighty downpour.
7 He seals up the hand of every man,
that all men whom he made may know it.
8 Then the beasts go into their lairs,
and remain in their dens.
9 From its chamber comes the whirlwind,
and cold from the scattering winds.
10 By the breath of God ice is given,
and the broad waters are frozen fast.
11 He loads the thick cloud with moisture;
the clouds scatter his lightning.
12 They turn around and around by his guidance,
to accomplish all that he commands them
on the face of the habitable world.
13 Whether for correction or for his land
or for love (חסד), he causes it to happen. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 14th 2003, 04:24 PM

Psalm 5

1 Give ear to my words, O LORD;
consider my groaning.
2 Give attention to the sound of my cry,
my King and my God,
for to you do I pray.
2 O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice;
in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.
4 For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;
evil may not dwell with you.
5 The boastful shall not stand before your eyes;
you hate all evildoers.
6 You destroy those who speak lies;
the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
7 But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love (חסד),
will enter your house.
I will bow down toward your holy temple
in the fear of you.
8 Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness
because of my enemies;
make your way straight before me. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 14th 2003, 04:44 PM

Psalm 6

1 O LORD, rebuke me not in your anger,
nor discipline me in your wrath.
2 Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am languishing;
heal me, O LORD, for my bones are troubled.
3 My soul also is greatly troubled.
But you, O LORD--how long?
4 Turn, O LORD, deliver my life;
save me for the sake of your steadfast love (חסד).
5 For in death there is no remembrance of you;
in Sheol who will give you praise? (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 14th 2003, 05:32 PM

Psalm 13

1 How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
2 How long must I take counsel in my soul
and have sorrow in my heart all the day?
How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and answer me, O LORD my God;
light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,
4 lest my enemy say, "I have prevailed over him,"
lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken.
5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love (חסד);
my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.
6 I will sing to the LORD,
because he has dealt bountifully with me. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 14th 2003, 06:00 PM

Psalm 17

1 Hear a just cause, O LORD; attend to my cry!
Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit!
2 From your presence let my vindication come!
Let your eyes behold the right!
3 You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night,
you have tested me, and you will find nothing;
I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.
4 With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips
I have avoided the ways of the violent.
5 My steps have held fast to your paths;
my feet have not slipped.
6 I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God;
incline your ear to me; hear my words.
7 Wondrously show your steadfast love (חסד),
O Savior of those who seek refuge
from their adversaries at your right hand. (ESV)

See post # 4 page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 14th 2003, 09:31 PM

Psalm 18

25 With the merciful (חסיד) you show yourself merciful (תתחסד);
with the blameless man you show yourself blameless;
26 with the purified you show yourself pure;
and with the crooked you make yourself seem tortuous.
27 For you save a humble people,
but the haughty eyes you bring down.
28 For it is you who light my lamp;
the LORD my God lightens my darkness.
29 For by you I can run against a troop,
and by my God I can leap over a wall.
30 This God--his way is perfect;
the word of the LORD proves true;
he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. (ESV)

חסיד is an adjective cognate of חסד.

Here is Holladay’s definition:

חסיד : one is חסיד if he practices חסד : one who is faithful, loyal

תתחסד is a verb cognate of חסד.

Per Holladay, the sense of Psalm 18:25a is “With the loyal / faithful, you show yourself loyal / faithful.”

John Reece

June 15th 2003, 06:46 AM

Psalm 18

46 The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock,
and exalted be the God of my salvation--
47 the God who gave me vengeance
and subdued peoples under me,
48 who delivered me from my enemies;
yes, you exalted me above those who rose against me;
you rescued me from the man of violence.
49 For this I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations,
and sing to your name.
50 Great salvation he brings to his king,
and shows steadfast love (חסד) to his anointed,
to David and his offspring forever. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 15th 2003, 06:55 AM

Psalm 21

1 O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices,
and in your salvation how greatly he exults!
2 You have given him his heart's desire
and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah
3 For you meet him with rich blessings;
you set a crown of fine gold upon his head.
4 He asked life of you; you gave it to him,
length of days forever and ever.
5 His glory is great through your salvation;
splendor and majesty you bestow on him.
6 For you make him most blessed forever;
you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
7 For the king trusts in the LORD,
and through the steadfast love (חסד) of the Most High he shall not be moved.
8 Your hand will find out all your enemies;
your right hand will find out those who hate you.
9 You will make them as a blazing oven
when you appear.
The LORD will swallow them up in his wrath,
and fire will consume them.
10 You will destroy their descendants from the earth,
and their offspring from among the children of man.
11 Though they plan evil against you,
though they devise mischief, they will not succeed.
12 For you will put them to flight;
you will aim at their faces with your bows.
13 Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength!
We will sing and praise your power. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 15th 2003, 07:22 AM

Psalm 23

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy (חסד) shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD (יהוה)
forever. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of (חסד).

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 15th 2003, 08:01 AM

Psalm 25

6 Remember your mercy, O LORD (יהוה) , and your steadfast love (חסד),
for they have been from of old.
7 Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for the sake of your goodness, O LORD (יהוה)!
8 Good and upright is the LORD (יהוה);
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
9 He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.
10 All the paths of the LORD (יהוה) are steadfast love (חסד) and faithfulness (אמת),
for those who keep his covenant (ברית) and his testimonies (עדת). (ESV)

Look at the last word in Psalm 25: עדת. Here is Holladay’s definition:

עדת pl. warning signs, reminders, urgings (always from יהוה).

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 15th 2003, 08:23 AM

Psalm 26

1 Vindicate me, O LORD (יהוה) ,
for I have walked in my integrity,
and I have trusted in the LORD (יהוה) without wavering.
2 Prove me, O LORD (יהוה), and try me;
test my heart and my mind.
3 For your steadfast love (חסד) is before my eyes,
and I walk in your faithfulness (עמת). (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 15th 2003, 09:01 AM

Psalm 31

6 I hate those who pay regard to worthless idols,
but I trust in the LORD.
7 I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love (חסד),
because you have seen my affliction;
you have known the distress of my soul,
8 and you have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy;
you have set my feet in a broad place.
9 Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am in distress;
my eye is wasted from grief;
my soul and my body also.
10 For my life is spent with sorrow,
and my years with sighing;
my strength fails because of my iniquity,
and my bones waste away.
11 Because of all my adversaries I have become a reproach,
especially to my neighbors,
and an object of dread to my acquaintances;
those who see me in the street flee from me.
12 I have been forgotten like one who is dead;
I have become like a broken vessel.
13 For I hear the whispering of many--
terror on every side!--
as they scheme together against me,
as they plot to take my life.
14 But I trust in you, O LORD;
I say, "You are my God."
15 My times are in your hand;
rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors!
16 Make your face shine on your servant;
save me in your steadfast love (חסד)!
17 O LORD, let me not be put to shame,
for I call upon you;
let the wicked be put to shame;
let them go silently to Sheol.
18 Let the lying lips be mute,
which speak insolently against the righteous
in pride and contempt.
19 Oh, how abundant is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you
and worked for those who take refuge in you,
in the sight of the children of mankind!
20 In the cover of your presence you hide them
from the plots of men;
you store them in your shelter
from the strife of tongues.
21 Blessed be the LORD,
for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love (חסד) to me
when I was in a besieged city. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 15th 2003, 09:30 AM

Psalm 32

8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
9 Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding,
which must be curbed with bit and bridle,
or it will not stay near you.
10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked,
but steadfast love (חסד) surrounds the one who trusts in the LORD (יהוה). (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 15th 2003, 10:15 AM

Psalm 33

1 Shout for joy in the LORD (יהוה), O you righteous!
Praise befits the upright.
2 Give thanks to the LORD (יהוה) with the lyre;
make melody to him with the harp of ten strings!
3 Sing to him a new song;
play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
4 For the word of the LORD (יהוה) is upright,
and all his work is done in faithfulness.
5 He loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of the steadfast love (חסד) of the LORD (יהוה).
6 By the word of the LORD (יהוה) the heavens were made,
and by the breath of his mouth all their host.
7 He gathers the waters of the sea as a heap;
he puts the deeps in storehouses.
8 Let all the earth fear the LORD (יהוה);
let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him!
9 For he spoke, and it came to be;
he commanded, and it stood firm.
10 The LORD (יהוה) brings the counsel of the nations to nothing;
he frustrates the plans of the peoples.
11 The counsel of the LORD (יהוה) stands forever,
the plans of his heart to all generations.
12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD (יהוה),
the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!
13 The LORD (יהוה) looks down from heaven;
he sees all the children of man;
14 from where he sits enthroned he looks out
on all the inhabitants of the earth,
15 he who fashions the hearts of them all
and observes all their deeds.
16 The king is not saved by his great army;
a warrior is not delivered by his great strength.
17 The war horse is a false hope for salvation,
and by its great might it cannot rescue.
18 Behold, the eye of the LORD (יהוה) is on those who fear him,
on those who hope in his steadfast love (חסד),
19 that he may deliver their soul from death
and keep them alive in famine.
20 Our soul waits for the LORD (יהוה);
he is our help and our shield.
21 For our heart is glad in him,
because we trust in his holy name.
22 Let your steadfast love (חסד), O LORD (יהוה), be upon us,
even as we hope in you. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 15th 2003, 11:01 AM

Psalm 36

5 Your steadfast love (חסד), O LORD (יהוה), extends to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the clouds.
6 Your righteousness is like the mountains of God;
your judgments are like the great deep;
man and beast you save, O LORD (יהוה).
7 How precious is your steadfast love (חסד), O God!
The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
8 They feast on the abundance of your house,
and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
9 For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light do we see light.
10 Oh, continue your steadfast love (חסד) to those who know you,
and your righteousness to the upright of heart! (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 15th 2003, 11:52 AM

Psalm 40

9 I have told the glad news of deliverance
in the great congregation;
behold, I have not restrained my lips,
as you know, O LORD (יהוה).
10 I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart;
I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation;
I have not concealed your steadfast love (חסד) and your faithfulness
from the great congregation.
11 As for you, O LORD (יהוה), you will not restrain
your mercy from me;
your steadfast love (חסד) and your faithfulness will
ever preserve me! (ESV)

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 26th 2003, 07:11 AM

Psalm 42

5 Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation
6 and my God. My soul is cast down within me;
therefore I remember you
from the land of Jordan and of Hermon,
from Mount Mizar.
7 Deep calls to deep
at the roar of your waterfalls;
all your breakers and your waves
have gone over me.
8 By day the LORD commands his steadfast love (חסד),
and at night his song is with me,
a prayer to the God of my life.
9 I say to God, my rock:
"Why have you forgotten me?
Why do I go mourning
because of the oppression of the enemy?"
10 As with a deadly wound in my bones,
my adversaries taunt me,
while they say to me continually,
"Where is your God?"
11 Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation and my God. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 26th 2003, 03:55 PM

Psalm 44

17 All this has come upon us,
though we have not forgotten you,
and we have not been false to your covenant.
18 Our heart has not turned back,
nor have our steps departed from your way;
19 yet you have broken us in the place of jackals
and covered us with the shadow of death.
20 If we had forgotten the name of our God
or spread out our hands to a foreign god,
21 would not God discover this?
For he knows the secrets of the heart.
22 Yet for your sake we are killed all the day long;
we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.
23 Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord?
Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever!
24 Why do you hide your face?
Why do you forget our affliction and oppression?
25 For our soul is bowed down to the dust;
our belly clings to the ground.
26 Rise up; come to our help!
Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love (חסד)! (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eneken tou onomatoV sou.

John Reece

June 26th 2003, 08:05 PM

Psalm 48

9 We have thought on your steadfast love (חסד), O God,
in the midst of your temple.
10 As your name, O God,
so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth.
Your right hand is filled with righteousness.
11 Let Mount Zion be glad!
Let the daughters of Judah rejoice
because of your judgments! (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has .

John Reece

June 27th 2003, 09:26 AM

Psalm 51

Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

1 Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your steadfast love (חסד);
according to your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin! (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 27th 2003, 01:28 PM

Psalm 52

The Steadfast Love (חסד) of God Endures

1 Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man?
The steadfast love (חסד) of God endures all the day.
2 Your tongue plots destruction,
like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit.
3 You love (HgaphsaV = verbal cognate of agaph) evil more than good,
and lying more than speaking what is right. Selah
4 You love (HgaphsaV = verbal cognate of agaph) all words that devour,
O deceitful tongue.
5 But God will break you down forever;
he will snatch and tear you from your tent;
he will uproot you from the land of the living. Selah
6 The righteous shall see and fear,
and shall laugh at him, saying,
7 "See the man who would not make
God his refuge,
but trusted in the abundance of his riches
and sought refuge in his own destruction!"
8 But I am like a green olive tree
in the house of God.
I trust in the steadfast love (חסד) of God
forever and ever.
9 I will thank you forever,
because you have done it.
I will wait for your name, for it is good,
in the presence of the godly (חסיד) (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The last word in the Psalm (חסיד) is an adjective cognate of חסד. One is חסיד if he practices חסד : one who is faithful, loyal.

The LXX has eleoV for חסד.

John Reece

June 27th 2003, 03:31 PM

Psalm 57

1 Be merciful to me (חנני), O God, be merciful to me (חנני),
for in you my soul takes refuge;
in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,
till the storms of destruction pass by.
2 I cry out to God Most High,
to God who fulfills his purpose for me.
3 He will send from heaven and save me;
he will put to shame him who tramples on me. Selah
God will send out his steadfast love (חסד) and his faithfulness (אמת)!
4 My soul is in the midst of lions;
I lie down amid fiery beasts--
the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows,
whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!
Let your glory be over all the earth!
6They set a net for my steps;
my soul was bowed down.
They dug a pit in my way,
but they have fallen into it themselves. Selah
7 My heart is steadfast (נכון), O God,
my heart is steadfast (נכון),
I will sing and make melody!
8 Awake, my glory!
Awake, O harp and lyre!
I will awake the dawn!
9 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples;
I will sing praises to you among the nations.
10 For your steadfast love (חסד) is great to the heavens,
your faithfulness (אמת) to the clouds. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 27th 2003, 05:14 PM

Psalm 59

Deliver Me from My Enemies

To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him.

3 For behold, they lie in wait for my life;
fierce men stir up strife against me.
For no transgression or sin of mine, O LORD (יהוה),
4 for no fault of mine, they run and make ready.
Awake, come to meet me, and see!

8 But you, O LORD (יהוה), laugh at them;
you hold all the nations in derision.
9 O my Strength, I will watch for you,
for you, O God, are my fortress.
10 My God in his steadfast love (חסד) will meet me;
God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.

16 But I will sing of your strength;
I will sing aloud of your steadfast love (חסד) in the morning.
For you have been to me a fortress
and a refuge in the day of my distress.
17 O my Strength, I will sing praises to you,
for you, O God, are my fortress,
the God who shows me steadfast love (חסד). (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 27th 2003, 07:55 PM

Psalm 61

6 Prolong the life of the king;
may his years endure to all generations!
7 May he be enthroned forever before God;
appoint steadfast love (חסד) and faithfulness (אמת) to watch over him! (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 27th 2003, 09:18 PM

Psalm 62

11 Once God has spoken;
twice have I heard this:
that power belongs to God,
12 and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love (חסד).
For you will render to a man
according to his work. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.
The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 28th 2003, 01:57 PM

Psalm 63

My Soul Thirsts for You

A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,
beholding your power and glory.
3 Because your steadfast love (חסד) is better than life,
my lips will praise you.
4 So I will bless you as long as I live;
in your name I will lift up my hands.
5 My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food,
and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips,
6 when I remember you upon my bed,
and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
7 for you have been my help,
and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.
8 My soul clings to you;
your right hand upholds me. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 28th 2003, 03:28 PM

Psalm 66

16 Come and hear, all you who fear God,
and I will tell what he has done for my soul.
17 I cried to him with my mouth,
and high praise was on my tongue.
18 If I had cherished iniquity in my heart,
the Lord would not have listened.
19 But truly God has listened;
he has attended to the voice of my prayer.
20 Blessed be God,
because he has not rejected my prayer
or removed his steadfast love (חסד) from me! (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 28th 2003, 05:40 PM

Psalm 69

13 But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD (יהוה).
At an acceptable time, O God,
in the abundance of your steadfast love (חסד) answer me in your saving faithfulness (אמת).
14 Deliver me
from sinking in the mire;
let me be delivered from my enemies
and from the deep waters.
15 Let not the flood sweep over me,
or the deep swallow me up,
or the pit close its mouth over me.
16 Answer me, O LORD (יהוה), for your steadfast love (חסד)
is good;
according to your abundant mercy, turn to me.
17 Hide not your face from your servant;
for I am in distress; make haste to answer me.
18 Draw near to my soul, redeem me;
ransom me because of my enemies! (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 29th 2003, 07:26 AM

Psalm 77

In the Day of Trouble I Seek the Lord

To the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph.

1 I cry aloud to God,
aloud to God, and he will hear me.
2 In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord;
in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying;
my soul refuses to be comforted.
3 When I remember God, I moan;
when I meditate, my spirit faints. Selah
4 You hold my eyelids open;
I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
5 I consider the days of old,
the years long ago.
6 I said, "Let me remember my song in the night;
let me meditate in my heart."
Then my spirit made a diligent search:
7 "Will the Lord spurn forever,
and never again be favorable?
8 Has his steadfast love (חסד) forever ceased?
Are his promises at an end for all time?
9 Has God forgotten to be gracious?
Has he in anger shut up his compassion?" Selah
10 Then I said, "I will appeal to this,
to the years of the right hand of the Most High."
11 I will remember the deeds of the LORD (יהוה);
yes, I will remember your wonders of old.
12 I will ponder all your work,
and meditate on your mighty deeds.
13 Your way, O God, is holy.
What god is great like our God?
14 You are the God who works wonders;
you have made known your might among the peoples.
15 You with your arm redeemed your people,
the children of Jacob and Joseph. Selah (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 29th 2003, 04:23 PM

Psalm 85

1 LORD (יהוה), you were favorable to your land;
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
2 You forgave the iniquity of your people;
you covered all their sin. Selah
3 You withdrew all your wrath;
you turned from your hot anger.
4 Restore us again, O God of our salvation,
and put away your indignation toward us!
5 Will you be angry with us forever?
Will you prolong your anger to all generations?
6 Will you not revive us again,
that your people may rejoice in you?
7 Show us your steadfast love (חסד), O LORD (יהוה),
and grant us your salvation.
8 Let me hear what God the LORD (יהוה) will speak,
for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints (חסידיו);
but let them not turn back to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,
that glory may dwell in our land.
10 Steadfast love and faithfulness (חסד ואמת) meet;
righteousness and peace kiss each other.
11 Faithfulness (אמת) springs up from the ground,
and righteousness looks down from the sky.
12 Yes, the LORD (יהוה) will give what is good,
and our land will yield its increase.
13 Righteousness will go before him
and make his footsteps a way. (ESV)

In verse 8, the word rendered "his saints" is an adjective cognate of חסד, in plural form with a possessive pronoun suffix. The word has a somewhat different sense than the English versions render: חסיד : one is חסיד if he practices חסד : one who is faithful, loyal. The word refers to those who are loyal to יהוה.

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 30th 2003, 07:35 AM

Psalm 86

Great Is Your Steadfast Love (חסד)

A Prayer of David.

1 Incline your ear, O LORD (יהוה), and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.
2 Preserve my life, for I am godly (חסיד = faithful, loyal);
save your servant, who trusts in you--you are my God.
3 Be gracious to me, O Lord (אדני),
for to you do I cry all the day.
4 Gladden the soul of your servant,
for to you, O Lord (אדני), do I lift up my soul.
5 For you, O Lord (אדני), are good and forgiving,
abounding in steadfast love (חסד) to all who call upon you.
6 Give ear, O LORD (יהוה), to my prayer;
listen to my plea for grace.
7 In the day of my trouble I call upon you,
for you answer me.
8 There is none like you among the gods, Lord (אדני),
nor are there any works like yours.
9 All the nations you have made shall come
and worship before you, O Lord (אדני),
and shall glorify your name.
10 For you are great and do wondrous things;
you alone are God.
11 Teach me your way, O LORD (יהוה),
that I may walk in your truth;
unite my heart to fear your name.
12 I give thanks to you, O Lord (אדני) my God, with my whole heart,
and I will glorify your name forever.
13 For great is your steadfast love (חסד) toward me;
you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.
14 O God, insolent men have risen up against me;
a band of ruthless men seek my life,
and they do not set you before them.
15 But you, O Lord (אדני), are a God merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness (חסד ואמת) .
16 Turn to me and be gracious to me;
give your strength to your servant,
and save the son of your maidservant.
17 Show me a sign of your favor,
that those who hate me may see and be put to shame
because you, LORD (יהוה), have helped me and comforted me. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV in verse 13 and polueleoV in verses 5 and 15.

John Reece

June 30th 2003, 10:36 AM

Psalm 88

8 You have caused my companions to shun me;
you have made me a horror to them.
I am shut in so that I cannot escape;
9 my eye grows dim through sorrow.
Every day I call upon you, O LORD (יהוה);
I spread out my hands to you.
10 Do you work wonders for the dead?
Do the departed rise up to praise you? Selah
11 Is your steadfast love (חסד) declared in the grave,
or your faithfulness in Abaddon? (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 30th 2003, 11:57 AM

Psalm 89

I Will Sing of the Steadfast Love (חסד) of the LORD (יהוה)

A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

1 I will sing of the steadfast love (חסד) of the LORD (יהוה), forever;
with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
2 For I said, "Steadfast love (חסד) will be built up forever;
in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness."
3 You have said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one;
I have sworn to David my servant:
4 'I will establish your offspring forever,
and build your throne for all generations.'" Selah
5 Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD (יהוה),
your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!
6 For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD (יהוה)?
Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD (יהוה),
7 a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones,
and awesome above all who are around him?
8 O LORD (יהוה) God of hosts,
who is mighty as you are, O LORD (יהוה),
with your faithfulness all around you?
9 You rule the raging of the sea;
when its waves rise, you still them.
10 You crushed Rahab like a carcass;
you scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.
11 The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours;
the world and all that is in it, you have founded them.
12 The north and the south, you have created them;
Tabor and Hermon joyously praise your name.
13 You have a mighty arm;
strong is your hand, high your right hand.
14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;
Steadfast love and faithfulness (חסד ואמת) go before you.
15 Blessed are the people who know the festal shout,
who walk, O LORD (יהוה), in the light of your face,
16 who exult in your name all the day
and in your righteousness are exalted.
17 For you are the glory of their strength;
by your favor our horn is exalted.
18 For our shield belongs to the LORD (יהוה),
our king to the Holy One of Israel. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 30th 2003, 06:54 PM

Psalm 89

19 Of old you spoke in a vision to your godly one (לחסידיך = to your faithful/loyal ones {note: plural}), and said:
"I have granted help to one who is mighty;
I have exalted one chosen from the people.
20 I have found David, my servant;
with my holy oil I have anointed him,
21 so that my hand shall be established with him;
my arm also shall strengthen him.
22 The enemy shall not outwit him;
the wicked shall not humble him.
23 I will crush his foes before him
and strike down those who hate him.
24 My faithfulness and my steadfast love (חסד) shall be with him,
and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
25 I will set his hand on the sea
and his right hand on the rivers.
26 He shall cry to me, 'You are my Father,
my God, and the Rock of my salvation.'
27 And I will make him the firstborn,
the highest of the kings of the earth.
28 My steadfast love (חסד) I will keep for him forever,
and my covenant will stand firm for him.
29 I will establish his offspring forever
and his throne as the days of the heavens.
30 If his children forsake my law
and do not walk according to my rules,
31 if they violate my statutes
and do not keep my commandments,
32 then I will punish their transgression with the rod
and their iniquity with stripes,
33 but I will not remove from him my steadfast love (חסד)
or be false to my faithfulness.
34 I will not violate my covenant
or alter the word that went forth from my lips.
35 Once for all I have sworn by my holiness;
I will not lie to David.
36 His offspring shall endure forever,
his throne as long as the sun before me.
37 Like the moon it shall be established forever,
a faithful witness in the skies." Selah (ESV)

It is interesting that, in verse 19, the ESV renders as singular the plural of חסיד (one who is faithful/loyal).

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

June 30th 2003, 09:13 PM

Psalm 89

49 Lord, where is your steadfast love (חסד – Hebrew has plural) of old,
which by your faithfulness you swore to David?
50 Remember, O Lord, how your servants are mocked,
and how I bear in my heart the insults of all the many nations,
51 with which your enemies mock, O LORD (יהוה),
with which they mock the footsteps of your anointed. (ESV)

Regarding the last 15 verses of Psalm 89, see the book of Job, and consider the ending.

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleh.

John Reece

July 1st 2003, 06:55 AM

Psalm 90

12 So teach us to number our days
that we may get a heart of wisdom.
13 Return, O LORD (יהוה)! How long?
Have pity on your servants!
14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love (חסד),
that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us,
and for as many years as we have seen evil.
16 Let your work be shown to your servants,
and your glorious power to their children.
17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us,
and establish the work of our hands upon us;
yes, establish the work of our hands! (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 1st 2003, 09:13 AM

Psalm 92

1 It is good to give thanks to the LORD (יהוה),
to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
2 to declare your steadfast love (חסד) in the morning,
and your faithfulness by night,
3 to the music of the lute and the harp,
to the melody of the lyre.
4 For you, O LORD (יהוה), have made me glad by your work;
at the works of your hands I sing for joy. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 1st 2003, 11:30 AM

Psalm 94

16 Who rises up for me against the wicked?
Who stands up for me against evildoers?
17 If the LORD (יהוה) had not been my help,
my soul would soon have lived in the land of silence.
18 When I thought, "My foot slips,"
your steadfast love (חסד), O LORD (יהוה), held me up.
19 When the cares of my heart are many,
your consolations cheer my soul.
20 Can wicked rulers be allied with you,
those who frame injustice by statute?
21 They band together against the life of the righteous
and condemn the innocent to death.
22 But the LORD (יהוה) has become my stronghold,
and my God the rock of my refuge.
23 He will bring back on them their iniquity
and wipe them out for their wickedness;
the LORD (יהוה) our God will wipe them out. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 1st 2003, 01:04 PM

Psalm 98

1 Oh sing to the LORD (יהוה) a new song,
for he has done marvelous things!
His right hand and his holy arm
have worked salvation for him.
2 The LORD (יהוה) has made known his salvation;
he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
3 He has remembered his steadfast love (חסד) and faithfulness
to the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation of our God. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 1st 2003, 02:15 PM

Psalm 100

His Steadfast Love (חסד) Endures Forever

A Psalm for giving thanks.

1 Make a joyful noise to the LORD (יהוה), all the earth!
2 Serve the LORD (יהוה) with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
3 Know that the LORD (יהוה), he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
5 For the LORD (יהוה) is good;
his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 1st 2003, 02:58 PM

Psalm 101

I Will Walk with Integrity

A Psalm of David.

1 I will sing of steadfast love (חסד) and justice;
to you, O LORD (יהוה), I will make music.
2 I will ponder the way that is blameless.
Oh when will you come to me?
I will walk with integrity of heart
within my house;
3 I will not set before my eyes
anything that is worthless.
I hate the work of those who fall away;
it shall not cling to me.
4 A perverse heart shall be far from me;
I will know nothing of evil. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 2nd 2003, 04:48 AM

Psalm 103

A psalm of David.

1 Praise the LORD (יהוה), I tell myself;
with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
2 Praise the LORD (יהוה), I tell myself,
and never forget the good things he does for me.
3 He forgives all my sins
and heals all my diseases.
4 He ransoms me from death
and surrounds me with love (חסד) and tender mercies.
5 He fills my life with good things.
My youth is renewed like the eagle's!
6 The LORD (יהוה) gives righteousness
and justice to all who are treated unfairly.
7 He revealed his character to Moses
and his deeds to the people of Israel.
8 The LORD (יהוה) is merciful and gracious;
he is slow to get angry and full of unfailing love (חסד).
9 He will not constantly accuse us,
nor remain angry forever.
10 He has not punished us for all our sins,
nor does he deal with us as we deserve.
11 For his unfailing love (חסד) toward those who fear him
is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.
12 He has removed our rebellious acts
as far away from us as the east is from the west.
13 The LORD (יהוה) is like a father to his children,
tender and compassionate to those who fear him.
14 For he understands how weak we are;
he knows we are only dust.
15 Our days on earth are like grass;
like wildflowers, we bloom and die.
16 The wind blows, and we are gone--
as though we had never been here.
17 But the love (חסד) of the LORD (יהוה) remains forever
with those who fear him.
His salvation extends to the children's children
18 of those who are faithful to his covenant,
of those who obey his commandments!
19 The LORD (יהוה) has made the heavens his throne;
from there he rules over everything. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV in verses 4, 11, and 17, and in verse 8 polueleoV.

John Reece

July 2nd 2003, 10:44 AM

Psalm 106

Give Thanks to the LORD (יהוה), for He Is Good

1 Praise the LORD (יהוה)!
Oh give thanks to the LORD (יהוה), for he is good,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever!
2 Who can utter the mighty deeds of the LORD (יהוה),
or declare all his praise?
3 Blessed are they who observe justice,
who do righteousness at all times!
4 Remember me, O LORD (יהוה), when you show favor to your people;
help me when you save them,
5 that I may look upon the prosperity of your chosen ones,
that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation,
that I may glory with your inheritance.
6 Both we and our fathers have sinned;
we have committed iniquity; we have done wickedness.
7 Our fathers, when they were in Egypt,
did not consider your wondrous works;
they did not remember the abundance of your steadfast love (חסד),
but rebelled by the Sea, at the Red Sea.
8 Yet he saved them for his name's sake,
that he might make known his mighty power.
9 He rebuked the Red Sea, and it became dry,
and he led them through the deep as through a desert.
10 So he saved them from the hand of the foe
and redeemed them from the power of the enemy.
11 And the waters covered their adversaries;
not one of them was left.
12 Then they believed his words;
they sang his praise.
13 But they soon forgot his works;
they did not wait for his counsel.
14 But they had a wanton craving in the wilderness,
and put God to the test in the desert;
15 he gave them what they asked,
but sent a wasting disease among them.
16 When men in the camp were jealous of Moses
and Aaron, the holy one of the LORD (יהוה),
17 the earth opened and swallowed up Dathan,
and covered the company of Abiram.
18 Fire also broke out in their company;
the flame burned up the wicked.
19 They made a calf in Horeb
and worshiped a metal image.
20 They exchanged the glory of God
for the image of an ox that eats grass.
21 They forgot God, their Savior,
who had done great things in Egypt,
22 wondrous works in the land of Ham,
and awesome deeds by the Red Sea.
23 Therefore he said he would destroy them--
had not Moses, his chosen one,
stood in the breach before him,
to turn away his wrath from destroying them.
24 Then they despised the pleasant land,
having no faith in his promise.
25 They murmured in their tents,
and did not obey the voice of the LORD (יהוה).
26 Therefore he raised his hand and swore to them
that he would make them fall in the wilderness,
27 and would make their offspring fall among the nations,
scattering them among the lands.
28 Then they yoked themselves to the Baal of Peor,
and ate sacrifices offered to the dead;
29 they provoked the LORD (יהוה) to anger with their deeds,
and a plague broke out among them.
30 Then Phinehas stood up and intervened,
and the plague was stayed.
31 And that was counted to him as righteousness
from generation to generation forever.
32 They angered him at the waters of Meribah,
and it went ill with Moses on their account,
33 for they made his spirit bitter,
and he spoke rashly with his lips.
34 They did not destroy the peoples,
as the LORD (יהוה) commanded them,
35 but they mixed with the nations
and learned to do as they did.
36 They served their idols,
which became a snare to them.
37 They sacrificed their sons
and their daughters to the demons;
38 they poured out innocent blood,
the blood of their sons and daughters,
whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan,
and the land was polluted with blood.
39 Thus they became unclean by their acts,
and played the whore in their deeds.
40 Then the anger of the LORD (יהוה) was kindled against his people,
and he abhorred his heritage;
41 he gave them into the hand of the nations,
so that those who hated them ruled over them.
42 Their enemies oppressed them,
and they were brought into subjection under their power.
43 Many times he delivered them,
but they were rebellious in their purposes
and were brought low through their iniquity.
44 Nevertheless, he looked upon their distress,
when he heard their cry.
45 For their sake he remembered his covenant,
and relented according to the abundance of his steadfast love (חסד).
46 He caused them to be pitied
by all those who held them captive. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 2nd 2003, 05:36 PM

Psalm 107

1 Oh give thanks to the LORD (יהוה), for he is good,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever!
2 Let the redeemed of the LORD (יהוה) say so,
whom he has redeemed from trouble
3 and gathered in from the lands,
from the east and from the west,
from the north and from the south.
4 Some wandered in desert wastes,
finding no way to a city to dwell in;
5 hungry and thirsty,
their soul fainted within them.
6 Then they cried to the LORD (יהוה) in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress.
7 He led them by a straight way
till they reached a city to dwell in.
8 Let them thank the LORD (יהוה) for his steadfast love (חסד),
for his wondrous works to the children of men!
9 For he satisfies the longing soul,
and the hungry soul he fills with good things.
10 Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death,
prisoners in affliction and in irons,
11 for they had rebelled against the words of God,
and spurned the counsel of the Most High.
12 So he bowed their hearts down with hard labor;
they fell down, with none to help.
13 Then they cried to the LORD (יהוה) in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress.
14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death,
and burst their bonds apart.
15 Let them thank the LORD (יהוה) for his steadfast love (חסד),
for his wondrous works to the children of men!
16 For he shatters the doors of bronze
and cuts in two the bars of iron.
17 Some were fools through their sinful ways,
and because of their iniquities suffered affliction;
18 they loathed any kind of food,
and they drew near to the gates of death.
19 Then they cried to the LORD (יהוה) in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress.
20 He sent out his word and healed them,
and delivered them from their destruction.
21 Let them thank the LORD (יהוה) for his steadfast love (חסד),
for his wondrous works to the children of men!
22 And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving,
and tell of his deeds in songs of joy!
23 Some went down to the sea in ships,
doing business on the great waters;
24 they saw the deeds of the LORD (יהוה),
his wondrous works in the deep.
25 For he commanded and raised the stormy wind,
which lifted up the waves of the sea.
26 They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths;
their courage melted away in their evil plight;
27 they reeled and staggered like drunken men
and were at their wits' end.
28 Then they cried to the LORD (יהוה) in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress.
29 He made the storm be still,
and the waves of the sea were hushed.
30Then they were glad that the waters were quiet,
and he brought them to their desired haven.
31 Let them thank the LORD (יהוה) for his steadfast love (חסד),
for his wondrous works to the children of men!
32 Let them extol him in the congregation of the people,
and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
33 He turns rivers into a desert,
springs of water into thirsty ground,
34 a fruitful land into a salty waste,
because of the evil of its inhabitants.
35 He turns a desert into pools of water,
a parched land into springs of water.
36 And there he lets the hungry dwell,
and they establish a city to live in;
37 they sow fields and plant vineyards
and get a fruitful yield.
38 By his blessing they multiply greatly,
and he does not let their livestock diminish.
39 When they are diminished and brought low
through oppression, evil, and sorrow,
40 he pours contempt on princes
and makes them wander in trackless wastes;
41 but he raises up the needy out of affliction
and makes their families like flocks.
42 The upright see it and are glad,
and all wickedness shuts its mouth.
43 Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things;
let them consider the steadfast love (חסד) of the LORD (יהוה). (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 2nd 2003, 06:33 PM

Psalm 108

1 My heart is steadfast, O God!
I will sing and make melody with all my being!
2 Awake, O harp and lyre!
I will awake the dawn!
3 I will give thanks to you, O LORD (יהוה), among the peoples;
I will sing praises to you among the nations.
4 For your steadfast love (חסד) is great above the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 3rd 2003, 08:09 AM

Psalm 109

1 Be not silent, O God of my praise!
2 For wicked and deceitful mouths are opened against me,
speaking against me with lying tongues.
3 They encircle me with words of hate,
and attack me without cause.
4 In return for my love they accuse me,
but I give myself to prayer.
5 So they reward me evil for good,
and hatred for my love.
6 Appoint a wicked man against him;
let an accuser stand at his right hand.
7 When he is tried, let him come forth guilty;
let his prayer be counted as sin!
8 May his days be few;
may another take his office!
9 May his children be fatherless
and his wife a widow!
10 May his children wander about and beg,
seeking food far from the ruins they inhabit!
11 May the creditor seize all that he has;
may strangers plunder the fruits of his toil!
12 Let there be none to extend kindness (חסד) to him,
nor any to pity his fatherless children!
13 May his posterity be cut off;
may his name be blotted out in the second generation!
14 May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD (יהוה),
and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out!
15 Let them be before the LORD (יהוה) continually,
that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth!
16 For he did not remember to show kindness (חסד),
but pursued the poor and needy
and the brokenhearted, to put them to death.
17 He loved to curse; let curses come upon him!
He did not delight in blessing; may it be far from him!
18 He clothed himself with cursing as his coat;
may it soak into his body like water,
like oil into his bones!
19 May it be like a garment that he wraps around him,
like a belt that he puts on every day!
20 May this be the reward of my accusers from the LORD (יהוה),
of those who speak evil against my life!
21 But you, O GOD my Lord,
deal on my behalf for your name's sake;
because your steadfast love (חסד) is good, deliver me!
22 For I am poor and needy,
and my heart is stricken within me.
23 I am gone like a shadow at evening;
I am shaken off like a locust.
24 My knees are weak through fasting;
my body has become gaunt, with no fat.
25 I am an object of scorn to my accusers;
when they see me, they wag their heads.
26 Help me, O LORD (יהוה) my God!
Save me according to your steadfast love (חסד)!
27 Let them know that this is your hand;
you, O LORD (יהוה), have done it!
28 Let them curse, but you will bless!
They arise and are put to shame, but your servant will be glad!
29 May my accusers be clothed with dishonor;
may they be wrapped in their own shame as in a cloak!
30 With my mouth I will give great thanks to the LORD (יהוה);
I will praise him in the midst of the throng.
31 For he stands at the right hand of the needy,
to save him from those who condemn his soul to death. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV in verses 16, 21, and 26; and in verse 12 oiktirmoV.

John Reece

July 3rd 2003, 08:47 AM

Psalm 115

To Your Name Give Glory

1 Not to us, O LORD (יהוה), not to us, but to your name give glory,
for the sake of your steadfast love (חסד) and your faithfulness! (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 3rd 2003, 09:56 AM

Psalm 117

1 Praise the LORD (יהוה), all nations!
Extol him, all peoples!
2 For great is his steadfast love (חסד) toward us,
and the faithfulness of the LORD (יהוה) endures forever.
Praise the LORD (יהוה)! (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 3rd 2003, 01:08 PM

Psalm 118

His Steadfast Love (חסד) endures Forever

1 Oh give thanks to the LORD (יהוה), for he is good;
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever!
2 Let Israel say,
"His steadfast love (חסד) endures forever."
3 Let the house of Aaron say,
"His steadfast love (חסד) endures forever."
4 Let those who fear the LORD (יהוה) say,
"His steadfast love (חסד) endures forever."
5 Out of my distress I called on the LORD (יהוה);
the LORD (יהוה) answered me and set me free.
6 The LORD (יהוה) is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me?
7 The LORD (יהוה) is on my side as my helper;
I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.
8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD (יהוה)
than to trust in man.
9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD (יהוה)
than to trust in princes.
10 All nations surrounded me;
in the name of the LORD (יהוה) I cut them off!
1 They surrounded me, surrounded me on every side;
in the name of the LORD (יהוה) I cut them off!
12 They surrounded me like bees;
they went out like a fire among thorns;
in the name of the LORD (יהוה) I cut them off!
13 I was pushed hard, so that I was falling,
but the LORD (יהוה) helped me.
14 The LORD (יהוה) is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.
15 Glad songs of salvation
are in the tents of the righteous:
"The right hand of the LORD (יהוה) does valiantly,
16 the right hand of the LORD (יהוה) exalts,
the right hand of the LORD (יהוה) does valiantly!"
17 I shall not die, but I shall live,
and recount the deeds of the LORD (יהוה).
18 The LORD (יהוה) has disciplined me severely,
but he has not given me over to death.
19 Open to me the gates of righteousness,
that I may enter through them
and give thanks to the LORD (יהוה).
20 This is the gate of the LORD (יהוה);
the righteous shall enter through it.
21 I thank you that you have answered me
and have become my salvation.
22 The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
23 This is the LORD's (יהוה) doing;
it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day that the LORD (יהוה) has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
25 Save us, we pray, O LORD (יהוה)!
O LORD (יהוה), we pray, give us success!
26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD (יהוה)!
We bless you from the house of the LORD (יהוה).
27 The LORD (יהוה) is God,
and he has made his light to shine upon us.
Bind the festal sacrifice with cords,
up to the horns of the altar!
28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;
you are my God; I will extol you.
29 Oh give thanks to the LORD (יהוה), for he is good;
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever! (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 3rd 2003, 03:31 PM

Psalm 119

Waw

41 Let your steadfast love (חסד) come to me, O LORD (יהוה),
your salvation according to your promise;
42 then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me,
for I trust in your word.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
for my hope is in your rules.
44 I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever,
45 and I shall walk in a wide place,
for I have sought your precepts.
46 I will also speak of your testimonies before kings
and shall not be put to shame,
47 for I find my delight in your commandments,
which I love.
48I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love,
and I will meditate on your statutes. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 3rd 2003, 04:22 PM

Psalm 119

Heth

57 The LORD (יהוה) is my portion;
I promise to keep your words.
58 I entreat your favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to your promise.
59 When I think on my ways,
I turn my feet to your testimonies;
60 I hasten and do not delay
to keep your commandments.
61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,
I do not forget your law.
62 At midnight I rise to praise you,
because of your righteous rules.
63 I am a companion of all who fear you,
of those who keep your precepts.
64 The earth, O LORD (יהוה)
is full of your steadfast love (חסד);
teach me your statutes! (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 3rd 2003, 04:41 PM

Psalm 119

Yodh

73 Your hands have made and fashioned me;
give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice,
because I have hoped in your word.
75 I know, O LORD (יהוה), that your rules are righteous,
and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76 Let your steadfast love (חסד) comfort me
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your mercy come to me, that I may live;
for your law is my delight.
78 Let the insolent be put to shame,
because they have wronged me with falsehood;
as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.
79 Let those who fear you turn to me,
that they may know your testimonies.
80 May my heart be blameless in your statutes,
that I may not be put to shame! (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 3rd 2003, 05:48 PM

Psalm 119

Kaph

81 My soul longs for your salvation;
I hope in your word.
82 My eyes long for your promise;
I ask, "When will you comfort me?"
83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,
yet I have not forgotten your statutes.
84 How long must your servant endure?
When will you judge those who persecute me?
85 The insolent have dug pitfalls for me;
they do not live according to your law.
86 All your commandments are sure;
they persecute me with falsehood; help me!
87 They have almost made an end of me on earth,
but I have not forsaken your precepts.
88 In your steadfast love (חסד) give me life, (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 3rd 2003, 10:43 PM

Psalm 119

Ayin

121 I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Give your servant a pledge of good;
let not the insolent oppress me.
123 My eyes long for your salvation
and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love (חסד),
and teach me your statutes.
125 I am your servant; give me understanding,
that I may know your testimonies!
126 It is time for the LORD (יהוה) to act,
for your law has been broken.
127 Therefore I love your commandments
above gold, above fine gold.
128 Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right;
I hate every false way. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 4th 2003, 07:54 AM

Psalm 119

Qoph

145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD (יהוה)!
I will keep your statutes.
146 I call to you; save me,
that I may observe your testimonies.
147 I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I hope in your words.
148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,
that I may meditate on your promise.
149 Hear my voice according to your steadfast love (חסד);
O LORD, according to your justice give me life.
150 They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;
they are far from your law.
151 But you are near, O LORD (יהוה),
and all your commandments are true.
152 Long have I known from your testimonies
that you have founded them forever. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 4th 2003, 10:07 AM

Psalm 119

Resh

153 Look on my affliction and deliver me,
for I do not forget your law.
154 Plead my cause and redeem me;
give me life according to your promise!
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek your statutes.
156 Great is your mercy, O LORD (יהוה);
give me life according to your rules.
157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,
but I do not swerve from your testimonies.
158 I look at the faithless with disgust,
because they do not keep your commands.
159 Consider how I love your precepts!
Give me life according to your steadfast love (חסד).
160 The sum of your word is truth,
and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 4th 2003, 08:49 PM

Psalm 130

7 O Israel, hope in the LORD (יהוה)!
For with the LORD (יהוה) there is steadfast love (חסד),
and with him is plentiful redemption.
8 And he will redeem Israel
from all his iniquities. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 5th 2003, 07:38 AM

Psalm 136

His Steadfast Love (חסד) Endures Forever

1 Give thanks to the LORD (יהוה), for he is good,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever.
2 Give thanks to the God of gods,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
4 to him who alone does great wonders,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
5 to him who by understanding made the heavens,
for his (steadfast love חסד) endures forever;
6 to him who spread out the earth above the waters,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
7 to him who made the great lights,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
8 the sun to rule over the day,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
9 the moon and stars to rule over the night,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
10 to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
11 and brought Israel out from among them,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
12 with a strong hand and an outstretched arm,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
13 to him who divided the Red Sea in two,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
14 and made Israel pass through the midst of it,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
15 but overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
16 to him who led his people through the wilderness,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
17 to him who struck down great kings,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
18 and killed mighty kings,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
19 Sihon, king of the Amorites,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
20 and Og, king of Bashan,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
21 and gave their land as a heritage,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
22 a heritage to Israel his servant,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever.
23 It is he who remembered us in our low estate,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
24 and rescued us from our foes,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever;
25 he who gives food to all flesh,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever.
26 Give thanks to the God of heaven,
for his steadfast love (חסד) endures forever. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 5th 2003, 07:15 PM

Psalm 138

Give Thanks to the LORD (יהוה)
Of David.

1 I give you thanks, O LORD (יהוה), with my whole heart;
before the gods I sing your praise;
2 I bow down toward your holy temple
and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love (חסד) and your faithfulness,
for you have exalted above all things
your name and your word.
3 On the day I called, you answered me;
my strength of soul you increased.
4 All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O LORD (יהוה),
for they have heard the words of your mouth,
5 and they shall sing of the ways of the LORD (יהוה),
for great is the glory of the LORD (יהוה).
6 For though the LORD (יהוה) is high, he regards the lowly,
but the haughty he knows from afar.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
and your right hand delivers me.
8The LORD (יהוה) will fulfill his purpose for me;
your steadfast love (חסד), O LORD (יהוה), endures forever.
Do not forsake the work of your hands. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 6th 2003, 02:41 AM

Psalm 141

5 Let a righteous man strike me--it is a kindness (חסד);
let him rebuke me--it is oil for my head;
let my head not refuse it.
Yet my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.
6 When their judges are thrown over the cliff,
then they shall hear my words, for they are pleasant.
7 As when one plows and breaks up the earth,
so shall our bones be scattered at the mouth of Sheol. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 6th 2003, 06:15 AM

Psalm 143

7 Answer me quickly, O LORD (יהוה)!
My spirit fails!
Hide not your face from me,
lest I be like those who go down to the pit.
8 Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love (חסד),
for in you I trust.
Make me know the way I should go,
for to you I lift up my soul.
9 Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD (יהוה)!
I have fled to you for refuge!
10 Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God!
Let your good Spirit lead me
on level ground!
11 For your name's sake, O LORD (יהוה), preserve my life!
In your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble!
12 And in your steadfast love (חסד) you will cut off my enemies,
and you will destroy all the adversaries of my soul,
for I am your servant. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 6th 2003, 12:30 PM

Psalm 144

1 Blessed be the LORD (יהוה), my rock,
who trains my hands for war,
and my fingers for battle;
2 he is my steadfast love (חסד) and my fortress,
my stronghold and my deliverer,
my shield and he in whom I take refuge,
who subdues peoples under me.
3 O LORD (יהוה), what is man that you regard him,
or the son of man that you think of him?
4 Man is like a breath;
his days are like a passing shadow. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 6th 2003, 02:05 PM

Psalm 145

1 The LORD (יהוה) is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love (חסד).
9 The LORD (יהוה) is good to all,
and his mercy is over all that he has made. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has polueleoV.

John Reece

July 6th 2003, 09:09 PM

Psalm 147

7 Sing to the LORD (יהוה) with thanksgiving;
make melody to our God on the lyre!
8 He covers the heavens with clouds;
he prepares rain for the earth;
he makes grass grow on the hills.
9 He gives to the beasts their food,
and to the young ravens that cry.
10 His delight is not in the strength of the horse,
nor his pleasure in the legs of a man,
11 but the LORD (יהוה) takes pleasure in those who fear him,
in those who hope in his steadfast love (חסד). (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 6th 2003, 09:58 PM

Psalm 148

11 Kings of the earth and all peoples,
princes and all rulers of the earth!
12 Young men and maidens together,
old men and children!
13 Let them praise the name of the LORD (יהוה),
for his name alone is exalted;
his majesty is above earth and heaven.
14 He has raised up a horn for his people,
praise for all his saints (חסידיו),
for the people of Israel who are near to him.
Praise the LORD (יהוה)! (ESV)

From A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament by William L. Holladay, Editor:

חסיד : one is חסיד if he practices חסד : one who is faithful, loyal

The LXX has osioV for all three occurrences of חסיד.

John Reece

July 7th 2003, 06:36 AM

Psalm 149

1Praise the LORD (יהוה)!
Sing to the LORD (יהוה) a new song,
his praise in the assembly of the godly (חסידים = plural of חסיד)!
2 Let Israel be glad in his Maker;
let the children of Zion rejoice in their King!
3 Let them praise his name with dancing,
making melody to him with tambourine and lyre!
4 For the LORD (יהוה) takes pleasure in his people;
he adorns the humble with salvation.
5 Let the godly (חסידים = plural of חסיד) exult in glory;
let them sing for joy on their beds.
6 Let the high praises of God be in their throats
and two-edged swords in their hands,
7 to execute vengeance on the nations
and punishments on the peoples,
8 to bind their kings with chains
and their nobles with fetters of iron,
9 to execute on them the judgment written!
This is honor for all his godly ones (חסידיו),
Praise the LORD (יהוה)! (ESV)

From A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament by William L. Holladay, Editor:

חסיד : one is חסיד if he practices חסד : one who is faithful, loyal

The LXX has osioV for all three occurrences of חסיד.

John Reece

July 7th 2003, 12:05 PM

Proverbs 3

Trust in the LORD (יהוה) with All Your Heart

1 My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments,
2 for length of days and years of life
and peace they will add to you.
3 Let not Steadfast love and faithfulness (חסד ואמת) forsake you;
bind them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good success
in the sight of God and man. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has Elehmosunai kai pisteiV in verse 3.

John Reece

July 7th 2003, 03:11 PM

Proverbs 11

17 A man who is kind (חסד) benefits himself,
but a cruel man hurts himself. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has elehmwn.

John Reece

July 7th 2003, 04:11 PM

Proverbs 14

22 Do they not go astray who devise evil?
Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness (חסד ואמת). (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleon kai alhqeian.

John Reece

July 7th 2003, 06:23 PM

Proverbs 16

6 By steadfast love and faithfulness (חסד ואמת) iniquity is atoned for,
and by the fear of the LORD (יהוה) one turns away from evil. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

John Reece

July 7th 2003, 08:04 PM

Proverbs 19

22 What is desired in a man is steadfast love (חסד),
and a poor man is better than a liar. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has elehmosunh.

John Reece

July 7th 2003, 08:44 PM

Proverbs 20

6 Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love (חסד),
but a faithful man who can find? (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has elehmwn .

John Reece

July 7th 2003, 09:00 PM

Proverbs 20

28 Steadfast love and faithfulness (חסד ואמת) preserve the king,
and by steadfast love (חסד) his throne is upheld. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has elehmosunh kai alhqeia in the first half of the verse, and dikaiosunh in the last half.

John Reece

July 8th 2003, 01:39 AM

Proverbs 21

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness (חסד)
will find life, righteousness, and honor. (ESV}

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has elehmosunh.

John Reece

July 8th 2003, 04:49 AM

Proverbs 31

26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness (חסד) is on her tongue. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has elehmosunh.

John Reece

July 8th 2003, 09:41 AM

Isaiah 16

3 "Give counsel;
grant justice;
make your shade like night
at the height of noon;
shelter the outcasts;
do not reveal the fugitive;
4 let the outcasts of Moab
sojourn among you;
be a shelter to them
from the destroyer.
When the oppressor is no more
and destruction has ceased,
and he who tramples underfoot has vanished from the land,
5 then a throne will be established in steadfast love (חסד),
and on it will sit in faithfulness
in the tent of David
one who judges and seeks justice
and is swift to do righteousness." (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 8th 2003, 10:52 AM

Isaiah 40

The Word of God Stands Forever

6 A voice says, "Cry!"
And I said, "What shall I cry?"
All flesh is grass,
and all its beauty (חסד) is like the flower of the field.
7 The grass withers, the flower fades
when the breath of the LORD (יהוה) blows on it;
surely the people are grass.
8 The grass withers, the flower fades,
but the word of our God will stand forever. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has pasa sarx cortoV, kai pasa doxa anqrwpou wV anqoV cortou.

John Reece

July 8th 2003, 01:04 PM

Isaiah 54

The Eternal Covenant of Peace

1 "Sing, O barren one, who did not bear;
break forth into singing and cry aloud,
you who have not been in labor!
For the children of the desolate one will be more
than the children of her who is married," says the LORD (יהוה).
2 "Enlarge the place of your tent,
and let the curtains of your habitations be stretched out;
do not hold back; lengthen your cords
and strengthen your stakes.
3 For you will spread abroad to the right and to the left,
and your offspring will possess the nations
and will people the desolate cities.
4 "Fear not, for you will not be ashamed;
be not confounded, for you will not be disgraced;
for you will forget the shame of your youth,
and the reproach of your widowhood you will remember no more.
5 For your Maker is your husband,
the LORD (יהוה) of hosts is his name;
and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer,
the God of the whole earth he is called.
6 For the LORD (יהוה) has called you
like a wife deserted and grieved in spirit,
like a wife of youth when she is cast off,
says your God.
7 For a brief moment I deserted you,
but with great compassion I will gather you.
8 In overflowing anger for a moment
I hid my face from you,
but with everlasting love (חסד) I will have compassion on you,"
says the LORD (יהוה), your Redeemer.
9 "This is like the days of Noah to me:
as I swore that the waters of Noah
should no more go over the earth,
so I have sworn that I will not be angry with you,
and will not rebuke you.
10 For the mountains may depart
and the hills be removed,
but my steadfast love (חסד) shall not depart from you,
and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,"
says the LORD (יהוה), who has compassion on you. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV in verse 10, and in verse 8 en eleei aiwniw elehsw se.

John Reece

July 8th 2003, 07:11 PM

Isaiah 55

The LORD (יהוה)'s Invitation

1 If you are thirsty,
come and drink water!
If you don't have any money,
come, eat what you want!
Drink wine and milk
without paying a cent.
2 Why waste your money
on what really isn't food?
Why work hard for something
that doesn't satisfy?
Listen carefully to me,
and you will enjoy
the very best foods.
3 Pay close attention!
Come to me and live.
I will promise you
the eternal love and loyalty
that I promised David (ואכרתה לכם ברית עולם חסדי דוד הנאמנים).
4 I made him the leader and ruler
of the nations;
he was my witness to them.
5 You will call out to nations
you have never known.
And they have never known you,
but they will come running
because I am the LORD (יהוה),
the holy God of Israel,
and I have honored you. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has kai diaqhsomai umin diaqhkhn aiwnion, to osia Dauid to pista.

John Reece

July 8th 2003, 09:34 PM

Isaiah 57

1 The righteous man perishes,
and no one lays it to heart;
devout men (אנשי חסד) are taken away,
while no one understands.
For the righteous man is taken away from calamity;
2 he enters into peace;
they rest in their beds
who walk in their uprightness. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has andreV dikaioi.

John Reece

July 9th 2003, 01:04 AM

Isaiah 63

7 I will recount the steadfast love (חסד) of the LORD (יהוה),
the praises of the LORD (יהוה),
according to all that the LORD (יהוה) has granted us,
and the great goodness to the house of Israel
that he has granted them according to his compassion,
according to the abundance of his steadfast love.
8 For he said, "Surely they are my people,
children who will not deal falsely."
And he became their Savior.
9 In all their affliction he was afflicted,
and the angel of his presence saved them;
in his love and in his pity he redeemed them;
he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 9th 2003, 02:02 AM

Jeremiah 2

Israel Forsakes the LORD (יהוה)

1 The word of the LORD (יהוה) came to me, saying,
2 "Go and proclaim in the hearing of Jerusalem,
Thus says the LORD (יהוה),
"I remember the devotion (חסד) of your youth,
your love as a bride,
how you followed me in the wilderness,
in a land not sown.
3 Israel was holy to the LORD (יהוה),
the firstfruits of his harvest.
All who ate of it incurred guilt;
disaster came upon them,
declares the LORD (יהוה)." (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 9th 2003, 01:08 PM

Jeremiah 9

23 Thus says the LORD (יהוה):
"Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom,
let not the mighty man boast in his might,
let not the rich man boast in his riches,
24 but let him who boasts boast in this,
that he understands and knows me,
that I am the LORD (יהוה)
who practices steadfast love (חסד),
justice, and righteousness in the earth.
For in these things I delight, declares the LORD." (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX has eleoV.

John Reece

July 9th 2003, 02:43 PM

Jeremiah 16

Famine, Sword, and Death

1 The word of the LORD (יהוה) came to me:
2 "You shall not take a wife, nor shall you have sons or daughters in this place.
3 For thus says the LORD (יהוה) concerning the sons and daughters who are born in this place, and concerning the mothers who bore them and the fathers who fathered them in this land:
4 They shall die of deadly diseases. They shall not be lamented, nor shall they be buried. They shall be as dung on the surface of the ground. They shall perish by the sword and by famine, and their dead bodies shall be food for the birds of the air and for the beasts of the earth.
5 "For thus says the LORD (יהוה): Do not enter the house of mourning, or go to lament or grieve for them, for I have taken away my peace from this people, my steadfast love (חסד) and mercy, declares the LORD (יהוה).
6 Both great and small shall die in this land. They shall not be buried, and no one shall lament for them or cut himself or make himself bald for them.
7 No one shall break bread for the mourner, to comfort him for the dead, nor shall anyone give him the cup of consolation to drink for his father or his mother.
8 You shall not go into the house of feasting to sit with them, to eat and drink.
9 For thus says the LORD (יהוה) of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will silence in this place, before your eyes and in your days, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

The LXX omits any rendering of the Hebrew phrase represented in the ESV as “my steadfast love (חסד) and mercy”.

John Reece

July 9th 2003, 05:59 PM

Jeremiah 31

The LORD (יהוה) Will Turn Mourning to Joy

1 "At that time, declares the LORD (יהוה), I will be the God of all the clans of Israel, and they shall be my people."
2 Thus says the LORD (יהוה):
"The people who survived the sword
found grace in the wilderness;
when Israel sought for rest,
3 the LORD (יהוה) appeared to him from far away.
I have loved you with an everlasting love (חסד);
therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.
4 Again I will build you, and you shall be built,
O virgin Israel!
Again you shall adorn yourself with tambourines
and shall go forth in the dance of the merrymakers.
5 Again you shall plant vineyards
on the mountains of Samaria;
the planters shall plant
and shall enjoy the fruit.
6 For there shall be a day when watchmen will call
in the hill country of Ephraim:
'Arise, and let us go up to Zion,
to the LORD (יהוה) our God.'" (ESV)

See post # 4 on page 1 for an unabridged definition of חסד.

From Holladay’s Concise Lexicon:

חסד : - 1 obligation to the community in relation to relatives, guests, master and servants, et cetera ; unity, solidarity, loyalty : a) חסד and ברית (agreement, alliance, covenant :) a ברית is initiated by ceremony, חסד results from closer relation between parties, but the obligations are largely the same ; חסד וברית Genesis 24:27, 49 lasting loyalty, faithfulness ; עשה חסד Genesis 21:23 ; b) חסד exists between son and dying father Genesis 47:29, wife and husband Genesis 20:13, people who do favors for each other Judges 1:24, king and people 2 Samuel 3:8 ; c) specifically : איש חסד confidant Proverbs 11:17 ; םלכי חסד loyal kings 1 Kings 20:31 ; איש חסדו everyone his faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 ; d) community > protection Psalm 144:2 > favor Esther 2:9, 17, חסד לפני המלך [favor before the king] Ezra 7:28 ; תורת חסד friendly instruction Proverbs 31:26 ; charm (of flowers) Isaiah 40:6 ; - 2. חסד in relation of God to people or individuals, faithfulness, kindness, grace : a) חסד יהוה Psalm 33:5 ; לעולם חסדו Jeremiah 33:11 ; b) עשה חסד, with ל Exodus 20:6 ; שמר הברית והחסר Deuteronomy 7:8 ; c) God is רב חסד ואמת rich in loyalty and faithfulness Exodus 34:6 ; - 3. plural חסדים, חסדי, et cetera individual acts flowing from solidarity : a) (of men) godly deeds Nehemiah 13:14 ; b) (of God) evidences of grace Isaiah 55:3.

John Reece

July 9th 2003, 09:07 PM

Jeremiah 32

16 "After I had given the deed of purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed to the LORD (יהוה), saying:
17 'Ah, Lord GOD! It is you who has made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.
18 You show steadfast love (חסד) to thousands, but you repay the guilt of fathers to their children after them, O great and mighty God, whose name is the LORD (יהוה) of hosts,
19 great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are open to all the ways of the children of man, rewarding each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.
20 You have shown signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, and to this day in Israel and among all mankind, and have made a name for yourself, as at this day.
21 You brought your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and outstretched arm, and with great terror.
22 And you gave them this land, which you swore to their fathers to give them, a land flowing with milk and honey.
23 And they entered and took possession of it. But they did not obey your voice or walk in your law. They did nothing of all you commanded them to do. Therefore you have made all this disaster come upon them.
24 Behold, the siege mounds have come up to the city to take it, and because of sword and famine and pestilence the city is given into the hands of the Chaldeans who are fighting against it. What you spoke has come to pass, and behold, you see it.