חָסַד
châçad
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "חָסַד" (châçad) primarily means to show kindness or act with courtesy, possibly by bowing as a gesture of respect toward an equal. It can also, though rarely, imply reproving someone. The term is associated with being merciful or, in some contexts, causing shame.
properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove
The Hebrew word châçad means "properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove," encompassing related ideas including shew self merciful, put to shame..
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