Know the Word.

Hebrew word

châçad

khaw-sad'

חָסַד

What it means

properly, perhaps to bow, i.e. to be kind

properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove

Where it comes from

a primitive root; (compare chânan (חָנַן)); (compare bârak (בָרַךְ))

How the King James translates it

  • merciful2
  • shame1

Every place it appears 3

2 Samuel22:26
Psalms18:25
Proverbs25:10