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חָסַד H2616
H2616 is the Hebrew word חָסַד, transliterated châçad and said khaw-sad'. The King James Version most often renders it wilt shew thyself merciful.
What it 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.
Where it comes from
a primitive root; (compare H2603 (חָנַן)); (compare H1288 (בָרַךְ)).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: shew self merciful, put to shame.
Verses using חָסַד
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
2 Samuel 22:26 · KJV
With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright.
Psalm 18:25 · KJV
With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;
Proverbs 25:10 · KJV
Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2616 mean?
H2616 is the Hebrew word חָסַד (châçad), meaning properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove.
How is H2616 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it wilt shew thyself merciful (2 times), put thee to shame (1 time).
How many times does H2616 appear in the Bible?
חָסַד (châçad) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2616 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root; (compare H2603 (חָנַן)); (compare H1288 (בָרַךְ)).
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