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Hesed
Hesed (חֶסֶד) is a Hebrew word used in the Old Testament for the steadfast love and faithful kindness that God shows to his covenant people and that people show to one another. English Bibles render it variously as "mercy," "lovingkindness," and "steadfast love"; the Korean New Korean Revised Version usually renders it as *inja* or *inae*.
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- EmetBible
Emet (אֱמֶת) is a Hebrew word meaning "firmness, faithfulness, truthfulness, truth." In the Old Testament it describes the character and word of God as well as human honesty. It is frequently paired with hesed.
- Exodus 34:6Bible Verses
The words the LORD proclaimed on Mount Sinai as he passed before Moses, declaring his name and character and naming in turn his mercy, grace, slowness to anger, steadfast love (hesed), and faithfulness. Because this classic confession of God's character recurs throughout the Old Testament, it is frequently cited in discussions of the divine attributes and of forgiveness.
- Love of GodDoctrine & Theology
The love of God refers to the goodwill and self-giving disposition that God extends to His creatures, especially to human beings. In Christian theology it is treated as one of the attributes of God.
- Psalm 115Bible
Psalm 115 is a hymn of praise that contrasts the powerlessness of man-made idols with the LORD who is in heaven, calling God's people to give glory to God alone and to trust in the LORD. It is one of the Hallel psalms (Psalms 113–118).
- Hereditary Pastoral SuccessionControversies
Hereditary pastoral succession is the practice of passing a senior pastor's position to the pastor's child or son-in-law. It is also called hereditary pastorate or passing down the pastorate. In Korea, denominations such as the Korean Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church of Korea (Tonghap) have prohibited it by church law, and debate over the practice continues.
Verses in the King James Version 3, showing 3
- Genesis 22:22
And Chesed, and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, and Bethuel.
- 1 Kings 4:10
The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him pertained Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher:
- 1 Chronicles 3:20
And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushab–hesed, five.
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