Hebrew · H2617, H571 · unreviewed

חֶסֶד וֶאֱמֶת

Loyal love, lovingkindness · stability ; (figuratively) certainty , truth , trustworthiness

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חֶסֶד H2617 loyal love, lovingkindness
Pronunciation ḥeseḏ
Covenantal loyalty and mercy—God's steadfast commitment to relationship despite human unfaithfulness.
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אֶמֶת H571 stability ; (figuratively) certainty , truth , trustworthiness
Pronunciation emet
Theological centerpiece: truth rooted in unwavering stability and reliability, not mere correspondence to fact
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What does חֶסֶד וֶאֱמֶת (chesed ve-emet) mean in the Bible?

חֶסֶד · אֶמֶת is a Hebrew word meaning "steadfast love and faithfulness".

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Meaning

steadfast love and faithfulness
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