Hebrew · H430, H2617 · unreviewed

אֱלֹהֵי חַסְדִּי

Gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative · loyal love, lovingkindness

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אֱלֹהִים H430 gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative
Pronunciation ʾĕlōhiym
Plural form persistently denotes the singular God of Israel; signals transcendent power and authority in every application.
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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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What does אֱלֹהֵי חַסְדִּי (Elohei chasdi) mean in the Bible?

אֱלֹהִים · חֶסֶד is a Hebrew word meaning "God of my covenant love".

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Meaning

God of my covenant love
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