Psalms 136:9 — Word Study
WLCאֶת־ הַיָּרֵ֣חַ וְ֭כוֹכָבִים לְמֶמְשְׁל֣וֹת בַּלָּ֑יְלָה כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ׃
BSAthe moonyârêach [and the stars to rule] and starskôwkâb [shining celestial bodies] to governmemshâlâh [have dominion, control] the nightlayil [time of darkness, adversity] His loving devotionchêçêd [faithful, trustworthy, kindness, mercy, pity] endures foreverʻôwlâm [lasts, remains, for all eternity, always]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| הַיָּרֵ֣חַ | the moon | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וְ֭כוֹכָבִים | and stars | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural absolute |
| לְמֶמְשְׁל֣וֹת | for dominion | Preposition, noun common feminine plural absolute |
| בַּלָּ֑יְלָה | in the night | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| כִּ֖י | for | Particle |
| לְעוֹלָ֣ם | [is] for ever | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ | covenant loyalty his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever. |
| KJV | The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
| ASV | The moon and stars to rule by night; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever: |
| YLT | The moon and stars to rule by night, For to the age [is] His kindness. |
| WEB | the moon and stars to rule by night, for his loving kindness endures forever; |
| BBE | The moon and the stars to have rule by night: for his mercy is unchanging for ever. |
Translations agree on the essential meaning of the verse, focusing on the moon and stars governing the night and God's everlasting loving devotion.
The verse consists of two main clauses, with the first detailing the governance of the night and the second affirming God's enduring loving devotion.
5 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 136:9
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Context — God's Creation and Enduring Kindnessgenerated
Psalm 136:9 celebrates God's creative power, specifically mentioning the moon and stars as rulers of the night. This verse is part of a larger passage that recounts God's mighty acts and His steadfast love that endures forever, echoing themes found throughout the Psalms and in other biblical texts that highlight God's sovereignty and faithfulness.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 8:3 | When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place— |
| 2 | Psalm 89:36–37 | his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, |
| 3 | Job 31:26 | if I have beheld the sun in its radiance or the moon moving in splendor, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יָרֵחַ, hai.ya.Re.achgenerated
The word יָרֵחַ (yareach) refers specifically to the moon, emphasizing its role in the natural order. It is a noun in the masculine singular form, indicating a specific celestial body that illuminates the night sky.
In this context, the moon is paired with the stars to signify their collective governance over the night. This highlights the order and purpose in God's creation, as well as the beauty and function of these heavenly bodies.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which has the moon and stars to govern.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause centers around the finite verb מֶמְשְׁל֣וֹת, to govern, which is supported by two noun phrases: הַיָּרֵ֣חַ and וְ֭כוֹכָבִים, referring to the moon and stars respectively. The structure emphasizes the relationship between these celestial bodies and their role in the night.
The prepositional phrase בַּלָּ֑יְלָה adds context, indicating when this governance occurs. The sentence flows logically, connecting the act of governance to the enduring nature of God's kindness expressed in the concluding phrase.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the word for moon is rendered as σελήνην, which means 'moon' and is a direct translation, preserving the original meaning. The choice of ἄστρα for stars reflects a straightforward translation that aligns with the Hebrew.
The Greek terms maintain the focus on the celestial bodies while also emphasizing their role in governing the night, similar to the Hebrew text.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 136:9 states that God created the moon and stars to govern the night, and His loving devotion lasts forever. This verse highlights God's power in creation and His unchanging nature.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies that God has established these celestial bodies to provide light and order during the night, symbolizing His control over creation.
God's loving devotion is described as eternal, meaning it does not change or diminish over time; it is a constant aspect of His character.
The moon is a significant symbol of light in darkness, representing God's provision and guidance during the night.
This phrase emphasizes God's mercy and kindness towards humanity, highlighting His covenant relationship and faithfulness.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I see God's creation reflecting His order and purpose in my life?
- How can I better appreciate the constancy of God's loving devotion in my daily experiences?
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's dominion over the challenges I face, like the night?
- How can I share the message of God's enduring kindness with others?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 136:9 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe moon and stars to rule by night,.... The lesser lights, and which indeed receive all their light Front the sun, Genesis 1:16; for his mercy [endureth] for ever; in continuing these lights, so
Read John Gill on Psalms 136 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryTo him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: To him that made great lights ... The sun to rule by day ... The moon and stars to rule by night - i:e., in relation to this earth and
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 136 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 136:9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.Ver. 9. The moon and stars to rule by night] For by day they all veil to the sun; from whom also they borrow much of their light. The moon hath her name in Hebrew from moisture, as refreshing the earth with her cool influences; and thrusting forth precious things therein, Deuteronomy 33:14.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 136 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges9. O give thanks unto him that chooseth the sons of Zadok to be priests (cp. Ezekiel 40:46), for &c.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 136 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe moon and stars to rule by night - Genesis 1:16. For his mercy ... - As a proof also of his benignity and mercy.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 136 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever.
the moon and stars to rule by night, for his loving kindness endures forever;
the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever.
the moon and stars to rule by night, for his loyal love endures,
Tyndale line
The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
The moon and stars to rule by night; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
The moone and the starres to gouerne the night: for his mercie endureth for euer:
Strictly literal
The moon and stars for rule over the night, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever:
The moon and stars to rule by night, For to the age [is] His kindness.
The moon and stars to rule by night, || For His kindness [is] for all time.
The moon and stars for the rule by night; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
the moon and stars to rule by night, for his covenant faithfulness endures forever.
From the Latin
Blessed be he that shall take and dash thy little ones against the rock.
Simplified
The moon and stars to rule the night. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.
The moon and the stars to have rule by night: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text presents the verse as אֶת־ הַיָּרֵ֣חַ וְ֭כוֹכָבִים לְמֶמְשְׁל֣וֹת בַּלָּ֑יְלָה כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ׃. The Septuagint aligns closely with this text, translating 7 of the 8 words directly, while the Dead Sea Scrolls fragment matches 7 words but lacks the complete verse.
The consistency among these witnesses indicates a strong textual tradition for this verse, with minor variations in wording.
אֶת־ הַיָּרֵ֣חַ וְ֭כוֹכָבִים לְמֶמְשְׁל֣וֹת בַּלָּ֑יְלָה כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ׃
7 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
ירח וכוכבים לממשלות בלילה כי לעולם חסד׳ו
7 words of the verse are on this fragment. The rest of the verse is not on it.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
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Lexicons — every word in Psalms 136:9
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
יָרֵחַ (yareach) means 'moon,' particularly in a poetic context. It is derived from a root related to another word, but the entries do not elaborate on its usage in specific verses.
יָרֵחַ n.m. moon, esp. poet.
base
H3394 יָרֵחַ moon, esp. poet.
3394 yareach yaw-ray'-akh
from the same as 3391; the moon:--moon. Yrechow. See
3405.
see HEBREW for 03391
see HEBREW for 03405
יָרֵחַ (ya.re.ach) — moon.
moon
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
moon (yareach; meaning obscure--probably "wanderer"; by some given as "paleness"; selene): The moon was very early worshipped by the nations of the Far East as a divinity or the representative of one or more deities. These deities were both masculine and feminine. In Assyria and Babylonia the most common name for the moon-god was Sin or Sen. In Babylonia he was also called Aku and Nannara. In Egypt the moon was representative of several deities, all masculine. The chief of these was Thoth the god of knowledge, so called because the moon was the measurer of time. Babylonia has, also, Aa, the goddess of the moon, as the consort of the sun, while her equivalent was known in Phoenicia as Ashtaroth-karnaim. This personification and worship of the moon among the nations who were neighbors to Palestine was but part of an elaborate Nature-worship found among these people. Nor was this worship…
Moon
Heb. yareah, from its paleness (Ezra 6:15), and lebanah, the “white” (Cant. 6:10; Isa. 24:23), was appointed by the Creator to be with the sun “for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years” (Gen. 1:14-16). A lunation was among the Jews the period of a month, and several of their festivals were held on the day of the new moon. It is frequently referred to along with the sun (Josh. 10:12; Ps. 72:5, 7, 17; 89:36, 37; Eccl. 12:2; Isa. 24:23, etc.), and…
The moon held an important place in the kingdom of nature, as known to the Hebrews. Conjointly with the sun, it was appointed "for signs and for seasons, and for days and years;" though in this respect it exercised a more important influence, if by the "seasons" we understand the great religious festivals of the Jews, as is particularly stated in (Psalms 104:19) and more at length in Ecclus 43:6,7. The worship of the moon prevailed extensively among the nations of the East, and under a variety of aspects. It was one of the only two deities which commanded the reverence of all the Egyptians. The worship of the heavenly bodies is referred to in (Job 31:26,27) and Moses directly warns the Jews against it. (4:19) In the figurative language of Scripture, the moon is frequently…
This beautiful and stately ruler of the night, Ge 1:16, is one of the chief witnesses to mankind of the goodness, wisdom, and power of the Creator, Ps 8:3; and as receiving all its light from the sun, and reflecting it on all around, it is a striking image of the church of Christ. In the clear sky of the East, the moon shines with peculiar brilliancy; and it was worshipped by most nations of antiquity, either directly, or as an idol-goddess under the name of Ashtoreth, Artemis, Diana, Hecate, Meni, Mylitta, Maja, etc. The Hebrews were specially cautioned against this form of idolatry, De 4:19 17:3; and yet fell into it; 2Ki 21:3
כּוֹכָב (kowkab) means 'star' and is likely derived from a root related to rolling or blazing. It can refer to a literal star or figuratively to a prince or significant figure, including associations with the Messiah and God's omniscience.
כּוֹכָב n.m. star
base
H3556 כּוֹכָב star
3556 kowkab ko-kawb'
probably from the same as 3522 (in the sense of rolling) or
3554 (in the sense of blazing); a star (as round or as
shining); figuratively, a prince:--star((-gazer)).
see HEBREW for 03522
see HEBREW for 03554
כּוֹכָב (ko.khav) — star.
1) star
1a) of Messiah, brothers, youth, numerous progeny, personification, God's omniscience (fig.)
Conj | N-mp — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural absoluteHC/Ncmpa
Stars
The eleven stars (Gen. 37:9); the seven (Amos 5:8); wandering (Jude 1:13); seen in the east at the birth of Christ, probably some luminous meteors miraculously formed for this specific purpose (Matt. 2:2-10); stars worshipped (Deut. 4:19; 2 Kings 17:16; 21:3; Jer. 19:13); spoken of symbolically (Num. 24:17; Rev. 1:16, 20; 12:1). (See ASTROLOGERS.)
מֶמְשָׁלָה (memshalah) refers to rule, dominion, or realm. It is a feminine noun derived from a related word, indicating authority or governance. The entries note its use in various contexts, including the dominion of God.
מֶמְשָׁלָה n.f. rule, dominion, realm
base
H4475 מֶמְשָׁלָה rule, dominion, realm
4475 memshalah mem-shaw-law'
feminine of 4474; rule; also (concretely in plural) a realm
or a ruler:--dominion, government, power, to rule.
see HEBREW for 04474
מֶמְשָׁלָה (mem.sha.lah) — dominion.
1) rule, dominion, realm
1a) rule, dominion, realm, domain
1b) rule
1c) rule, dominion (of God)
Prep | N-cp — Preposition · noun common feminine plural absoluteHR/Ncfpa
do-min'-yun: In Eph 1:21; Col 1:16 the word so translated (kuriotes) appears to denote a rank or order of angels. The same word is probably to be so interpreted in Jude 1:8 (the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) "dominion"), and in 2Pe 2:10 (the King James Version "government," the Revised Version (British and American) "dominion"). See ANGEL.
→ OF MAN
See MAN, DOMINION OF
לַ֫יְלָה (layil) means 'night' and is derived from a root that suggests a twist away from light. It encompasses the literal sense of night as opposed to day, as well as figurative uses related to gloom or adversity. The term appears in contexts like Isaiah 21:11.
לַ֫יְלָה, לַ֫יִל 242 n.m. night
base
H3915 לַ֫יְלָה, לַ֫יִל night
3915 layil lah'-yil
or (Isa. 21:11) leyl {lale}; also laylah {lah'- yel-aw}; from
the same as 3883; properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e.
night; figuratively, adversity:--((mid-))night (season).
see HEBREW for 03883
לַ֫יְלָה (lay.lah) — night.
1) night
1a) night (as opposed to day)
1b) of gloom, protective shadow (fig.)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ncmsa
nit.
See DAY AND NIGHT for the natural usage and the various terms.
1. In the Old Testament:
Figurative uses: The word "night" (laylah or layil is sometimes used figuratively in the Old Testament. Thus, Moses compares the brevity of time, the lapse of a thousand years, to "a watch in the night" (Ps 90:4). Adversity is depicted by it in such places as Job 35:10; compare Isa 8:20; Jer 15:9. Disappointment and despair are apparently depicted by it in the "burden of Dumah" (Isa 21:11,12); and spiritual blindness, coming upon the false prophets (Mic 3:6); again sudden and…
[DAY]
The ancient Hebrews began their artificial day at evening, and ended it the next evening, so that the night proceeded the day. This usage may probably be traced to the terms employed in describing the creation, Ge 1:5,8,13, etc., "The evening and the morning were the first day." The Hebrews allowed twelve to the day; but these hours were not equal, except at the equinox. At other times, when the hours of the night were long, those of the day were short, as in winter; and when the hours of night were short, as at midsummer, the hours of the day were long in proportion. See HOURS.
The nights are sometimes extremely cold in Syria, when the days are very hot; and travelers in the deserts and among the mountains near Palestine refer to their own sufferings from these opposite extremes, in illustration of Jacob’s words in
כִּי (ki) is a conjunction primarily meaning 'that,' 'for,' or 'when.' It indicates causal relationships and can express conditions like 'if' or 'though.' The word is versatile, appearing in various contexts to convey certainty, exception, or concession. Notably, it can combine with other particles to modify its meaning, such as in the phrase כִּי אם־ (ki im), meaning 'that if.'
כִּי conj. that, for, when
that
Of time, when, of the past
elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם
when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though
Because, since
base
כִּי אם־
each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause:
that if
for if
(About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause—
limiting the prec. clause, except
the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but
after an oath, surely
base
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
H3588a כִּי that, for, when . that
. . Of time, when, of the past
. elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם
. when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though
. Because, since
H3588b כִּי אם־ . each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause: . that if
. for if
. (About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause— . limiting the prec. clause, except
. the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but
. after an oath, surely
H3588c כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
3588 kiy kee
a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional
prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent
or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative
conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by
other particles annexed:--and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch,
where-)as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else,
even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, +
nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then,
therefore, + (al- )though, + till, truly, + until, when,
whether, while, whom, yea, yet.
כִּי (ki) — for.
1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since
1a) that
1a1) yea, indeed
1b) when (of time)
1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)
1c) because, since (causal connection)
1d) but (after negative)
1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if
1f) but rather, but
1g) except that
1h) only, nevertheless
1i) surely
1j) that is
1k) but if
1l) for though
1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
כִּי [אם] (ki im) — that if: except.
1) except if
1a) but if
1b) even though
כִּי [עַל כֵּן] (ki [al ken]) — for as that: since.
1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since
1a) that
1a1) yea, indeed
1b) when (of time)
1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)
1c) because, since (causal connection)
1d) but (after negative)
HTc — ParticleHTc
for (ki (conjunction), le, from 'el (preposition), and various other words. In the New Testament also the words are various, chiefly gar, kai gar, hoti (conjunctions); anti apo eis dia (accusative), epi (dative and accusative), peri (genitive), pros (genitive and accusative), huper (genitive) (prepositions)): the English Revised Version and the American Standard Revised Version give in many cases more literal or more accurate renderings than those in the King James Version.
In the New Testament the most important preps. from a doctrinal point of view are anti, "face to face," "over against," "instead," "on behalf of," peri, "around," "about," "concerning," huper, "over," "on behalf of." The first has been claimed as stating the substitutionary nature of Christ's sacrifice as contrasted with huper and peri, more frequently used of it. But, although anti in the New Testament often means…
עוֹלָם (owlam) refers to concepts of long duration, antiquity, and futurity, encompassing meanings like eternity and perpetual existence. It is derived from a root meaning 'concealed' or 'the vanishing point.' The term is used to describe both ancient times and an indefinite future, indicating continuity and everlastingness.
עוֹלָם 439 n.m. long duration, antiquity, futurity
base
H5769 עוֹלָם long duration, antiquity, futurity
5769 `owlam o-lawm'
or lolam {o-lawm'}; from 5956; properly, concealed, i.e. the
vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future),
i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
(especially with prepositional prefix) always:--alway(-s),
ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for,
(n-))ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of)
old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world
(+ without end). Compare 5331, 5703.
see HEBREW for 05956
see HEBREW for 05331
see HEBREW for 05703
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: enduring.
: enduring/eternal
1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world
1a) ancient time, long time (of past)
1b) (of future)
1b1) for ever, always
1b2) continuous existence, perpetual
1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — Everlasting.
This name means long duration, everlasting, perpetual
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: any time.
: any_time
1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world
1a) ancient time, long time (of past)
1b) (of future)
1b1) for ever, always
1b2) continuous existence, perpetual
1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: antiquity.
: old/ancient
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
חֶ֫סֶד (che.sed) primarily means kindness or goodness, often referring to the kindness of people towards one another, especially towards the needy. It can also denote God's lovingkindness and mercy. Additionally, it has a secondary meaning of shame or reproach. The entries reflect a range of uses, from human interactions to divine attributes.
חֶ֫סֶד 247 n.m. goodness, kindness
of man:
kindness of men toward men, in doing favours and benefits
kindness (especially as extended to the lowly, needy and miserable), mercy
(rarely) affection of Isr. to י׳, love to God, piety
lovely appearance
of God: kindness, lovingkindness in condescending to the needs of his creatures.
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חֶ֫סֶד n.m. shame, reproach
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H2617a חֶ֫סֶד goodness, kindness . of man: . kindness of men toward men, in doing favours and benefits
. kindness (especially as extended to the lowly, needy and miserable), mercy
. (rarely) affection of Isr. to י׳, love to God, piety
. lovely appearance
. of God: kindness, lovingkindness in condescending to the needs of his creatures.
H2617b חֶ֫סֶד shame, reproach
2617 checed kheh'-sed
from 2616; kindness; by implication (towards God) piety:
rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty:--favour,
good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-)kindness, merciful
(kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing.
see HEBREW for 02616
חֶ֫סֶד (che.sed) — kindness.
goodness, kindness, faithfulness
חֶ֫סֶד (che.sed) — shame.
a reproach, shame
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms