חַֽסְדֵ֥י

𐤇𐤎𐤃𐤉

chêçêd

mercies

A quality of steadfast, loyal love anchored in covenantal relationship, often involving acts of kindness, generosity, and reliability between parties. Also denotes unwavering commitment, faithfulness, and benevolence, especially shown by a superior towards an inferior, or reciprocally within communities. In reference to the deity of Israel, describes persistent faithfulness and benevolence towards the people of Israel. Secondary senses may include favor, goodwill, and, in rare poetic usage, the quality of being admirable or beautiful.

H2617

Isaiah 55:3 · Word #12

Lexicon H2617

Lemmaחֵסֵד
Lemma (Paleo)𐤇𐤎𐤃
Transliterationchêçêd
Strong'sH2617
DefinitionA quality of steadfast, loyal love anchored in covenantal relationship, often involving acts of kindness, generosity, and reliability between parties. Also denotes unwavering commitment, faithfulness, and benevolence, especially shown by a superior towards an inferior, or reciprocally within communities. In reference to the deity of Israel, describes persistent faithfulness and benevolence towards the people of Israel. Secondary senses may include favor, goodwill, and, in rare poetic usage, the quality of being admirable or beautiful.

Morphology HNcmpc All morphology codes

Part of Speech N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea
Subtype c — Common — Common noun
Gender m — Masculine — Masculine
Number p — Plural — Plural
State c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word

Common Translation

Phrasemercies

SIBI-P1 Translation H2617-12

steadfast loyalties of

Morphological NotesMasculine plural noun in construct state from חֵסֵד (steadfast loyalty/love).
Rendering RationaleThe plural construct form expresses multiple acts or instances of covenantal loyalty belonging to another. "Steadfast loyalties" preserves the root sense of enduring, reliable kindness while reflecting the masculine plural construct morphology.

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