חֲסַדְיָה
𐤇𐤎𐤃𐤉𐤄
Chasadeyah
H2619 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Personal name meaning 'Yahweh has shown steadfast love' or 'Yahweh is loyal.' The term functions solely as a proper name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically attributed to one Israelite individual, and does not carry common noun or adjective senses. The name incorporates a theophoric element referencing the Israelite deity (Yah), combined with an expression of divine attribute ('steadfast love' or 'loyalty').
Semantic Range
personal name, 'Yahweh has shown steadfast love', 'Yahweh is loyal'
Root / Etymology
Formed from the noun חֵסֵד (chesed, 'steadfast love, loyalty, kindness') and the theophoric suffix יָהּ (Yah, referent to the Israelite deity Yahweh). Thus, חֲסַדְיָה literally means 'Chesed of Yah' or 'Yahweh has shown steadfast love.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
חֲסַדְיָה occurs in 1 Chronicles 3:20 as the name of a son of Zerubbabel, situating the term within the genealogies of the post-exilic period. The use of theophoric names was common in this era, reflecting qualities attributed to their deity. While English translations such as 'Hasadiah' attempt to transliterate the name, they may not reflect its underlying meaning. The element 'chesed' in biblical Hebrew conveys much more than general kindness, signifying covenantal loyalty and steadfast, reciprocal commitment within relationships, particularly between deity and people. The suffix -יה (Yah) indicates devotion or belonging to Yahweh. No evidence exists for the use of this word as a title, office, or appellative outside of personal nomenclature. In post-exilic Israelite society, the adoption of names expressing divine qualities became increasingly prominent, perhaps reflecting shifting theological emphases on divine faithfulness and protection in periods of restoration.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from חֵסֵד and יָהּ; Jah has favored; Chasadjah, an Israelite; Hasadiah.
Bantu Hebrew
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חסד (ḥ-s-d) — steadfast love, loyalty, covenant kindness
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H1136 | בֶּן־חֶסֶד | steadfast covenantal loyalty |
| H2616 | חָסַד | you show yourself loyal |
| H2617 | חֵסֵד | in steadfast loyalty |
| H2623 | חָסִיד | loyal-love devotee |
| H2624 | חֲסִידָה | stork |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2619-01 |
וַֽ/חֲסַדְיָ֛ה | vachasadeyah | HC/Np |
Hasadiah | and Yahweh-has-shown-steadfast-love | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2619-01 |
1 Chronicles 3:20 | וַֽ/חֲסַדְיָ֛ה | vachasadeyah | HC/Np |
Hasadiah | and Yahweh-has-shown-steadfast-love |