Strong’s H2623

חָסִיד

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

chaciyd

Pronunciation

khaw-SEED

Definition

Faithful, godly, holy, pious, kind

Meaning

kind, pious

Usage

The term "chasid" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals who are characterized by their piety, faithfulness, and devotion to God. It often refers to those who are loyal to God's covenant and exhibit kindness and mercy towards others. The word can denote both a personal attribute of godliness and a communal identity of those who are devoted to living according to God's laws.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 33:8;1 Samuel 2:9;2 Samuel 22:26;2 Chronicles 6:41;Psalm 4:3;Psalm 12:1;Psalm 16:10;Psalm 18:25;Psalm 30:4;Psalm 31:23;Psalm 32:6;Psalm 37:28;Psalm 43:1;Psalm 50:5;Psalm 52:9;Psalm 79:2;Psalm 85:8;Psalm 86:2;Psalm 89:19;Psalm 97:10;Psalm 116:15;Psalm 132:9;Psalm 132:16;Psalm 145:10;Psalm 145:17