what is the meaning of hesed
The Meaning of Hesed. Lovingkindness (02617)(Hesed/Chesed/Heced) is the idea of faithful love in action and often in the OT refers to God's lovingkindness expressed in His covenant relationship with Israel (His loyal love to His Wife Israel [cp Hos 2:18, 19, 20-see note, Is 54:5, Je 31:32] = His loyalty to covenant).