Châçad — H2616

Definition

verb

properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove

1. to be good, be kind
1. (Hithpael) to show kindness to oneself
2. to be reproached, be ashamed
1. (Piel) to be put to shame, be reproached

Usually translated as

shew self merciful, put to shame

Origin

a primitive root; (compare H2603); (compare H1288)

• Chânan (H2603)
• Bârak (H1288)

Greek equivalents

• hósios (G3741)

Occurrences

Châçad occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Samuel (1), Psalms (1), Proverbs (1)

• 2 Samuel 22:26 — With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful (תִּתְחַסָּ֑ד), and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright.
• Psalms 18:25 — With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful (תִּתְחַסָּ֑ד); with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;
• Proverbs 25:10 — Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame (יְחַסֶּדְךָ֥), and thine infamy turn not away.