Chesed is the word translated “steadfast love” (ESV/NRSV/RSV), “lovingkindness” (NASB), “loyal love” (NET), “love” (NAB), “faithful love” (HCSB/NJB), and “mercy” (KJV/NKJV/LXX).  That there is such variety in the translations should alert us to the fact that this Hebrew word is difficult to render in English.  Furthermore, this is no small word; in fact, chesed is Read more about God’s Chesed[…]