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Chesed

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Hebrews Ke´ sed, כֶּשֶׂר, of uncertain signif.; Sept. Χαζάδ , Vulg. Cased, Josephus Χάζαδος, Ant. 1:6, 5), the fourth of the eight sons of Nahor by Milcah (Genesis 22:22). B.C. cir. 2088. The name is the same as would be the sing. form of the Hebrews for Chaldaeans; but it is doubtful whether there is any connection. (See CHALDAEA).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Chesed'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/chesed.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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