כֶּ֫שֶׂד (ke.sed)
ke.sed
Chesed
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Kesed identifies a specific individual in the genealogies of Genesis, appearing only once in Scripture at Genesis 22:22. He is listed as the fourth son of Nahor and Milcah, making him a nephew of Abraham and a half-brother to Bethuel, the father of Rebekah.
Lexical sources note that the name likely means "increase." This etymology fits the context of Nahor’s large family in Haran. The record serves primarily to map the extended kinship network surrounding the patriarchs, linking Abraham to his nephew and eventually to Isaac’s wife.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Kesed appears in a single verse within the genealogies of Genesis, marking him as one of the sons of Nahor and Milcah. His inclusion is not merely a list of names but a vital thread connecting Abraham to the family line that would eventually bring Rebekah into the story. This record reminds us that God’s plan unfolds through ordinary families and everyday relationships.
While we do not have detailed stories about Kesed himself, his presence in Scripture highlights the importance of kinship networks in biblical times. These connections were essential for preserving heritage and ensuring that promises made to Abraham would be carried forward. It is a quiet reminder that every person in God’s family has a place in His larger narrative.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Kesed1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- כֶּ֣שֶׂד1×
Key Verses
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Genesis 22:22
Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”
This verse lists Kesed among Nahor's sons, establishing his role as Abraham's nephew and linking the patriarchal family lines.