In the Old Testament, two Hebrew words describe God’s love for his people. The first, ahab, means: “to desire, to breathe after; to be inclined toward, to delight in.” Chesed speaks of a love that is firmly rooted in choice. It involves loyalty, steadfastness and commitment to a promise. It’s a love that doesn’t depend on the response or behavior of the receiver but rather on the steadfast character and commitment of the giver. Ahab has to do with feelings, whereas chesed implies a mind-set and mode of interaction based on unwavering loyalty to a commitment. True Woman
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