What is Hesed Love of Securely Attached Communities?

❤HESED❤ (חֶ֖סֶד, pronounced kheh-sed”) is a Hebrew word we find 246 times in the Old Testament. Like many Hebrew words, it’s difficult to capture the meaning in just one word. HESED is translated using the words mercy, loving kindness, steadfast love, kindness, loyal love. Theologian John Oswalt said HESED is “… a completely undeserved kindness and generosity”.