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Genesis 22:22

and אֶת-Chesed,766 and אֶת-Seer,767 and אֶת-Pildash,768 and אֶת-He-Drips,769 and אֶת-Destroyed-of-El.770

Footnote:

766

Strong’s #3777, כשד Kesed. Unknown derivation.

As a construct כ-שד would mean "like" or "as" something, with שד taking its meaning from context. Interpretations include:

  • "Like a breast" (nurturing or sustaining).
  • "Like a demon" (negative or destructive imagery).
  • "Like Almighty/Destroyer" (divine or powerful connotation).