GATE 7 – Chesed
“And You, O Lord, are a merciful and pardoning God [El], long-suffering and abundant in kindness and truth.” (Psalms 86:15)
The following terms, found throughout the Tenak (and other Torah literature) are often linked to the Sefirah of Chesed They reflect one or more of the aspects/ideas associated with Chesed, such as: Mercy, Grace, Love of G-d, right arm of G-d, the color white, the Name El.
El (G-d)
El Elyon (Most High G-d)
Chesed (Mercy, Lovingkindness)
Chesed Avraham (Lovingkindness of Abraham)
Yamin (Right)
Kadosh (Holy)
Mayim Elyonim (Upper Waters)
Adir (Mighty One)
Chesed Olam (Eternal Mercy)
Shamayim (Heavens)
Gedulah (Greatness)
Zerua’ (Arm)
Aryeh (Lion)
Ben (Son)
Vav Shel Shem (Vav of the Name)
Eloha (G-d)
Eleh (These)
Rachum (Merciful)
Chanun (Pardoning)
Erech Apayim (Long-suffering)
Rav Chesed (Abundant in Lovingkindness)