Podcast | Hesed: The Seed of the Biblical Story

Oct 23, 2026
Bible
Jenny Matheny

Dr. Jenny Matheny explores the biblical concept of hesed, often translated as “steadfast love,” “mercy,” or “faithfulness,” and considers how it reveals God’s faithful love throughout Scripture. From Exodus and Ruth to the Psalms and the prophets, she reflects on the relational nature of God’s love and its implications for biblical ethics, lament, and how we read the Old Testament.

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