Hebrew term meaning "loving-kindness, tenderness, faithful devotion;" in the HB, it is a characteristic of God's relationship to Israel
Fourth of the sefirot, Hesed means "lovingkindness." It is the aspect of Divinity which spreads forth, and opens. It is the first active principle, balanced by the receptive principle of gevurah.
Mercy. The 4 th Sephira on the Tree of Life.