Strong’s definition
properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically, but rarely) to reprove
KJV gloss list in the source
shew self merciful, put to shame.
Source pronunciation notation: khaw-sad'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root; (compare H2603 (חָנַן)); (compare H1288 (בָרַךְ))
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