24 But let him who boasts boast in this,
that he understands and knows Me,
that I am the LORD,1
who exercises loving devotion,2
justice and righteousness on the earth—
for I delight in these things,”declares the LORD.
1 Cited in 1 Corinthians 1:31 and 2 Corinthians 10:17
2 Forms of the Hebrew chesed are translated here and in most cases throughout the Scriptures as loving devotion; the range of meaning includes love, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, and mercy, as well as loyalty to a covenant.
Backlinks: [1 Corinthians 1:31, 2 Corinthians 10:17]