神の無条件の愛に関する18の聖句と、その背景にあるヘブライ語

The Bible does not use the word unconditional, but it describes God’s love as steadfast, given before anyone deserved it, and unbreakable by anything in creation. The Old Testament word most often behind it is hesed, translated steadfast love, unfailing love or kindness: a love of loyalty within a covenant. The New Testament says “God is love” (1 John 4:8, 16) and points to the timing: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). The eighteen verses…