How many times does the word "Chesed" (in singular or plural forms) appear in Tanach? I've heard somewhere that the number is 248, but I cannot confirm this.
If it is 248, it would be an amazing connection to many other items/gematriot; (i.e., Number of words in Shema, number of positive commandments, number of limbs, the gematria of "Avraham," the gematria of the "B'tzelem Elokim.") All of which are connected to Chesed.
Any help would be appreciated.