Jonah 3:9

Who knows but that God may relent, have compassion, and turn from his fierce anger, so that we are not exterminated?"

2 Samuel 12:22

He answered, "When the child was alive, I fasted and cried. I asked myself, "Who knows? Maybe the LORD will show grace to me and the child will live.'

Psalm 106:45

he remembered his covenant with them, and so relented according to the greatness of his gracious love.

Joel 2:13-14

Tear your hearts, not your garments; and turn back to the LORD your God. For he is gracious and compassionate, slow to become angry, overflowing in gracious love, and grieves about this evil.

Amos 5:15

Hate evil and love good, and establish justice in court perhaps the LORD, the God of the Heavenly Armies, will be gracious to the survivors of Joseph.'"

Jonah 1:6

So the captain approached him, and told him, "What are you doing asleep? Get up! Call on your gods! Maybe your god will think about us so we won't die!"

Luke 15:18-20

I will get up, go to my father, and say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and you.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not?

Bible References

General references

Jonah 1:6
So the captain approached him, and told him, "What are you doing asleep? Get up! Call on your gods! Maybe your god will think about us so we won't die!"
2 Samuel 12:22
He answered, "When the child was alive, I fasted and cried. I asked myself, "Who knows? Maybe the LORD will show grace to me and the child will live.'
Psalm 106:45
he remembered his covenant with them, and so relented according to the greatness of his gracious love.
Joel 2:13
Tear your hearts, not your garments; and turn back to the LORD your God. For he is gracious and compassionate, slow to become angry, overflowing in gracious love, and grieves about this evil.
Amos 5:15
Hate evil and love good, and establish justice in court perhaps the LORD, the God of the Heavenly Armies, will be gracious to the survivors of Joseph.'"
Luke 15:18
I will get up, go to my father, and say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and you.

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