Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Because
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Bible References
Of
Ezra 9:8
Though now, for a moment, grace has been shown from the LORD our God, leaving a few survivors to escape, and providing us a secure hold in his Holy Place, so that our God might enlighten us and give us relief from our servitude.
Nehemiah 9:31
Nevertheless, in your great compassion you did not completely destroy them or abandon them, because you are a God of grace and you are merciful.
Psalm 78:38
But he, being merciful, forgave their iniquity and didn't destroy them; He restrained his anger and didn't vent all his wrath.
Psalm 106:45
he remembered his covenant with them, and so relented according to the greatness of his gracious love.
Ezekiel 20:8
"But they rebelled against me and weren't willing to obey me. None of them abandoned their detestable practices or their Egyptian idols. So I said, "I'll pour out my anger on them, extending my fury in the middle of the land of Egypt.'
Malachi 3:6
"Because I the LORD don't change; therefore you children of Jacob aren't destroyed."
Because
Psalm 77:8
Has his gracious love ceased forever? Will his promise be unfulfilled in future generations?
Psalm 86:15
But you, Lord, are a compassionate God, merciful and patient, with unending gracious love and faithfulness.
Micah 7:18
Is there any God like you, forgiving iniquity, passing over transgressions by the survivors who are your heritage? He is not angry forever, because he delights in gracious love.
Luke 1:50
His mercy lasts from generation to generation for those who fear him.
General references
Ecclesiastes 9:4
"While someone is among the living, hope remains," because "it is better to be a living dog than to be a dead lion."
Lamentations 3:32
though he causes grief, his compassion abounds according to his gracious love.