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
But now is there a little and sudden graciousness come from the LORD our God, so that some of us are escaped: that he may give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may light our eyes, and give us a little life in our bondage.
Nehemiah 9:31
But for thy great mercies' sake thou hast not utterly consumed them, neither forsaken them: for thou art a gracious and merciful God.
Psalm 78:38
But he was so merciful, that he forgave their misdeeds, and destroyed them not. Yea, many a time turned he his wrath away, and would not suffer his whole displeasure to arise.
Psalm 106:45
He thought upon his covenant, and pitied them, according unto the multitude of his mercies;
Ezekiel 20:8
But they rebelled against me, and would not follow me: to cast away every man the abominations of his eyes, and to forsake the Idols of Egypt. Then I made me to pour my indignation over them, and to satisfy my wrath upon them: Yea, even in the midst of the land of Egypt.
Malachi 3:6
For I am the LORD that change not, and ye, O children of Jacob, will not leave off.
Because
Psalm 77:8
Is his mercy clean gone? Is his promise come utterly to an end for evermore?
Psalm 86:15
But thou, O LORD God, art full of compassion and mercy, longsuffering, plenteous in goodness and truth.
Micah 7:18
Where is there such a God as thou? That pardonest wickedness, and forgivest the offenses of the remnant of thine heritage? He keepeth not his wrath for ever. And why? His delight is to have compassion.
Luke 1:50
And his mercy is always on them that fear him, throughout all generations.
General references
Ecclesiastes 9:4
And why? As long as a man liveth, he is careless: for a quick dog, say they, is better than a dead lion.
Lamentations 3:32
But though he do cast off, yet according to the multitude of his mercies, he receiveth to grace again.