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
Now for a little time grace (favour) has come to us from Jehovah our God, to let a small band of us go free and to give us a nail in his holy place. Our God gives light to our eyes and a measure of new life in our prison chains.
Nehemiah 9:31
Even then, in your great mercy, you did not put an end to them completely, or give them up; for you are a God of grace (loving-kindness) and mercy.
Psalm 78:38
But he is compassionate. He forgave their sin. He did not destroy them. He restrained his anger many times. He did not display all of his fury.
Psalm 106:45
He remembered his promise to them. In keeping with his rich mercy, he changed his plans.
Ezekiel 20:8
They defied me and refused to listen. They did not throw away their disgusting idols or give up the Egyptian gods. I was ready to let them feel the full force of my anger there in Egypt.
Malachi 3:6
I am Jehovah. I have not changed! You are the sons of Jacob. You have not yet been destroyed!
Because
Psalm 77:8
Has his loving kindness vanished forever? Does his promise fail for generations?
Psalm 86:15
But you, O Jehovah, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient, always faithful and ready to forgive.
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like you who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? You do not keep your anger forever, because you delight in loving-kindness (unchanging love).
Luke 1:50
His mercy is to all generations for all who respect him.
General references
Ecclesiastes 9:4
Whoever is joined to all the living has hope. A living dog is better than a dead lion.
Lamentations 3:32
For though he sends grief, still he will have pity in the full measure of his love.