Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Because
General references
Bible References
Of
Ezra 9:8
Now for a little moment grace has been shown from Yahweh our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.
Nehemiah 9:31
"Nevertheless in your manifold mercies you did not make a full end of them, nor forsake them; for you are a gracious and merciful God.
Psalm 78:38
But he, being merciful, forgave iniquity, and didn't destroy them. Yes, many times he turned his anger away, and didn't stir up all his wrath.
Psalm 106:45
He remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.
Ezekiel 20:8
But they rebelled against me, and would not listen to me; they did not every man cast away the abominations of their eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt. Then I said I would pour out my wrath on them, to accomplish my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.
Malachi 3:6
"For I, Yahweh, don't change; therefore you, sons of Jacob, are not consumed.
Because
Psalm 77:8
Has his loving kindness vanished forever? Does his promise fail for generations?
Psalm 86:15
But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity, and passes over the disobedience of the remnant of his heritage? He doesn't retain his anger forever, because he delights in loving kindness.
Luke 1:50
His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.
General references
Ecclesiastes 9:4
For to him who is joined with all the living there is hope; for a living dog is better than a dead lion.
Lamentations 3:32
For though he cause grief, yet he will have compassion according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.