Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
The remnant
He delighteth
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Bible References
The remnant
Romans 11:4
But how did God answer him? [I Kings 19:18 says], "I [i.e., God] have kept for myself seven thousand men who have not bowed their knee [in worship] to Baal [Note: "Baal" was a term used for one of the idols worshiped in Elijah's day by Canaanites and others in Palestine].
Hebrews 8:9
[It will] not be like the Agreement that I made with their forefathers on the day I took them by the hand to lead them out of the country of Egypt. For they did not [continue to] keep my Agreement, so I did not regard them [as acceptable], says the Lord.
He delighteth
Luke 15:5
And when he finds it, he places it on his shoulders [i.e., to return it], and is so glad.
Ephesians 2:4
But God, who has great love for us and abundant mercy [toward us],
James 2:13
For the person who has shown no mercy will be judged without mercy. [For] mercy wins out over condemnation.
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Romans 4:7
He said [Psa. 32:1ff], "Those people whose ungodly deeds are forgiven [by God] and whose sins are covered over, are [truly] blessed.