Thematic Bible: Mercy of


Thematic Bible



He prayed: "O Lord, God of Israel, there is no god like you in heaven above or on earth below! You maintain covenantal loyalty to your servants who obey you with sincerity. Verse ConceptsGod, Uniqueness OfGod's WaysLoyaltyMonotheismNo One Is Like GodGod Keeps Covenant


He said, "Tomorrow." And Moses said, "It will be as you say, so that you may know that there is no one like the Lord our God. Verse ConceptsGod, The LordGod, Uniqueness OfMonotheismUniquenessGod's Action TomorrowNo One Is Like GodKnowing God's Charactertomorrow

There is no one like God, O Jeshurun, who rides through the sky to help you, on the clouds in majesty. Verse ConceptsGod, Uniqueness OfSecurityTheocracyGod RidingNo One Is Like GodExcellenceclouds

Therefore you are great, O Lord God, for there is none like you! There is no God besides you! What we have heard is true! Verse ConceptsGod, Uniqueness OfMonotheismOne GodNo One Is Like GodNo Other Is God

O Lord, there is none like you; there is no God besides you! What we heard is true! Verse ConceptsMonotheismOne GodNo One Is Like God

For who in the skies can compare to the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings, Verse ConceptsMonotheismComparisonsWho Is Like God?Angels


The expert in the law said to him, "That is true, Teacher; you are right to say that he is one, and there is no one else besides him. Verse ConceptsNo Other Is GodGod Is One




He does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the ocean depths. Verse ConceptsGod, Purpose OfGod, Sovereignty OfStrength, DivineAuthority, Belonging To GodThe AlmightyDeterminism


He takes his battle position and shakes the earth; with a mere look he frightens the nations. The ancient mountains disintegrate; the primeval hills are flattened. He travels on the ancient roads. Verse ConceptsHillsTheophanyThe AlmightyEternal WorldMountains RemovedGod ShakingThe Ground Being SplitGod Saves From Sin And Death



Then I heard what sounded like the voice of a vast throng, like the roar of many waters and like loud crashes of thunder. They were shouting: "Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the All-Powerful, reigns! Verse ConceptsBabylonGod, Power OfGod, Sovereignty OfKingsPraise, Manner And Methods OfShoutingThunderGod's OmnipotenceThe AlmightyGod, InfiniteMultitudesMany In The ChurchThings Like WaterLike WaterPraise The Lord!Gay MarriagewaterfallsThunder Showing God's Presence


"Go and shout this message to my people in the countries in the north. Tell them, 'Come back to me, wayward Israel,' says the Lord. 'I will not continue to look on you with displeasure. For I am merciful,' says the Lord. 'I will not be angry with you forever. Verse ConceptsMercifulnessProclaimingReturning To GodReturn From The NorthGod Will No More Be AngryBackslidingBackslidersAnger And Forgiveness

keeping loyal love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin. But he by no means leaves the guilty unpunished, responding to the transgression of fathers by dealing with children and children's children, to the third and fourth generation." Verse ConceptsIniquity, God's Attitude TowardPunishment, Nature OfUnforgivenessParents SinSins Of The FathersA Forgiving God

The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle and sinful people their plans. They should return to the Lord, and he will show mercy to them, and to their God, for he will freely forgive them. Verse ConceptsAbundance, SpiritualGenerosity, God'sGrace, In OtMind, Of GodRepentance, Importance OfRepentance, Nature OfSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfSin, Deliverance From GodThoughtForsaking SinReturning To GodThinking ArightEvil WaysA Forgiving God

I will always extend my loyal love to him, and my covenant with him is secure. Verse ConceptsFailture, God Will NeverLoyaltyReinstatementGod Shows His LovingkindnessLater Covenants With God

"For a short time I abandoned you, but with great compassion I will gather you. Verse ConceptsAbandoning FriendsAbandonmentBeing ForsakenGathering IsraelTransient HardshipGod Will Show Mercy

You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent. Verse ConceptsGod, Faithfulness OfGood ReboundingThe Grace Of God

For if you return to the Lord, your brothers and sons will be shown mercy by their captors and return to this land. The Lord your God is merciful and compassionate; he will not reject you if you return to him." Verse ConceptsGod, Compassion OfConversion, God's demands forFace Of GodGrace, In OtReinstatement

He sent his slaves to summon those who had been invited to the banquet, but they would not come. Verse ConceptsMealsGod Sends ProphetsPeople UnwillingWedding GuestsCelebration

For the Lord who rules over all says to me that for his own glory he has sent me to the nations that plundered you -- for anyone who touches you touches the pupil of his eye. Verse ConceptsFruitPersecution, Nature OfApple Of The EyeTouching To HarmEyes Cared ForEyes HarmedEyes

"The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundations of this temple, and his hands will complete it." Then you will know that the Lord who rules over all has sent me to you. Verse ConceptsFoundationsFoundations Of BuildingsGod Sending ProphetsMan's Work Finishedconstructionfinishing

Then Moses said, "This is how you will know that the Lord has sent me to do all these works, for I have not done them of my own will. Verse ConceptsMessengerNot AloneKnowing Facts

Approach me! Listen to this! From the very first I have not spoken in secret; when it happens, I am there." So now, the sovereign Lord has sent me, accompanied by his spirit. Verse ConceptsSecrecyGod, TrinityThe Spirit Of GodGod Sending ProphetsLed By The Spiritheartbroken

Over and over again the Lord has sent his servants the prophets to you. But you have not listened or paid attention. Verse ConceptsMinistry, Nature OfWatchfulness, DivineRefusing To HearThose Who Rose EarlyDoing RepeatedlyGod Sends Prophets

The angel answered him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. Verse ConceptsAngel of the Lordevangelists, identity ofevangelism, nature ofAngels as God's servantsNewsStandingGood TidingsGod Sending ProphetsThe Presence Of Godfitnessgabrielevangelising

A man came, sent from God, whose name was John. Verse ConceptsGod Sending ProphetsGodly Man

so that we who have found refuge in him may find strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us through two unchangeable things, since it is impossible for God to lie. Verse ConceptsCertaintyGod Is TruthfulAfflictions, Consolation DuringTypes Of ChristImpossible For GodHow God Can't LieTwo Intangible ThingsGod EncouragingOthers Who FledThe Hope Of The GospelimpossibleFinding Comfort In God


the one who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who remains forever faithful, Verse ConceptsGod, The EternalSeaCreation Of The SeasEarthHeavenThe OceanThe EarthGod's CreationThe Seaeverything


Now, O sovereign Lord, you are the true God! May your words prove to be true! You have made this good promise to your servant! Verse ConceptsGod, Goodness OfCertaintyGod, Titles And Names OfHonestyTrustworthinessThe Lord Is GodGod's Word Is TrueGod's Trustworthiness


Whoever pronounces a blessing in the earth will do so in the name of the faithful God; whoever makes an oath in the earth will do so in the name of the faithful God. For past problems will be forgotten; I will no longer think about them. Verse ConceptsLeaving The Past BehindPast, TheGod Is TruthfulBeing Hidden From GodHidden From GodSwearing ByFamily ProblemsBlessing OthersSwearing

Absolutely not! Let God be proven true, and every human being shown up as a liar, just as it is written: "so that you will be justified in your words and will prevail when you are judged." Verse ConceptsHonestyReliabilityFar Be It!God SuingThose Who Are LiarsMan's Relation To GodOvercomingTelling The Truth

the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham. This oath grants Verse ConceptsAbraham, New Testament ReferencesGod Swearing Blessings

So I made a vow in my anger, 'They will never enter into the resting place I had set aside for them.'" Verse ConceptsExclusionGod Swearing Harm

The Lord swears an oath by his right hand, by his strong arm: "I will never again give your grain to your enemies as food, and foreigners will not drink your wine, which you worked hard to produce. Verse ConceptsForeignersHandsOaths, DivineRedemption, In OtRight Hand Of GodForeigners SubduedGod Feeds All The EarthOvercoming EnemiesAliensSpilling Your Seed On The Ground

The Lord who commands armies makes this solemn vow: "Be sure of this: Just as I have intended, so it will be; just as I have planned, it will happen. Verse ConceptsGod, Purpose OfGuidance, God's Promises OfStrength, DivineAssyria, Prophecies OfDeterminismEzekiel InvasionFuture PlansEverything Happening For A ReasonThoughtsLife Purposereassurance


and said, "'I solemnly swear by my own name,' decrees the Lord, 'that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, Verse ConceptsAbrahamChild sacrificeOaths, DivineThe Only ChildOnly Child Of PeopleGod HimselfNot SparingSwearingmyself

Once and for all I have vowed by my own holiness, I will never deceive David. Verse ConceptsOaths, DivineHow God Can't Liewholeness

"As I swore in my anger, 'They will never enter my rest!'" Verse ConceptsSleeplessnessEntering LifeGod Swearing Harm



"Tell Aaron and his sons that they must deal respectfully with the holy offerings of the Israelites, which they consecrate to me, so that they do not profane my holy name. I am the Lord. Verse ConceptsIrreverenceProfaning God's NameI Am The Lord

"If you refuse to obey all the words of this law, the things written in this scroll, and refuse to fear this glorious and awesome name, the Lord your God, Verse ConceptsGod, Glory Ofethics, personalGlory Of GodGod's Glory RevealedAweHis Name Is The LordGod Is To Be FearedKeep The Commandments!

saying, "Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him. Verse ConceptsBlessedEternal PraiseGod, All knowingAll Things Belong To GodBless The Lord!Being Thankful For BlessingsBlessings From God

For when they see their children, whom I will produce among them, they will honor my name. They will honor the Holy One of Jacob; they will respect the God of Israel. Verse ConceptsFalse WorshipReverence, And God's NatureTerror Of GodSanctification

I will magnify my great name that has been profaned among the nations, that you have profaned among them. The nations will know that I am the Lord, declares the sovereign Lord, when I magnify myself among you in their sight. Verse ConceptsGod, Greatness OfMission, Of IsraelProfaning God's NameHoliness










The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. This is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him. Verse ConceptsGod, As SaviorHealthPraiseRich, TheSelf RespectSongsGod My SalvationGod Our StrengthHe Is Our GodHope And StrengthStrength, God Is OurLove And Strengthstrengh

The one true God is my mighty refuge; he removes the obstacles in my way. Verse ConceptsRich, TheSelf RespectWalking In The Ways Of GodDeercrusades


For the music director; according to the gittith style; by Asaph. Shout for joy to God, our source of strength! Shout out to the God of Jacob! Verse ConceptsJoy In WorshipShouting For JoyPraise, Reasons ForGod Our Strengthjoyfuljoyfulness



so that they would search for God and perhaps grope around for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. Verse ConceptsSeeking GodGod Is ImmanentGod's OmnipresenceNearness To GodFinding Godseeking




Do you people think that I am some local deity and not the transcendent God?" the Lord asks. Verse ConceptsNearness To GodGod Far Awaydistance

The one who vindicates me is close by. Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other! Who is my accuser? Let him challenge me! Verse ConceptsGod, Present EverywhereGod, Righteousness OfSalvation, Nature OfNearness To GodGod Vindicatesaccusationsvindication

Today realize and carefully consider that the Lord is God in heaven above and on earth below -- there is no other! Verse ConceptsGod, Present EverywhereGod, Sovereignty OfGod, Uniqueness OfOrthodoxy, In OtNo Other Is GodThe Lord Is GodThe Lord [Yahweh] Is God

If I were to ascend to heaven, you would be there. If I were to sprawl out in Sheol, there you would be. Verse ConceptsThe DeadAfterlifeClimbingThe Fact Of DeathGoing To Heaven


This is what the Lord says: "The heavens are my throne and the earth is my footstool. Where then is the house you will build for me? Where is the place where I will rest? Verse ConceptsFootstoolsFeetEarth, Description OfGod, Present EverywhereGod, Sovereignty OfHeaven, Nature OfHeaven, God's ThroneGod's OmnipresenceThe Temple In HeavenEarthHeaven Better Than EarthRestThe EarthGoing To Heaven

"Do you really think anyone can hide himself where I cannot see him?" the Lord asks. "Do you not know that I am everywhere?" the Lord asks. Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingGod's Knowledge Of PeopleFilling PlacesSecrecyAwarenessGod's OmnipresenceGod Is TranscendentGod, InfiniteBeing Filled With GodHiding From GodThe Earth Filled With Godhiding

so that they would search for God and perhaps grope around for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. Verse ConceptsSeeking GodGod Is ImmanentGod's OmnipresenceNearness To GodFinding Godseeking

"Everything that has happened to us has come about because of our wicked actions and our great guilt. Even so, our God, you have exercised restraint toward our iniquities and have given us a remnant such as this. Verse ConceptsIniquity, Punishment ForRemnantSurvivors Of The Nations

When Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and two daughters because the Lord had compassion on them. They led them away and placed them outside the city. Verse Conceptsdelay, humanHandsHesitationSafetyUnbelief, As Response To GodGod's Mercy, Example OfOutside The CityPulling PeopleTaking By The HandPeople Who DelayedBringing People Out Of Other PlacesGod Showed Mercy

For as the skies are high above the earth, so his loyal love towers over his faithful followers. Verse ConceptsHeaven, Nature OfFear Of God, Results OfGod On HighMercyGod's Love For UsThe Earthdistancesteadfastgraciousness

So the Lord replied, "If I find in the city of Sodom fifty godly people, I will spare the whole place for their sake." Verse ConceptsFiftiesNumbers Of Righteous PeopleA Good Man

They refused to obey and did not recall your miracles that you had performed among them. Instead, they rebelled and appointed a leader to return to their bondage in Egypt. But you are a God of forgiveness, merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and unfailing in your loyal love. You did not abandon them, Verse ConceptsGod, Compassion OfAngerAggressionAnger Of God, DescriptionListeningRestraintSin, And God's CharacterLoving Kindness Of GodSelf WillGod Not ForsakingMaking SlavesA Forgiving GodSpeed Of God's AngerAnger And Forgiveness

However, due to your abundant mercy you did not do away with them altogether; you did not abandon them. For you are a merciful and compassionate God. Verse ConceptsGod, Greatness OfMercifulnessMind, Of GodGod Not Forsaking

When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when he divided up humankind, he set the boundaries of the peoples, according to the number of the heavenly assembly. Verse ConceptsGod, Activity OfGod's Activity In The NationsAdam, DescendantsBoundariesMonogamySeparationThe Most HighLanguages SeparatedAccording To PeopleGod Saves From Sin And DeathGod Sets BoundariesRaceborders

The Lord thundered from the sky; the sovereign One shouted loudly. Verse ConceptsThunderThe Most HighGod's VoiceThunder Expressing God's Judgment

I will thank the Lord for his justice; I will sing praises to the sovereign Lord! Verse ConceptsPraiseGod, Titles And Names OfPrayer, And WorshipSingingThank OfferingThe Most HighWe Thank God



This announcement is by the decree of the sentinels; this decision is by the pronouncement of the holy ones, so that those who are alive may understand that the Most High has authority over human kingdoms, and he bestows them on whomever he wishes. He establishes over them even the lowliest of human beings.' Verse ConceptsDivine MessengerCivil authoritiesHuman Authority, Nature OfHuman Authority, Instituted By GodAuthority, of human institutionsGovernmentWhat God GivesSeasons, Of LifeThe Most HighAuthorityGod Saves From Sin And DeathJudicial PunishmentOther Unimportant PeopleSpecific Holy IndividualsKnowing About God's Kingdom

If a resident foreigner lives among you and wants to keep the Passover to the Lord, he must do so according to the statute of the Passover, and according to its custom. You must have the same statute for the resident foreigner and for the one who was born in the land.'" Verse ConceptsGentiles, In OtOrdinancesPassoverAliens, Believers DutyStrangersForeigners Permitted At The FeastsForeigners Included In The Law

They were both righteous in the sight of God, following all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly. Verse ConceptsBehaviourReligionCharacter Of SaintsGood Wives Examplesluckcouples

warn them of the statutes and the laws, and make known to them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do. Verse ConceptsGod's WaysMoses, Significance OfScripture TeachingLearning The Right WayThe Law ProclaimedWalking In God's WaySocial dutiesDecision Making

From the days of your ancestors you have ignored my commandments and have not kept them! Return to me, and I will return to you," says the Lord who rules over all. "But you say, 'How should we return?' Verse ConceptsConversion, God's demands fordrawing near to GodImpenitence, Results OfRevival, CorporateReturning To GodThey Do Not Keep Commands

You must carefully obey at all times the rules, regulations, law, and commandments he wrote down for you. You must not worship other gods. Verse ConceptsOrdinancesDifferent GodsKeep The Commandments!statues

so that they may follow my statutes and observe my regulations and carry them out. Then they will be my people, and I will be their God. Verse ConceptsRevival, Nature OfI Will Be Their GodKeep The Commandments!


Who among you fears the Lord? Who obeys his servant? Whoever walks in deep darkness, without light, should trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God. Verse ConceptsFaith, Necessity OfPainSuffering, Encouragements InTrusting In GodTrust In God!God As The Object Of Faith

The Levites -- Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah -- said, "Stand up and bless the LORD your God!" "May you be blessed, O LORD our God, from age to age. May your glorious name be blessed; may it be lifted up above all blessing and praise. Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfPraiseGod, The EternalImmortality, In OtStandingGlory Of GodGod's Glory RevealedEternal PraiseProclaiming God’s NameBless The Lord!


For from the east to the west my name will be great among the nations. Incense and pure offerings will be offered in my name everywhere, for my name will be great among the nations," says the Lord who rules over all. Verse ConceptsGod, Present EverywhereHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityOfferingsWestThe Gentiles ConversionEast And WestThe Nations Before GodRising


The underworld is naked before God; the place of destruction lies uncovered. Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingThe DestroyerThings StrippedOut Of The NorthThe Fact Of Death


For his eyes are on the ways of an individual, he observes all a person's steps. Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingEyes, Used Of GodVeilsGod's OmnipresenceGod's Knowledge Of PeopleGod Seeing All People


that if our conscience condemns us, that God is greater than our conscience and knows all things. Verse ConceptsVisionGod, Omniscience OfGod And The HeartGuiltEmotionscondemnationconsciencereassurance


(for he is a merciful God), he will not let you down or destroy you, for he cannot forget the covenant with your ancestors that he confirmed by oath to them. Verse ConceptsAbandonmentAssurance, basis ofGod's attitude towards peopleMercifulnessGod's MercyGod Remembering His CovenantGod Not ForsakingMercy

David said to Gad, "I am very upset! I prefer that we be attacked by the Lord, for his mercy is great; I do not want to be attacked by men!" Verse ConceptsMercifulnessRegretDanger From MenMercyMaking DecisionsDecision Making

There is no other God like you! You forgive sin and pardon the rebellion of those who remain among your people. You do not remain angry forever, but delight in showing loyal love. Verse ConceptsAnger Of God, DescriptionMind, Of GodSin, Deliverance From GodSin, Nature OfUnforgivenessPenitenceWho Is Like God?A Forgiving GodSpeed Of God's AngerAnger And Forgiveness



O Lord, your loyal love fills the earth. Teach me your statutes! Verse ConceptsEarth, God's GloryScripture Teaching

For your loyal love extends beyond the sky, and your faithfulness reaches the clouds. Verse ConceptsGod, Greatness OfGod's TruthFaithfulnessGod's Faithfulnesscloudsdevotion

But the Lord continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants, Verse ConceptsGod, Love OfGod, The EternalEternalPromises To ChildrenEverlastingLoving Children


(Khet) The Lord's loyal kindness never ceases; his compassions never end. They are fresh every morning; your faithfulness is abundant!



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