1 occurrence

'Merciful' in the Bible

His servants said to him, "See now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings. Please let us put sackcloth on our bodies, and ropes on our heads, and go out to the king of Israel. Maybe he will save your life."

Verse ConceptsRopesSackcloth And AshesPeople Showing Mercyhumor

Bible Theasaurus

Forbearing (11 instances)
Lenient (2 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἐλεήμων 
Eleemon 
Usage: 1

ἱλάσκομαι 
Hilaskomai 
Usage: 1

ἵλεως 
Hileos 
be it far , merciful
Usage: 2

οἰκτίρμων 
Oiktirmon 
Usage: 1