'Tender' in the Bible

Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:

Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:

Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

Be merciful (responsive, compassionate, tender) just as your [heavenly] Father is merciful.

Now we who are strong [in our convictions and faith] ought to [patiently] put up with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not just please ourselves.

Which shall it be? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in a loving and tender spirit?

and his tender affection is more abundantly toward you, remembering the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye did receive him;

For God is my witness, how I long after you all in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.

If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions,

Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.