15 occurrences

'Merciful' in the Bible

(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

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

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

Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has his anger stifled his compassion?"

Verse ConceptsShutting SecurelyGod ForgettingGod Has AngerPsalm Interjections

But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness.

Verse ConceptsCompassionGod, Compassion OfAbundant MercyGod, Patience OfGrace, In OtRestraintLongsuffering Of GodGod's TruthSpeed Of God's Angergraciousness

He does amazing things that will be remembered; the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

Verse ConceptsPrayer, And WorshipReminders Of God

"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

Bible Theasaurus

Forbearing (11 instances)
Lenient (2 instances)

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