3 occurrences in 12 translations

'Sorry' in the Bible

I will dash them against each other, both the fathers and the sons together,” declares the Lord. “I will not show pity nor be sorry nor have compassion so as not to destroy them.”’”

Verse ConceptsCruelty, God's attitude toGod Beating PeopleGod Without Mercy

I, the Lord, say: 'You people have deserted me! You keep turning your back on me.' So I have unleashed my power against you and have begun to destroy you. I have grown tired of feeling sorry for you!"

Verse ConceptsForsaking God, Illustrated ByForsaking GodHand Of GodRejection Of GodRejection Of God, Results OfUnfaithfulness, To GodGod's HandGod DestroyingBackwardsGod's Hands Stretched OutGod Without MercyBacksliderstiredFalling Away From God

"If you will just remain in this land, I'll build you up and not pull you down. I'll plant you and not uproot you, for I'm sorry about the disaster I've brought on you.

Verse ConceptsUnhappinessStaying PutMetaphorical PlantingGod Changing His MindStaying Strong And Not Giving Upland

Bible Theasaurus

Dismal (2 instances)
Distressing (22 instances)
Dreary (1 instance)
Gloomy (18 instances)
Good-For-Nothing (2 instances)
Lamentable (1 instance)
Pitiful (6 instances)
Pitying (6 instances)
Regretful (1 instance)
Sorry (33 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
λυπέω 
Lupeo 
Usage: 24

περίλυπος 
Perilupos 
Usage: 3

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