Dictionary of Bible Themes A change in God's plan or intention, often in response to human repentance, but without implying any fault or moral imperfection on God's part. Genesis 6:6-7God's repentance may show his pain and sorrow See also 1 Samuel 15:11,35God's change of purpose here involves his intention to punish. Jonah 4:2God's repentance may show his compassion See also Deuteronomy 32:36God's change of purpose here involves his compassion for sinners: "relent" in this and other passages may also be translated "repent". 2 Samuel 24:15-16Psalms 106:45 Isaiah 38:1-5 pp 1Ch 21:14-15 Hosea 11:8Amos 7:1-6 Jeremiah 18:8 See also God may repent in response to human repentance Exodus 32:142 Chronicles 12:1-8 Jeremiah 26:13,19 Joel 2:13 Jonah 3:6-10 Numbers 23:19 God never repents of his oath or changes his character Psalms 110:4Hebrews 6:17-18 See also 1030 God, compassion1135 God, suffering of 1160 God, unchangeable 5014 heart, human 5037 mind of Christ 5938 sadness 6178 hardness of heart 6227 regret 6653 forgiveness, divine 6687 mercy, nature of God's 6732 repentance 6733 repentance |
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