Dictionary of Bible Themes Delays by God do not result from any failure on his part, but reflect unrealistic human expectations concerning his actions. God delays his vengeance in order to give time for human repentance. Luke 13:6-9God delays to allow for repentance Romans 2:4To give time for repentance 2 Peter 3:8-9See also Matthew 3:7-111 Timothy 2:4 James 5:7 pp Lk 3:7-10 Revelation 2:211 Kings 21:29 See also In response to repentance 1 Kings 21:21-28Ezekiel 12:25 See also Where there is no repentance, God does not delay Ezekiel 21:24-26Revelation 2:16 Isaiah 48:9 God delays judgment for the sake of his name See also Nehemiah 9:30-31John 11:1-6 Jesus Christ delayed visiting Lazarus for God's glory See also John 11:11-23,38-44Luke 24:49 The giving of the Holy Spirit was delayed until Pentecost See also Acts 1:4; 2:1-4Hebrews 10:37 God acts when he wants and nothing can delay him See also Habakkuk 2:3Referring to the second coming of Jesus Christ. Revelation 22:20Referring to the LORD's delay in sending the Babylonians to conquer Judah and take her inhabitants into exile Exodus 32:1Other examples of delay See also 2565 Christ, second coming3257 Holy Spirit, gift of 4903 time 5558 storing 5977 waiting 6732 repentance |
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