Dictionary of Bible Themes An attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature of God himself, made manifest in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and expected of believers. Deuteronomy 4:31The mercifulness of God Psalms 78:38Jeremiah 3:12 See also Deuteronomy 7:7-8Nehemiah 9:31 Zechariah 1:16 Luke 1:50-54 James 5:11 Psalms 78:38 The expression of God's mercifulness See also In the forgiveness of sins 2 Samuel 24:141 Kings 8:50 Psalms 26:11; 51:1 Daniel 9:9 Psalms 6:2; 27:7 See also In response to prayer 1 Kings 8:28Psalms 9:13 Matthew 9:36 The mercifulness of Jesus Christ Hebrews 2:17See also Matthew 8:16Hebrews 4:16 Luke 6:36 The mercifulness expected of believers See also Micah 6:8Zechariah 7:9 Matthew 9:13; 18:21-35 Matthew 23:23 Luke 10:29-37 the parable of the unmerciful servant Romans 12:8Ephesians 4:32-5:2 the parable of the good Samaritan James 2:12-13; 3:17Jude 1:22-23 Matthew 5:7 The blessing promised to the merciful See also Jesus Christ to his disciples. 1030 God, compassion1055 God, grace & mercy 1085 God, love of 2015 Jesus Christ, compassion of 2030 Christ, holiness 2051 Christ, majesty of 5806 compassion 6652 forgiveness 6686 mercy |
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