Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8306 mercifulness
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.
The mercifulness of God
Deuteronomy 4:31; Psalm 78:38; Jeremiah 3:12 See also Deuteronomy 7:7-8; Nehemiah 9:31; Zechariah 1:16; Luke 1:50-54; James 5:11
The expression of God's mercifulness
In the forgiveness of sins
Psalm 78:38 See also 2 Samuel 24:14; 1 Kings 8:50; Psalm 26:11; Psalm 51:1; Daniel 9:9
In response to prayer
Psalm 6:2; Psalm 27:7 See also 1 Kings 8:28; Psalm 9:13
The mercifulness of Jesus Christ
Matthew 9:36; Hebrews 2:17 See also Matthew 8:16; Hebrews 4:16
The mercifulness expected of believers
Luke 6:36 See also Micah 6:8; Zechariah 7:9; Matthew 9:13; Matthew 18:21-35 the parable of the unmerciful servant; Matthew 23:23; Luke 10:29-37 the parable of the good Samaritan; Romans 12:8; Ephesians 4:32-5:2; James 2:12-13; James 3:17; Jude 22-23
The blessing promised to the merciful
Matthew 5:7 Jesus Christ to his disciples.
See also
1030 God, compassion 1055 God, grace & mercy 1085 God, love of 2015 Christ, compassion 2027 Christ, grace & mercy 2048 Christ, love of 5806 compassion 6652 forgiveness 6686 mercy
