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What the Bible Says About Mercy of God, the

Overview

The Bible addresses mercy of god, the across 102 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, Isaiah and Luke. Closely related themes include Praise, God, Pardon and Repentance. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, David, Bathsheba and Aaron.

Key Bible verses about mercy of god, the

Old Testament

Psalms

Psalms 6:2

Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.

Psalms 6:4

Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake.

Psalms 25:6

Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. tender: Heb. bowels

Psalms 31:7

I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;

Psalms 32:5

I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.

Psalms 36:5

Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.

Psalms 51:1

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

Psalms 52:8

But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.

Psalms 62:12

Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

Psalms 86:5

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

Psalms 86:15

But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

Psalms 89:28

My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.

Psalms 103:4

Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

Psalms 103:8

The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. plentious: Heb. great in mercy

Psalms 103:11

For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. as: Heb. according to the height of the heaven

Psalms 103:17

But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;

Psalms 106:1

Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 107:1

O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 115:1

Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.

Psalms 118:1

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 118:2

Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 118:3

Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 118:4

Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 118:29

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 119:64

The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.

Psalms 130:7

Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.

Psalms 136:1

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:2

O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:3

O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:4

To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:5

To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:6

To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:7

To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:8

The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: to rule: Heb. for the rulings by day

Psalms 136:9

The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:10

To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:11

And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:12

With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:13

To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:14

And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:15

But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever. overthrew: Heb. shaked off

Psalms 136:16

To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:17

To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:18

And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:19

Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:20

And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:21

And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:22

Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:23

Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:24

And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:25

Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:26

O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 145:9

The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

Psalms 147:11

The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

Isaiah

Isaiah 49:13

Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.

Isaiah 54:7

For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

Isaiah 54:8

In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

Isaiah 55:3

Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.

Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. the unrighteous: Heb. the man of iniquity abundantly: Heb. multiply to pardon

New Testament

People in the Bible and mercy of god, the

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying mercy of god, the for yourself

  • Begin with Genesis 19:16, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Psalms, Isaiah and Luke each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus, David and Bathsheba and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Praise, God, Pardon and Repentance.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about mercy of god, the?

The Bible addresses mercy of god, the across 102 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, Isaiah and Luke. Closely related themes include Praise, God, Pardon and Repentance. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, David, Bathsheba and Aaron.

How many Bible verses are about mercy of god, the?

The Bible references mercy of god, the in 102 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention mercy of god, the?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 19:16: “And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with mercy of god, the?

Jesus, David, Bathsheba, Aaron and Sihon.

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