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Yahweh is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness.
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God's Own Self-Portrait
Commentators widely agree that this verse directly quotes God's own self-description to Moses in Exodus 34:6. This isn't just David's opinion; it's a foundational statement of faith rooted in God's self-revelation. Our knowledge of God's merciful character comes from Him telling us who He is, providing a firm basis for our trust.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Lord is merciful and gracious - See the notes at (Psalms 78:38). The idea here is evidently derived from ([Reference Exodu…
19th Century
Anglican
Merciful and Gracious. —The original confession (Exodus 34:6) had become a formula of the national faith. In addition to the m…
Baptist
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all…
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16th Century
Protestant
Jehovah is merciful and gracious. David seems to allude to the exclamation of Moses, recorded in Exodus 34:6, where the nature of God, rev…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The Lord is merciful and gracious So he made himself known to Moses, (Exodus 34:6) , and so David found …
Truly God is good to all: He is in a special way good to Israel. He has revealed Himself and His grace to them. By His ways we may understand His p…
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