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Yahweh is gracious, merciful, Slow to anger, and of great lovingkindness.
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God's Own Self-Portrait
Commentators like John Calvin note that this verse echoes God's own self-revelation in Exodus 34:6. This isn't just David's poetic description; it's God defining His own core character. This description is meant to be attractive and inviting, encouraging us to draw near to Him in relationship rather than be driven away by fear of His power.
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Psalms
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Lord is gracious - See Psalm 86:5, note; Psalms 86:15, note.
And full of compassion - Kind; compassionate; read…
19th Century
Anglican
Compare to Psalms 86:15; Psalms 103:8; Psalms 111:4.
Baptist
The LORD is gracious,—
That alone is enough to make us sinners sing, for we need grace, and the Lord is gracious,—
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16th Century
Protestant
Jehovah is gracious, etc. He explains the goodness of which He spoke by using several expressions, such as God being inclined to …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The Lord [is] gracious These are the epithets of our Lord Jesus Christ, and may be truly and with great propriety sa…
Those who, under troubles and temptations, abound in fervent prayer, will at the proper time abound in grateful praise, which is the true language …
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