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But he, being merciful, forgave iniquity, and didn`t destroy them. Yes, many times he turned his anger away, And didn`t stir up all his wrath.
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Mercy is God's Nature
Commentators emphasize that God's compassion is the central theme. John Calvin calls it an "essential attribute" of God's nature, not a response to any goodness in the people. God's mercy is the sole reason He repeatedly spared Israel, showing kindness even when they abused it, revealing His default posture toward His people is one of tender compassion.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But he, being full of compassion - literally, “But he, merciful.” That is, he was ready to forgive them.
Forgave thei…
19th Century
Anglican
The verbs in the first clause should be in the present, But he, the compassionate, forgives iniquity, and does not destroy, and many a time he …
Baptist
For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant. But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, a…
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16th Century
Protestant
Yet he, being merciful, expiated their iniquity. To show more fully that no means had succeeded in swaying the Israelites and causing them…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But he, being full of compassion Or merciful; having bowels of mercy, as a tender mother to the son of her womb; a w…
Sin dispirits people and takes away their courage. Forgetfulness of God's works is the cause of disobedience to His laws. This narrative relates a …
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