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Bible Dictionaries
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words
Search Results: "mercy
Title Matches: 2
Merciful, Mercy
need on the part of him who receives it, and resources adequate to meet the need on the part of him who shows it. It is used (a) of God, who is rich in mercy, Ephesians 2:4 , and who has provided salvation for all men, Titus 3:5 , for Jews, Luke 1:72 , and Gentiles, Romans 15:9 . He is merciful to those
need on the part of him who receives it, and resources adequate to meet the need on the part of him who shows it. It is used (a) of God, who is rich in mercy, Ephesians 2:4 , and who has provided salvation for all men, Titus 3:5 , for Jews, Luke 1:72 , and Gentiles, Romans 15:9 . He is merciful to those
Mercy Seat
The Heb. word is kapporeth, "the cover," a meaning connected with the covering or removal of sin (Psalm 32:1 ) by means of expiatory sacrifice. This mercy seat, together with the ark, is spoken of as the footstool of God, 1 Chronicles 28:2 ; cp. Psalm 99:5 ; 132:7 . The Lord promised to be present
The Heb. word is kapporeth, "the cover," a meaning connected with the covering or removal of sin (Psalm 32:1 ) by means of expiatory sacrifice. This mercy seat, together with the ark, is spoken of as the footstool of God, 1 Chronicles 28:2 ; cp. Psalm 99:5 ; 132:7 . The Lord promised to be present
Approximate Matches: 1 - 18 of 34
Affection, Affected
A — 1: πάθος ► (Strong's #3806 — Noun Neuter — pathos — path'-os ) from pascho, "to
A — 1: πάθος ► (Strong's #3806 — Noun Neuter — pathos — path'-os ) from pascho, "to
Alms, Almsdeeds
► (Strong's #1654 — Noun Feminine — eleemosune — el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay ) connected with eleemon, "merciful," signifies (a) "mercy, pity, particularly in giving alms," Matthew 6:1-4 ; Acts 10:2 ; 24:17 ; (b) the benefaction itself, the "alms" (the effect for the cause), Luke
► (Strong's #1654 — Noun Feminine — eleemosune — el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay ) connected with eleemon, "merciful," signifies (a) "mercy, pity, particularly in giving alms," Matthew 6:1-4 ; Acts 10:2 ; 24:17 ; (b) the benefaction itself, the "alms" (the effect for the cause), Luke
Atonement
chapters 16 and 17. The corresponding NT words are hilasmos, "propitiation," 1 John 2:2 ; 4:10 , and hilasterion, Romans 3:25 ; Hebrews 9:5 , "mercy-seat," the covering of the ark of the covenant. These describe the means (in and through the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His death
chapters 16 and 17. The corresponding NT words are hilasmos, "propitiation," 1 John 2:2 ; 4:10 , and hilasterion, Romans 3:25 ; Hebrews 9:5 , "mercy-seat," the covering of the ark of the covenant. These describe the means (in and through the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His death
Bowels
"hearts," Philemon 1:7 ; "compassion," 1 John 3:17 . The word is rendered "tender" in the AV and RV of Luke 1:78 , in connection with the word "mercy." See AFFECTION , No. 2, COMPASSION, A, No. 2 and B, No. 2.
"hearts," Philemon 1:7 ; "compassion," 1 John 3:17 . The word is rendered "tender" in the AV and RV of Luke 1:78 , in connection with the word "mercy." See AFFECTION , No. 2, COMPASSION, A, No. 2 and B, No. 2.
Cheer, Cheerful, Cheerfully, Cheerfulness
— Noun Feminine — hilarotes — hil-ar-ot'-ace ) "cheerfulness" (akin to B, No. 2), is used in Romans 12:8 , in connection with showing mercy.
— Noun Feminine — hilarotes — hil-ar-ot'-ace ) "cheerfulness" (akin to B, No. 2), is used in Romans 12:8 , in connection with showing mercy.
Cherubim
Christ. This in itself would indicate that they represent redeemed human beings in union with Christ, a union seen, figuratively, proceeding out of the mercy seat. Their faces were towards this mercy seat, suggesting a consciousness of the means whereby union with Christ has been produced. The first reference
Christ. This in itself would indicate that they represent redeemed human beings in union with Christ, a union seen, figuratively, proceeding out of the mercy seat. Their faces were towards this mercy seat, suggesting a consciousness of the means whereby union with Christ has been produced. The first reference
Compassion, Compassionate
TOUCH. A — 4: ἐλεέω ► (Strong's #1653 — Verb — eleeo — el-eh-eh'-o ) "to have mercy (eleos, "mercy"), to show kindness, by beneficence, or assistance," is translated "have compassion" in Matthew 18:33 (AV); Mark 5:19 ; Jude 1:22
TOUCH. A — 4: ἐλεέω ► (Strong's #1653 — Verb — eleeo — el-eh-eh'-o ) "to have mercy (eleos, "mercy"), to show kindness, by beneficence, or assistance," is translated "have compassion" in Matthew 18:33 (AV); Mark 5:19 ; Jude 1:22
Enlarge
2 Corinthians 10:15 , AV, "enlarged," RV, "magnified;" elsewhere in the AV it is rendered by the verb "to magnify," except in Luke 1:58 , AV, "had showed great (mercy)," RV, "had magnified (His mercy); see Luke 1:46 ; Acts 5:13 ; 10:46 ; 19:17 ; Philippians 1:20 . See MAGNIFY. 2: πλατύνω
2 Corinthians 10:15 , AV, "enlarged," RV, "magnified;" elsewhere in the AV it is rendered by the verb "to magnify," except in Luke 1:58 , AV, "had showed great (mercy)," RV, "had magnified (His mercy); see Luke 1:46 ; Acts 5:13 ; 10:46 ; 19:17 ; Philippians 1:20 . See MAGNIFY. 2: πλατύνω
Far
Matthew 16:22 , Peter's word to the Lord "be it far from Thee" translates the phrase hileos soi, lit., "(God be) propitious to Thee," RV, marg., "God have mercy on Thee." Some would translate it "God avert this from Thee!" Others render it "God forbid!" Luther's translation is "spare Thyself." Lightfoot suggests
Matthew 16:22 , Peter's word to the Lord "be it far from Thee" translates the phrase hileos soi, lit., "(God be) propitious to Thee," RV, marg., "God have mercy on Thee." Some would translate it "God avert this from Thee!" Others render it "God forbid!" Luther's translation is "spare Thyself." Lightfoot suggests
Forbear, Forbearance
of self-restraint in the face of provocation which does not hastily retaliate or promptly punish; it is the opposite of anger and is associated with mercy, and is used of God, Exodus 34:6 , Sept., Romans 2:4 ; 1 Peter 3:20 . Patience is the quality that does not surrender to circumstances or succumb
of self-restraint in the face of provocation which does not hastily retaliate or promptly punish; it is the opposite of anger and is associated with mercy, and is used of God, Exodus 34:6 , Sept., Romans 2:4 ; 1 Peter 3:20 . Patience is the quality that does not surrender to circumstances or succumb
Full
strife, deceit, malignity, Romans 1:29 ; the utterances of the tongue, James 3:8 ; adultery, 2 Peter 2:14 ; (2) in virtues, goodness, Romans 15:14 ; mercy, etc., James 3:17 . B — 1: γέμω ► (Strong's #1073 — Verb — gemo — ghem'-o ) "to be full,
strife, deceit, malignity, Romans 1:29 ; the utterances of the tongue, James 3:8 ; adultery, 2 Peter 2:14 ; (2) in virtues, goodness, Romans 15:14 ; mercy, etc., James 3:17 . B — 1: γέμω ► (Strong's #1073 — Verb — gemo — ghem'-o ) "to be full,
God
; faithfulness, 1 Corinthians 1:9 ; 10:13 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:24 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:3 ; 1 John 1:9 ; love, 1 John 4:8,16 ; mercy, Romans 9:15,18 ; truthfulness, Titus 1:2 ; Hebrews 6:18 . See GOOD , No. 1 (b). (b) The Divine attributes are likewise indicated or definitely
; faithfulness, 1 Corinthians 1:9 ; 10:13 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:24 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:3 ; 1 John 1:9 ; love, 1 John 4:8,16 ; mercy, Romans 9:15,18 ; truthfulness, Titus 1:2 ; Hebrews 6:18 . See GOOD , No. 1 (b). (b) The Divine attributes are likewise indicated or definitely
Grace
"grace," e.g., Acts 14:26 ; in this respect there is stress on its freeness and universality, its spontaneous character, as in the case of God's redemptive mercy, and the pleasure or joy He designs for the recipient; thus it is set in contrast with debt, Romans 4:4,16 , with works, Romans 11:6 , and with law,
"grace," e.g., Acts 14:26 ; in this respect there is stress on its freeness and universality, its spontaneous character, as in the case of God's redemptive mercy, and the pleasure or joy He designs for the recipient; thus it is set in contrast with debt, Romans 4:4,16 , with works, Romans 11:6 , and with law,
Great
polus — pol-oos' ) "much, many, great," is used of number, e.g., Luke 5:6 ; Acts 11:21 ; degree, e.g., of harvest, Matthew 9:37 [See Note (8)]; mercy, 1 Peter 1:3 , RV , "great" (AV, "abundant"); glory, Matthew 24:30 ; joy, Philemon 1:7 , RV , "much" (AV, "great"); peace, Acts 24:2 . The
polus — pol-oos' ) "much, many, great," is used of number, e.g., Luke 5:6 ; Acts 11:21 ; degree, e.g., of harvest, Matthew 9:37 [See Note (8)]; mercy, 1 Peter 1:3 , RV , "great" (AV, "abundant"); glory, Matthew 24:30 ; joy, Philemon 1:7 , RV , "much" (AV, "great"); peace, Acts 24:2 . The
Harlot
— por'-nay ) "a prostitute, harlot" (from pernemi, "to sell"), is used (a) literally, in Matthew 21:31,32 , of those who were the objects of the mercy shown by Christ; in Luke 15:30 , of the life of the Prodigal; in 1 Corinthians 6:15,16 , in a warning to the Corinthian church against the prevailing
— por'-nay ) "a prostitute, harlot" (from pernemi, "to sell"), is used (a) literally, in Matthew 21:31,32 , of those who were the objects of the mercy shown by Christ; in Luke 15:30 , of the life of the Prodigal; in 1 Corinthians 6:15,16 , in a warning to the Corinthian church against the prevailing
Inclose
metaphorically in Romans 11:32 , of God's dealings with Jew and Gentile, in that He has "shut up (AV, concluded) all onto disobedience, that He might have mercy upon all." There is no intimation in this of universal salvation. The meaning, from the context, is that God has ordered that all should be convicted
metaphorically in Romans 11:32 , of God's dealings with Jew and Gentile, in that He has "shut up (AV, concluded) all onto disobedience, that He might have mercy upon all." There is no intimation in this of universal salvation. The meaning, from the context, is that God has ordered that all should be convicted
Longsuffering
of self-restraint in the face of provocation which does not hastily retaliate or promptly punish; it is the opposite of anger, and is associated with mercy, and is used of God, Exodus 34:6 (Sept.); Romans 2:4 ; 1 Peter 3:20 . Patience is the quality that does not surrender to circumstances or succumb
of self-restraint in the face of provocation which does not hastily retaliate or promptly punish; it is the opposite of anger, and is associated with mercy, and is used of God, Exodus 34:6 (Sept.); Romans 2:4 ; 1 Peter 3:20 . Patience is the quality that does not surrender to circumstances or succumb
Magnify
Verb — megaluno — meg-al-oo'-no ) "to make great" (megas), is translated "to magnify" in Luke 1:46 ; in Luke 1:58 , RV, "had magnified (His mercy)," AV, "had shewed great (mercy);" Acts 5:13 ; 10:46 ; 19:17 ; 2 Corinthians 10:15 , RV (AV, "we shall be enlarged"), i.e., by their faith in
Verb — megaluno — meg-al-oo'-no ) "to make great" (megas), is translated "to magnify" in Luke 1:46 ; in Luke 1:58 , RV, "had magnified (His mercy)," AV, "had shewed great (mercy);" Acts 5:13 ; 10:46 ; 19:17 ; 2 Corinthians 10:15 , RV (AV, "we shall be enlarged"), i.e., by their faith in
