KJV dictionary & concordance

merciful

Meaning of “merciful”

Showing mercy, compassion, or readiness to forgive.

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40 occurrences36 verses16 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:16

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KJV PCE

With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright.

2 word occurrences in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 2 Samuel 22:26 · retained source text

With the merciful thou wilt shew thy selfe mercifull, and with the vpright man thou wilt shew thy selfe vpright.

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