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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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Hebrews 2:17
Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
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1611 witness · Hebrews 2:17 · retained source text

Wherfore in all things it behooued him to bee made like vnto his brethren, that he might be a mercifull and faithfull high Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sinnes of the people.

Hebrews 8:12
For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
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1611 witness · Hebrews 8:12 · retained source text

For I will be mercifull to their vnrighteousnes, and their sins & their iniquities will I remember no more.

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