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mercy

Meaning of “mercy”

Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

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276 occurrences261 verses41 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:19

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1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Peter 1:3 · retained source text

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten vs againe vnto a liuely hope, by the resurrection of Iesus Christ from the dead,

1611 marginal noteGr. much.

1 Peter 2:10
Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
2 word occurrences in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Peter 2:10 · retained source text

Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obteined mercie, but now haue obteined mercy.

1611 marginal noteOse. 2.23.

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