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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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2 Samuel 7:15
But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 7:15 · retained source text

But my mercie shall not depart away from him, as I tooke it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.

2 Samuel 15:20
Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 15:20 · retained source text

Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee goe vp and downe with vs? Seeing I goe whither I may, returne thou, and take backe thy brethren: mercie and trueth be with thee.

1611 marginal noteHeb. make thee wander in going?

2 Samuel 22:51
He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 22:51 · retained source text

He is the towre of saluation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his Anointed, vnto Dauid, and to his seede for euermore.

1611 marginal noteCha. 7.13.

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