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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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First occurrence: Genesis 19:19

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Job 37:13
He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.
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1611 witness · Job 37:13 · retained source text

He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.

1611 marginal noteHeb. a rod.

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