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Hi there! Many others, like you, have asked us, what is the definition of mercy?

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Let's find out, shall we? You can discover this answer and more on GotQuestions .org.

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Mercy describes a divine attribute of God's nature. He is rich in mercy, and His mercy is great.

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Mercy is revealed in the actions God takes to relieve suffering and demonstrate

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His faithfulness and steadfast love. Mercy is such an exceptionally complex concept that several

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Hebrew and Greek words are used to express the dimensions of its meaning.

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Synonyms often appear in Bible translations to illustrate the idea of mercy.

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A brief biblical definition of mercy is the gift of God's undeserved kindness and compassion.

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Let's break that down. On a human level, mercy is the benevolent or compassionate treatment of someone suffering or in need.

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Mercy is an attitude that moves us to act on behalf of the unfortunate. On a divine level, mercy is the foundation of forgiveness expressed in God's pardon of human sin.

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By His divine quality of mercy, God remains faithful to His covenant promises and His relationship with His people, despite their unworthiness and faithlessness.

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When God revealed Himself to Moses, He emphasized the prominence of His mercy. The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out,

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Yahweh the Lord, the God of compassion and mercy, I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.

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I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin, but I do not excuse the guilty.

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In God's mercy, He shows leniency. He withholds punishment from sinners, even though they deserve it.

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But in Your great mercy, You did not destroy them completely or abandon them forever. What a gracious and merciful

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God You are. God's mercy also causes Him to give good gifts to those who are undeserving.

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Because of God's tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us. Thus, mercy is related to grace.

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Jesus Christ is the fullest, most dynamic expression of God's mercy. In His earthly ministry,

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Jesus demonstrated compassion and mercy for the helpless and suffering. Mercy motivated

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Christ to give Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God, so that through Him we might be forgiven of our sins and granted the gift of eternal life.

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In Titus, the apostle Paul gives us one of the best descriptions of God's mercy as revealed in Jesus Christ.

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But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy.

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He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our

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Savior, so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

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God's mercy not only forgives and saves us, but also withholds the punishment we deserve.

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In conclusion, the Bible beckons Christians to love mercy and be merciful just as your

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Father is merciful. Believers must show the same mercy and compassion toward one another that God demonstrates toward them.

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Mercy is also pronounced as a greeting and a blessing on God's people. All right, that answers your question, what is the definition of mercy?