Micah 7:18

Micah · Old Testament · Chapter 7

“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.”Micah 7:18

What Does Micah 7:18 Mean?

Micah 7:18 is found in the book of Micah, chapter 7, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Mercy, and Forgiveness.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Micah 7:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Isaiah 43:25“I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.”Isaiah 1:18“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”Lamentations 3:22“It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”Exodus 34:6“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”Psalms 103:12“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”1 Peter 5:10“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”Psalms 32:1“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.”Isaiah 44:22“I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.”Psalms 23:3“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”Luke 23:43“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”Romans 9:15“For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.”Ephesians 2:4“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,”Psalms 103:8“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”Jeremiah 9:24“But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.”2 Corinthians 1:3“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”Jeremiah 50:20“In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I reserve.”Joel 2:13“And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.”2 Samuel 7:22“Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.”Jonah 4:2“And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.”Acts 13:38“Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:”

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