TopicLove & RelationshipsBoth Testaments

forgiveness

forgiveness in Scripture reflects God's design for human connection, rooted in His own love for His people.

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Overview

What does the Bible say about forgiveness? Browse 13 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

Topical Index

11 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible

OF ENEMIES

Exodus 23:4,5Proverbs 19:11Proverbs 24:17,29Proverbs 25:21,22Ecclesiastes 7:21Matthew 5:7,39-41,43-48+12 more

INSTANCES OF

Esau forgives Jacob

Genesis 33:4,11

Joseph forgives his brothers

Genesis 45:5-15Genesis 50:19-21

Moses forgives the Israelites

Numbers 12:1-13

David forgives Saul

1 Samuel 24:10-121 Samuel 26:9,232 Samuel 1:14-17

David forgives Shimei

2 Samuel 16:9-132 Samuel 19:23

Solomon forgives Adonijah

1 Kings 1:53

The prophet of Judah forgives Jeroboam

1 Kings 13:3-6

Jesus forgives his enemies

Luke 23:34

OF SINS

Key Verses

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Exodus 23:4,5

OF ENEMIES

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Genesis 33:4,11

Esau forgives Jacob

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Genesis 45:5-15

Joseph forgives his brothers

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Numbers 12:1-13

Moses forgives the Israelites

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1 Samuel 24:10-12

David forgives Saul

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2 Samuel 16:9-13

David forgives Shimei

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1 Kings 1:53

Solomon forgives Adonijah

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1 Kings 13:3-6

The prophet of Judah forgives Jeroboam

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Luke 23:34

Jesus forgives his enemies

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