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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Sub-Topics
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