Chain Study Through the Bible
Forgiveness
Trace the theme of Forgiveness chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to 1 Peter.
30
Verses
17
Books
8
Old Testament
9
New Testament
11
Sub-topics
The Chain of Forgiveness Through Scripture
Old Testament8 books
Genesis
Old Testament3 referencesGenesis 33:4,11-- Esau forgives Jacob
Genesis 45:5-15-- Joseph forgives his brothers
Genesis 50:19-21-- Joseph forgives his brothers
Esau forgives JacobJoseph forgives his brothers
Exodus
Old Testament1 referenceExodus 23:4,5-- OF ENEMIES
Numbers
Old Testament1 referenceNumbers 12:1-13-- Moses forgives the Israelites
1 Samuel
Old Testament2 references1 Samuel 24:10-12-- David forgives Saul
1 Samuel 26:9,23-- David forgives Saul
2 Samuel
Old Testament3 references2 Samuel 1:14-17-- David forgives Saul
2 Samuel 16:9-13-- David forgives Shimei
2 Samuel 19:23-- David forgives Shimei
David forgives SaulDavid forgives Shimei
1 Kings
Old Testament2 references1 Kings 1:53-- Solomon forgives Adonijah
1 Kings 13:3-6-- The prophet of Judah forgives Jeroboam
Solomon forgives AdonijahThe prophet of Judah forgives Jeroboam
Proverbs
Old Testament3 referencesProverbs 19:11-- OF ENEMIES
Proverbs 24:17,29-- OF ENEMIES
Proverbs 25:21,22-- OF ENEMIES
Ecclesiastes
Old Testament1 referenceEcclesiastes 7:21-- OF ENEMIES
400 Years of Silence
New Testament9 books
Matthew
New Testament3 referencesMatthew 5:7,39-41,43-48-- OF ENEMIES
Matthew 6:12,14,15-- OF ENEMIES
Matthew 18:21-35-- OF ENEMIES
Mark
New Testament1 referenceMark 11:25,26-- OF ENEMIES
Luke
New Testament4 referencesLuke 6:27-37-- OF ENEMIES
Luke 11:4-- OF ENEMIES
Luke 17:3,4-- OF ENEMIES
Luke 23:34-- Jesus forgives his enemies
OF ENEMIESJesus forgives his enemies
Romans
New Testament1 referenceRomans 12:14,17,19-21-- OF ENEMIES
1 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference1 Corinthians 4:12,13-- OF ENEMIES
Ephesians
New Testament1 referenceEphesians 4:32-- OF ENEMIES
Colossians
New Testament1 referenceColossians 3:13-- OF ENEMIES
Philemon
New Testament1 referencePhilemon 1:10-18-- OF ENEMIES
1 Peter
New Testament1 reference1 Peter 3:9-- OF ENEMIES
What This Chain Teaches
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This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to 1 Peter, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
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The chain bridges both testaments with 8 Old Testament and 9 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
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Forgiveness is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
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With 11 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Forgiveness in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
11 aspects of Forgiveness found in Scripture
OF ENEMIES(18 verses)
INSTANCES OF(0 verses)
Esau forgives Jacob(1 verse)
Joseph forgives his brothers(2 verses)
Moses forgives the Israelites(1 verse)
David forgives Saul(3 verses)
David forgives Shimei(2 verses)
Solomon forgives Adonijah(1 verse)
The prophet of Judah forgives Jeroboam(1 verse)
Jesus forgives his enemies(1 verse)
OF SINS(0 verses)