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Numbers 14:18 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Numbers 14:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 14 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD is longsuffering , and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation.”
Numbers 14:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 14:18
The LORD is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression. Moses intercedes by quoting God's self-revelation from Exodus 34:6-7, following Israel's golden calf apostasy. This declaration emphasizes God's patience (erek apayim, literally "long of nostrils"—slow to anger), demonstrating that God's fundamental character includes restraint of wrath and extension of mercy to rebels."Great mercy" (rav-chesed, רַב־חֶסֶד) emphasizes the abundance of God's covenant love and faithfulness. Chesed represents loyal love, steadfast devotion, covenant faithfulness—God's committed, p...
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Cross-References for Numbers 14:18
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“and proclaimed”
“merciful”
“nor serve them”
“and said”
“and he maintains wrath against his enemies.”
“slow to anger”
“who pardons iniquity”
“nor serve them; for I”
“the forgiveness of our trespasses”
“the God of Israel”