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So the servant put
his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and swore to him in
this undertaking. The servant then took ten of his master's
camels, and bearing all kinds of gifts from his master, he made
his way to the city of Nahor in Aram Naharaim. Near evening, at
the time when women go out to draw water, he made the camels kneel
by the well outside the city. Then he prayed: "LORD, God of
my master Abraham, let it turn out favorably for me today and thus
deal graciously with my master Abraham. While I stand here at the
spring and the daughters of the townsmen are coming out to draw
water, if I say to a girl, 'Please lower your jug, that I may
drink,' and she answers, 'Take a drink, and let me give water to
your camels, too,' let her be the one whom you have decided upon
for your servant Isaac. In this way I shall know that you have
dealt graciously with my master." He had scarcely finished
these words when Rebekah (who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah,
the wife of Abraham's brother Nahor) came out with a jug on her
shoulder. [GEN 24:9-15]
Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming, accompanied by four
hundred men. So he divided his children among Leah, Rachel and the
two maidservants, putting the maids and their children first, Leah
and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last. He himself went
on ahead of them, bowing to the ground seven times, until he
reached his brother. Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, and
flinging himself on his neck, kissed him as he wept. When Esau
looked about, he saw the women and children. "Who are these
with you?" he asked. Jacob answered, "They are the
children whom God has graciously bestowed on your servant." [GEN
33:1-5]
When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they
had brought inside, while they bowed down before him to the
ground. After inquiring how they were, he asked them, "And
how is your aged father, of whom you spoke? Is he still in good
health?" "Your servant our father is thriving and still
in good health," they said, as they bowed respectfully. When
Joseph's eye fell on his full brother Benjamin, he asked, "Is
this your youngest brother, of whom you told me?" Then he
said to him, "May God be gracious to you, my boy!" With
that, Joseph had to hurry out, for he was so overcome with
affection for his brother that he was on the verge of tears. He
went into a private room and wept there. [GEN 43:26-30]
Moses then cut two stone tablets like the former, and early the
next morning he went up Mount Sinai as the LORD had commanded him,
taking along the two stone tablets. Having come down in a cloud,
the LORD stood with him there and proclaimed his name,
"LORD." Thus the LORD passed before him and cried out,
"The LORD, the LORD, a merciful and gracious God, slow to
anger and rich in kindness and fidelity, continuing his kindness
for a thousand generations, and forgiving wickedness and crime and
sin; yet not declaring the guilty guiltless, but punishing
children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generation for
their fathers' wickedness!" Moses at once bowed down to the
ground in worship. [EX 34:4-8]
The LORD said to Moses: "Speak to Aaron and his sons and
tell them: This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to
them: The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his face shine
upon you, and be gracious to you! The LORD look upon you kindly
and give you peace! So shall they invoke my name upon the
Israelites, and I will bless them." [NUM 6:22-27]
"But they, our fathers, proved to be insolent; they held
their necks stiff and would not obey your commandments. They
refused to obey and no longer remembered the miracles you had
worked for them. They stiffened their necks and turned their heads
to return to their slavery in Egypt. But you are a God of pardons,
gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in mercy; you
did not forsake them. Though they made for themselves a molten
calf, and proclaimed, 'Here is your God who brought you up out of
Egypt,' and were guilty of great effronteries, yet in your great
mercy you did not forsake them in the desert. The column of cloud
did not cease to lead them by day on their journey, nor did the
column of fire by night cease to light for them the way by which
they were to travel. Your good spirit you bestowed on them, to
give them understanding; your manna you did not withhold from
their mouths, and you gave them water in their thirst. Forty years
in the desert you sustained them: they did not want; their
garments did not become worn, and their feet did not become
swollen. You gave them kingdoms and peoples, which you divided up
among them as border lands. They possessed the land of Sihon, king
of Heshbon, and the land of Og, king of Bashan. You made their
children as numerous as the stars of the heavens, and you brought
them into the land which you had commanded their fathers to enter
and possess." [NEH 9:16-23]
When all had departed, and no one, small or great, was left in the bedroom, Judith stood by Holofernes' bed and said within herself: "O Lord, God of all might, in this hour look graciously on my undertaking for the exaltation of Jerusalem; now is the time for aiding your heritage and for carrying out my design to shatter the enemies who have risen against us."
[JDTH 13:4-5]
The prayer was as follows: "Lord, Lord God, creator of all
things, awesome and strong, just and merciful, the only king and
benefactor, who alone are gracious, just, almighty, and eternal,
Israel's savior from all evil, who chose our forefathers and
sanctified them: accept this sacrifice on behalf of all your
people Israel and guard and sanctify your heritage. Gather
together our scattered people, free those who are the slaves of
the Gentiles, look kindly on those who are despised and detested,
and let the Gentiles know that you are our God. Punish those who
tyrannize over us and arrogantly mistreat us. Plant your people in
your holy place, as Moses promised." Then the priests began
to sing hymns. [2MACC 1:24-30]
When Apollonius had an audience with the king, he informed him about the riches that had been reported to him. The king chose his minister Heliodorus and sent him with instructions to expropriate the aforesaid wealth.
So Heliodorus immediately set out on his journey, ostensibly to visit the cities of Coelesyria and Phoenicia, but in reality to carry out the king's purpose.
When he arrived in Jerusalem and had been graciously received by the high priest of the city, he told him about the information that had been given, and explained the reason for his presence, and he asked if these things were really true.
[2MACC 3:7-9]
Timothy, who had previously been defeated by the Jews, gathered
a tremendous force of foreign troops and collected a large number
of cavalry from Asia; then he appeared in Judea, ready to conquer
it by force. At his approach, Maccabeus and his men made
supplication to God, sprinkling earth upon their heads and girding
their loins in sackcloth. Lying prostrate at the foot of the
altar, they begged him to be gracious to them, and to be an enemy
to their enemies, and a foe to their foes, as the law declares.
After the prayer, they took up their arms and advanced a
considerable distance from the city, halting when they were close
to the enemy. As soon as dawn broke, the armies joined battle, the
one having as pledge of success and victory not only their valor
but also their reliance on the Lord, and the other taking fury as
their leader in the fight. In the midst of the fierce battle,
there appeared to the enemy from the heavens five majestic men
riding on golden-bridled horses, who led the Jews on. They
surrounded Maccabeus, and shielding him with their own armor, kept
him from being wounded. They shot arrows and hurled thunderbolts
at the enemy, who were bewildered and blinded, thrown into
confusion and routed. [2MACC 10:24-30]
Do not take me away with sinners, nor my life with the violent. Their hands carry out their schemes; their right hands are full of bribes.
But I walk without blame; redeem me, be gracious to me! [PS 26:9-11]
Be gracious to me, LORD, for I am in distress; with grief my
eyes are wasted, my soul and body spent. [PS 31:10]
But the LORD'S eyes are upon the reverent, upon those who hope for his gracious help,
Delivering them from death, keeping them alive in times of famine.
[PS 33:18-19]
LORD, graciously rescue me! Come quickly to help me, LORD! Put to shame and confound all who seek to take my life.
Turn back in disgrace those who desire my ruin. [PS 40:14-15]
God is present as my helper; the Lord sustains my life. Turn
back the evil upon my foes; in your faithfulness, destroy them.
Then I will offer you generous sacrifice and praise your gracious
name, LORD, Because it has rescued me from every trouble, and my
eyes look down on my foes. [PS 54:6-9]
May God be gracious to us and bless us; may God's face shine upon us.
So shall your rule be known upon the earth, your saving power among all the nations. May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you!
[Taken from PS 67:2-4]
You claimed a land as your own, O God; your people settled there.
There you poured abundant rains, God, graciously given to the poor in their need.
[PS 68:10-11]
Graciously rescue me, God! Come quickly to help me, LORD! Confound and put to shame those who seek my life.
Turn back in disgrace those who desire my ruin. [PS 70:2-3]
O God, the arrogant have risen against me; a ruthless band has
sought my life; to you they pay no heed. But you, Lord, are a
merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, most loving and true.
Turn to me, have pity on me; give your strength to your servant;
save this child of your handmaid. Give me a sign of your favor:
make my enemies see, to their confusion, that you, LORD, help and
comfort me. [PS 86:14-17]
Merciful and gracious is the LORD, slow to anger, abounding in
kindness. [PS 103:8]
Great are the works of the LORD, to be treasured for all their delights.
Majestic and glorious is your work, your wise design endures forever.
You won renown for your wondrous deeds; gracious and merciful is the LORD.
[PS 111:2-4]
Hallelujah! Happy are those who fear the LORD, who greatly
delight in God's commands. Their descendants shall be mighty in
the land, generation upright and blessed. Wealth and riches shall
be in their homes; their prosperity shall endure forever. They
shine through the darkness, a light for the upright; they are
gracious, merciful, and just. All goes well for those gracious in
lending, who conduct their affairs with justice. They shall never
be shaken; the just shall be remembered forever. They shall not
fear an ill report; their hearts are steadfast, trusting the LORD.
Their hearts are tranquil, without fear, till at last they look
down on their foes. [PS 112:1-8]
Gracious is the LORD and just; yes, our God is merciful. [PS
116:5]
Turn to me and be gracious, your edict for lovers of your name.
[PS 119:132]
Praise the LORD; the LORD is good! Sing to God's name; it is
gracious! [PS 135:3]
The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in love.
The LORD is good to all, compassionate to every creature. [PS
145:8-9]
A gracious woman wins esteem, but she who hates virtue is
covered with shame. [Taken from PROV 11:16]
With his lips an enemy pretends, but in his inmost being he maintains deceit;
When he speaks graciously, trust him not, for seven abominations are in his heart.
[PROV 26:24-25]
Resplendent and unfading is Wisdom, and she is readily
perceived by those who love her, and found by those who seek her.
She hastens to make herself known in anticipation of men's desire;
he who watches for her at dawn shall not be disappointed, for he
shall find her sitting by his gate. For taking thought of her is
the perfection of prudence, and he who for her sake keeps vigil
shall quickly be free from care; Because she makes her own rounds,
seeking those worthy of her, and graciously appears to them in the
ways, and meets them with all solicitude. For the first step
toward discipline is a very earnest desire for her; then, care for
discipline is love of her; love means the keeping of her laws; To
observe her laws is the basis for incorruptibility; and
incorruptibility makes one close to God; thus the desire for
Wisdom leads up to a kingdom. [WISDOM 6:12-20]
A kind mouth multiplies friends, and gracious lips prompt
friendly greetings. [SIRACH 6:5]
Dismiss not a sensible wife; a gracious wife is more precious
than corals. [SIRACH 7:19]
A gracious wife delights her husband, her thoughtfulness puts flesh on his bones;
A gift from the LORD is her governed speech, and her firm virtue is of surpassing worth.
[SIRACH 26:13-14]
Take pity on your holy city, Jerusalem, your dwelling place.
Fill Zion with your majesty, your temple with your glory. Give
evidence of your deeds of old; fulfill the prophecies spoken in
your name, Reward those who have hoped in you, and let your
prophets be proved true. Hear the prayer of your servants, for you
are ever gracious to your people; Thus it will be known to the
very ends of the earth that you are the eternal God. [SIRACH 36:12-17]
Yet the LORD is waiting to show you favor, and he rises to pity
you; For the LORD is a God of justice: blessed are all who wait
for him! O people of Zion, who dwell in Jerusalem, no more will
you weep; He will be gracious to you when you cry out, as soon as
he hears he will answer you. [ISA 30:18-19]
The LORD raises his voice at the head of his army; For immense
indeed is his camp, yes, mighty, and it does his bidding. For
great is the day of the LORD, and exceedingly terrible; who can
bear it? Yet even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole
heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts,
not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God. For gracious
and merciful is he, slow to anger, rich in kindness, and relenting
in punishment. Perhaps he will again relent and leave behind him a
blessing, Offerings and libations for the LORD, your God. [JOEL
2:11-14]
But this was greatly displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry.
"I beseech you, LORD," he prayed, "is not this what
I said while I was still in my own country? This is why I fled at
first to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and merciful
God, slow to anger, rich in clemency, loathe to punish. And now,
LORD, please take my life from me; for it is better for me to die
than to live." But the LORD asked, "Have you reason to
be angry?" [JONAH 4:1-4]
At that time Jesus said in reply, "I give praise to you,
Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden
these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them
to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.
All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows
the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the
Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him." [MT
11:25-27]
He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went according
to his custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up
to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled
the scroll and found the passage where it was written: "The
Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring
glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to
captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed
go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord."
Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat
down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him.
He said to them, "Today this scripture passage is fulfilled
in your hearing." And all spoke highly of him and were amazed
at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked,
"Isn't this the son of Joseph?" [LK 4:16-22]
At that very moment he rejoiced (in) the Holy Spirit and said,
"I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for
although you have hidden these things from the wise and the
learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such
has been your gracious will." [LK 10:21]
Keep watch over yourselves and over the whole flock of which
the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, in which you tend the
church of God that he acquired with his own blood. I know that
after my departure savage wolves will come among you, and they
will not spare the flock. And from your own group, men will come
forward perverting the truth to draw the disciples away after
them. So be vigilant and remember that for three years, night and
day, I unceasingly admonished each of you with tears. And now I
commend you to God and to that gracious word of his that can build
you up and give you the inheritance among all who are consecrated.
[ACTS 20:28-32]
But the gift is not like the transgression. For if by that one
person's transgression the many died, how much more did the grace
of God and the gracious gift of the one person Jesus Christ
overflow for the many. And the gift is not like the result of the
one person's sinning. For after one sin there was the judgment
that brought condemnation; but the gift, after many
transgressions, brought acquittal. For if, by the transgression of
one person, death came to reign through that one, how much more
will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of
justification come to reign in life through the one person Jesus
Christ. [ROM 5:15-17]
Now in regard to the collection for the holy ones, you also
should do as I ordered the churches of Galatia. On the first day
of the week each of you should set aside and save whatever one can
afford, so that collections will not be going on when I come. And
when I arrive, I shall send those whom you have approved with
letters of recommendation to take your gracious gift to Jerusalem.
[1COR 16:1-3]
We want you to know, brothers, of the grace of God that has
been given to the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of
affliction, the abundance of their joy and their profound poverty
overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For according
to their means, I can testify, and beyond their means,
spontaneously, they begged us insistently for the favor of taking
part in the service to the holy ones, and this, not as we
expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and to us
through the will of God, so that we urged Titus that, as he had
already begun, he should also complete for you this gracious act
also. Now as you excel in every respect, in faith, discourse,
knowledge, all earnestness, and in the love we have for you, may
you excel in this gracious act also. I say this not by way of
command, but to test the genuineness of your love by your concern
for others. For you know the gracious act of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that for your sake he became poor although he was rich, so
that by his poverty you might become rich. And I am giving counsel
in this matter, for it is appropriate for you who began not only
to act but to act willingly last year: complete it now, so that
your eager willingness may be matched by your completion of it out
of what you have. For if the eagerness is there, it is acceptable
according to what one has, not according to what one does not
have; not that others should have relief while you are burdened,
but that as a matter of equality your surplus at the present time
should supply their needs, so that their surplus may also supply
your needs, that there may be equality. As it is written:
"Whoever had much did not have more, and whoever had little
did not have less." [2COR 8:1-15]
But thanks be to God who put the same concern for you into the
heart of Titus, for he not only welcomed our appeal but, since he
is very concerned, he has gone to you of his own accord. With him
we have sent the brother who is praised in all the churches for
his preaching of the gospel. And not only that, but he has also
been appointed our traveling companion by the churches in this
gracious work administered by us for the glory of the Lord
(himself) and for the expression of our eagerness. [2COR 8:16-19]
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever
is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything
worthy of praise, think about these things. [PHIL 4:8]
Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you know how you should respond to each one.
[COL 4:5-6]
Remind them to be under the control of magistrates and authorities, to be obedient, to be open to every good enterprise. They are to slander no one, to be peaceable, considerate, exercising all graciousness toward everyone.
[TI 3:1-2]
Also try:
kind
/ kindness / kindly [K1]
grace
/ graced / graceful [G6]
aid
/ assist / avail [H11a]
good
/ goodness [G5a]
mercy
/ merciful [M3a]
serve
/ serves / served [S11]
works,
deeds [D3a]
disgrace
/ disgraced / disgraceful [D10]
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