Verse 17
merciful man = man of lovingkindness, or grace.
his own soul = his own self. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . Illustrations: the Kenites (1 Samuel 15:6 . Ecclesiastes 11:1 ); David (1 Samuel 30:11-20 ); Jonathan (2 Samuel 9:7 ; 2 Samuel 21:7 ); Job (Job 42:10 . Compare Proverbs 13:2 ); the Centurion (Luke 7:2-10 ); Cornelius (Acts 10:4 . Compare Proverbs 12:14 ); the Maltese (Acts 28:1-10 ).
troubleth, &c. Illustrations: Cain (Genesis 4:10-12 ); Cornelius (Acts 10:4 . Compare Proverbs 12:14 ); the Maltese (Acts 28:1-10 ).
troubleth, &c. Illustrations: Cain (Genesis 4:10-12 ); Joseph's brethren (Genesis 37:0 and Genesis 42:21 ); Adoni-bezek (Judges 1:6 , Judges 1:7 ); Agag (1 Samuel 15:33 ); Haman (Esther 9:25 ); Jonah (Jonah 4:1-3 ); the miser (Ecclesiastes 4:8 ).
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