Psalms 103:8
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
חֵסֵד
Love, loving kindness, covenant love. Hesed. The most beautiful word in the Hebrew Bible. Loyal steadfast unfailing love that goes far beyond what is required. God's hesed endures forever.
אָרֵךְ
Slow
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אָרֵךְ
Slow, patient, long. Arek. Slow to anger. God is not quick to judge. He waits patiently for people to turn to Him before judgment comes.
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יְהֹוָה
Yahweh
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יְהֹוָה
LORD. Yahweh. The covenant name of God. I AM WHO I AM. The self-existent eternal One who was is and always will be.
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רַחוּם
Merciful
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רַחוּם
compassionate
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חַנּוּן
Gracious
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חַנּוּן
gracious
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