His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
Parallel translations
- WEB His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.
- KJV And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
- NKJV And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation.
- NASB “And His mercy is to generation after generation Toward those who fear Him.
- NLT He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him.
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Quick answer
God's mercy extends to all generations of those who fear him. His covenant mercy is enduring.
Overview
Mary celebrates the reach of God's mercy to all who reverence him across the ages. This echoes the steadfast love promised in the Old Testament covenant. God's mercy, supremely shown in Christ, embraces every generation that fears him.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 13
- Ps 103:17–18But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
- Exod 20:6but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.
- Gen 17:7I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.
- Exod 34:6–7Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
- Ps 118:4Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
- Ps 145:19He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.
- Ps 103:11For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.
- Ps 31:19How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!
- Ps 115:13He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike.
- Rev 19:5Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”
- Mal 3:16–18At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.
- Ps 147:11The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
- Ps 85:9Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.
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