Psalms 86:15
Psalms 86:15 in Multiple Translations
But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.
But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
But thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.
But you, O Lord, are a God full of pity and forgiveness, slow to get angry, great in mercy and wisdom.
But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to become angry, full of trustworthy love and faithfulness.
But thou, O Lord, art a pitifull God and mercifull, slowe to anger and great in kindenes and trueth.
And Thou, O Lord, [art] God, merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in kindness and truth.
But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.
But thou, O LORD, art a God full of compassion, and gracious; long-suffering, and abundant in mercy and truth.
But Lord, you always are mercifully and kind; you do not become angry quickly, you faithfully love us very much and always do for us what you have promised to do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 86:15
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Psalms 86:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַתָּ֣ה
אֲ֭דֹנָ/י
אֵל
רַח֣וּם
וְ/חַנּ֑וּן
אֶ֥רֶךְ
אַ֝פַּ֗יִם
וְ/רַב
חֶ֥סֶד
וֶ/אֱמֶֽת
וְ/אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
אֲ֭דֹנָ/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
אֵל
ʼêl
H410
god
N-ms
רַח֣וּם
rachûwm
H7349
compassionate
Adj
וְ/חַנּ֑וּן
channûwn
H2587
gracious
Conj | Adj
אֶ֥רֶךְ
ʼârêk
H750
slow
Adj
אַ֝פַּ֗יִם
ʼaph
H639
face
N-md
וְ/רַב
rab
H7227
many
Conj | Adj
חֶ֥סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms
וֶ/אֱמֶֽת
ʼemeth
H571
truth
Conj | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 86:15
וְ/אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
אֲ֭דֹנָ/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
אֵל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
רַח֣וּם
rachûwm
H7349
"compassionate"
Adj
The Hebrew word for compassionate describes God's merciful nature. It is used to convey God's kindness and sympathy towards humanity, often in the context of his relationship with his people. This concept is central to the Bible's portrayal of God's character.
Definition: 1) compassionate 1a) always of God with one possible exception
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: full of compassion, merciful. See also: Exodus 34:6; Psalms 86:15; Psalms 78:38.
וְ/חַנּ֑וּן
channûwn
H2587
"gracious"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for gracious describes God's kind and merciful nature, showing His love and care for humanity.
Definition: gracious
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: gracious. See also: Exodus 22:26; Psalms 103:8; Psalms 86:15.
אֶ֥רֶךְ
ʼârêk
H750
"slow"
Adj
This word describes something or someone as long or patient, often referring to God's slow anger. It is used to describe long pinions or being patient. The KJV translates it as long-suffering or patient.
Definition: 1) long (pinions) 2) patient, slow to anger
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: long(-suffering, -winged), patient, slow (to anger). See also: Exodus 34:6; Proverbs 15:18; Psalms 86:15.
אַ֝פַּ֗יִם
ʼaph
H639
"face"
N-md
This Hebrew word can mean face, but also anger or nose. It is used to describe someone's countenance or emotions, like anger or patience. In the Bible, it appears in various contexts, including descriptions of God's emotions.
Definition: : face 1) nostril, nose, face 2) anger
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: anger(-gry), [phrase] before, countenance, face, [phrase] forebearing, forehead, [phrase] (long-) suffering, nose, nostril, snout, [idiom] worthy, wrath. See also: Genesis 2:7; Nehemiah 8:6; Psalms 2:5.
וְ/רַב
rab
H7227
"many"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
חֶ֥סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
וֶ/אֱמֶֽת
ʼemeth
H571
"truth"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 86:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 86:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 86:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 86:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 86:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 86:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 86:15
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 86:15
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 86:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 86:15
- Sermons on Psalms 86:15
Context — Tried but Trusting
13For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.
14The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life; they have no regard for You.
15But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.
16Turn to me and have mercy; grant Your strength to Your servant; save the son of Your maidservant. 17Show me a sign of Your goodness, that my enemies may see and be ashamed; for You, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ephesians 2:4–7 | But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus. |
| 2 | Psalms 130:7 | O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance. |
| 3 | Ephesians 1:7 | In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace |
| 4 | Psalms 103:8 | The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. |
| 5 | Psalms 86:5 | For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. |
| 6 | Joel 2:13 | So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. |
| 7 | Psalms 145:8 | The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion. |
| 8 | Nehemiah 9:17 | They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them. |
| 9 | Psalms 85:10 | Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed. |
| 10 | Micah 7:18 | Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance— who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? |
Psalms 86:15 Summary
[This verse tells us that God is a compassionate and gracious God, which means He is kind and merciful towards us. He is also slow to anger, which means He doesn't get angry quickly, as seen in Exodus 34:6. This is comforting because it means we can trust in His love and goodness, even when things are tough, like in Psalms 103:8. By remembering that God is faithful and loving, we can have peace and confidence in our relationship with Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God is 'slow to anger'?
This means that God is patient and doesn't quickly become angry, as seen in Psalms 86:15 and also in Exodus 34:6 where God describes Himself as 'slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion'
How can we know that God is compassionate and gracious?
We can know this because the Bible tells us so, not just in Psalms 86:15 but also in other places like Psalms 103:8 which says 'The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love'
What is the relationship between God's faithfulness and our lives?
God's faithfulness is a rock we can stand on, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9 which says 'Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments'
How can I experience God's loving devotion in my life?
You can experience God's loving devotion by trusting in His promises, like in Psalms 86:13 which says 'For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol', and by seeking a personal relationship with Him through prayer and reading His Word
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God's compassion and graciousness in my own life, and how can I thank Him for these blessings?
- How can I reflect God's patience and slowness to anger in my own interactions with others, especially when they wrong me?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's faithfulness, and how can I practically apply this trust?
- In what ways can I show love and devotion to God, just as He shows loving devotion to me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 86:15
But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion,.... Or merciful (t), in the most affectionate and tender manner, as a parent to its child, or particularly as a mother to the son of her womb; and is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 86:15
But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 86:15
To wit, to thy people, and to me in particular; and therefore thou wilt forget and forgive my manifold sins, for which thou mightest justly reject me, and make me to know thy breach of promise; and therefore thou wilt save me from my cruel enemies.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 86:15
Psalms 86:15 But thou, O Lord, [art] a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.Ver. 15. But thou, O Lord, art a God full, &c.] These are part of those thirteen attributes of Almighty God, set down and proclaimed by himself, Exodus 24:6. Middoth, the Rabbis call them, that is, properties.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 86:15
Verse 15. But thou, O Lord] What a wonderful character of God is given in this verse! אדני Adonai, the Director, Judge, and Support; - but instead of אדני Adonai, thirty-four of Kennicott's MSS. have יהוה Jehovah, the self-existent and eternal Being; - אל El, the strong God; רחום rachum, tenderly compassionate; חנון channun, the Dispenser of grace or favour; ארך אפים erech appayim, suffering long, not easily provoked; רב חמד rab chesed, abundant in blessings; and אמת emeth, faithful and true. Such is the God who has made himself more particularly known to us in Christ. The scanty language of our ancestors was not adequate to a full rendering of the original words: [---Anglo-Saxon---]. "And thu driht God gemildsiend , and mildheort, gethyldig and mucel mildheortnysse and sothfaest. - And thou, Lord God, art mild, and mildhearted, patient, and of much mildheartedness, and soothfast," - steady in truth. In the old Psalter the language is but little improved: And thou Lorde God mercier, and mercyful, sufferand, and of mykel mercy, and sothefast. The word mercier is interpreted, doand dede of mercy.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 86:15
15. Word for word from Exodus 34:6. With his proud and merciless enemies he contrasts the revealed character of God, as the ground of the prayer which follows. Though he may have deserved punishment, God cannot surely abandon him to them. longsuffering] Or, slow to anger (R.V.).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 86:15
But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion ... - See the notes at Psalms 86:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 86:15
15. But thou, O Lord, art… full of compassion—In contrast with the godless characters who had seized the reins of power. This ascription—the glory of the divine character—is a re-iteration of Exo 34:6
Sermons on Psalms 86:15
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What Love Is This? - Part 5 by Dave Hunt | This sermon delves into the historical context of divisions within Christianity, focusing on the Council of Nicaea and the controversies surrounding believers who renounced Christ |
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Pure Heart, Pure Church - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into Psalm 51, highlighting David's deep repentance and plea for God's mercy after his sins of murder and adultery. It emphasizes the timeless nature of God's op |
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Patience of God by J. Glyn Owen | J. Glyn Owen emphasizes the profound patience of God, illustrating how it is a reflection of His goodness and kindness towards humanity. He explains that God's patience serves as a |
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(Divine Attributes) 13 the Divine Perfections of God's Love (Part 2) by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, Brother Denny discusses the story of the prodigal son as an illustration of God's mercy and love. He emphasizes that even when we have strayed and made mistakes, Go |
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Remain Faithful to the Lord and His Work by Rich Carmicheal | Rich Carmicheal preaches on the importance of patient endurance and faithfulness in the face of increasing pressures against our faith, urging believers to remain steadfast to the |
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Of the Long-Suffering of God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the longsuffering of God as a profound expression of His mercy and patience, illustrating how this attribute encourages faith and hope among believers. He expl |
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The Longsuffering of God by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the incredible longsuffering of God towards a sinful world, where blatant defiance against Him is rampant. He questions why God does not immediately punish the |