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In a biblical context, it often describes the unwavering faithfulness and commitment of believers to God, as well as God's unchanging nature and promises. Biblical Usage: 1. God's Steadfastness: The Bible frequently highlights God's steadfast love and faithfulness. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "chesed" is often translated as "steadfast love" or "lovingkindness." This term underscores God's enduring mercy and loyalty to His covenant people. For example, <a href="/bsb/psalms/136.htm">Psalm 136</a> repeatedly emphasizes, "His steadfast love endures forever" . 2. Human Steadfastness: Believers are called to exhibit steadfastness in their faith and conduct. This involves remaining faithful to God's commandments and enduring trials with perseverance. In <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a>, Paul exhorts the church, "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain" . 3. Steadfastness in Trials: The New Testament encourages believers to remain steadfast in the face of persecution and suffering. <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a> states, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him" . This steadfastness is a testament to the believer's faith and trust in God's promises. 4. Examples of Steadfastness: The Bible provides numerous examples of individuals who demonstrated steadfastness. Job is renowned for his unwavering faith despite immense suffering, as noted in <a href="/james/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a>: "Behold, we consider those blessed who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy" . 5. Steadfastness in Doctrine: The early church was encouraged to remain steadfast in the apostles' teaching and fellowship. <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a> describes the early believers: "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer" . This steadfastness in doctrine was crucial for maintaining the purity and unity of the faith. Theological Significance: Steadfastness is a vital attribute for Christians, reflecting both the character of God and the expected response of His people. It is a mark of spiritual maturity and a fruit of the Holy Spirit's work in the believer's life. The call to steadfastness is a call to remain faithful to God, His Word, and His purposes, regardless of external circumstances or internal struggles.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (a.) Firmly fixed or established; fast fixed; firm.2. (a.) Not fickle or wavering; constant; firm; resolute; unswerving; steady.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1476.htm">1476. hedraios -- sitting, steadfast</a> ... sitting, steadfast. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: hedraios Phonetic Spelling: (hed-rah'-yos) Short Definition: firm, steadfast Definition: sitting ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1476.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2594.htm">2594. kartereo -- to be steadfast</a> ... to be steadfast. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kartereo Phonetic Spelling: (kar-ter-eh'-o) Short Definition: I persevere, endure Definition: I persevere ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2594.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/949.htm">949. bebaios -- firm, secure</a> ... firm, secure. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: bebaios Phonetic Spelling: (beb'-ah-yos) Short Definition: firm, steadfast, enduring Definition: firm ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/949.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4731.htm">4731. stereos -- hard, firm</a> ... hard, firm. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: stereos Phonetic Spelling: (ster-eh-os') Short Definition: solid, firm, steadfast Definition: solid, firm ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4731.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4342.htm">4342. proskartereo -- to attend constantly</a> ... Transliteration: proskartereo Phonetic Spelling: (pros-kar-ter-eh'-o) Short Definition: I persist Definition: I persist, persevere in, continue steadfast in; I ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4342.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/2476.htm">2476. histemi -- to make to stand, to stand</a> ... appoint; mid: I place myself, stand, (b) I set in balance, weigh; intrans: (c) I stand, stand by, stand still; met: I stand ready, stand firm, am steadfast. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2476.htm - 11k<a href="/greek/5281.htm">5281. hupomone -- a remaining behind, a patient enduring</a> ... enduring, patience, steadfast. From hupomeno; cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy -- enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5281.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/281.htm">281. amen -- truly</a> ... So let it be. 281 (the counterpart of the Hebrew OT term, 543 , "steadfast") -- properly, (). 281 () is usually translated "," and ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/281.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3332.htm">3332. yatsaq -- to pour, cast, flow</a> ... Usage cast (14), casting (1), dished (1), firm (1), hard (2), hardens (1), molten (2), pour (14), poured (13), ran (1), set down (1), steadfast (1), washed ... /hebrew/3332.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1692.htm">1692. dabaq -- to cling, cleave, keep close</a> ... holding fast (1), joined (2), joined together (1), overtake (1), overtook (5), pursued him closely (1), pursued them closely (1), remained steadfast (1), stay ... /hebrew/1692.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm">3559. kun -- to be firm</a> ... provide (1), provided (5), provides (1), ready (7), reliable (1), rested (1), rests (1), right (3), set (10), set the in order (1), steadfast (6), strengthen (1 ... /hebrew/3559.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/5564.htm">5564. samak -- to lean, lay, rest, support</a> ... rest, support NASB Word Usage braced (1), holds (1), laid (6), laid siege (1), lay (17), lean (1), leans (3), relied (1), rested (1), steadfast (1), support (1 ... /hebrew/5564.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7011.htm">7011. qayyam -- enduring</a> ... assured. Word Origin (Aramaic) from qum Definition enduring NASB Word Usage assured (1), enduring (1). steadfast, sure. (Aramaic) from ... /hebrew/7011.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/539.htm">539. aman -- to confirm, support</a> ... trustworthy* (1), unreliable* (1), verified (1). hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, steadfast,. A primitive root; properly, to ... /hebrew/539.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3653a.htm">3653a. ken -- right, veritable, honest</a> ... kun Definition right, veritable, honest NASB Word Usage false* (1), futile* (1), honest men (5), right (7), what is not right (1), who is steadfast (1), yes (1 ... /hebrew/3653a.htm - 5k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_30_1884/commendation_for_the_steadfast.htm">Commendation for the Steadfast</a> ... Commendation for the Steadfast. A Sermon (No.1814). Delivered by. CH SPURGEON,. At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. "I know thy ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 30 1884/commendation for the steadfast.htm<a href="/library/white/the_acts_of_the_apostles/lesson_52_steadfast_unto_the.htm">Steadfast unto the End</a> ... Lesson 52 Steadfast Unto the End. [This chapter is based on the Second Epistle of Peter.] In the second letter addressed by peter ... /.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 52 steadfast unto the.htm<a href="/library/neander/the_life_of_jesus_christ_in_its_historical_connexion/section_50_christs_steadfast_consciousness.htm">Christ's Steadfast Consciousness of his Messiahship.</a> ... PART I. THE PLAN OF CHRIST. CHAPTER 1. A. THE PLAN OF CHRIST'S MINISTRY IN GENERAL. Section 50. Christ's Steadfast Consciousness of his Messiahship. ... /.../section 50 christs steadfast consciousness.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_h/the_inhabitant_of_the_rock.htm">The Inhabitant of the Rock</a> ... and reliance is always blessedness. II. Notice, secondly, the steadfast peacefulness of trust. Now there are difficulties about ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the inhabitant of the rock.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_j/mountains_round_mount_zion.htm">Mountains Round Mount Zion</a> ... Similarly, says the Psalmist, set and steadfast as on a mountain, and compassed about by a protection, like the bastions of the everlasting hills, are they ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/mountains round mount zion.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_j/god_with_us_and_we.htm">God with Us, and we with God</a> ... First, life here may be God's presence with us, to make us steadfast. ... I. First, then, life here may be God's presence with us, to make us steadfast. ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/god with us and we.htm<a href="/library/orr/how_to_live_a_holy_life/steadfastness.htm">Steadfastness.</a> ... STEADFASTNESS. "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." 1:Cor.15:58. ... //christianbookshelf.org/orr/how to live a holy life/steadfastness.htm<a href="/library/gregory/gregory_of_nyssa_dogmatic_treatises_etc/chapter_xxxix_for_while_all.htm">For, While all Things Else that are Born are Subject to the ...</a> ... prefer to be the offspring; of that which is always found in a state of change, or of that which possesses a nature that is changeless, steadfast, and ever ... /.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter xxxix for while all.htm<a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_the_epistles_of_paul_to_the_corinthians/homily_ii_2_cor_i.htm">2 Cor. I. 6, 7</a> ... it is for your comfort and salvation, which worketh in the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: and our hope for you is steadfast. ... /.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily ii 2 cor i.htm<a href="/library/baring-gould/the_village_pulpit_volume_ii_trinity_to_advent/lv_profession_and_practice.htm">Profession and Practice.</a> ... "The devil walketh about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, whom resist, steadfast in the faith." Do you notice the words of S. Peter? ... /.../the village pulpit volume ii trinity to advent/lv profession and practice.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/steadfast.htm">Steadfast (194 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance Steadfast (194 Occurrences). Acts 11:23 who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. ... /s/steadfast.htm - 33k<a href="/topical/g/grounded.htm">Grounded (5 Occurrences)</a> ... in love," and in Colossians 1:23, "if ye continue in the faith, grounded and settled," the Revised Version (British and American) "steadfast," both themelioo ... /g/grounded.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/i/immovable.htm">Immovable (5 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Incapable of being moved; firmly fixed; steadfast; as, an immovable foundation. 2. (a.) Steadfast... /i/immovable.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/s/steadfastly.htm">Steadfastly (19 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a steadfast manner; firmly. Multi-Version Concordance Steadfastly (19 Occurrences). Luke 9:51 ... /s/steadfastly.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/a/anchor.htm">Anchor (4 Occurrences)</a> ... In Hebrews 6:19 the word is used metaphorically for that which supports or keeps one steadfast in the time of trial or of doubt. It is an emblem of hope. ... /a/anchor.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/s/sufferings.htm">Sufferings (27 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Corinthians 1:7 Our hope for you is steadfast, knowing that, since you are partakers of the sufferings, so also are you of the comfort. ... /s/sufferings.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/p/praises.htm">Praises (66 Occurrences)</a> ... (KJV WBS). Psalms 57:7 My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises. (WEB JPS ASV NAS). ... /p/praises.htm - 24k<a href="/topical/m/melody.htm">Melody (55 Occurrences)</a> ... music. (BBE RSV). Psalms 57:7 My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises. (See RSV). ... /m/melody.htm - 24k<a href="/topical/c/continue.htm">Continue (144 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (vi) To be steadfast or constant in any course; to persevere; to abide; to endure; to persist; to keep up or maintain a particular condition, course, or ... /c/continue.htm - 36k<a href="/topical/s/sing.htm">Sing (147 Occurrences)</a> ... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 57:7 My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. ... A Psalm by David. My heart is steadfast, God. ... /s/sing.htm - 36k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/steadfast-and-unmovable.html">What does it mean to be steadfast and unmovable (immovable)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/definition-of-love.html">What is love? What is the definition of love? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/divine-command-theory.html">What is Divine Command Theory? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/steadfast.htm">Steadfast: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Steadfast (194 Occurrences)<a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Acts 11:23</a> who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord. (See RSV)<a href="/1_corinthians/7-37.htm">1 Corinthians 7:37</a> But he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but has power over his own heart, to keep his own virgin, does well. (WEB WBS)<a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (WEB WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm">2 Corinthians 1:7</a> Our hope for you is steadfast, knowing that, since you are partakers of the sufferings, so also are you of the comfort. (WEB WBS)<a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23</a> if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Good News which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant. (WEB NAS RSV)<a href="/hebrews/2-2.htm">Hebrews 2:2</a> For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense; (WEB WBS)<a href="/hebrews/3-14.htm">Hebrews 3:14</a> For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end; (WBS)<a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Hebrews 6:19</a> This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is within the veil; (WEB WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/james/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a> Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy. (See RSV)<a href="/1_peter/5-9.htm">1 Peter 5:9</a> Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings. (WEB WBS)<a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a> But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/24-12.htm">Genesis 24:12</a> And he said: 'O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, send me, I pray Thee, good speed this day, and show kindness unto my master Abraham. (See RSV)<a href="/genesis/24-14.htm">Genesis 24:14</a> So let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say: Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say: Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also; let the same be she that Thou hast appointed for Thy servant, even for Isaac; and thereby shall I know that Thou hast shown kindness unto my master.' (See RSV)<a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Genesis 24:27</a> And he said: 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who hath not forsaken His mercy and His truth toward my master; as for me, the LORD hath led me in the way to the house of my master's brethren.' (See RSV)<a href="/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10</a> I am not worthy of the least of all the loving kindnesses, and of all the truth, which you have shown to your servant; for with just my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I have become two companies. (See RSV)<a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21</a> But Yahweh was with Joseph, and showed kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. (See RSV)<a href="/exodus/15-13.htm">Exodus 15:13</a> "You, in your loving kindness, have led the people that you have redeemed. You have guided them in your strength to your holy habitation. (See RSV)<a href="/exodus/20-6.htm">Exodus 20:6</a> and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments. (See RSV)<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a> Yahweh passed by before him, and proclaimed, "Yahweh! Yahweh, a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth, (See RSV)<a href="/exodus/34-7.htm">Exodus 34:7</a> keeping loving kindness for thousands, forgiving iniquity and disobedience and sin; and that will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, and on the children's children, on the third and on the fourth generation." (See RSV)<a href="/numbers/14-18.htm">Numbers 14:18</a> 'Yahweh is slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, forgiving iniquity and disobedience; and that will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and on the fourth generation.' (See RSV)<a href="/numbers/14-19.htm">Numbers 14:19</a> Pardon, please, the iniquity of this people according to the greatness of your loving kindness, and according as you have forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now." (See RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/5-10.htm">Deuteronomy 5:10</a> and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments. (See RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a> Know therefore that Yahweh your God, he is God, the faithful God, who keeps covenant and loving kindness with them who love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations, (See RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/7-12.htm">Deuteronomy 7:12</a> It shall happen, because you listen to these ordinances, and keep and do them, that Yahweh your God will keep with you the covenant and the loving kindness which he swore to your fathers: (See RSV)<a href="/joshua/23-6.htm">Joshua 23:6</a> "Therefore be very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that you not turn aside from it to the right hand or to the left; (See RSV)<a href="/2_samuel/2-6.htm">2 Samuel 2:6</a> Now may Yahweh show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing. (See RSV)<a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">2 Samuel 7:15</a> but my loving kindness shall not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before you. (See RSV)<a href="/2_samuel/15-20.htm">2 Samuel 15:20</a> Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us, seeing I go whither I may? return thou, and take back thy brethren with thee in kindness and truth.' (See RSV)<a href="/2_samuel/20-2.htm">2 Samuel 20:2</a> So all the men of Israel went up from following David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri; but the men of Judah joined with their king, from the Jordan even to Jerusalem. (See NAS RSV)<a href="/2_samuel/22-51.htm">2 Samuel 22:51</a> He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his seed, forevermore." (See RSV)<a href="/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6</a> Solomon said, "You have shown to your servant David my father great loving kindness, according as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you. You have kept for him this great loving kindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. (See RSV)<a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">1 Kings 8:23</a> and he said, "Yahweh, the God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above, or on earth beneath; who keep covenant and loving kindness with your servants, who walk before you with all their heart; (See RSV)<a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">1 Chronicles 16:34</a> Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. (See RSV)<a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">1 Chronicles 16:41</a> and with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen, who were mentioned by name, to give thanks to Yahweh, because his loving kindness endures forever; (See RSV)<a href="/1_chronicles/17-13.htm">1 Chronicles 17:13</a> I will be his father, and he shall be my son. I will not take my loving kindness away from him, as I took it from him that was before you; (See RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/1-8.htm">2 Chronicles 1:8</a> And Solomon said unto God: 'Thou hast shown great kindness unto David my father, and hast made me king in his stead. (See RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/6-14.htm">2 Chronicles 6:14</a> and he said, Yahweh, the God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven, or on earth; who keep covenant and loving kindness with your servants, who walk before you with all their heart; (See RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/6-42.htm">2 Chronicles 6:42</a> Yahweh God, don't turn away the face of your anointed: remember your loving kindnesses to David your servant. (See RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21</a> When he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who should sing to Yahweh, and give praise in holy array, as they went out before the army, and say, Give thanks to Yahweh; for his loving kindness endures forever. (See RSV)<a href="/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11</a> They sang one to another in praising and giving thanks to Yahweh, saying, For he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever toward Israel. All the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised Yahweh, because the foundation of the house of Yahweh was laid. (See RSV)<a href="/ezra/7-28.htm">Ezra 7:28</a> and has extended loving kindness to me before the king, and his counselors, and before all the king's mighty princes. I was strengthened according to the hand of Yahweh my God on me, and I gathered together out of Israel chief men to go up with me. (See RSV)<a href="/ezra/9-9.htm">Ezra 9:9</a> for servants we 'are', and in our servitude our God hath not forsaken us, and stretcheth out unto us kindness before the kings of Persia, to give to us a quickening to lift up the house of our God, and to cause its wastes to cease, and to give to us a wall in Judah and in Jerusalem. (See RSV)<a href="/nehemiah/1-5.htm">Nehemiah 1:5</a> and said, I beg you, Yahweh, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and loving kindness with those who love him and keep his commandments: (See RSV)<a href="/nehemiah/9-17.htm">Nehemiah 9:17</a> and refused to obey, neither were mindful of your wonders that you did among them, but hardened their neck, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage. But you are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and didn't forsake them. (See RSV)<a href="/nehemiah/9-32.htm">Nehemiah 9:32</a> Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who keep covenant and loving kindness, don't let all the travail seem little before you, that has come on us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all your people, since the time of the kings of Assyria to this day. (See RSV)<a href="/job/10-12.htm">Job 10:12</a> You have granted me life and loving kindness. Your visitation has preserved my spirit. (See RSV)<a href="/job/11-15.htm">Job 11:15</a> Surely then you shall lift up your face without spot; Yes, you shall be steadfast, and shall not fear: (WEB WBS NAS)<a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">Psalms 5:7</a> But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house. I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/6-4.htm">Psalms 6:4</a> Return, Yahweh. Deliver my soul, and save me for your loving kindness' sake. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/13-5.htm">Psalms 13:5</a> And I, in Thy kindness I have trusted, Rejoice doth my heart in Thy salvation. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Psalms 17:7</a> Show your marvelous loving kindness, you who save those who take refuge by your right hand from their enemies. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/18-50.htm">Psalms 18:50</a> He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his seed, forevermore. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/21-7.htm">Psalms 21:7</a> For the king trusteth in the LORD, yea, in the mercy of the Most High; he shall not be moved. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/25-6.htm">Psalms 25:6</a> Yahweh, remember your tender mercies and your loving kindness, for they are from old times. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/25-7.htm">Psalms 25:7</a> Don't remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions. Remember me according to your loving kindness, for your goodness' sake, Yahweh. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/25-10.htm">Psalms 25:10</a> All the paths of Yahweh are loving kindness and truth to such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/26-3.htm">Psalms 26:3</a> For your loving kindness is before my eyes. I have walked in your truth. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Psalms 31:7</a> I will be glad and rejoice in your loving kindness, for you have seen my affliction. You have known my soul in adversities. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/31-16.htm">Psalms 31:16</a> Make your face to shine on your servant. Save me in your loving kindness. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/31-21.htm">Psalms 31:21</a> Praise be to Yahweh, for he has shown me his marvelous loving kindness in a strong city. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalms 32:10</a> Many are the sorrows of the wicked; but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy compasseth him about. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/33-5.htm">Psalms 33:5</a> He loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loving kindness of Yahweh. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalms 33:18</a> Behold, Yahweh's eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness; (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/33-22.htm">Psalms 33:22</a> Let your loving kindness be on us, Yahweh, since we have hoped in you. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Psalms 36:5</a> Your loving kindness, Yahweh, is in the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the skies. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/36-7.htm">Psalms 36:7</a> How precious is your loving kindness, God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/36-10.htm">Psalms 36:10</a> Oh continue your loving kindness to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/40-10.htm">Psalms 40:10</a> I have not hidden your righteousness within my heart. I have declared your faithfulness and your salvation. I have not concealed your loving kindness and your truth from the great assembly. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/40-11.htm">Psalms 40:11</a> Don't withhold your tender mercies from me, Yahweh. Let your loving kindness and your truth continually preserve me. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/42-8.htm">Psalms 42:8</a> Yahweh will command his loving kindness in the daytime. In the night his song shall be with me: a prayer to the God of my life. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/44-26.htm">Psalms 44:26</a> Rise up to help us. Redeem us for your loving kindness' sake. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/48-9.htm">Psalms 48:9</a> We have thought about your loving kindness, God, in the midst of your temple. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Psalms 51:1</a> For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, God, according to your loving kindness. According to the multitude of your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/51-10.htm">Psalms 51:10</a> Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. (DBY NAS NIV)<a href="/psalms/52-8.htm">Psalms 52:8</a> And I, as a green olive in the house of God, I have trusted in the kindness of God, To the age and for ever, (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Psalms 57:3</a> He will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Psalms 57:7</a> My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/57-10.htm">Psalms 57:10</a> For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalms 59:10</a> My God will go before me with his loving kindness. God will let me look at my enemies in triumph. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalms 59:16</a> But I will sing of your strength. Yes, I will sing aloud of your loving kindness in the morning. For you have been my high tower, a refuge in the day of my distress. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Psalms 59:17</a> To you, my strength, I will sing praises. For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Psalms 61:7</a> He shall be enthroned in God's presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalms 62:12</a> Also to you, Lord, belongs loving kindness, for you reward every man according to his work. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/63-3.htm">Psalms 63:3</a> Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/66-20.htm">Psalms 66:20</a> Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor his loving kindness from me. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/69-13.htm">Psalms 69:13</a> But as for me, my prayer is to you, Yahweh, in an acceptable time. God, in the abundance of your loving kindness, answer me in the truth of your salvation. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/69-16.htm">Psalms 69:16</a> Answer me, Yahweh, for your loving kindness is good. According to the multitude of your tender mercies, turn to me. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/77-8.htm">Psalms 77:8</a> Has his loving kindness vanished forever? Does his promise fail for generations? (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/78-8.htm">Psalms 78:8</a> and might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that didn't make their hearts loyal, whose spirit was not steadfast with God. (WEB WBS RSV)<a href="/psalms/78-37.htm">Psalms 78:37</a> For their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his covenant. (WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/85-7.htm">Psalms 85:7</a> Show us your loving kindness, Yahweh. Grant us your salvation. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Psalms 85:10</a> Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalms 86:5</a> For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/86-13.htm">Psalms 86:13</a> For your loving kindness is great toward me. You have delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalms 86:15</a> But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/88-11.htm">Psalms 88:11</a> Is your loving kindness declared in the grave? Or your faithfulness in Destruction? (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalms 89:1</a> A contemplation by Ethan, the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving kindness of Yahweh forever. With my mouth, I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/89-2.htm">Psalms 89:2</a> I indeed declare, "Love stands firm forever. You established the heavens. Your faithfulness is in them." (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalms 89:14</a> Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loving kindness and truth go before your face. 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