Numbers 14:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

that you love to show mercy and kindness. And you said that you are very patient, but that you will punish everyone guilty of doing wrong—not only them but their children and grandchildren as well.

Cross References

Job 21:19

You say, “God will punish those sinners' children in place of those sinners.” But I say, “Let him punish those sinners themselves until they really feel it.

Psalm 103:8

The LORD is merciful! He is kind and patient, and his love never fails.

Psalm 108:4

Your love reaches higher than the heavens, and your loyalty extends beyond the clouds.

Psalm 109:14

“Don't let the LORD forgive the sins of his parents and his ancestors.

Psalm 145:8

You are merciful, LORD! You are kind and patient and always loving.

Psalm 78:38

Yet God was kind. He kept forgiving their sins and didn't destroy them. He often became angry, but never lost his temper.

Psalm 86:15

But you, the Lord God, are kind and merciful. You don't easily get angry, and your love can always be trusted.

Exodus 20:5

Don't bow down and worship idols. I am the LORD your God, and I demand all your love. If you reject me, I will punish your families for three or four generations.

Exodus 20:6

But if you love me and obey my laws, I will be kind to your families for thousands of generations.

Jeremiah 23:2

You were supposed to take care of my people, but instead you chased them away. So now I'll really take care of you, and believe me, you will pay for your crimes!

Jeremiah 32:18

You show kindness for a thousand generations, but you also punish people for the sins of their parents. You are the LORD All-Powerful.

Lamentations 5:7

Our ancestors sinned, but they are dead, and we are left to pay for their sins.

Jonah 4:2

So he prayed: Our LORD, I knew from the very beginning that you wouldn't destroy Nineveh. That's why I left my own country and headed for Spain. You are a kind and merciful God, and you are very patient. You always show love, and you don't like to punish anyone, not even foreigners.

Micah 7:18

Our God, no one is like you. We are all that is left of your chosen people, and you freely forgive our sin and guilt. You don't stay angry for ever; you're glad to have pity

Numbers 14:17

Show us your great power, LORD. You promised

Numbers 23:21

Israel's king is the LORD God. He lives there with them and intends them no harm.

Romans 5:21

Sin ruled by means of death. But God's kindness now rules, and God has accepted us because of Jesus Christ our Lord. This means that we will have eternal life.

Deuteronomy 5:10

But if you love me and obey my laws, I will be kind to your families for thousands of generations.

Deuteronomy 5:9

Don't bow down and worship idols. I am the LORD your God, and I demand all your love. If you reject me and worship idols, I will punish your families for three or four generations.

Deuteronomy 7:10

But if you turn against the LORD, he will quickly destroy you.

Deuteronomy 7:9

You know that the LORD your God is the only true God. So love him and obey his commands, and he will faithfully keep his agreement with you and your descendants for a thousand generations.