Exodus
“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Exodus 34:6
Exodus 34:6 (KJV) speaks to God's mercy, God's grace, and God's patience — words set in Exodus, the account of Israel's rescue from Egypt. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Psalms 103:8“And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.”
Exodus 33:19“Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God.”
Nehemiah 9:31“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”
Psalms 100:5“And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.”
Joel 2:13“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
Psalms 103:11
Common questions
What does Exodus 34:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Exodus 34:6 reads: "And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth," The verse speaks to God's mercy, God's grace, and God's patience. To read it well, take it in the flow of Exodus 34 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Exodus 34:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth," is Exodus 34:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Exodus chapter 34.
What are some related Bible verses to Exodus 34:6?
Verses that sit beside Exodus 34:6 include Psalms 103:8, Exodus 33:19, and Nehemiah 9:31. Reading them alongside Exodus 34:6 deepens the theme of God's mercy.
How can I pray with Exodus 34:6?
Read Exodus 34:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.