“The LORD is gracious and merciful; slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” – Psalm 145:8
Bible Verses About God’s Character
1. Genesis 1:1 – God is the ultimate creator of everything.
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” – Genesis 1:1
2. Exodus 34:6 – God is compassionate and kind towards us.
“The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.'” – Exodus 34:6
3. Psalm 100:5 – His goodness is everlasting.
“For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” – Psalm 100:5
4. Psalm 86:15 – Acknowledges God’s mercy and grace.
“But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.” – Psalm 86:15
5. Isaiah 40:28 – God’s understanding is unsearchable.
“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.” – Isaiah 40:28
6. James 1:17 – Every good gift is from Him.
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.” – James 1:17
7. 1 John 4:16 – God is love.
“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in them.” – 1 John 4:16
8. Romans 5:8 – God’s love was shown through Christ.
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
9. Proverbs 18:10 – God is a strong tower for protection.
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.” – Proverbs 18:10
10. Psalm 9:10 – God will never forsake those who seek Him.
“And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.” – Psalm 9:10
11. 2 Peter 3:9 – God patiently waits for us to come to Him.
“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9
12. Jeremiah 29:11 – God has good plans for us.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11
13. Malachi 3:6 – God does not change.
“For I the LORD do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.” – Malachi 3:6
14. Matthew 6:26 – God cares for His creation.
“Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” – Matthew 6:26
15. 1 Chronicles 29:11 – God’s greatness and sovereignty.
“Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours.” – 1 Chronicles 29:11
16. Psalm 145:17 – God is righteous in all His ways.
“The LORD is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works.” – Psalm 145:17
17. Hebrews 13:8 – Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” – Hebrews 13:8
18. Ephesians 2:4 – God is rich in mercy.
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us.” – Ephesians 2:4
19. Isaiah 46:9-10 – God declares the end from the beginning.
“Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning.” – Isaiah 46:9-10
20. Psalm 103:8 – The Lord is merciful and gracious.
“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” – Psalm 103:8
21. Romans 11:32 – God shows mercy on all.
“For God has consigned all to disobedience, that he may have mercy on all.” – Romans 11:32
22. 1 Timothy 1:17 – God is eternal and immortal.
“To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” – 1 Timothy 1:17
23. Psalm 139:1-4 – God knows us intimately.
“O LORD, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar.” – Psalm 139:1-4
24. Psalm 55:22 – God sustains us.
“Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” – Psalm 55:22
25. John 10:11 – God is our good shepherd.
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11
26. Philippians 4:19 – God meets our needs.
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
27. 2 Samuel 22:31 – God is our rock and fortress.
“This God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.” – 2 Samuel 22:31
28. Luke 12:7 – God values every person.
“Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” – Luke 12:7
29. Psalm 30:5 – God’s anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts.
“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” – Psalm 30:5
30. Nehemiah 9:31 – God’s mercy is abundant.
“Nevertheless, in your great mercies, you did not make an end of them or forsake them, for you are a gracious and merciful God.” – Nehemiah 9:31
31. Psalm 116:5 – The Lord is gracious and righteous.
“Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; our God is merciful.” – Psalm 116:5
32. Joshua 1:9 – God encourages us to be strong.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
33. Isaiah 54:10 – God’s love endures forever.
“For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you.” – Isaiah 54:10
34. Romans 15:13 – God is the source of hope.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” – Romans 15:13
35. John 14:27 – God offers us peace.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you.” – John 14:27
36. Romans 8:28 – God works for the good of those who love Him.
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
37. John 3:16 – God’s love is shown in Jesus.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
38. Ephesians 2:8 – We are saved by grace through faith.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8
39. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – The nature of God’s love.
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
40. Psalm 136:1 – God’s love endures forever.
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” – Psalm 136:1
Final Thoughts
In reflecting on these verses, we realize that God’s character is multi-faceted. He is caring, just, and incredibly loving. Understanding who God is can fill us with hope and comfort. When we face hardships, His promise of unwavering support remains a source of strength for us.
No matter where we are in life, it’s amazing to remember that God’s character is constant and unfailing. He desires a relationship with us, one filled with love and grace. As we continue to explore, let’s keep our hearts open to the lessons and love He offers.
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