Definition of mercy

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Mercy (n.) A blessing regarded as a manifestation of compassion or favor.

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Gracious :: Gracious (a.) Abounding in grace or mercy; manifesting love,. or bestowing mercy; characterized by grace; beneficent; merciful; disposed to show kindness or favor; condescending; as, his most gracious majesty..
Prostrate :: Prostrate (a.) Lying at mercy, as a supplicant..
Elect :: Elect (a.) Chosen as the object of mercy or divine favor; set apart to eternal life.
Loving-kindness :: Loving-kindness (n.) Tender regard; mercy; favor.
Shekinah :: Shekinah (n.) The visible majesty of the Divine Presence, especially when resting or dwelling between the cherubim on the mercy seat, in the Tabernacle, or in the Temple of Solomon; -- a term used in the Targums and by the later Jews, and adopted by Christians..
Mercy :: Mercy (n.) Disposition to exercise compassion or favor; pity; compassion; willingness to spare or to help.
Ark :: Ark (n.) The oblong chest of acacia wood, overlaid with gold, which supported the mercy seat with its golden cherubs, and occupied the most sacred place in the sanctuary. In it Moses placed the two tables of stone containing the ten commandments. Called also the Ark of the Covenant..
Cherub :: Cherub (n.) A symbolical winged figure of unknown form used in connection with the mercy seat of the Jewish Ark and Temple.
Gramercy :: Gramercy (interj.) A word formerly used to express thankfulness, with surprise; many thanks..
Sake :: Sake (n.) Final cause; end; purpose of obtaining; cause; motive; reason; interest; concern; account; regard or respect; -- used chiefly in such phrases as, for the sake of, for his sake, for man's sake, for mercy's sake, and the like; as, to commit crime for the sake of gain; to go abroad for the sake of one's health..
Lie :: Lie (adj.) To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition; as, to lie waste; to lie fallow; to lie open; to lie hid; to lie grieving; to lie under one's displeasure; to lie at the mercy of the waves; the paper does not lie smooth on the wall..
Mercy :: Mercy (n.) A blessing regarded as a manifestation of compassion or favor.
Misericorde :: Misericorde (n.) Compassion; pity; mercy.
Kyrie Eleison :: Kyrie eleison () Greek words, meaning Lord, have mercy upon us, used in the Mass, the breviary offices, the litany of the saints, etc..
Spare :: Spare (v. i.) To refrain from inflicting harm; to use mercy or forbearance.
Clemency :: Clemency (n.) Disposition to forgive and spare, as offenders; mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness; mercy..
Merciful :: Merciful (a.) Full of mercy; having or exercising mercy; disposed to pity and spare offenders; unwilling to punish.
Vessel :: Vessel (n.) Fig.: A person regarded as receiving or containing something; esp. (Script.), one into whom something is conceived as poured, or in whom something is stored for use; as, vessels of wrath or mercy..
Grace :: Grace (n.) The divine favor toward man; the mercy of God, as distinguished from His justice; also, any benefits His mercy imparts; divine love or pardon; a state of acceptance with God; enjoyment of the divine favor..
Mercy :: Mercy (n.) Compassionate treatment of the unfortunate and helpless; sometimes, favor, beneficence..
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