merciful man. man of lovingkindness, or grace.
his own soul. his own self. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13. Illustrations: the Kenites (1 Samuel 15:6; Ecclesiastes 11:1); David (1 Samuel 30:11-20); Jonathan (2 Samuel 9:7; 2 Samuel 21:7); Job (Job 42:10. Compare Proverbs 13:2); the Centurion (Luke 7:2-10); Cornelius (Acts 10:4. Compare Proverbs 12:14); the Maltese (Acts 28:1-10).
troubleth, &c. Illustrations: Cain (Genesis 4:10-12); Cornelius (Acts 10:4. Compare Proverbs 12:14); the Maltese (Acts 28:1-10).
troubleth, &c. Illustrations: Cain (Genesis 4:10-12); Joseph's brethren (Genesis 37 and Genesis 42:21); Adoni-bezek (Judges 1:6; Judges 1:7); Agag (1 Samuel 15:33); Haman (Esther 9:25); Jonah (Jonah 4:1-3); the miser (Ecclesiastes 4:8).