The Definition of the word Mercy

Mercy

Compassion for the miserable. Its object is misery. By the atoning sacrifice of Christ a way is open for the exercise of "mercy towards the sons of men, in harmony with the demands of" "truth and righteousness (Gen. 19:19; Ex. 20:6; 34:6, 7; Ps." "85:10; 86:15, 16). In Christ mercy and truth meet together." Mercy is also a Christian grace (Matt. 5:7; 18:33-35).