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He did not spare the neighbors of Lot, whom he loathed on account of their arrogance.
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He showed no pity on the doomed nation, on those dispossessed because of their sins;
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or on the six hundred thousand foot soldiers who assembled in their stubbornness.
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Even if there were only one stiff-necked person, it would be a wonder if he remained unpunished. For mercy and wrath are with the Lord; he is mighty to forgive—but he also pours out wrath.
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Great as is his mercy, so also is his chastisement; he judges a person according to his or her deeds.
Footnotes 1
[a].
Other ancient authorities add [Chastising, showing mercy, striking, healing, the Lord persisted in mercy and discipline.]
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