Micah 7:18
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
Cross-reference
Exodus 15:11 poses the same rhetorical question about God's incomparability, but focuses on his majesty and wonders rather than forgiveness.
Exodus 33:19 reveals God's sovereign grace and mercy – the same divine attributes Micah celebrates in forgiveness and steadfast love.
Exodus 34:6 is the foundational self-proclamation of God's mercy, slowness to anger, and steadfast love that Micah 7:18 draws upon.
Numbers 14:18 repeats the Exodus formula of God's mercy and judgment – Micah 7:18 echoes the forgiving side of this same creed.
Numbers 14:19 shows Moses interceding by appealing to God's steadfast love to forgive – the same basis Micah 7:18 celebrates.
Deuteronomy 33:26 declares 'there is none like God' in his help and majesty, echoing the incomparability theme of Micah's question.
1 Kings 8:23 praises God as incomparable in keeping covenant and steadfast love—closely matching Micah's emphasis on forgiveness and mercy.
Nehemiah 9:17 recounts God's forgiveness despite rebellion, echoing the same attributes of graciousness and steadfast love that Micah 7:18 highlights.
Psalm 35:10 uses the same 'who is like you' phrase to celebrate God's deliverance of the weak—a different aspect of God's unique action.
Psalm 71:19 asks 'who is like you?' regarding God's righteousness and great deeds, paralleling the incomparability theme.
Psalm 85:5 asks if God will be angry forever—directly opposing Micah's declaration that He does not retain anger forever.
Psalm 86:5 explicitly affirms God's forgiveness and abundant steadfast love, mirroring Micah's celebration of these attributes.
Psalm 86:15 lists God's mercy, grace, slowness to anger, and abundant love — the same character Micah highlights.
Psalm 89:6 asks who among heavenly beings can compare to God, reinforcing the theme of God's unmatched uniqueness.
Psalm 89:8 asks 'who is mighty as you?' with faithfulness, echoing Micah's focus on God's steadfast love.
Psalm 103:3 explicitly says God forgives all iniquity — directly parallel to Micah's 'pardoning iniquity'.
Psalm 103:9 says God will not always chide nor keep anger forever—almost identical to Micah's 'He does not retain his anger forever'.
Psalm 113:5 directly asks 'Who is like the Lord our God?' emphasizing his exalted position—a parallel to Micah's question.
Psalm 130:4 declares that forgiveness is with God, leading to reverent fear — same theme as Micah's pardoning.
Psalm 130:8 promises redemption from all iniquities — closely related to Micah's pardoning and passing over transgression.
Isaiah 40:18 asks to whom God can be compared—a direct echo of the incomparability theme in Micah's question.
Isaiah 40:25 echoes the same rhetorical question of God's incomparability, emphasizing that no one is like the Holy One.
Isaiah 43:25 echoes God blotting out transgressions — the same divine forgiveness Micah celebrates.
Isaiah 44:22 echoes God's pardon: He blots out transgressions like a cloud, reinforcing Micah's depiction of a God who pardons iniquity.
Isaiah 46:9 declares 'there is none like me', directly paralleling Micah's rhetorical question about God's unique forgiving nature.
Isaiah 55:7 expands on God's abundant pardon, calling the wicked to return—matching Micah's theme of God delighting in mercy.
Isaiah 57:16 declares God will not contend forever nor always be angry—directly paralleling Micah's assurance of limited anger.
Jeremiah 31:34 promises God will forgive iniquity and remember sin no more, reflecting Micah's God who passes over transgression.
Jeremiah 50:20 promises God will pardon the remnant so iniquity is no longer found, directly echoing Micah's pardon for the remnant.
In Lamentations 3:31, the same truth that the Lord does not cast off forever echoes the promise here that he does not stay angry forever.
In Lamentations 3:32, the pattern of grief followed by compassion mirrors the delight in mercy shown here.
In Ezekiel 33:11, God's desire for repentance and life rather than death reinforces the forgiving nature described here.
Daniel 9:9 affirms that mercy and forgiveness belong to God, aligning with Micah's declaration of God's pardoning nature.
Amos 7:8 declares God will no longer 'pass by' (forgive) Israel — opposite of Micah's God who delights in passing over transgression.
Amos 8:2 repeats the judgment: God will never again pass by — contrasting with Micah's portrayal of a forgiving God who passes over sin.
Jonah 4:2 confesses God as gracious, merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love—exactly the attributes Micah extols in God's pardon.
In Luke 15:5-7, the shepherd's joy over the found sheep parallels God's delight in forgiving sinners here.
In Luke 15:9, the woman's celebration over the lost coin mirrors God's joy in mercy and forgiveness.
In Luke 15:10, the rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents directly echoes the delight in showing mercy.
In Luke 15:24, the father declares the son was dead and alive, lost and found – directly showing God's forgiveness that restores life.
In Luke 15:32, the father repeats that the lost is found, explaining the need to celebrate God's merciful restoration.
Luke 24:47 commissions the proclamation of forgiveness to all nations, expanding the scope of God's pardon described in Micah.
Acts 13:38 proclaims forgiveness of sins through Jesus, revealing the means by which the God of Micah's pardon now works.
In Ephesians 2:4, Paul echoes Micah: God's rich mercy and great love are the basis for our salvation.
In Ephesians 2:5, God's mercy makes us alive with Christ, even when dead in sins – parallel to pardoning transgression.
Hebrews 8:9-12 quotes the new covenant promise: God will be merciful and remember sins no more—directly parallel to Micah's pardoning iniquity.
In James 2:13, mercy triumphs over judgment, reinforcing Micah's theme that God delights in mercy over anger.
In Genesis 18:32, Abraham's intercession shows God's willingness to spare for the sake of a few, mirroring God's delight in mercy.
In Genesis 19:16, Lot is rescued because the LORD was merciful – a direct example of God's mercy praised in Micah.
In Deuteronomy 4:31, God's merciful nature is affirmed—He will not abandon or destroy, echoing Micah's praise of a God who pardons sin.
Deuteronomy 28:63 warns God will delight in destroying the disobedient—contrasting sharply with Micah's God who delights in mercy.
In 2 Samuel 12:13, Nathan tells David his sin is taken away—a direct example of God pardoning sin as celebrated in Micah.
In 2 Samuel 24:14, David trusts in God's great mercy—directly reflecting Micah's description of a God who delights in mercy.
In 2 Kings 13:23, God shows grace and compassion despite Israel's sins—a clear parallel to Micah's portrayal of a pardoning God.
In 1 Chronicles 21:13, David appeals to God's great mercy—directly aligning with Micah's emphasis on mercy and forgiveness.
In 2 Chronicles 30:9, Hezekiah proclaims God is gracious and merciful — directly mirroring Micah's description of God's forgiving nature.
In Nehemiah 9:32, the people appeal to God's steadfast love and covenant — the same 'chesed' Micah says God delights in.
In Job 7:21, Job uses identical language: 'pardon my transgression and take away my iniquity' — a direct verbal parallel to Micah's opening.
In Job 33:24, Elihu says God is merciful and provides a ransom — echoing the mercy and deliverance Micah highlights.
In Psalm 25:6, David pleads for God's mercy and steadfast love — the same attributes Micah says God delights in showing.
Psalm 51:1 appeals to God's great compassion to blot out transgressions, directly echoing the pardon and mercy Micah 7:18 celebrates in God.
Psalm 51:9 asks God to blot out iniquity, matching Micah 7:18's focus on God pardoning sin and forgiving transgression.
Psalm 79:5 asks if God will be angry forever, the very outcome Micah 7:18 denies, contrasting hope of mercy with fear of endless wrath.
Psalm 85:2 declares God forgave iniquity and covered all sins, a concrete act of the pardon Micah 7:18 extols as God's delight.
Psalm 103:12 describes sins removed as far as east from west, illustrating the complete forgiveness Micah 7:18 attributes to God's merciful nature.
Psalm 111:4 declares the Lord gracious and compassionate, directly matching the character of God that Micah 7:18 highlights in pardoning sin.
Psalm 145:8 describes the Lord as gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, and rich in love—the very attributes Micah 7:18 celebrates.
Isaiah 38:17 has God casting sins behind his back — a vivid image of the pardon celebrated in Micah 7:18.
Isaiah 64:9 pleads for God not to remember iniquity forever — exactly what Micah 7:18 affirms God does not do.
Jeremiah 9:24 says God delights in steadfast love — the same phrase used in Micah 7:18 to describe God's character.
Jeremiah 33:8 echoes God's promise to cleanse and forgive all sins, directly paralleling the pardoning mercy described here.
Jeremiah 51:5 affirms God has not forsaken Israel despite their guilt—showing the same refusal to stay angry that Micah celebrates.
Lamentations 3:22 declares God's compassions never fail, reinforcing that God's mercy prevents total destruction despite sin.
Ezekiel 18:23 reveals God's pleasure in repentance and life rather than death—echoing the delight in mercy.
Ezekiel 33:16 promises God will not remember past sins for the repentant—a concrete example of the forgiveness Micah highlights.
Hosea 3:1 uses Hosea's love for an adulterous wife to illustrate God's relentless love for unfaithful Israel—a vivid parallel to pardoning sin.
Hosea 11:9 states God will not carry out fierce anger because He is God, not man—directly mirroring Micah's 'does not stay angry'.
Joel 2:13 calls Israel to return to a God who is gracious, slow to anger, and relents—the same divine character Micah exalts.
Amos 1:11 describes Edom's relentless anger, contrasting sharply with God who does not retain anger forever.
Zephaniah 3:15 declares God's removal of judgment and presence with His people, echoing Micah's theme of pardon and mercy.
Matthew 9:6 declares Jesus' authority to forgive sins, directly connecting to Micah's assertion that God pardons iniquity.
Mark 2:7 asks who can forgive sins but God alone, reinforcing Micah's rhetorical praise of God's unique pardoning grace.
In Luke 15:20, the father's compassionate embrace of the prodigal son mirrors God's delight in mercy and pardon pictured in Micah.
In Acts 3:19, Peter calls for repentance so that sins may be blotted out — directly connecting to Micah's promise of pardon.
In Romans 4:7, Paul quotes Psalm 32 about forgiven sins being covered — the same blessed reality Micah celebrates.
In Romans 5:20, Paul teaches that grace superabounds where sin increased — reflecting God's delight in mercy over anger.
In Romans 9:15, Paul cites God's sovereign mercy to Moses — directly echoing the compassionate God of Micah 7:18.
In 2 Corinthians 1:3, Paul calls God the 'Father of mercies' — a title fully consistent with Micah's portrait of a pardoning God.
In Ephesians 1:7, Paul directly speaks of forgiveness of trespasses through Christ's blood — the full realization of Micah's pardon.
In Titus 3:5, salvation by mercy echoes Micah's 'delight to show mercy' — both emphasize God's gracious pardon not based on works.
James 5:11 directly says 'the Lord is full of compassion and mercy', mirroring Micah 7:18 — a clear NT echo of God's compassionate character.
Exodus 34:7 adds the flip side of God's character – judgment for guilt – which Micah 7:18 omits by focusing solely on forgiveness.
In 2 Chronicles 6:14, Solomon declares no God like Him who keeps covenant love—echoing Micah's 'Who is a God like you' in context of mercy.
Psalm 77:6-10 questions if God's mercy has ceased and if anger has shut off compassion—contrasting with Micah's affirmation that He does not retain anger.
Isaiah 30:18 says God waits to show mercy — the same gracious character extolled in Micah 7:18.
In Zephaniah 3:17, God's quiet delight and joy over his people echoes the delight in mercy shown here.
Numbers 23:21 shows God not seeing iniquity in Jacob — a parallel to His passing over sin in Micah, highlighting divine mercy.
In Deuteronomy 9:27, Moses pleads for God to overlook Israel's sin, appealing to His mercy—a parallel to Micah's theme of forgiveness.
In 1 Kings 21:29, God spares Ahab due to his humility—showing God's willingness to relent from judgment, consistent with Micah's forgiving nature.
Psalm 65:3 echoes that God atones for our transgressions, forgiving what overcomes us — matching Micah's pardoning iniquity.
Psalm 85:4 pleads for God to put away indignation—a request that parallels Micah's statement that God does not retain anger.
Psalm 130:7 encourages hope because God has steadfast love and redemption — echoing Micah's delight in steadfast love.
Isaiah 33:24 promises forgiveness of iniquity for the people — the result of the pardon Micah 7:18 ascribes to God.
Jeremiah 3:5 asks if God will be angry forever—a question that contrasts with Micah's affirmation that He does not retain anger.
Jeremiah 31:7 calls for praise for the remnant — Micah 7:18 also focuses on God's pardon for the remnant.
In Jeremiah 32:41, God's joy in doing good parallels the delight in showing mercy, with a focus on restoration.
Joel 2:32 promises salvation for all who call on the Lord — a parallel expression of God's mercy, though focused on deliverance rather than pardon.
Nahum 1:2 emphasizes God's vengeance and wrath, complementing Micah's focus on mercy as two sides of God's character.
Zechariah 10:6 shows God's compassion and strengthening of His people, mirroring the mercy and forgiveness in Micah 7:18.
In Luke 15:23, the father's feast celebrates the return of the lost son, illustrating God's joyful mercy.
In Luke 23:43, Jesus grants paradise to the repentant thief — an act of pardon that echoes God's forgiving nature in Micah.
Romans 11:4 shows God preserving a remnant of faithful Israelites—echoing Micah's 'remnant of his inheritance' and His mercy.
In Leviticus 6:7, the atonement ritual provides forgiveness for guilt, connecting to God's pardon described in Micah.
In 2 Chronicles 6:21, Solomon asks God to forgive when they pray — echoing the same divine pardon Micah celebrates.
In 2 Chronicles 6:39, Solomon again pleads for forgiveness upon confession — reinforcing God's willingness to pardon.
Psalm 108:4 praises God's great love and faithfulness, attributes that underlie the mercy celebrated in Micah 7:18, though not directly about forgiveness.
Isaiah 1:18 offers forgiveness, turning scarlet sins white — similar promise of pardon as in Micah's 'pardoning iniquity'.
Zechariah 8:15 reveals God's intention to do good to Jerusalem, aligning with Micah's depiction of delight in steadfast love.
Matthew 7:11 compares earthly fathers' goodness to God's greater goodness, reflecting Micah's theme of God's steadfast love and mercy.