And that He raised Him from the dead, no more to return to corruption, He has spoken thus: ‘I will give you the sure mercies of David. '

1. God promised that the Messiah would come from the house of David. (2 Samuel 7:10)

2. The quote is from Isaiah 55:3.

3. I lack space here to fully discuss the word - "mercies" - also translated loving kindness, sure mercies, mercy, goodness, and kindness. The Hebrew word "Chased" describes the loving oversight, intervention, and protection that God has exercised to defend His people. It is an important study of God and His dealing with man.

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Old Testament