2 Esdras 7:66 kjva — And that he is of great mercy, for he multiplieth more and more mercies to them that are present, and that are past, an…

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“And that he is of great mercy, for he multiplieth more and more mercies to them that are present, and that are past, and also to them which are to come.”

— 2 Esdras 7:66, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Esdras 7 — Context

And upon those also that turn to his law;

And that he is patient, and long suffereth those that have sinned, as his creatures;

And that he is bountiful, for he is ready to give where it needeth;

And that he is of great mercy, for he multiplieth more and more mercies to them that are present, and that are past, and also to them which are to come.

For if he shall not multiply his mercies, the world would not continue with them that inherit therein.

And he pardoneth; for if he did not so of his goodness, that they which have committed iniquities might be eased of them, the ten thousandth part of men should not remain living.

And being judge, if he should not forgive them that are cured with his word, and put out the multitude of contentions,

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What does 2 Esdras 7:66 say?

2 Esdras 7:66 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And that he is of great mercy, for he multiplieth more and more mercies to them that are present, and that are past, and also to them which are to come.”

Where is 2 Esdras 7:66 in the Bible?

2 Esdras 7:66 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 2 Esdras, chapter 7, verse 66.

Who wrote 2 Esdras?

2 Esdras is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Jewish apocalyptist (with later Christian additions). The core (chs. 3–14, often called 4 Ezra) is a Jewish apocalypse. Chapters 1–2 and 15–16 are Christian additions preserved only in Latin and other versions. It was written Core c. AD 90–100; additions 2nd–3rd c. AD.

What is the book of 2 Esdras about?

2 Esdras is one of the great apocalypses of late Second-Temple Judaism. Through seven visions and dialogues with the angel Uriel, the seer "Ezra" wrestles with theodicy — Why has God allowed Israel to suffer? What of the wicked who prosper? — and receives apocalyptic visions of the Messiah, a final judgment, a resurrection, and the renewal of all things. Its imagery deeply influenced later Jewish and Christian apocalyptic.

What are the major themes of 2 Esdras?

2 Esdras explores themes including Apocalyptic, Theodicy, Messiah, Resurrection, Judgment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Esdras 7:66.

What translation should I read 2 Esdras 7:66 in?

2 Esdras 7:66 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Esdras 7:66?

2 Esdras 7:66 reads (KJVA): “And that he is of great mercy, for he multiplieth more and more mercies to them that are present, and that are past, and also to them which are to come.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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