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Definitions for: Forgiveness [n] the act of excusing a mistake or offense
[n] compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
Webster (1913) Definition: For*give"ness, n. [AS. forgifnes.]
1. The act of forgiving; the state of being forgiven; as, the
forgiveness of sin or of injuries.
To the Lord our God belong mercies and
forgivenesses. --Dan. ix. 9.
In whom we have . . . the forgiveness of sin. --Eph.
i. 7.
2. Disposition to pardon; willingness to forgive.
If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord,
who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with thee,
that thou mayest be feared. --Ps. cxxx. 3,
4.
Syn:
Synonyms: pardon
See Also: benignity, condonation, exculpation, kindness, mercifulness, mercy
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