Forgiving

Word FORGIVING
Character 9
Hyphenation for giv ing
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Definitions and meanings of "Forgiving"

What do we mean by forgiving?

Inclined or able to forgive. adjective

Providing a margin for error or shortcomings. adjective

Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate: as, a forgiving temper.

Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable. adjective

Inclined to forgive. adjective

Present participle of forgive. verb

Providing absolution adjective

Inclined or able to forgive and show mercy adjective

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word forgiving. Define forgiving, forgiving synonyms, forgiving pronunciation, forgiving translation, English dictionary definition of forgiving.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Forgiving

The word "forgiving" in example sentences

I do believe in forgiving but I also believe in removing that person from the role in which he or she has abused. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The airplane is as easy to fly today as it was back then, maybe actually easier, because now it has aerodynamic features that make it more forgiving from the standpoint of taking off and landing. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And again, I know how much the families of the victims are hurting, and rightfully, but Christ himself said there is no grace in forgiving your friends, but grace lies in forgiving your enemies. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I know he had a reason for ... doing what he did but I can't see Kaylin forgiving him any time soon, even if she understands his reasons for doing so. ❋ Nalini Singh (2009)

I hate to say this because forgiving is a part of being a christian but this brother made it impossible. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Whoever will humble himself therefore and become like this little child [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving] is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. ❋ Unknown (2007)

We knew it didn't always mean that someone else was right and you were wrong, but in forgiving someone, it meant that you were free of the burden of bitterness. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Diaz marveled at her kindness in forgiving them for the injustice she had suffered. ❋ Unknown (1997)

I shall always feel a difficulty in forgiving the bitter feelings and thoughts she has raised in me against numberless people. ❋ Unknown (1892)

Contrast Am 7: 8, and "mark iniquities," Ps 130: 3. the remnant -- who shall be permitted to survive the previous judgment: the elect remnant of grace (Mic 4: 7; 5: 3, 7, 8). retaineth not ... anger -- (Ps 103: 9). delighteth in mercy -- God's forgiving is founded on His nature, which delights in loving-kindness, and is averse from wrath. ❋ Unknown (1871)

To the souls of people; in forgiving sins (ver. 2); calling ❋ Unknown (1721)

Those do not follow Christ's example who make it an excuse for their not attending on the Lord's supper, our gospel passover, that they have many troubles and many enemies, are full of care and fear; for, if so, they have the more need of that ordinance, to help to silence their fears, and comfort them under their troubles, to help them in forgiving their enemies, and casting all their cares on God. ❋ Unknown (1721)

And if other grace be sincere, and yet you be defective greatly in forgiving, you cannot expect the comfort of your pardon, but to have your spirit brought down by some affliction or other to comply with this duty. ❋ Unknown (1721)

The glory of God in forgiving sin is, as in other things, matchless, and without compare. ❋ Unknown (1721)

That we must be generous in forgiving those that have been any way injurious to us. ❋ Unknown (1721)

God, in forgiving us, has a peculiar respect to our forgiving those that have injured us; and therefore, when we pray for pardon, we must mention our making conscience of that duty, not only to remind ourselves of it, but to bind ourselves to it. ❋ Unknown (1721)

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