Sixth Commandment
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy

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Jesus His Commandment

  • Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy
  • Matthew 5:7

    This Primary Bible reference is a unique Bible reference according to the words of Jesus, which best summarizes this step.

Commandment category: Sixth Commandment

All Jesus His steps can be grouped into the Ten Commandments from the Old Testament (Exodus 20).

Direct Bible References

Extra direct Bible references which expands or explain the same step.

  • Deuteronomy 4:31 (Author: 'Moses')
  • Psalms 41:2-4 (Author: 'David')
  • Luke 6:36 (Author: 'Jesus')

Indirect Bible References

Extra, more indirect Bible references, relating to the same step.

  • 2 Chronicles 30:9 (Author: 'Hezekiah')
  • Psalms 119:77 (Author: 'Unknown')
  • Daniel 9:9 (Author: 'Daniel')
  • Matthew 6:2-4 (Author: 'Jesus')
  • Matthew 9:13 (Author: 'Jesus')
  • Matthew 23:23 (Author: 'Jesus')
  • Ephesians 4:31-32 (Author: 'Paul')
  • James 2:13 (Author: 'James')

Example Bible References

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Duplicate Bible References

Another Bible reference to more or less the same as the primary, direct or indirect, with not much new information, although it will confirm the same Bible references:


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Study Bible References

Extra Bible references (most often larger parts of Bible books) which are good for extra study on this step:


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Legend

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  • A related Bible reference to the step which is negative, something you should not do
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is both positive and negative
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is positive, something you should do or learn from
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is not yet determined positive or negative
  • Author: Indicates the known author from this Bible reference
  • OT Law nr: Jewish tradition teached that there are 613 commandments or mitzvot in the Torah. We list the Number, based on a chronological order (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numeri, Deuteronomium).
  • Rambam Title: This is the commandment, as an interpretation of Rambam (commonly known as Maimonides)
  • Rambam Coding: The coding refers to the commandments layout of Rambam. Rabbi Chafetz Chayim wrote a book with all the commandments which can still be observed today. The book is called 'The Concise Book of Mitzvoth'
    • CCA means a positive mitzwe (which can now also be carried out outside of Israel).
    • CCN is the negative mitzwe (which can now also be carried out outside of Israel).
    • CCI means that this mitzvah can only be performed in the State of Israel.

Who came up with this "613 Mitzvot"?

Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, His full name was Rabbi Moses Ben Maimon. His name formed the acronym as "The Rambam" was born on the 14th of Nisan 4895 (30th March 1135) and he died on the 20th of Tevet of 4965 (Dec. 13 1204). The Rambam was one of the most saught after individuals of his time. Not only as a Halachic authority, but also within the secular world of kings and sultans, for his vast knowledge of secular medecines was outstanding. When writting the Mishna Torah, Ramban reviewed the Torah's Mitzvot, and he itemized them. He seperated the positive and negative mitzvot, listed them, all 613, and discussed them.

"Start by doing what is necessary, then do what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible"

Quote by: Francis of Assisi


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Songs

Casting Crowns - Jesus, friend of sinners
Newsboys - That’s how you change the world

Questions

Share your hearts together by discussing the following questions:
  • Is there anything you don't understand within this step?
  • Wat appeals to you about all Bible references and resources?
  • How do you apply this step in your life or do you experience any boundaries?
Extra questions:
  • During the day, do you pay attention for people around you who need help?
  • When was the last time you were merciful?