Clemency
CLEMENCY
Denotes much the same as mercy. It is most generally used in speaking of the forgiveness exercised by princes. It is the result, indeed, of a disposition which ought to be cultivated by all ranks, though its effects cannot be equally conspicuous. Clemency is not only the privilege, the honour, and the duty of a prince, but it is also his security, and better than all his garrisons, forts, and guards, to preserve himself and his dominions in safety. That prince is truly royal who masters himself, looks upon all injuries as below him, and governs by equity and reason, not by passion or caprice. David, king of Israel, appears in no instance greater or more amiable than in sparing the life of his persecutor Saul, when it was in his power.
Fuente: Theological Dictionary
Clemency
klemen-si (, epiekeia, fairness, sweet reasonableness, Act 24:4): The Greek word is rendered elsewhere gentleness, 2Co 10:1; Tit 3:2, meekhess; Jam 3:17; 1Pe 2:18. _
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Clemency
Of David toward disloyal subjects:
– Shimei
2Sa 16:5-13; 2Sa 19:16-23
– Amasa
2Sa 19:13; 2Sa 17:25
Divine
God, Longsuffering of; God, Mercy of
Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Clemency
“mildness, gentleness, kindness” (what Matthew Arnold has called “sweet reasonableness”), is translated “clemency” in Act 24:4; elsewhere, in 2Co 10:1, of the gentleness of Christ. See GENTLENESS. Cp. epieikes (see FORBEARANCE).