Now let’s consider some definitions and thoughts on mercy.Īccording to Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary, mercy means “The act of sparing, or the forbearance of a violent act expected.” A more modern resource () provides a more detailed definition for mercy:ġ Compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner.Ģ The disposition to be compassionate or forbearing: an adversary wholly without mercy.ģ The discretionary power of a judge to pardon someone or to mitigate punishment, especially to send to prison rather than invoke the death penalty. The phrase “May god have mercy on your soul” was used as a way to attribute and advance the truth of God as the highest authority in law and the land. In ancient times, it was the building block of the legal system in the Biblical Land of Israel. A beth din (a Hebrew word meaning “house of judgment") is a rabbinical court of Judaism. The origins of the phrase “May god have mercy on your soul” are actually found in the beth din courts of the Kingdom of Israel. For instance, I can remember innumerable times that my mother and grandmother prayed over us for healing and restoration of health when we were sick with chicken pox, the mumps and flu. Help – This phrase may have been used when something you said, did or experienced needed God’s intervention. Erasing her plants with the lawn mower when I was younger did not go over too well. For example, my Mother is a plant and flower enthusiast. Heat – This phrase may have been used when something you said or did made them angry.
I had attempted to shield my heart and asked them to not shoot me while taking a picture with the old Polaroid camera. I recall a time when my late Grandmother, Daisy Bell, and my Mom laughed when I was three years old. Humorous – This phrase may have been used when something you said did was hysterical. For instance, consider with me the following contexts: How many times do you recall your Mother saying, “Lord, have mercy”? Usually this expression of the Lord having mercy is associated with context. On a lighter note, it’s possible that many of you were raised in homes where your parents were de-facto judges because you provided a platform for pronouncement for the Lord’s mercy due to your conduct. Judges typically echo this statement when pronouncing a sentence of death upon an individual that has been convicted of a crime that comes with a death sentence. “May God have mercy upon your soul" is considered a common communication that is connected to courts in various legal systems. “The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.” Psalm 103:8 (KJV)
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