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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 4925 delay, divine
4925 delay, divine
4925 delay, divine
Delays by God do not result from any failure on his part, but reflect unrealistic human expectations concerning his actions. God delays his vengeance in order to give time for human repentance.
God delays to allow for repentance
To give time for repentance Lk 13:6-9; Ro 2:4; 2Pe 3:8-9 See also Mt 3:7-11 pp Lk 3:7-10; 1Ti 2:4; Jas 5:7; Rev 2:21
In response to repentance 1Ki 21:29 See also 1Ki 21:21-28
Where there is no repentance, God does not delay Eze 12:25 See also Eze 21:24-26; Rev 2:16
God delays judgment for the sake of his name
Isa 48:9 See also Ne 9:30-31
Jesus Christ delayed visiting Lazarus for God’s glory
Jn 11:1-6 See also Jn 11:11-23,38-44
The giving of the Holy Spirit was delayed until Pentecost
Lk 24:49 See also Ac 1:4; Ac 2:1-4
God acts when he wants and nothing can delay him
Heb 10:37 Referring to the second coming of Jesus Christ. See also Hab 2:3 Referring to the
Other examples of delay
See also
| 2565 | Christ, second coming |
| 3257 | Holy Spirit, gift of |
| 4903 | time |
| 5558 | storing |
| 5977 | waiting |
| 6732 | repentance |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
