“God is not an expression, and he does not have his essence in voice or utterance. God is of himself what also he is believed to be. He is named by those who call on him, not what he is essentially (for the nature of him who alone is unspeakable), but he receives his names from what are believed to be his works in rega…”
Gregory of Nyssa, 4th c. — ANSWER TO EUNOMIUS'S SECOND BOOK
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8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
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6The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
7He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
— Psalms 103:8 —
9He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
10He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.