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Bible Verses About Forgiveness

God's forgiveness of us, and the call to forgive others.

26 verses · curated by hand

From the wider Bible

More verses about forgiveness in Scripture

97 passages mentioning “forgive” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.

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  1. Numbers 30:12

    “But if her husband made them null and void in the day that he heard them, then whatever proceeded out of her lips concerning her vows, or concerning the bond of her soul, shall not stand. Her husband has made them void. Yahweh will forgive her.”

  2. Deuteronomy 21:8

    “Forgive, Yahweh, your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, and don’t allow innocent blood among your people Israel.” The blood shall be forgiven them.”

  3. Joshua 24:19

    “Joshua said to the people, “You can’t serve Yahweh, for he is a holy God. He is a jealous God. He will not forgive your disobedience nor your sins.”

  4. 1 Samuel 25:28

    “Please forgive the trespass of your servant. For Yahweh will certainly make my lord a sure house, because my lord fights Yahweh’s battles. Evil will not be found in you all your days.”

  5. 1 Kings 8:30

    “Listen to the supplication of your servant, and of your people Israel, when they pray toward this place. Yes, hear in heaven, your dwelling place; and when you hear, forgive.”

  6. 1 Kings 8:34

    “then hear in heaven, and forgive the sin of your people Israel, and bring them again to the land which you gave to their fathers.”

  7. 1 Kings 8:36

    “then hear in heaven, and forgive the sin of your servants, and of your people Israel, when you teach them the good way in which they should walk; and send rain on your land, which you have given to your people for an inheritance.”

  8. 1 Kings 8:39

    “then hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and forgive, and act, and give to every man according to all his ways, whose heart you know; (for you, even you only, know the hearts of all the children of men;)”

  9. 1 Kings 8:50

    “and forgive your people who have sinned against you, and all their transgressions in which they have transgressed against you; and give them compassion before those who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them”

  10. 2 Chronicles 6:21

    “Listen to the petitions of your servant, and of your people Israel, when they pray toward this place. Yes, hear from your dwelling place, even from heaven; and when you hear, forgive.”

  11. 2 Chronicles 6:25

    “then hear from heaven, and forgive the sin of your people Israel, and bring them again to the land which you gave to them and to their fathers.”

  12. 2 Chronicles 6:27

    “then hear in heaven, and forgive the sin of your servants of your people Israel, when you teach them the good way in which they should walk; and send rain on your land, which you have given to your people for an inheritance.”

  13. 2 Chronicles 6:30

    “then hear from heaven your dwelling place and forgive, and render to every man according to all his ways, whose heart you know (for you, even you only, know the hearts of the children of men)”

  14. 2 Chronicles 6:39

    “then hear from heaven, even from your dwelling place, their prayer and their petitions, and maintain their cause, and forgive your people who have sinned against you.”

  15. Psalms 19:12

    “Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors.”

  16. Psalms 25:18

    “Consider my affliction and my travail. Forgive all my sins.”

  17. Psalms 32:1

    “By David. A contemplative psalm. Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered.”

  18. Psalms 79:9

    “Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s sake.”

  19. Psalms 85:2

    “You have forgiven the iniquity of your people. You have covered all their sin. Selah.”

  20. Psalms 86:5

    “For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.”

Frequently asked

Questions about forgiveness in the Bible

What does the Bible say about forgiveness?
1 John 1:9 promises God's faithful forgiveness when we confess. Ephesians 4:32 calls believers to forgive others as they have been forgiven. Matthew 6:14 links our forgiveness from God to our willingness to forgive others.
How do I forgive someone who hurt me?
Biblical forgiveness is releasing a debt, not pretending no wrong happened. Ephesians 4:32 and Colossians 3:13 frame it as a choice that flows from being forgiven yourself. It is often a process rather than a single moment.
Which Bible verse is best for forgiveness?
1 John 1:9 for receiving forgiveness, Ephesians 4:32 for giving it, and Matthew 6:14 for the link between the two. All three are curated on this page with commentary.