Numbers 23:19
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19 God is not a human being, that he should lie,
or a mortal, that he should change his mind.
Has he promised, and will he not do it?
Has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?(A)
1 Samuel 15:29
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29 Moreover, the Glory of Israel will not deceive or change his mind, for he is not a mortal, that he should change his mind.”(A)
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James 1:17
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17 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.[a](A)
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- 1.17 Other ancient authorities read variation due to a shadow of turning
Malachi 3:6
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6 For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, have not perished.(A)
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Hebrews 6:18
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18 so that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible that God would prove false, we who have taken refuge might be strongly encouraged to seize the hope set before us.(A)
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Titus 1:2
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2 in the hope of eternal life that God, who never lies, promised before the ages began(A)—
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Romans 11:29
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29 for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
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Luke 21:33
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33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.(A)
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Habakkuk 2:3
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3 For there is still a vision for the appointed time;
it speaks of the end and does not lie.
If it seems to tarry, wait for it;
it will surely come; it will not delay.(A)
Psalm 89:35
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35 Once and for all I have sworn by my holiness;
I will not lie to David.(A)
Hosea 11:9
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9 I will not execute my fierce anger;
I will not again destroy Ephraim,
for I am God and no mortal,
the Holy One in your midst,
and I will not come in wrath.[a](A)
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- 11.9 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Micah 7:20
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20 You will show faithfulness to Jacob
and steadfast love to Abraham,
as you have sworn to our ancestors
from the days of old.(A)
1 Chronicles 17:17
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17 And even this was a small thing in your sight, O God; you have also spoken of your servant’s house into the distant future. You regard me as someone of high rank,[a] O Lord God!
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- 17.17 Meaning of Heb uncertain
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