THE NAMES OF GOD
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<strong>NAMES</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>GOD</strong> IN <strong>THE</strong> BIBLE: A DISPENSATIONAL APPROACH : PR<strong>OF</strong>. M. M. NINAN<br />
The first verse Ex. 14:19<br />
Chesed (Mercy)<br />
Second Verse:<br />
Ex. 14:20 Gevura: severity or restrictive power<br />
Since the infinite and unlimited chesed of God is intended for finite creatures unable to absorb infinite<br />
kindness and yet remain in physical existence, the attribute of chesed is controlled and limited by the<br />
aspect of gevura. Gevura means restrictive power, the power to limit and conceal the Infinite Light so<br />
that each creature can receive according to its capacity. Thus, gevura is also an aspect of God's<br />
kindness, for if the outpouring of infinite kindness were to remain unrestricted, finite creatures would<br />
become instantly nullified in the infinite revelation of divine love.<br />
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