(9:14–16) Vincent’s note on the words “mercy” and “compassion” is as follows: “The former verb emphasizes the sense of human wretchedness in its active manifestation; the latter, the inward feeling expressing itself in sighs and tears. Have mercy therefore contemplates, not merely the sentiment in itself, but the determination (the selection and appointment) of those who should be its objects. The words were spoken to Moses in connection with his prayer for a general forgiveness of the people, which