merciful, of tender mercy

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

Lid of the ark
(Ex. 25:17-22); hence, covering, or atonement for sin (Heb. 9:5).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

See GRACE.

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Greek:
οἰκτίρμων
Transliteration:
oiktirmon
Phonic:
oyk-tir’-mone
Meaning:
from 3627; compassionate
KJV Usage:
merciful, of tender mercy