What does the cryptic crossword clue "God’s forbearance displayed around Biblical city (7)" mean?

The definition is "God". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). UR (synonym="Biblical city in Mesopotamia") in MERCY (synonym="forbearance/leniency") = MERCURY The answer is MERCURY.

God’s forbearance displayed around Biblical city (7)

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