Translations
Modern
I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like a mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.
Traditional
I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.
Literal
I have blotted out like a cloud your transgressions, and like a mist your sins; return to Me, for I have redeemed you.
Latin
Delevi ut nubem iniquitates tuas, et quasi nebulam peccata tua: revertere ad me, quoniam redemi te.
Original
Hebrew
English
I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like a mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.
Notes
The Lord promised to forgive the sins of Israel.
Theme notes and profiles
Isaiah God’s Servant Retribution Salvation in Isaiah Spiritual Renewal in the Later Prophets The Family Redeemer
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Book of Baruch Church Forgiveness Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Ransom Redeemer, Redemption
Topics
Clouds of Sins of Men God: Love of, Exemplified God: Saviour Pardon: Expressed by Blotting out Transgression Pardon: should Lead to Returning to God Redemption is of God Redemption: A Subject for Praise Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sin: Forgiveness of The Jews: Promises Respecting: Pardon of Sin