Isaiah 43:25
I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Original Language Analysis
ה֛וּא
H1931
ה֛וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
3 of 9
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
מֹחֶ֥ה
I even I am he that blotteth out
H4229
מֹחֶ֥ה
I even I am he that blotteth out
Strong's:
H4229
Word #:
4 of 9
properly, to stroke or rub; by implication, to erase; also to smooth (as if with oil), i.e., grease or make fat
פְשָׁעֶ֖יךָ
thy transgressions
H6588
פְשָׁעֶ֖יךָ
thy transgressions
Strong's:
H6588
Word #:
5 of 9
a revolt (national, moral or religious)
לְמַעֲנִ֑י
H4616
לְמַעֲנִ֑י
Strong's:
H4616
Word #:
6 of 9
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
וְחַטֹּאתֶ֖יךָ
thy sins
H2403
וְחַטֹּאתֶ֖יךָ
thy sins
Strong's:
H2403
Word #:
7 of 9
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
Cross References
Hebrews 8:12For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.Hebrews 10:17And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.Jeremiah 31:34And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.Isaiah 1:18Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.Isaiah 44:22I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.Psalms 25:7Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.Isaiah 38:17Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.Acts 3:19Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;Romans 5:20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:Mark 2:7Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
Historical Context
This pivotal verse reveals pure grace: despite just indictment of Israel's sins (verses 22-24), God promises complete forgiveness based solely on His nature. His name and glory require redemption despite their unworthiness.
Questions for Reflection
- How does understanding forgiveness as 'for His own sake' free you from works-righteousness?
- What transgressions do you need God to blot out completely from His record?
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Analysis & Commentary
Despite Israel's offense, God says 'I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake.' The emphatic 'I, even I' stresses God as sole actor in forgiveness. The Hebrew 'machah' (blot out) indicates complete removal. The motivation—'for mine own sake'—shows grace flowing from God's character, not human merit.