KJV ORIGINAL
Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Wash me completely clean from my wrongdoing, and cleanse me from my sin.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is desperately asking God to wash away all his guilt and make him completely clean from his sins.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of David's famous prayer of repentance after the prophet Nathan confronted him about his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah. David wrote this psalm as a heartfelt confession, acknowledging his deep need for God's forgiveness and cleansing. The imagery of washing reflects the ceremonial cleansing rituals that were part of Hebrew worship and purification practices.
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