Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.
You have forgiven the wrongdoing of your people, you have covered all their sin. Selah.
The writer is praising God for completely forgiving and covering all the sins of His people.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 85 is a psalm likely written after the Babylonian exile, a period when the Israelites had returned to their homeland and were reflecting on God's past acts of mercy amid their national hardships. In this verse, the psalmist expresses gratitude for God's forgiveness of the people's sins, which had led to their exile, highlighting His covenant faithfulness in restoring them. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's consistent mercy toward Israel despite their repeated unfaithfulness.
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