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Psalms 51:2–3

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Psalms 51:2

2Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

Psalms 51:3

3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 51:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Wash

To cleanse with water or another liquid; to bathe or cause water to pass over.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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cleanse

To make clean or pure; to remove filth, defilement, guilt, or ceremonial uncleanness.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sin

Transgression of the law of God; an offence against God; or the sinful principle or condition, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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Psalms 51:3

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transgressions

Violations of laws, commands, duties, or rightful boundaries; offenses or sins.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sin

Transgression of the law of God; an offence against God; or the sinful principle or condition, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ever

At any time; always; continually; or forever, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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From verse 2

  1. 1 John 1:7–9
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  2. Hebrews 10:21–22
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  3. Ezekiel 36:25
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  4. Jeremiah 4:14
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  5. Psalms 51:7
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From verse 3

  1. Proverbs 28:13
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  2. Isaiah 59:12
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  3. Psalms 38:18
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  4. Psalms 32:5
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  5. Leviticus 26:40–41
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