King James Version

What Does Psalms 103:10 Mean?

He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

Context

8

The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. plentious: Heb. great in mercy

9

He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.

10

He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

11

For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. as: Heb. according to the height of the heaven

12

As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
13. (Compare Psa 35:4; 40:14).

Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.

Historical Context

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Theological Significance

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