King James Version
Psalms 103:10 in the King James Version says “He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 103 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.”
Psalms 103:10 · KJV
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. plentious: Heb. great in mercy
He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
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
As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“nor rewarded”
H1580to treat a person (well or ill), i.e., benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e., (specifically) to wean
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
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