King James Version
Psalms 65:3 in the King James Version says “Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away. iniquities: Heb. Words, or, Matter...” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 65 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away. iniquities: Heb. Words, or, Matters of iniquities”
Psalms 65:3 · KJV
To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David. Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed. waiteth: Heb. is silent
O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.
Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away. iniquities: Heb. Words, or, Matters of iniquities
Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Iniquities”
H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
“against me as for our transgressions”
H6588a revolt (national, moral or religious)
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