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The Symbolism of Hyssop
Commentators explain that David's plea to be purged with hyssop is a direct reference to Old Testament purification rites. Hyssop was used to apply sacrificial blood to cleanse lepers or protect from judgment. David is asking for the spiritual reality behind the symbol: a deep, internal cleansing made possible only by the atoning sacrifice, which Christians understand as the blood of Jesus.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 51:7
18th Century
Theologian
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean - On the word hyssop, see the notes at (John 19:29); notes at ([Reference He…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 51:7
19th Century
Bishop
Hyssop. —The mention of this connects this verse with the priestly ordinances concerning leprosy and contact with a dead body ([Re…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 51:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 51:7
16th Century
Theologian
You shall purge me with hyssop. He still pursues the same theme of supplication; and the repetition of his requests for pardon proves how …
John Gill
On Psalms 51:7
17th Century
Pastor
Purge me with hyssop
Or "you shall purge me with hyssop" {f}; or "expiate me"; which was used in sprinkling the bloo…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 51:7–15
17th Century
Minister
Purge me with hyssop, with the blood of Christ applied to my soul by a living faith, as the water of purification was sprinkled with a bunch of hys…