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Forgiven and Covered
Commentators explain that the words used here paint a powerful picture of forgiveness. "Forgiven" can mean "lifted up" or "taken away," as if a burden has been removed. "Covered" is linked to the Hebrew word for atonement, suggesting that sin is completely hidden from God's sight, blotted out by the atoning work of Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 85:2
18th Century
Theologian
Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people - That is, these calamities came upon them as a consequence of their sins, and you ha…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 85:2
19th Century
Bishop
Forgiven. —Rather, taken away. (See Psalm 32:1.)
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 85:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
LORD, you have been favorable to your land; you have brought back the captivity of Jacob. You have forgiven the iniquity of your people; you ha…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 85:2
16th Century
Theologian
Thou hast taken away the iniquity of thy people. It was very natural for the faithful to feel alarmed and perplexed on account of their si…
John Gill
On Psalms 85:2
17th Century
Pastor
You have forgiven the iniquity of your people
Took it from them, and laid it on Christ, who has borne it, and took i…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 85:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The sense of present afflictions should not remove the remembrance of former mercies. The favor of God is the fountain of happiness to nations, as …