Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more. New Living Translation “I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again. English Standard Version “I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins. Berean Standard Bible I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. King James Bible I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. New King James Version “I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins. New American Standard Bible “I, I alone, am the one who wipes out your wrongdoings for My own sake, And I will not remember your sins. NASB 1995 “I, even I, am the one who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, And I will not remember your sins. NASB 1977 “I, even I, am the one who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins. Legacy Standard Bible “I, even I, am the one who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, And I will not remember your sins. Amplified Bible “I, only I, am He who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, And I will not remember your sins. Christian Standard Bible “I am the one, I sweep away your transgressions for my own sake and remember your sins no more. Holman Christian Standard Bible It is I who sweep away your transgressions for My own sake and remember your sins no more. American Standard Version I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake; and I will not remember thy sins. Contemporary English Version But I wipe away your sins because of who I am. And so, I will forget the wrongs you have done. English Revised Version I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake; and I will not remember thy sins. GOD'S WORD® Translation I alone am the one who is going to wipe away your rebellious actions for my own sake. I will not remember your sins [anymore]. Good News Translation And yet, I am the God who forgives your sins, and I do this because of who I am. I will not hold your sins against you. International Standard Version "I, I am the one who blots out your transgression for my own sake, and I'll remember your sins no more. Majority Standard Bible I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. NET Bible I, I am the one who blots out your rebellious deeds for my sake; your sins I do not remember. New Heart English Bible I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake; and I will not remember your sins. Webster's Bible Translation I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for my own sake, and will not remember thy sins. World English Bible I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake; and I will not remember your sins. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI [am] He who is blotting out Your transgressions for My own sake, "" And I do not remember your sins. Young's Literal Translation I -- I am He who is blotting out Thy transgressions for Mine own sake, And thy sins I do not remember. Smith's Literal Translation I, I am he wiping away thy transgressions for my sake, and I will not remember thy sins. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI am, I am he that blot out thy iniquities for my own sake, and I will not remember thy sins. Catholic Public Domain Version I am. I am the very One who wipes away your iniquities for my own sake. And I will not remember your sins. New American Bible It is I, I, who wipe out, for my own sake, your offenses; your sins I remember no more. New Revised Standard Version I, I am He who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake and will not remember your sins any more. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I AM THE LIVING GOD, I who blot out your evil for my sake, and I shall not remember your sins again OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I, even I, am He that blotteth out thy transgressions for Mine own sake; And thy sins I will not remember. Brenton Septuagint Translation I, even I, am he that blots out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and thy sins; and I will not remember them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel's Unfaithfulness…24You have not bought Me sweet cane with your silver, nor satisfied Me with the fat of your sacrifices. But you have burdened Me with your sins; you have wearied Me with your iniquities. 25I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. 26Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated.… Cross References Jeremiah 31:34 No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” Hebrews 8:12 For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” Psalm 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. Micah 7:18-19 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea. 2 Corinthians 5:19 that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. Hebrews 10:17 Then He adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, Psalm 51:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace Colossians 2:13-14 When you were dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our trespasses, / having canceled the debt ascribed to us in the decrees that stood against us. He took it away, nailing it to the cross! 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Daniel 9:9 To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him Romans 4:7-8 “Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.” Nehemiah 9:17 They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them. Matthew 9:2 Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” Treasury of Scripture I, even I, am he that blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and will not remember your sins. even I Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 44:22 I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee. for mine Isaiah 37:35 For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake. Isaiah 48:8-10 Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that thine ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb… Psalm 25:7,11 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD… will not Psalm 79:8 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low. Jeremiah 31:34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. Hebrews 8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. Jump to Previous Blots Blotting Doings Evil Longer Mind Remember Remembers Sake Sins Transgressions WipesJump to Next Blots Blotting Doings Evil Longer Mind Remember Remembers Sake Sins Transgressions WipesIsaiah 43 1. The Lord comforts the church with his promises.8. He appeals to the people for witness of his omnipotence 14. He foretells them the destruction of Babylon 18. And his wonderful deliverance of his people 22. He reproves the people as inexcusable I, yes I, am He This phrase emphasizes the identity and authority of God. In the context of Isaiah, God is asserting His unique position as the one true God, contrasting with the idols worshiped by the surrounding nations. This declaration echoes the divine self-identification found in Exodus 3:14, where God reveals Himself to Moses as "I AM." It underscores God's sovereignty and His role as the ultimate judge and redeemer. who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The speaker in this verse, emphasizing His role as the one who forgives sins. 2. Israel The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecy, representing God's chosen people who have sinned. 3. Isaiah The prophet through whom God delivers this message of forgiveness and redemption. 4. Transgressions and Sins The wrongdoings of the people that God promises to forgive and forget. 5. Babylonian Exile (Contextual Event) Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the broader context of Isaiah includes the impending Babylonian exile, a consequence of Israel's sins. Teaching Points God's Initiative in ForgivenessGod takes the initiative to forgive our sins for His own sake, emphasizing His grace and mercy. The Nature of Divine Forgiveness God's forgiveness is complete; He not only forgives but also chooses to forget our sins, offering us a fresh start. The Motivation for Forgiveness God forgives for His own sake, highlighting His desire for a restored relationship with His people and His commitment to His covenant promises. The Assurance of Forgiveness Believers can have confidence in God's promise to forgive and not hold past sins against them, encouraging a life of freedom and gratitude. Living in Light of Forgiveness Understanding God's forgiveness should lead us to forgive others, reflecting His character in our relationships.(25) I, even I . . .--As in Isaiah 1:2; Isaiah 1:18, the analogy with which may be noted as evidence of identity of authorship, the incisive words that prove the guilt of Israel are followed by the fullest offer of pardon on repentance. And this he does "for His own sake," to manifest the everlasting righteousness which is also the everlasting love. The "blotting out" finds an echo in Colossians 2:14.Verse 25. - I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions (comp. Psalm 51:1, 9). The idea is based on that of sins being "noted in a book" (Psalm 56:8; Revelation 20:12). For mine own sake; i.e. purely from the love that I bare thee. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I,אָנֹכִ֨י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I yes I, אָנֹכִ֥י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I am He who ה֛וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are blots out מֹחֶ֥ה (mō·ḥeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 4229: To stroke, rub, to erase, to smooth, grease, make fat, to touch, reach to your transgressions פְשָׁעֶ֖יךָ (p̄ə·šā·‘e·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6588: Transgression for My own sake לְמַעֲנִ֑י (lə·ma·‘ă·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent and remembers אֶזְכֹּֽר׃ (’ez·kōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male your sins וְחַטֹּאתֶ֖יךָ (wə·ḥaṭ·ṭō·ṯe·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender no more. לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no Links Isaiah 43:25 NIVIsaiah 43:25 NLT Isaiah 43:25 ESV Isaiah 43:25 NASB Isaiah 43:25 KJV Isaiah 43:25 BibleApps.com Isaiah 43:25 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 43:25 Chinese Bible Isaiah 43:25 French Bible Isaiah 43:25 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 43:25 I even I am he who blots (Isa Isi Is) |
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