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Psalm 51:7
17 | tn The imperfect verbal form is used here to express the psalmist’s wish or request. |
18 | tn Heb “cleanse me with hyssop.” “Hyssop” was a small plant (see 1 Kgs 4:33) used to apply water (or blood) in purification rites (see Exod 12:22; Lev 14:4–6, 49–52; Num 19:6–18. The psalmist uses the language and imagery of such rites to describe spiritual cleansing through forgiveness. |
19 | tn After the preceding imperfect, the imperfect with vav (ו) conjunctive indicates result. |
20 | tn The imperfect verbal form is used here to express the psalmist’s wish or request. |
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