Isaiah 43:25

Isaiah 43:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
• New International Version (NIV)“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.
• English Standard Version (ESV)"I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.
• New King James Version (NKJV)“I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins.

Context of Isaiah 43:25

23You have not brought Me your sheep or goats for your burnt offerings, Nor honored Me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with offerings, Nor wearied you with [demands for offerings of] incense. 24You have not bought Me sweet cane with money, Nor have you filled Me with the fat of your sacrifices; But you have burdened Me with your sins, You have wearied Me with your wickedness. “I, only I, am He who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, And I will not remember your sins. 26Remind Me [of your merits with a thorough report], let us plead and argue our case together; State your position, that you may be proved right. 27Your first father [Jacob] sinned, And your spokesmen [the priests and the prophets—your mediators] have transgressed against Me.

Isaiah 43:25 word by word

אָנֹכִ֨י אָנֹכִ֥י ה֛וּא מֹחֶ֥ה פְשָׁעֶ֖יךָ לְמַעֲנִ֑י וְחַטֹּאתֶ֖יךָ לֹ֥א אֶזְכֹּֽר׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• he that blotteth outמָחָהmâchâh · to wipeH4229
• thy transgressionsפֶּ֫שַׁעpesha‛ · transgressionH6588
• for mine own sake, and will not rememberזָכַרzâkar · to rememberH2142
• thy sinsחַטָּאתchaţţâ'âh chaţţâ'th · sinH2403

Cross-references for Isaiah 43:25

• Isaiah 43:11I, [only] I, am the Lord, And there is no Savior besides Me.
• Isaiah 1:18“Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be like wool.
• Isaiah 44:22I have wiped out your transgressions like a thick cloud And your sins like a heavy mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.”
• Psalms 51:9Hide Your face from my sins And blot out all my iniquities.
• Jeremiah 50:20In those days and at that time,’ says the Lord, ‘a search will be made for the wickedness of Israel, but there will be none and for the sins of Judah, but none will be found, for I will pardon those whom I leave as a remnant.’
• Micah 7:18Who is a God like You, who forgives wickedness And passes over the rebellious acts of the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He [constantly] delights in mercy and lovingkindness.
• Mark 2:7“Why does this man talk that way? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins [remove guilt, nullify sin’s penalty, and assign righteousness] except God alone?”
• Acts 3:19So repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God—seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord [restoring you like a cool wind on a hot day];
• Romans 5:20But the Law came to increase and expand [the awareness of] the trespass [by defining and unmasking sin]. But where sin increased, [God’s remarkable, gracious gift of] grace [His unmerited favor] has surpassed it and increased all the more,
• Isaiah 37:35‘For I will defend this city to save it, for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’ ”
• Isaiah 48:8You have not heard, you have not known; Even from long ago your ear has not been open. For I [the Lord] knew that you [Israel] would act very treacherously; You have been called a transgressor and a rebel from birth.
• Psalms 25:7Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; According to Your lovingkindness remember me, For Your goodness’ sake, O Lord.
• Psalms 79:9Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; Rescue us, forgive us our sins for Your name’s sake.
• Ezekiel 20:9But I acted for My Name’s sake, that it would not be profaned in the sight of the [pagan] nations among whom they lived, in whose sight I made Myself known to them by bringing them out of the land of Egypt.
• Ezekiel 36:22“Therefore say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am about to act, but for My holy name, which you have profaned among the nations where you went.
• Ephesians 1:6to the praise of His glorious grace and favor, which He so freely bestowed on us in the Beloved [His Son, Jesus Christ].

Commentaries on Isaiah 43:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25I, even I, am he - The original is extremely abrupt: הוא אנכי אנכי anochi anochi hu, "I, I, He." Is there any mystery in this form? Does it refer to a plurality of persons in the Godhead? For mine own sake - In the pardon of sin God can draw no reason but from his own infinite goodness.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25I, even I, am he - This verse contains a gracious assurance that their sins would be blotted out, and the reason why it would be done. The pronoun I‘ is repeated to make it emphatic, as in Isaiah 43:11. Perhaps also God designs to show them the evil of the sins which are mentioned in the previous verses, by the assurance that they were committed against him who alone could forgive, and who had promised them pardon. The passage also reminds them, that it…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-28Verses 22-28 Those who neglect to call upon God, are weary of him. The Master tired not the servants with his commands, but they tired him with disobedience. What were the riches of God's mercy toward them? I, even I, am he who yet blotteth out thy transgressions. This encourages us to repent, because there is forgiveness with God, and shows the freeness of Divine mercy. When God forgives, he forgets. It is not for any thing in us, but for his mercies'…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25God alone can blot out sins. This means he completely removes and forgives them. It does not matter how many sins a person has committed or how serious they are. God has the power to forgive them all (see also Isaiah 44:22).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2525. I, even I--the God against whom your sin is committed, and who alone can and will pardon. (Is 44:22). for mine own sake--(Is 48:9, 11). How abominable a thing sin is, since it is against such a God of grace! "Blotted out" is an image from an account-book, in which, when a debt is paid, the charge is cancelled or blotted out. not remember ... sins--(Jr 31:34). When God forgives, He forgets; that is, treats the sinner as if He had forgotten his sins.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Isaiah 43

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings