Psalms 65:3

“Matters of iniquities prevail over me; our transgressions, you make expiation for them.”

Psalms 65:3 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 65:3, word by word

Mattersדִּבְרֵיdivre

thing

A matter, a thing; with "not", nothing.

Where else “divre” appears
of iniquitiesעֲוֺנֹתavonot

iniquity

A serious wrong.

Where else “avonot” appears
prevailגָּבְרוּgavru

prevail

To be more powerful, win out.

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our transgressionsפְּשָׁעֵיpeshae

transgression

A serious wrong against someone: rebellion, transgression.

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make expiation for themתְכַפְּרֵtechapre

atone

To cover guilt so there is forgiveness.

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The context

2You who hear prayer, to you all flesh will come.

3 · This verse (above)

4Happy is the one you choose and bring near; he will dwell in your courts. We will be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple.

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