Psalm 32:1

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 32:1

1. Covered This is the literal signification of the Hebrew word, and is here used synonymously with forgiven, as if, when sin is pardoned, it is hidden, put out of sight; that is, it was without further judicial recognition. In this sense it is equal to כפר , ( kaphar,) to cover, which is the standing word for to atone, to expiate, as Nehemiah 4:5; (compare Hebrews 3:37;) Psalms 85:2. The Hebrews knew of no pardon without atonement. Expiation annihilated guilt, and was the basis of... read more