Psalms 103:3
Psalms 103:3 in Multiple Translations
He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases;
He has forgiveness for all your sins; he takes away all your diseases;
He forgives my sins, and he heals all my diseases.
Which forgiueth all thine iniquitie, and healeth all thine infirmities.
Who is forgiving all thine iniquities, Who is healing all thy diseases,
who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases,
Who forgiveth all thy iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Who coverest the higher rooms thereof with water. Who makest the clouds thy chariot: who walkest upon the wings of the winds.
He forgives all my sins, and he heals me from all my diseases/sicknesses;
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 103:3
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Psalms 103:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/סֹּלֵ֥חַ
לְ/כָל
עֲוֺנֵ֑/כִי
הָ֝/רֹפֵ֗א
לְ/כָל
תַּחֲלֻאָֽיְ/כִי
הַ/סֹּלֵ֥חַ
çâlach
H5545
to forgive
Art | V-Qal
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
עֲוֺנֵ֑/כִי
ʻâvôn
H5771
iniquity
N-cs | Suff
הָ֝/רֹפֵ֗א
râphâʼ
H7495
to heal
Art | V-Qal
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
תַּחֲלֻאָֽיְ/כִי
tachălûwʼ
H8463
disease
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 103:3
הַ/סֹּלֵ֥חַ
çâlach
H5545
"to forgive"
Art | V-Qal
To forgive is the meaning of this Hebrew word, used to describe God's pardon and mercy towards humanity, as seen in Psalm 86:5. It involves letting go of anger or resentment towards someone who has wronged us, and is a key concept in the Bible's teachings on love and relationships.
Definition: 1) to forgive, pardon 1a) (Qal) to forgive, pardon 1b) (Niphal) to be forgiven
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: forgive, pardon, spare. See also: Exodus 34:9; 1 Kings 8:36; Psalms 25:11.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עֲוֺנֵ֑/כִי
ʻâvôn
H5771
"iniquity"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means moral evil or sin, like the kind God sees in people's hearts. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms. This concept is key to understanding human nature.
Definition: : crime 1) perversity, depravity, iniquity, guilt or punishment of iniquity 1a) iniquity 1b) guilt of iniquity, guilt (as great), guilt (of condition) 1c) consequence of or punishment for iniquity
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. See also: Genesis 4:13; Psalms 107:17; Psalms 18:24.
הָ֝/רֹפֵ֗א
râphâʼ
H7495
"to heal"
Art | V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to heal or mend, often referring to God's power to cure physical or emotional hurts, as seen in Psalm 103:3.
Definition: 1) to heal, make healthful 1a) (Qal) to heal 1a1) of God 1a2) healer, physician (of men) 1a3) of hurts of nations involving restored favour (fig) 1a4) of individual distresses (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be healed 1b1) literal (of persons) 1b2) of water, pottery 1b3) of national hurts (fig) 1b4) of personal distress (fig) 1c) (Piel) to heal 1c1) literal 1c2) of national defects or hurts (fig) 1d) (Hithpael) in order to get healed (infinitive)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cure, (cause to) heal, physician, repair, [idiom] thoroughly, make whole. See H7503 (רָפָה). See also: Genesis 20:17; Psalms 107:20; Psalms 6:3.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
תַּחֲלֻאָֽיְ/כִי
tachălûwʼ
H8463
"disease"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a sickness or disease that affects the body, as mentioned in various books of the Bible, including Leviticus and Deuteronomy.
Definition: diseases
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: disease, [idiom] grievous, (that are) sick(-ness). See also: Deuteronomy 29:21; Psalms 103:3; Jeremiah 14:18.
Study Notes — Psalms 103:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 103:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 103:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 103:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 103:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 103:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 103:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 103:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 103:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 103:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 103:3
- Sermons on Psalms 103:3
Context — Bless the LORD, O My Soul
1Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.
2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—
3He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,
4who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, 5who satisfies you with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 15:26 | saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.” |
| 2 | Isaiah 53:5 | But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 17:14 | Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise. |
| 4 | Psalms 30:2 | O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me. |
| 5 | Psalms 41:3–4 | The LORD will sustain him on his bed of illness and restore him from his bed of sickness. I said, “O LORD, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against You.” |
| 6 | Psalms 147:3 | He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. |
| 7 | Mark 2:10–11 | But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” |
| 8 | James 5:15 | And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. |
| 9 | Isaiah 43:25 | I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. |
| 10 | Mark 2:5 | When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” |
Psalms 103:3 Summary
[This verse tells us that God is a God of love and mercy who forgives all our sins and heals all our diseases, just like a good doctor heals our bodies. He wants us to be whole and healthy, not just in our bodies but also in our hearts and minds, as seen in Matthew 9:35. By trusting in Him and asking for forgiveness, we can experience this healing and forgiveness in our lives, and it's a promise that brings us peace and joy, reminding us of His love and care for us, as in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have all my iniquities forgiven?
This means that God completely pardons and removes the guilt of our sins, as seen in Psalms 103:3 and also in Psalms 51:1-2, where David asks for forgiveness and cleansing from his sins.
How can God heal all my diseases?
This refers to God's power to restore us to wholeness, not just physically but also spiritually and emotionally, as promised in Exodus 15:26 and reinforced in Matthew 9:35, where Jesus healed every kind of disease and sickness.
Is this forgiveness and healing only for certain people?
No, this promise is for all who put their trust in God, as stated in Psalms 103:3, and is a fundamental aspect of God's character, as seen in 1 John 1:9, where it says if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.
How can I experience this forgiveness and healing in my life?
We can experience God's forgiveness and healing by coming to Him in repentance and faith, as taught in Acts 3:19, where Peter calls people to repent and turn to God, and in James 5:14-15, where it talks about praying for healing in faith.
Reflection Questions
- What are some iniquities in my life that I need to ask God to forgive, and how can I surrender them to Him?
- In what areas of my life do I need God's healing touch, and how can I pray for restoration?
- How does knowing that God forgives all my iniquities and heals all my diseases impact my relationship with Him and my outlook on life?
- What are some ways I can express gratitude to God for His forgiveness and healing, as encouraged in Psalms 103:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 103:3
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities,.... The psalmist explains here what he means by benefits, and gives a particular enumeration of them; and begins with the blessing of pardon, which is a special
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 103:3
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who forgiveth all thine iniquities - according to David's prayer, trusting in God's gracious character (Psalms 25:11; Psalms 51:9; Psalms 86:5).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 103:3
Either, 1. Spiritual diseases, lusts or corruptions, which he subdues and purgeth out by his grace; as this phrase is used, 53:5. Or, 2. Corporal diseases or miseries, of which this word is used, ,19 Jeremiah 14:18 16:4.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 103:3
Psalms 103:3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;Ver. 3. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities] David not only taketh upon him with a holy imperiousness, laying God’ s charge upon his soul to be thankful; but intending to show himself good cause why to be so, he worthily beginneth with remission of sin, as a complexive mercy, and such as comprehendeth all the rest. He had a crown of pure gold set upon his head, Psalms 21:3; but here he blesseth God for a better crown; Psalms 103:4, "Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness," &c. And how was this crown set on his head but by forgiving all his iniquities? Who healeth all thy diseases] Corporal and spiritual. Quod sanitas in corpore id sanctitas in corde. Jehovah Rophe, or the Lord the physician (as he is called, Exodus 15:26), cureth his people on both sides, maketh them whole every whit. See Isaiah 19:22 Matthew 8:17. He bore our diseases.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 103:3
(3) Forgiveth.—The first “benefit” to one who aims at the higher life is the knowledge of the Divine readiness to forgive and renew, and this, as Augustine remarks, implies a quick moral sense: “God’s benefits will not be before our eyes unless our sins are also before our eyes.” Diseases.—Here chiefly in a moral sense, as the parallelism “iniquity” shows, even if the next verse, taken literally, implies an allusion to physical suffering as well.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 103:3
Verse 3. Who forgiveth] The benefits are the following, 1. Forgiveness of sin. 2. Restoration of health: "Who healeth all thy diseases."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 103:3
3. The Psalmist may have had in mind Exodus 15:26, “I am Jehovah that healeth thee”; and Deuteronomy 29:22, where the somewhat rare word for ‘diseases’ is used of the judgements with which the land is to be punished for Israel’s sins. The word need not be limited to bodily sickness, but may include all suffering. The removal of the punishment of sin is the proof of its forgiveness. Cp. Psalms 85:1-3; Psalms 147:3.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 103:3
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities - Pardoning all thy sins. That is, It is a characteristic of God to pardon sin, and I have evidence that he has done it in my own case, and this is a ground for praise.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 103:3
3. Who forgiveth—The chief blessing to a guilty soul. But this is not only an acknowledgment of the uniform readiness of God to forgive, (as Exodus 34:6-7,) but a special confession of what God had
Sermons on Psalms 103:3
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(Basics) 22. One Reason for Failure by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker uses an illustration of a child falling into a pit to explain the concept of forgiveness and salvation. He emphasizes that forgiveness and salvation are |
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The Blind Beggar by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of a blind man who had his eyes opened by Jesus. The blind man was fixated on the idea of someone being able to open the eyes of the bl |
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Feeding the Flame of Praise by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the joy and fire that comes from experiencing the word of God. He shares a story of a wedding where the father of the bride gives his daught |
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(Youth Conference 2006) Questions and Answers by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of avoiding movies with explicit content, as even a few seconds of inappropriate scenes can stick in our minds. He highlights |
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The Full Gospel of the Glory of Christ by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of moving beyond a self-centered, materialistic approach to faith and embracing the true gospel of the glory of Jesus Christ. It highlights th |
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Do This in Remembrance of Me" "Forget Not All His Benefits" by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding the significance of God's signs and miracles. He references the Israelites crossing the Jord |
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Ii Corinthians 12:9 by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of denying oneself and seeking a deeper knowledge of Christ Jesus. He highlights that there is a great search among the peopl |