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who healeth all thy diseases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/103.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/103.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who pardons all your guilt, Who heals all your diseases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/103.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/103.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Who pardons all your iniquities; Who heals all your diseases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/103.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/103.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Who forgives all your sins, Who heals all your diseases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/103.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He forgives all your iniquity; he heals all your diseases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/103.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He forgives all your sin; He heals all your diseases. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/103.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/103.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD forgives our sins, heals us when we are sick, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/103.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/103.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He is the one who forgives all your sins, the one who heals all your diseases,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/103.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/103.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He continues to forgive all your sins, he continues to heal all your diseases,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/103.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/103.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He is the one who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/103.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />who forgives all your sins; who heals all your diseases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/103.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who forgiveth all thy iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/103.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/103.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Who is forgiving all your iniquities, "" Who is healing all your diseases,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/103.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who is forgiving all thine iniquities, Who is healing all thy diseases,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/103.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Forgiving to all thine iniquity, healing to all thy diseases.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/103.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who forgiveth all thy iniquities: who healeth all thy diseases. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/103.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 102:3>He forgives all your iniquities. He heals all your infirmities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/103.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who pardons all your sins, and heals all your ills, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/103.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/103.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/103.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Who forgives you all your evil and heals all your diseases.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/103.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Who forgiveth all thine iniquity; Who healeth all Thy diseases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/103.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />who forgives all thy transgressions, who heals all thy diseases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/103-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=12671" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/103.htm">Bless the LORD, O My Soul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5545.htm" title="5545: has·sō·lê·aḥ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To forgive, pardon. A primitive root; to forgive.">He who forgives</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5771.htm" title="5771: ‘ă·wō·nê·ḵî (N-csc:: 2fs) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">your iniquities</a> <a href="/hebrew/7495.htm" title="7495: hā·rō·p̄ê (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To heal. Or raphah; a primitive root; properly, to mend, i.e. to cure.">and heals</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8463.htm" title="8463: ta·ḥă·lu·’ā·yə·ḵî (N-mpc:: 2fs) -- Disease. Or tachalui; from chala'; a malady.">your diseases,</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2-6</a></span><br />Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” / On seeing this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!” / But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">1 Peter 2:24</a></span><br />He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-26.htm">Exodus 15:26</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-14.htm">Jeremiah 17:14</a></span><br />Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/2-5.htm">Mark 2:5-12</a></span><br />When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” / But some of the scribes were sitting there and thinking in their hearts, / “Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-20.htm">Luke 5:20-24</a></span><br />When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” / But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” / Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-24.htm">Isaiah 33:24</a></span><br />And no resident of Zion will say, “I am sick.” The people who dwell there will be forgiven of iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a></span><br />If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Matthew 8:16-17</a></span><br />When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. / This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Luke 7:47-50</a></span><br />Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” / Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” / But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/14-4.htm">Hosea 14:4</a></span><br />I will heal their apostasy; I will freely love them, for My anger has turned away from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a></span><br />how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a></span><br />and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Who forgives all your iniquities; who heals all your diseases;</p><p class="hdg">forgiveth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1-5</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David, Maschil. Blessed <i>is he whose</i> transgression <i>is</i> forgiven, <i>whose</i> sin <i>is</i> covered… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Psalm 51:1-3</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/130-8.htm">Psalm 130:8</a></b></br> And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.</p><p class="hdg">healeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-2.htm">Psalm 30:2</a></b></br> O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/38-1.htm">Psalm 38:1-7</a></b></br> A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/41-3.htm">Psalm 41:3,4,8</a></b></br> The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/18-13.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/psalms/86-15.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/exodus/34-7.htm">Forgives</a> <a href="/psalms/78-38.htm">Forgiveth</a> <a href="/psalms/99-8.htm">Forgiving</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-20.htm">Healeth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">Healing</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-18.htm">Heals</a> <a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Iniquities</a> <a href="/psalms/101-8.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Pardons</a> <a href="/psalms/94-23.htm">Sins</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/psalms/106-45.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Forgives</a> <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Forgiveth</a> <a href="/daniel/9-9.htm">Forgiving</a> <a href="/psalms/107-20.htm">Healeth</a> <a href="/psalms/147-3.htm">Healing</a> <a href="/psalms/107-20.htm">Heals</a> <a href="/psalms/103-10.htm">Iniquities</a> <a href="/psalms/106-6.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/daniel/9-9.htm">Pardons</a> <a href="/psalms/103-10.htm">Sins</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 103</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">An exhortation to bless God for his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/103-5.htm">And for the constancy thereof</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/103.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/103.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He who forgives all your iniquities</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's role as the ultimate forgiver of sins. Iniquities refer to moral wrongdoings or sins, highlighting the need for divine forgiveness. The concept of forgiveness is central to the biblical narrative, seen in the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, where offerings were made for atonement (Leviticus 16). The New Testament reveals the fulfillment of this through Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice on the cross provides forgiveness for all sins (<a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a>). The idea of God forgiving all iniquities underscores His mercy and grace, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/43-25.htm">Isaiah 43:25</a>, where God declares He blots out transgressions for His own sake.<p><b>and heals all your diseases</b><br>This phrase speaks to God's power to heal physical, emotional, and spiritual ailments. In the biblical context, disease often symbolized the consequences of sin and separation from God. Healing, therefore, is not just physical but also a restoration of the relationship with God. The ministry of Jesus is marked by numerous healings, demonstrating His authority over sickness and His compassion (<a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Matthew 8:16-17</a>). This healing is also prophetic, pointing to the ultimate healing and restoration in the new creation (<a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a>). The promise of healing reflects God's comprehensive care for His people, addressing both the root of sin and its manifestations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/103.htm">Psalm 103</a>, King David, is expressing his personal praise and gratitude to God for His merciful acts.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the one who forgives and heals, showcasing His divine attributes of mercy and power.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the nation of Israel often serves as the backdrop for David's psalms, reflecting the collective experience of God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/iniquities.htm">Iniquities</a></b><br>Refers to moral failings or sins, highlighting the need for divine forgiveness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/diseases.htm">Diseases</a></b><br>Represents physical ailments, emphasizing God's role as a healer.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_comprehensive_forgiveness.htm">God's Comprehensive Forgiveness</a></b><br>God forgives all iniquities, not just some. This total forgiveness is a cornerstone of Christian faith, emphasizing the completeness of God's grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_healing.htm">Divine Healing</a></b><br>The healing of diseases is both physical and spiritual. Believers are encouraged to seek God for healing in all aspects of life, trusting in His power and will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_link_between_sin_and_sickness.htm">The Link Between Sin and Sickness</a></b><br>While not all sickness is a direct result of personal sin, the Bible often links spiritual and physical well-being. This calls for introspection and repentance as part of seeking healing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_praise.htm">Gratitude and Praise</a></b><br>Like David, believers are encouraged to remember and praise God for His acts of forgiveness and healing, fostering a heart of gratitude.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>Trusting in God's promises of forgiveness and healing requires faith. Believers are called to stand firm in their faith, even when circumstances seem contrary.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_103.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 103</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_103_3_address_incurable_diseases.htm">Psalm 103:3 promises healing of “all your diseases”—how does this claim stand in light of incurable illnesses and scientific evidence? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_exodus_15_2_describe_god.htm">What does 'forget not His benefits' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_find_peace_and_strength_in_faith.htm">How can I find peace and strength in faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_teachings_on_forgiveness.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on forgiveness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/103.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Forgiveth.</span>--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."<p><span class= "bld">Diseases.</span>--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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/103.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Who forgiveth all thine iniquities.</span> This is the first and greatest of "benefits," and is therefore placed first, as that for which we ought, above all else, to bless God. God's forgiveness of sin is a frequent topic with the psalmists (see <a href="/psalms/25-11.htm">Psalm 25:11, 18</a>; <a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/51-9.htm">Psalm 51:9</a>; <a href="/psalms/85-2.htm">Psalm 85:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalm 86:5</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">Who healeth all thy diseases.</span> This is best understood literally - not as mere "parallelism." Among the greatest blessings which we receive of God is recovery from sickness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/103-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He who forgives</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסֹּלֵ֥חַ</span> <span class="translit">(has·sō·lê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5545.htm">Strong's 5545: </a> </span><span class="str2">To forgive, pardon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your iniquities,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲוֺנֵ֑כִי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·wō·nê·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and heals</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֝רֹפֵ֗א</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rō·p̄ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7495.htm">Strong's 7495: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mend, to cure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your diseases,</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחֲלֻאָֽיְכִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥă·lu·’ā·yə·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8463.htm">Strong's 8463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A malady</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/103-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 103:3 Who forgives all your sins (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/103-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 103:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 103:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/103-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 103:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 103:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>