1 Chronicles 21:8 Meaning and Explanation
“And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.”
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Read Full Chapter →David confesses his sin to God and pleads for the guilt to be taken away.
What Does 1 Chronicles 21:8 Mean?
David's heart turns. Without excuse or delay he confesses: "I have sinned greatly." He names the deed as folly and begs God to remove his iniquity, calling himself simply "thy servant." The king kneels.
Here is the mark of a heart after God's own. David sins, but he does not hide; he runs toward mercy rather than away from it. His prayer to "do away the iniquity" is the cry every soul must learn, the plea that finds its full answer in the One who takes away the sin of the world. Confession opens the door that pride had bolted shut.
1 Chronicles 21:8 in the Original Language
avon (עָוֺן), 'iniquity' -- guilt and the crookedness of sin together.
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What does 1 Chronicles 21:8 mean?
David confesses his sin to God and pleads for the guilt to be taken away.