Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Psalms 51:7-12
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Psalms51:7-12
7-12. A series of prayers for forgiveness and purifying.
Purge ... hyssop--The use of this plant in the ritual (Ex 12:22; Nu 19:6, 18) suggests the idea of atonement as prominent here; "purge" refers to vicarious satisfaction (Nu 19:17-20).
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