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In the biblical context, the concept of being "pardoned" is closely associated with the themes of forgiveness, mercy, and grace. It signifies the act of being forgiven by God for one's sins, resulting in the removal of guilt and the restoration of a right relationship with Him. The idea of pardon is central to the message of the Gospel and is a key aspect of God's redemptive plan for humanity.
Old Testament ContextThe Old Testament lays the foundation for understanding divine pardon through the sacrificial system and the character of God as merciful and forgiving. In
Exodus 34:6-7, God reveals Himself to Moses, saying, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and truth, maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin." This passage highlights God's willingness to forgive and His desire to pardon those who repent.
The sacrificial system, particularly the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), as described in
Leviticus 16, illustrates the process by which the Israelites sought pardon for their sins. The high priest would offer sacrifices to atone for the sins of the people, symbolizing the removal of guilt and the restoration of fellowship with God.
New Testament FulfillmentIn the New Testament, the concept of pardon is fulfilled through the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross is the ultimate means by which humanity can receive pardon for sins. In
Matthew 26:28, Jesus states, "This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." His atoning sacrifice provides the basis for divine pardon, offering forgiveness to all who believe in Him.
The Apostle Paul emphasizes the theme of pardon in his epistles. In
Ephesians 1:7, he writes, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." This verse underscores the idea that pardon is a gift of grace, not earned by human effort but granted through faith in Christ.
Theological ImplicationsTheologically, pardon is an expression of God's grace and mercy. It is an act of divine clemency that releases individuals from the penalty of sin and restores them to a state of righteousness. The pardoning of sins is integral to the doctrine of justification, where believers are declared righteous before God through faith in Jesus Christ.
The pardoning of sins also has ethical implications for believers. Those who have been pardoned are called to extend forgiveness to others, reflecting the character of God. In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors" (
Matthew 6:12). This reciprocal relationship between receiving and granting forgiveness is a hallmark of the Christian life.
Practical ApplicationFor believers, the assurance of being pardoned by God provides profound peace and freedom. It liberates individuals from the burden of guilt and empowers them to live in obedience to God's will. The knowledge of divine pardon encourages believers to approach God with confidence, as stated in
Hebrews 4:16: "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."
In summary, the concept of being pardoned is a central theme in the Bible, reflecting God's gracious character and His desire to restore humanity to Himself. Through the sacrificial work of Jesus Christ, believers receive the ultimate pardon, leading to a transformed life marked by forgiveness and reconciliation.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Pardon.
Greek
630. apoluo -- to set free, release... free, release NASB Word Usage dismissed (1), divorce (3), divorced (2), divorces
(5), freed (1), leaving (1), let...go (2), pardon (1),
pardoned (1), release
...Strong's Hebrew
5545. salach -- to forgive, pardon... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to forgive, pardon NASB Word Usage forgive
(19), forgiven (13), pardon (12),
pardoned (2), pardons (1).
...Library
Pardoned Sin Punished
... THE SECOND BOOK OF SAMUELPARDONED SIN PUNISHED. 'And It came to pass after
this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and...
Whether Sin Can bePardoned Without Penance?
... OF THE EFFECT OF PENANCE, AS REGARDS THE PARDON OF MORTAL SIN (SIX ARTICLES)
Whether sin can bepardoned without Penance? Objection...
Whether by Penance one Sin Can bePardoned Without Another?
... OF THE EFFECT OF PENANCE, AS REGARDS THE PARDON OF MORTAL SIN (SIX ARTICLES)
Whether by Penance one sin can bepardoned without another?...
Psalm 107 Part 3 Intemperance Punished andPardoned.
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 107 PART 3 Intemperance punished andpardoned. LM
Intemperance punished andpardoned. Vain man, on foolish pleasures bent,....
Psalm 106 Part 2 Israel Punished andPardoned; Or, God's...
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 106 PART 2 Israel punished andpardoned; or, God's
unchangeable love.... SM. Israel punished andpardoned; or, God's unchangeable love....
Reuben JohnsonPardoned.
... Reuben JohnsonPardoned. I want to tell you a scene that occurred some time
ago. Our Commissioner went to the Governor of the State...
Whether the Debt of Punishment that Arises through Ingratitude in...
... FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the debt of punishment that arises through ingratitude in
respect of a subsequent sin is as great as that of the sins previouslypardoned...
Psalm 51 Part 1 Original and Actual Sin Confessed andPardoned.
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 51 PART 1 Original and actual sin confessed andpardoned.
v.3-13 CM. Original and actual sin confessed andpardoned....
Psalm 107:3. Third Part. Intemperance Punished andPardoned; Or, a...
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 107:3. Third Part. Intemperance punished
andpardoned; or, A psalm for the glutton and the drunkard....
Psalm 51:4. 3-13. First Part. CM Original and Actual Sin Confessed...
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 51:4. 3-13. First Part. CM Original
and actual sin confessed andpardoned. 1 Lord, I would...
Thesaurus
Pardoned (21 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Pardoned (21 Occurrences).
... Seeing their faith Jesus said
to the paralytic, "Take courage, my child; your sins are
pardoned." (WEY).
...Pardon (31 Occurrences)
... is an act of a sovereign, in pure sovereignty, granting simply a remission of the
penalty due to sin, but securing neither honour nor reward to thepardoned....
Comfortably (5 Occurrences)
... The compassionate love that has atoned for their sins speaks to the heart
("comfortably") of Jerusalem, saying "that her iniquity ispardoned" (Isaiah 40:...
Zoheleth (1 Occurrence)
... Nathan. On hearing this, adonijah fled and took refuge in the sanctuary
(1 Kings 1:49-53). He was afterwardspardoned. Zoheleth...
Listen (441 Occurrences)
... Mark 4:12 that "'They may look and look but not see, and listen and listen but not
understand, lest perchance they should return and bepardoned.'" (WEY)....
Forgave (13 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 85:2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of
Thy people, Thou hastpardoned all their sin. Selah (See NAS NIV)....
Ransomed (27 Occurrences)
... Thy people Israel, whom Thou hast ransomed, O Jehovah, and suffer not innocent blood
in the midst of Thy people Israel; and the blood hath beenpardoned to them...
Mat (17 Occurrences)
... (WEB WEY NIV). Mark 2:9 Which is easier?--to say to this paralytic, 'Your sins are
pardoned,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk?' (WEY NIV)....
Miriam (13 Occurrences)
... with Aaron, she opposed Moses at Hazeroth (Numbers 12:1-5). She was smitten with
leprosy in punishment, but on Aaron's intercession waspardoned and healed...
Maskil (13 Occurrences)
... Maskil (13 Occurrences). Psalms 32:1 A Psalm of David. Maschil. Happy is he whose
transgression is forgiven, whose sin ispardoned. (See RSV NIV)....
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