סַלָּח
sal.lach
H5546
H:A
Hebrew
forgiving
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Hebrew
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sal.lach describes the LORD in Psalm 86:5 as forgiving toward those who call to him.
The attested use describes the LORD as forgiving in the address of Psalm 86:5, where those who call to him are also mentioned.
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Describing the LORD as forgiving · dominant
In Psalm 86:5, the masculine singular absolute form occurs in an address to the LORD, alongside descriptions of him as pleasant and abounding in kindness toward those who call to him. The APB renders the verse, "For you, O my LORD, are pleasant and forgiving and abounding in kindness to all who call to you."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Psalm 86:5, the APB presents the LORD as "forgiving" within a series of descriptions.