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blot out, blots out, blotted out, wipe out, wipes out, wiped out

Definition:

The terms "blot out" and "wipe out" are expressions that mean to completely remove or destroy something or someone.

  • These expressions can be used in a positive sense, as when God "blots out" sins by forgiving them and choosing not to remember them.
  • It is also often used in a negative sense, as when God "blots out" or "wipes out" a people group, destroying them because of their sin.
  • The Bible talks about a person's name being "blotted out" or "wiped out" of God's Book of Life, which means that the person will not receive eternal life.

Translation Suggestions:

  • Depending on the context, these expressions could be translated as "get rid of" or "remove" or "completely destroy" or "completely remove."
  • When referring to blotting someone's name out of the Book of Life, this could be translated as "removed from" or "erased."

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H3971, H4229, G631, G1591, G1813