Isaiah
“I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.”
Isaiah 44:22
Isaiah 44:22 (KJV) speaks to forgiveness of sin, redemption, and repentance — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.”
Isaiah 43:25“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”
John 8:11“He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.”
Micah 7:19“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”
Psalms 103:12“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.”
Psalms 51:1
Common questions
What does Isaiah 44:22 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 44:22 reads: "I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee." The verse speaks to forgiveness of sin, redemption, and repentance. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 44 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 44:22 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee." is Isaiah 44:22 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 44.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 44:22?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 44:22 include Isaiah 43:25, John 8:11, and Micah 7:19. Reading them alongside Isaiah 44:22 deepens the theme of forgiveness of sin.
How can I pray with Isaiah 44:22?
Read Isaiah 44:22 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.