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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."

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Word Data:

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