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@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ The words "Repent" and "turn" refer to changing one's way of thinking, turning a
 
 # so that your sins may be blotted out
 
-"Blotted out" here is a metaphor, as if our sins were recorded with ink, but when God forgives our sins, they are removed, or erased. This can be stated in active form. AT: "so that God may remove your sins" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
+Here "blotted out" is a metaphor for forgiving. Sins are spoken of as if they are written in a book and God erases them from the book when he forgives them. This can be stated in active form. AT: "so that God will forgive you for sinning against him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 
 # periods of refreshing from the presence of the Lord