Psa 51:11 | JFB | STEP | 7-12. A series of prayers for forgiveness and purifying. Purge . . . hyssop —The use of this plant in the ritual ( ) suggests the idea of atonement as prominent here; "purge" refers to vicarious satisfaction ( ).

Psalms 51:11

7-12. A series of prayers for forgiveness and purifying.

Purge . . . hyssop—The use of this plant in the ritual (Ex 12:22; Nu 19:6, 18) suggests the idea of atonement as prominent here; "purge" refers to vicarious satisfaction (Nu 19:17-20).