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# blot out, wipe out
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## Definition:
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The terms “blot out” and “wipe out” are expressions that mean to completely remove or destroy something or someone.
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* These expressions can be used in a positive sense, as when God “blots out” sins by forgiving them and choosing not to remember them.
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* 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.
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* 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.
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## Translation Suggestions:
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* Depending on the context, these expressions could be translated as “get rid of” or “remove” or “completely destroy” or “completely remove.”
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* 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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## Bible References:
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* [Deuteronomy 29:20](rc://en/tn/help/deu/29/20)
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* [Exodus 32:30-32](rc://en/tn/help/exo/32/30)
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* [Genesis 07:23](rc://en/tn/help/gen/07/23)
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* [Psalm 051:01](rc://en/tn/help/psa/051/01)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: H4229, H8045, G1813
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