“Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.”
'Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.' The quotation from Psalm 32:1 emphasizes forgiveness. Transgressions are forgiven; sins are covered. The language suggests that guilt is removed and hidden from God's view through divine action, not human achievement.
Church Fathers on Romans 4:7
“Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven.” And he seems to be bringing a testimony beside his purpose. For it does not say, Blessed are they whose faith is reckoned for righteousness. But he does so on purpose, not through inadvertency, to show the greater superiority. For if he be blessed that by grace received forgiveness, much more is he that is made just, and that exhibits faith. For where blessedness is, there all shame is removed, and there is much glory, since…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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