פירוש על ישעיהו 59:12

For our transgressions, etc. The repenting Israelites are now represented by the prophet as speaking.

ענתה בנו Hath testified against us. Comp. לא תענה ברעך, thou shalt not testify against thy neighbour (Ex. 20:13).

For our iniquities are with us. Our iniquities are yet with us.^10aThey have not yet been removed by repentance on the one side, and pardon on the other.