1. Direct statements that Hashem forgives
Isaiah 55:7
“Let the wicked abandon his way… and let him return to Hashem, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.” This is one of the clearest verses in all of Tanach: return → mercy → forgiveness.
Ezekiel 18:21–22
“If the wicked person turns from all his sins… he shall surely live… none of the transgressions he committed shall be remembered.” Teshuvah erases the past. Hashem does not remember the sins once one repents.
Ezekiel 33:11
“I do not desire the death of the wicked, but that he turn from his way and live.” Hashem’s will is not punishment, but repentance and life.
Joel 2:12–13
“Return to Me with all your heart… for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in kindness.” Teshuvah is met with grace, mercy, and kindness.
⭐ 2. Hashem accepts repentance even after sin
Jonah 3:10
The people of Nineveh repent, and:
“God saw their deeds… and God relented from the evil He had spoken.” A national example of teshuvah → forgiveness.
2 Chronicles 7:14
“If My people… humble themselves, pray, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear… forgive their sin, and heal their land.” A covenantal promise: repentance brings forgiveness and restoration.
Jeremiah 3:22
“Return, O wayward children; I will heal your backsliding.” Hashem actively heals the sinner who returns.
⭐ 3. Hashem forgives even severe sins
Psalm 32:5
“I said: I will confess my transgressions to Hashem — and You forgave the guilt of my sin.” David describes personal teshuvah and immediate forgiveness.
Psalm 51 (after the sin with Bat‑Sheva)
David’s entire prayer is about repentance, and Hashem accepts it. Key line:
“A broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.”
Micah 7:18–19
“Who is a God like You, forgiving iniquity… He will again have compassion… He will cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.” A poetic, powerful declaration of Hashem’s complete forgiveness.
⭐ 4. Hashem’s nature is to forgive
Exodus 34:6–7 — The 13 Attributes of Mercy
“Hashem… compassionate and gracious… forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin.” This is the foundational Torah statement that Hashem’s essence includes forgiveness.
Nehemiah 9:17
“But You are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful.” A historical reflection on Hashem’s constant forgiveness.
⭐ 5. Hashem accepts repentance even after punishment
Hosea 14:2–5
“Return, O Israel… Take words with you and return… I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely.” Teshuvah leads to healing and renewed love.
5 comments:
Okay, but the Mishnah in Yoma contradicts many of these by dividing sins into different categories and saying that for some of them only death will achieve atonement and for some not even that.
Not exactly, you misinterpret the mishne
He said nothing wrong - In the mishna or gemorah it does NOT say hashem will forgive,. In Tenach yes, and it is accepted and promoted in all religions that shout and say "Repent and you will be cleaned".
Also many seforim say the sin of masturbation there in No Tishuvah , how do you reconcile that - were these seforim all wrong?. Also we see the holy Reb Nachman that gives a way out and that is why thousands flock to his grave to get relief from that sin.
He is coming up with some new "chap" about Tishuvah and let him have his day. Nothing wrong - it was done thousands of times before in our history.
Sholi
Not only is he an apikoras but he is also a huge am-haaretz! Because he says in that video, that there are" no sources in Chazal!
You say that there are "many seforim say the sin of masturbation there in No Tishuvah ," I don't know who says that but it goes against everything in the Torah !
You childishly say:"Reb Nachman that gives a way out and that is why thousands flock to his grave to get relief from that sin"
So first of all you admit that "there is a way out"
Second of all, are you saying that the millions of frum jews that visit Rav Nachman are masturbating??
Lets get this straight, you sincerely believe that the millions of Jews that are masturbating will never get a Kappara from the RBS"O but will get a Kappara from R Nachman?
How absurd? Rav Nachman who is obviously dead, has more power than the RBS"O who is alive forever??
Sholi
Here are the sources from Chazal
1. Mishnah Yoma 8:8 — Categories of Atonement
The Mishnah teaches that teshuvah always works, though different sins require different processes:
Teshuvah alone atones for minor sins.
Teshuvah + Yom Kippur atone for more serious sins.
Teshuvah + suffering atone for even more severe sins.
Teshuvah + Yom Kippur + suffering + death atone for the gravest sins.
The key point:
Teshuvah is always part of the atonement process — Hashem never closes the door.
This directly responds to the commenter on the page who referenced this Mishnah .
2. Gemara Yoma 86a — Teshuvah Transforms Sin
Chazal say:
Teshuvah me’ahavah turns sins into merits.
Teshuvah mi’yirah turns sins into unintentional errors.
This is one of the strongest statements in all of Chazal:
Hashem not only forgives — He reverses the spiritual impact of the sin.
3. Gemara Rosh Hashanah 17b — Hashem’s Mercy
Chazal explain the 13 Attributes of Mercy (Shemos 34:6–7) and say:
“A covenant was made with the Thirteen Attributes that they never return empty.”
Meaning:
Whenever a Jew invokes teshuvah and the 13 attributes, Hashem forgives.
This corresponds to the verse cited on your page (Exodus 34:6–7) .
4. Gemara Sanhedrin 103a — Even the Worst Can Return
Chazal say that King Menasheh, who committed idolatry and murder, was forgiven after he repented.
This is a powerful proof that no sin is beyond teshuvah.
5. Midrash Tehillim 32 — David’s Teshuvah
The Midrash explains that when David said:
“I will confess my transgressions… and You forgave” (Tehillim 32:5)
Hashem immediately accepted his teshuvah.
This verse is quoted on your page .
6. Midrash Tanchuma (Parshas Naso 11)
The Midrash states:
“There is nothing that stands before teshuvah.”
Hashem always accepts sincere repentance.
7. Rambam Hilchos Teshuvah — Systematic Presentation
Rambam codifies the principle:
Hilchos Teshuvah 2:1
“Teshuvah atones for all sins.”
Hilchos Teshuvah 7:6
“Yesterday he was hated by God… today he is beloved, desirable, close, and a friend.”
Rambam’s entire sefer is built on the foundation that Hashem forgives anyone who returns sincerely.
8. Gemara Pesachim 119a — Hashem Welcomes Back Sinners
Chazal describe Hashem as:
“Stretching out His hand to sinners.”
Meaning:
Hashem actively invites teshuvah.
9. Midrash Shir HaShirim Rabbah 5:2
Hashem says:
“Open for Me an opening like the eye of a needle, and I will open for you gates through which wagons can enter.”
Even the smallest act of teshuvah triggers massive divine forgiveness.
⭐ Bottom Line
Chazal are absolutely clear:
Hashem forgives anyone who repents sincerely.
There is no sin beyond teshuvah, no person beyond return, and no moment when the gates are closed.
This directly contradicts the claim of the Yenuka that “Hashem does not forgive even if someone did teshuva” —
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