VIDUY / CONFESSION: HOW DO WE CONFESS OUR SINS ?

Before David confessed that he had sinned against the God of Israel, there is a blank space in the Hebrew text.

The Vilna Gaon explains the significance of the blank space before David’s response. There was a silence after Nathan’s stern words. David was engaged in an inner struggle. He could have justified his deed ... or admit that the prophet was right. Finally, David made his decision. He said: “I have sinned”.