12:8 I heard, but I did not understand. So I said, “Sir, 5 what will happen after these things?”
1 tn Heb “face.”
2 tn The Hebrew phrase translated “Lord God” here is אֲדֹנָי הָאֱלֹהִים (’adonay ha’elohim).
3 sn When lamenting, ancient Israelites would fast, wear sackcloth, and put ashes on their heads to show their sorrow and contrition.
4 tn Heb “to the Lord our God (belong) compassion and forgiveness.”
5 tn Heb “my lord,” a title of polite address.