34:25 “‘I will make a covenant of peace with them and will rid the land of wild beasts, so that they can live securely 1 in the wilderness and even sleep in the woods. 2
1 tn The phrase “live securely” occurs in Ezek 28:26; 38:8, 11, 14; 39:26 as an expression of freedom from fear. It is a promised blessing resulting from obedience (see Lev 26:5-6).
2 sn The woods were typically considered to be places of danger (Ps 104:20-21; Jer 5:6).
3 sn See Isa 24:5; 55:3; 61:8; Jer 32:40; 50:5; Ezek 16:60, for other references to perpetual covenants.
4 tn Heb “give them.”
5 tn Heb “and they will complete the days.”
6 sn The people also could partake of the food of the peace offering (Lev 3).