30:12 For this reason this is what the Holy One of Israel says:
“You have rejected this message; 1
you trust instead in your ability to oppress and trick, 2
and rely on that kind of behavior. 3
58:6 No, this is the kind of fast I want. 4
I want you 5 to remove the sinful chains,
to tear away the ropes of the burdensome yoke,
to set free the oppressed, 6
and to break every burdensome yoke.
1 tn The sentence actually begins with the word “because.” In the Hebrew text vv. 12-13 are one long sentence.
2 tn Heb “and you trust in oppression and cunning.”
3 tn Heb “and you lean on it”; NAB “and depend on it.”
4 tn Heb “Is this not a fast I choose?” “No” is supplied in the translation for clarification.
5 tn The words “I want you” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
6 tn Heb “crushed.”