43:4 Since you are precious and special in my sight, 1
and I love you,
I will hand over people in place of you,
nations in place of your life.
65:18 But be happy and rejoice forevermore
over what I am about to create!
For look, I am ready to create Jerusalem 2 to be a source of joy, 3
and her people to be a source of happiness. 4
1 tn Heb “Since you are precious in my eyes and you are honored.”
2 map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.
3 tn Heb “Jerusalem, joy.” The next verse suggests the meaning: The Lord will create Jerusalem to be a source of joy to himself.
4 tn Heb “her people, happiness.” See the preceding note.