3:20 At that time I will lead you –
at the time I gather you together. 1
Be sure of this! 2 I will make all the nations of the earth respect and admire you 3
when you see me restore you,” 4 says the Lord.
1 tn In this line the second person pronoun is masculine plural, indicating that the exiles are addressed.
2 tn Or “for.”
3 tn Heb “I will make you into a name and praise among all the peoples of the earth.” Here the word “name” carries the nuance of “good reputation.”
4 tn Heb “when I restore your fortunes to your eyes.” See the note on the phrase “restore them” in 2:7.