1 tc Smr and Tg read “in the name.”
2 tc The LXX reads Θεός (qeos, “God”) for the MT’s “Rock.”
sn The Hebrew term depicts God as a rocky summit where one may find safety and protection. Within a covenantal context it serves as a reminder to the people that their God has committed himself to their protection in return for their allegiance.
3 tn Or “just” (KJV, NAB, NRSV, NLT) or “righteous” (NASB).