¹ tn The meaning of the Hebrew term is primarily emotional: “to pity,” which in context implies an action, as in being moved by pity in order to spare them from the horror of their punishment.

² tn Heb “a man.”

³ tn The verb is the same one used in verse 10b and suggests forcible sexual violation of the woman.

⁴ sn Sexual relations with one’s half-sister may be primarily in view here. See Lev 18:9; 20:17.

⁵ tn Heb “it”; the referent has been specified in the translation for clarity.

⁶ tn Or perhaps, “change my mind.”

⁷ tc Some medieval Hebrew mss and the major ancient versions read a first person verb here. Most Hebrew mss read have an indefinite subject, “they will judge you,” which could be translated, “you will be judged.”

⁸ tn Heb “ways.”

⁹ tn Or “spirit.” This is likely an allusion to Gen 2 and God’s breath which creates life.

¹⁰ sn For a historical illustration of the priest carrying out this function, see 2 Chr 19:9-11.

¹¹ tn Heb “sanctify, set apart.”