² tn This phrase in Greek is actually thrown forward to the front of the verse to give it emphasis.

¹ tn Grk “except they wash the hands with a fist,” a ceremonial washing (though the actual method is uncertain).

⁴ tn Heb “them.” The actual object of the plundering, “their belongings,” has been specified in the translation for clarity.

³ tn Heb “except.” This statement is actually linked with what precedes, “What does he want from you except….”

¹ tn The sentence actually begins with the word “because.” In the Hebrew text vv. 12-13 are one long sentence.

¹ tn Heb “brother,” but this is not limited to actual siblings (cf. NRSV “an ally”; CEV, NLT “friend”).

² tn The final verb actually stands in a relative clause although the relative pronoun is not present; it modifies “wine.”

² tn The Hebrew term דְּבִיר (d^evir, “temple”) actually refers to the most holy place within the sanctuary.

¹ tn The word actually means “to spread,” but with lightning as the object, “to scatter” appears to fit the context better.

¹ tn The word actually means “weighed,” that is, lifted up on the scale and weighed, in order to purchase.

³ tn Heb “your brothers” but not limited only to an actual sibling; cf. NAB) “your kinsman”; NRSV, NLT “your neighbor.”

² tn Heb “brothers,” but not referring to actual siblings. Cf. NASB “their countrymen”; NRSV “the other members of the community.”

¹ sn The Hebrew actually has the “table of faces,” and this has been traditionally rendered “table of shewbread.”

³ tn The sentence actually has “[those camping…are] the standard of the camp of Judah according to their divisions.”

² tn Heb “my brother.” The term “brother” is used in a loose sense; actually Jacob was Laban’s nephew.

⁴ tn Grk “like blood,” understanding αἷμα (aima) as a blood-red color rather than actual blood (L&N 8.64).

² tn Grk “he was offering up.” The tense of this verb indicates the attempt or readiness to sacrifice Isaac without the actual completion of the deed.

¹ tn The term “actually” is not in the Greek text, but is supplied in the English translation to bring out the heightened sense of the statement.

¹ tn Grk “in the temple.” This is actually a reference to the courts surrounding the temple proper, and has been translated accordingly.

³ tn Grk “in the temple.” This is actually a reference to the courts surrounding the temple proper, and has been translated accordingly.