¹ tn “So” is supplied for transitional smoothness in English.

³ tn Heb “Tell us smooth things, see deceptive things.”

³ tn For a smooth English translation “either of” was added.

³ tn Heb “smoothness of her lips”; cf. NAB “smooth lips”; NASB “flattering lips.” The term “lips” is a metonymy of cause representing what she says. The noun חֵלֶק (kheleq) “smoothness” is the counterpart to the verb “flatter” is 7:5.

² tn The form is the Hiphil participle, literally “deals smoothly,” i.e., smoothing over things that should be brought to one’s attention.

¹ tn “And” is not in the Greek text. It is supplied for smoothness in English.

³ sn A beach would refer to a smooth sandy beach suitable for landing.

⁵ tn Heb “against the Lord.” The switch is for the sake of smoothness in English.

¹ tn The word “troops” is supplied in the translation for smoothness and clarity.

⁴ tn The word “weighs” does not appear in Hebrew, but is added in the translation for smoothness.

⁴ tn The verb “receives” is supplied in the translation for the sake of clarity and smoothness.

¹ tn “Number the people” is added here to the text for a smooth reading.

¹ tn For smoothness in the English translation, “his” was used in place of “Aaron’s.”

² tn The subject, “the cherubim,” has been added again in the translation for smoothness.

¹ tn Grk “that I hear”; the ἵνα (hina) clause indicates content. This is more smoothly expressed as an English infinitive.

¹ tn Grk “(not Iscariot).” The proper noun (Judas) has been repeated for clarity and smoothness in English style.

¹ tn The word “people” is not in the Greek text, but is supplied for clarity and smoothness in the translation.

¹ tn The words “The desolation will continue” refer to the previous context and have been added for smoothness.

³ tn The term “their” does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is supplied in the translation for clarity and smoothness.

² tn The term “form” does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is supplied in the translation for clarity and smoothness.