(0.30) | (Exo 34:22) | 1 tn The imperfect tense means “you will do”; it is followed by the preposition with a suffix to express the ethical dative to stress the subject. |
(0.30) | (Exo 34:24) | 1 tn The verb is a Hiphil imperfect of יָרַשׁ (yarash), which means “to possess.” In the causative stem it can mean “dispossess” or “drive out.” |
(0.30) | (Exo 34:15) | 1 tn The sentence begins simply “lest you make a covenant”; it is undoubtedly a continuation of the imperative introduced earlier, and so that is supplied here. |
(0.30) | (Exo 34:2) | 2 sn The same word is used in Exod 33:21. It is as if Moses was to be at his post when Yahweh wanted to communicate to him. |
(0.30) | (Exo 33:5) | 1 tn The verse simply begins “And Yahweh said.” But it is clearly meant to be explanatory for the preceding action of the people. |
(0.30) | (Exo 32:18) | 2 tn Heb “the sound of the answering of might,” meaning it is not the sound of shouting in victory (U. Cassuto, Exodus, 418). |
(0.30) | (Exo 32:12) | 1 tn The question is rhetorical; it really forms an affirmation that is used here as a reason for the request (see GKC 474 §150.e). |
(0.30) | (Exo 32:1) | 7 tn The text has “this Moses.” But this instance may find the demonstrative used in an earlier deictic sense, especially since there is no article with it. |
(0.30) | (Exo 31:14) | 2 tn This is the asseverative use of כִּי (ki) meaning “surely, indeed,” for it restates the point just made (see R. J. Williams, Hebrew Syntax, 73, §449). |
(0.30) | (Exo 30:33) | 2 sn The rabbinic interpretation of this is that it is a penalty imposed by heaven, that the life will be cut short and the person could die childless. |
(0.30) | (Exo 30:34) | 4 sn This is a gum from plants of the genus Ferula; it has an unpleasant odor, but when mixed with others is pleasant. |
(0.30) | (Exo 30:16) | 2 sn The idea of “service” is maintenance and care of the sanctuary and its service, meaning the morning and evening sacrifices and the other elements to be used. |
(0.30) | (Exo 30:3) | 3 tn Heb “and make for it border gold around.” The verb is a consecutive perfect. See Exod 25:11, where the ark also has such a molding. |
(0.30) | (Exo 29:33) | 2 tn The Hebrew word is “stranger, alien” (זָר, zar). But in this context it means anyone who is not a priest (see S. R. Driver, Exodus, 324). |
(0.30) | (Exo 28:11) | 1 sn Expert stone or gem engravers were used to engrave designs and names in identification seals of various sizes. It was work that skilled artisans did. |
(0.30) | (Exo 27:8) | 1 tn The verb is used impersonally; it reads “just as he showed you.” This form then can be made a passive in the translation. |
(0.30) | (Exo 25:31) | 4 tn Heb “will be from/of it”; the referent (“the same piece” of wrought metal) has been specified in the translation for clarity. |
(0.30) | (Exo 25:22) | 2 tn The verb is placed here in the text: “and I will speak”; it has been moved in this translation to be closer to the direct object clause. |
(0.30) | (Exo 25:4) | 1 sn The blue refers to dye made from shellfish. It has a dark blue or purple-blue, almost violet color. No significance for the color is attached. |
(0.30) | (Exo 23:7) | 4 sn God will not declare right the one who is in the wrong. Society should also be consistent, but it cannot see the intents and motives, as God can. |