“O Lord, 2 great and awesome God who is faithful to his covenant 3 with those who love him and keep his commandments,
1 sn This explanation of the meaning of the name Belteshazzar may be more of a paronomasia than a strict etymology.
2 tn The Hebrew term translated “Lord” here and in vv. 7, 9, 15, 16, and 19 is אֲדֹנָי (’adonay).
3 tn Heb “who keeps the covenant and the loyal love.” The expression is a hendiadys.