7:14 To him was given ruling authority, honor, and sovereignty.
All peoples, nations, and language groups were serving 1 him.
His authority is eternal and will not pass away. 2
His kingdom will not be destroyed. 3
9:15 “Now, O Lord our God, who brought your people out of the land of Egypt with great power 4 and made a name for yourself that is remembered to this day – we have sinned and behaved wickedly.
1 tn Some take “serving” here in the sense of “worshiping.”
2 tn Aram “is an eternal authority which will not pass away.”
3 tn Aram “is one which will not be destroyed.”
4 tn Heb “with a powerful hand.”