26:15 You have made the nation larger, 1 O Lord,
you have made the nation larger and revealed your splendor, 2
you have extended all the borders of the land.
43:4 Since you are precious and special in my sight, 3
and I love you,
I will hand over people in place of you,
nations in place of your life.
1 tn Heb “you have added to the nation.” The last line of the verse suggests that geographical expansion is in view. “The nation” is Judah.
2 tn Or “brought honor to yourself.”
3 tn Heb “Since you are precious in my eyes and you are honored.”