23:24 “Do you really think anyone can hide himself
where I cannot see him?” the Lord asks. 1
“Do you not know that I am everywhere?” 2
the Lord asks. 3
1 tn Heb “Oracle of the
2 tn The words “Don’t you know” are not in the text. They are a way of conveying the idea that the question which reads literally “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” expects a positive answer. They follow the pattern used at the beginning of the previous two questions and continue that thought. The words are supplied in the translation for clarity.
3 tn Heb “Oracle of the