5:9 I will surely punish them for doing such things!” says the Lord.
“I will surely bring retribution on such a nation as this!” 1
5:29 I will certainly punish them for doing such things!” says the Lord.
“I will certainly bring retribution on such a nation as this! 2
1:24 Therefore, the sovereign Lord who commands armies, 3
the powerful ruler of Israel, 4 says this:
“Ah, I will seek vengeance 5 against my adversaries,
I will take revenge against my enemies. 6
1 tn Heb “Should I not punish them…? Should I not bring retribution…?” The rhetorical questions have the force of strong declarations.
2 tn Heb “Should I not punish…? Should I not bring retribution…?” The rhetorical questions function as emphatic declarations.
3 tn Heb “the master, the Lord who commands armies [traditionally, the Lord of hosts].” On the title “the Lord who commands armies,” see the note at v. 9.
4 tn Heb “the powerful [one] of Israel.”
5 tn Heb “console myself” (i.e., by getting revenge); NRSV “pour out my wrath on.”
6 sn The Lord here identifies with the oppressed and comes as their defender and vindicator.