50:2 From Zion, the most beautiful of all places, 1
God comes in splendor. 2
12:6 Cry out and shout for joy, O citizens of Zion,
for the Holy One of Israel 3 acts mightily 4 among you!”
14:32 How will they respond to the messengers of this nation? 5
Indeed, the Lord has made Zion secure;
the oppressed among his people will find safety in her.
1 tn Heb “the perfection of beauty.”
2 tn Or “shines forth.”
3 sn See the note on the phrase “the Holy One of Israel” in 1:4.
4 tn Or “is great” (TEV). However, the context emphasizes his mighty acts of deliverance (cf. NCV), not some general or vague character quality.
5 sn The question forces the Philistines to consider the dilemma they will face – surrender and oppression, or battle and death.