54:8 In a burst 1 of anger I rejected you 2 momentarily,
but with lasting devotion I will have compassion on you,”
says your protector, 3 the Lord.
[54:8] 1 tn According to BDB 1009 s.v. שֶׁטֶף the noun שֶׁצֶף here is an alternate form of שֶׁטֶף (shetef, “flood”). Some relate the word to an alleged Akkadian cognate meaning “strength.”
[54:8] 2 tn Heb “I hid my face from you.”
[54:8] 3 tn Or “redeemer.” See the note at 41:14.
