Zion’s Captives Restored 1 When the LORD {YHWH} restored the captives of Zion (brought back the captives to Zion),a we were like dreamers (like those restored to health).b 2Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD {YHWH} has done great things for them.” 3The LORD {YHWH} has done great things for us; 4Restore our captives (Restore our fortunes),c O LORD {YHWH}, like streams in the Negev (southland). 5Those who sow in tears 6He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain. Footnotes: 1 a Or brought back the captives to Zion or restored the fortunes of Zion 1 b Or like those restored to health 4 c Or Restore our fortunes The Berean Annotated Bible (BAB) is the Annotated version of the Berean Standard Bible (BSB). The BAB includes over 50,000 points of emphasis using the following system: (Emphasis and Names) {Hebrew and Greek} [Alternate Manuscripts] \Literal translation/ <Measurements and Crossrefs> Second Person Plural: you⁺ your⁺ yours⁺ This version is an early draft and is now in the stage of proofing, consistency checking, and public comment. Please note that meanings for Biblical names are based on Hebrew and Greek roots and can be somewhat subjective. Feel free to Contact us with suggestions or corrections. We are still adding points of emphasis wherever helpful. |
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