4. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Deuteronomy 12:4:1 ⧉לֹ֣א־תַעֲשׂ֔וּןlotaasunYou shall not do Deuteronomy 12:4:2 ⧉כֵּ֖ןkenthus Deuteronomy 12:4:3 ⧉לַיהוָ֣הlayahwehto the LORD Deuteronomy 12:4:4 ⧉אֱלֹהֵיכֶֽם׃elohekhemyour God |
4. Formal Translation You shall not act thus toward the LORD your God {Yahweh Eloheichem, Covenant Protector}. |
4. Dynamic Translation Do not act thus toward the LORD your God {Yahweh Eloheichem, Guardian of the Covenant} or treat Him {Elohim, Divine Authority} like the nations do. |