23. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Ezra 8:23:1 ⧉וַנָּצ֛וּמָהvanatsumaand we fasted Ezra 8:23:2 ⧉וַנְּבַקְשָׁ֥הvanevakshaand we sought or implored Ezra 8:23:3 ⧉מֵאֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּmeelohenufrom our God Ezra 8:23:4 ⧉עַל־זֹ֑אתalzotconcerning this Ezra 8:23:5 ⧉וַיֵּעָתֵ֖רvayeaterand he was entreated or listened Ezra 8:23:6 ⧉לָֽנוּ׃lanufor us |
23. Formal Translation So we fasted and sought petition from our God {Eloheinu, Prayer Hearer} concerning this, and He was entreated for us. |
23. Dynamic Translation So we fasted and pleaded with our God {Eloheinu, Responsive Helper} about this matter, and He answered our request. |