5. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Job 8:5:1 ⧉אִם־אַ֭תָּהimataif you Job 8:5:2 ⧉תְּשַׁחֵ֣רteshakheryou seek early Job 8:5:3 ⧉אֶל־אֵ֑לelelto God Job 8:5:4 ⧉וְאֶל־שַׁ֝דַּ֗יveelshadaiand to the Almighty Job 8:5:5 ⧉תִּתְחַנָּֽן׃titkhananyou plead for favor or mercy |
5. Formal Translation If you earnestly seek God {El, Gracious Hearer} and plead for mercy to the Almighty {Shaddai, All-Sufficient Helper}, |
5. Dynamic Translation If you sincerely search for God {El, Compassionate Listener} and beg the Almighty {Shaddai, Powerful Rescuer} for mercy, |