18. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Joel 2:18:1 ⧉וַיְקַנֵּ֥אvayekaneand he became jealous Joel 2:18:2 ⧉יְהוָ֖הyahwehthe LORD Joel 2:18:3 ⧉לְאַרְצ֑וֹleartsofor his land Joel 2:18:4 ⧉וַיַּחְמֹ֖לvayakhmoland he had compassion Joel 2:18:5 ⧉עַל־עַמּֽוֹ׃alammofor his people |
18. Formal Translation Then the LORD {Yahweh, Zealous Protector} was jealous for His land and had compassion on His people. |
18. Dynamic Translation At that time, the LORD {Yahweh, Protective Redeemer} became deeply concerned for His land and took pity on His people. |