8. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Jonah 2:8:1 ⧉מְשַׁמְּרִ֖יםmeshammerimthose keeping or observing Jonah 2:8:2 ⧉הַבְלֵי־שָׁ֣וְאhavleshavevapors of emptiness or worthless idols Jonah 2:8:3 ⧉חַסְדָּ֖םkhasdamtheir loyalty or steadfast love Jonah 2:8:4 ⧉יַעֲזֹֽבוּ׃yaazovuthey forsake |
8. Formal Translation Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their own mercy. |
8. Dynamic Translation People who chase after empty illusions abandon their steadfast love. |