2. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Judges 5:2:1 ⧉בִּפְרֹ֤עַbifroawhen there was letting loose Judges 5:2:2 ⧉פְּרָעוֹת֙peraotof hair or of leaders Judges 5:2:3 ⧉בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔לbeyisraelin Israel Judges 5:2:4 ⧉בְּהִתְנַדֵּ֖בbehitnadevwhen freely offered Judges 5:2:5 ⧉עָ֑םamthe people Judges 5:2:6 ⧉בָּרֲכ֖וּbarakhubless Judges 5:2:7 ⧉יְהוָֽה׃yahwehthe LORD |
2. Formal Translation When the leaders in Israel rise up and the people offer themselves willingly, bless the LORD {Yahweh, Praiseworthy King}! |
2. Dynamic Translation When the rulers in Israel step forward decisively and the people volunteer freely, praise the LORD {Yahweh, Worthy of Blessing}! |