2 Samuel 7:28

New English Translation

²⁸Now, O Sovereign Lord, you are the true God.^[a] May your words prove to be true!^[b] You have made this good promise to your servant.^[c]

2 Samuel 7:28 tn Heb “the God.” The article indicates uniqueness here.
2 Samuel 7:28 tn The translation understands the prefixed verb form as a jussive, indicating David’s wish/prayer. Another option is to take the form as an imperfect and translate “your words are true.”
2 Samuel 7:28 tn Heb “and you have spoken to your servant this good thing.”

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