[2:14] 1 tn The articular plural active participle functions as the second attributive adjective for אִישׁ (’ish, “man”) in v. 12b.
[2:14] 2 tn The Qal infinitive construct is the complementary use of the form, expressing the direct object of the participle.
[2:14] 4 tn Heb “the perversity of evil” (so NASB). The noun רָע (ra’, “evil”) functions as an attributed genitive which is modified by the construct noun תַהְפֻּכוֹת (tahpukhot, “perversity”) which functions as an attributive adjective.
[11:1] 5 tn Heb “an abomination of the
[11:1] 6 tn Heb “scales of deception.” The genitive is attributive: “deceptive scales.” This refers to dishonesty in the market where silver was weighed in the scales. God condemns dishonest business practices (Deut 25:13-16; Lev 10:35-36), as did the ancient Near East (ANET 388, 423).
[11:1] 7 tn Heb “a perfect stone.” Stones were used for measuring amounts of silver on the scales; here the stone that pleases the