OET interlinear HAB 3:5

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

לְ⁠פָנָ֖י⁠ו

before,,him

Here, face represents the presence of God. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: [In his presence]

Note 2 topic: writing-pronouns

לְ⁠פָנָ֖י⁠ו

before,,him

The pronoun his refers to God, who is described in the previous verses. It may be helpful to clarify this for your readers. Alternate translation: [Before God’s face]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / personification

יֵ֣לֶךְ דָּ֑בֶר

went (Some words not found in UHB: before,,him went pestilence and,it_goes_out pestilence to,feet_of,his )

The author is speaking of plague as if it were a living thing that could walk. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [God sent plague]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / personification

וְ⁠יֵצֵ֥א רֶ֖שֶׁף

and,it_goes_out (Some words not found in UHB: before,,him went pestilence and,it_goes_out pestilence to,feet_of,his )

The author is speaking of fiery bolts as if they were a living thing that could go out. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [and God sent out fiery bolts]

רֶ֖שֶׁף

(Some words not found in UHB: before,,him went pestilence and,it_goes_out pestilence to,feet_of,his )

The word translated as fiery bolts can refer to different things. This could mean: (1) a burning fever or disease. Alternate translation: [a burning fever] or (2) flaming projectiles or burning coals, describing God’s destructive power against his enemies. Alternate translation: [burning coals went out at his feet] or (3) lightning bolts. Alternate translation: [lightning bolts]