Ep. 03
Appalling
If not for twisting God’s words, there would be no basis for Christianity…
“Still indeed (‘owd ky) this revelation from God (chazown) is for the Appointed Meeting Time (la ha mow’ed). The extended period of time required for this question to be resolved (‘im mahah) shall not prove it false (lo’ kazab). Expect him in this regard (chakah la) because, indeed (ky), he will absolutely come (bow’ bow’), neither being delayed nor lingering (lo’ ’achar). Pay attention (hineh), he will be puffed up with false pride (‘aphal). His soul (nepesh), it is not right nor straightforward (lo’ yashar) in him (ba).
So then (wa) through trust and reliance (ba ’emuwnah), those who are upright and vindicated (tsadyq) shall live (chayah).
Moreover (‘aph), because (ky) the intoxicating wine (yayn) of the man (geber) of deceptive infidelity and treacherous betrayal (bagad) is a high-minded moral failure (yahyr), he will not rest, find peace, nor live (wa lo’ nawah), whomever is open to the broad path (‘asher rachab) associated with (ka) Sha’uwl | Paulos | Paul (Sha’uwl). He (huw’) and (wa) his soul (nepesh) are like (ka) the plague of death (maweth). And so (wa) those who are brought together by him, receiving him, (‘asaph ‘el) will never be satisfied (lo’ saba’).
Most every Gentile (kol ha Gowym) will gather together unto him (qabats ‘el), all of the people from different races and nations (kol ha gowym). They do not ask questions, any of them, about him (ha lo’ ’eleh kol ‘al). Terse references to the word they lift up as taunts to ridicule (mashal nasa’), along with (wa) allusive sayings and mocking interpretations (malytsah). There are hard and perplexing questions which need to be asked of him (chydah la). And (wa) they should say (‘amar), ‘Woe (howy) to the one who claims to be great and increases his offspring (rabah),’ neither of which apply to him (lo’ la). For how long (’ad mathay) will they make pledges (’abtyt) based upon the grievous honor afforded him (’al kabed)?“ (Chabaquwq / Embrace This / Habakkuk 2:3-6)