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33 This is what the Lord ·All-Powerful [Almighty; of Heaven’s Armies; T of hosts] says:

“The people of Israel
    and Judah are ·slaves [oppressed].
·The enemy took them as prisoners [L Their captors have seized them]
    and won’t let them go.
34 But ·God is strong and will buy them back [L their redeemer is strong].
    His name is the Lord ·All-Powerful [Almighty; of Heaven’s Armies; T of hosts].
He will surely ·defend them with power [take up their cause/case]
    so he can give rest to their land.
    But ·he will not give rest [turmoil] to those living in Babylon.”

35 The Lord says,

“Let a sword ·kill the people living in Babylon [L be against the Chaldeans]
    and her officers and wise men!

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