8“But now, for a brief moment, the Lord our God has been gracious in leaving us a remnant and giving us a firm place9:8 Or a foothold in his sanctuary, and so our God gives light to our eyes and a little relief in our bondage.
8But now for a brief moment grace has been shown from the Lord our God, to leave us an escaped remnant and to give us a 9:8 I.e., a footholdpeg in His holy place, so that our God may enlighten our eyes and grant us a little reviving in our bondage.
8But now for a brief moment grace has been shown from the Lord our God, to leave us an escaped remnant and to give us a peg in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and grant us a little reviving in our bondage.
8But now for a brief moment grace has been [shown to us] from the Lord our God, who has left us a surviving remnant and has given us a peg (secure hold) in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and give us a little reviving in our bondage.
8But now, for a brief moment, grace has come from the Lord our God to preserve for us a remnant and to give us a stake9:8 Or nail or foothold in His holy place. Even in our bondage, our God has given us new life and light to our eyes.
8“But you are the Lord our God. Now you have shown us your kindness for a short time. That’s because you have allowed a few of us to remain here. Your temple has given us new hope. So you have made things easier for us. You have given us a little rest from our slavery.