Section 2:12–17

Yahweh invited his people to repent

2:12a “Yet even now,” declares the LORD,

Yahweh says, “It is not too late.
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Yahweh says, “There is still time!

2:12b “return to Me with all your heart,

Come (plur.) back to me with a true/sincere heart.
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So dedicate (plur.) yourselves to me completely!

2:12c with fasting, weeping, and mourning.”

Fast, cry, and grieve ⌊because of your (plur.) sins⌋ .”
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Cry and mourn and stop eating ⌊to show you (plur.) repent⌋ !”

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