3:3a God came from Teman,
God comes from Teman/Edom.
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You (sing.) /God will come ⌊again⌋ from the land of Edom.
3:3b and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah
The meaning of “Selah” is debated, but it probably is a musical term. Many English translations, like New International Version, do not include this word. Others, like the Berean Standard Bible, just say “Selah” or in one case “Pause.” Do what is most suitable in your language.
He is holy and he comes from the hills of Paran.
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God is completely pure, and he will come ⌊again⌋ from Paran ⌊where he led his people out of slavery in Egypt⌋ .
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⌊You (sing.),⌋ the holy one, will come from the hills of Paran.
3:3c His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth.
His majesty is everywhere in the heavens. The earth is full of his praise.
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The sky will be full of his glorious majesty, ⌊causing all people⌋ on earth to praise him.
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The brightness of your (sing.) glory will fill the skies. ⌊That is why all the people⌋ on earth will praise you.
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