Dan 9:17 | NETfull | STEP | “So now, our God, accept the prayer and requests of your servant, and show favor to your devastated sanctuary for your own sake.

Daniel 9:17

17 “So now, our God, accept ^{▼▼ Heb “hear.” Here the verb refers to hearing favorably, accepting the prayer and responding positively.} the prayer and requests of your servant, and show favor to ^{▼▼ Heb “let your face shine.” This idiom pictures God smiling in favor. See Pss 31:16; 67:1; 80:3, 7, 19.} your devastated sanctuary for your own sake. ^{▼▼ Heb “for the sake of my Lord.” Theodotion has “for your sake.” Cf. v. 19.}