"The LORD executes righteousness
and justice for all who are oppressed."
I know what that verse is supposed to mean.  ESV translates it "works righteousness" and NASB translates it "performs righteous deeds."
But I just love the double entendre in the New King James.
Next week we start singing from Jeremiah 23 at vespers, "This is the name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness."
In NKJV, we get another accompanying image from Ps 103's word executes:  the death sentence is carried out against the One whose name is Righteousness.  And that execution/slaying is precisely how God "performs righteous deeds."
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Great insight! The Word is amazing, and translations are important. Thanks.
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