# May Yahweh be

This is a way of beginning an oath. Alternate translation: "We ask Yahweh to be" or "Yahweh will be"

# true and faithful

Here these words share similar meanings. They describe Yahweh as a witness whom no one will be able to contradict. Alternate translation: "trustworthy" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])