# the Tishbite

This is the name of a people group from Tishbe. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# Tishbe

This is the name of a town in the region of Gilead. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# As Yahweh, the God of Israel lives

This phrase is an oath to emphasize that what he will say is true.

# before whom I stand

This is an idiom that means "to serve." Alternate translation: "whom I serve" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# dew

drops of water that form on the plants during the night