(Zechariah continues prophesying to his newborn son.)

## because of his tender mercy ##

This could be translated as "because he is compassionate and merciful to us."

## of our God ##

Note that throughout these verses "our" and "us" are inclusive. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])

## like the rising sun ##

"like the sunrise" or "like the dawn." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## He will shine upon ##

This is a metaphor that means "He will give knowledge to." This could be translated as "He will give spiritual light to." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## people who sit in darkness ##

This is a metaphor that means "people who do not know the truth".

## and (who sit in) the shadow of death ##

This is a metaphor that means "who are about to die" or "and who are afraid that they will soon die."

## guide ##

This is a metaphor for "teach."

## our feet ##

This is a synecdoche and refers to the whole person, not just the feet. It could be translated as "us." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

## into the path of peace ##

This is a metaphor that means "into a peaceful life" or "into a life at peace with God." It could be translated as "to walk along a path that leads to peace" or "to live in a way that brings peace with God." Make sure your translation of this fits with how you translate "our feet."