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# General Information:
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This is very similar to [Isaiah 35:10](../35/10.md).
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# The ransomed of Yahweh
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To "ransom" means to "rescue." This refers to people whom Yahweh has rescued. Alternate translation: "Those whom Yahweh has rescued" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
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# with gladness forever on their heads
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This uses a person's head to mean the person as a whole. Alternate translation: "they will be glad forever" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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# gladness and joy ... sorrow and mourning
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The words "gladness" and "joy" mean basically the same thing, as do "sorrow" and "mourning." Together they emphasize the intensity of these emotions. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
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# gladness and joy will overtake them
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This speaks of the people being overwhelmed by gladness and joy by giving these emotions the human quality of being able to overtake someone. Alternate translation: "they will be overwhelmed by joy and gladness" or "they will be extremely glad and joyful" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
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# sorrow and mourning will flee away
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This speaks of the people no longer being sorrowful and mourning by speaking of these emotions as if they could run away. Alternate translation: "they will no longer be sorrowful and mourning" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
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