RobH_en_tn/isa/19/20.md

# It will be as a sign and a witness to Yahweh of hosts in the land of Egypt

The abstract nouns "sign" and "witness" can be expressed with the verbs "show" and prove." Alternate translation: "The altar will show and prove that Yahweh of hosts is in the land of Egypt" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# to Yahweh of hosts in the land of Egypt

Yahweh being in the land of Egypt represents the people of Egypt worshiping him. Alternate translation: "that the people in the land of Egypt worship Yahweh of hosts" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# When they cry

"When the Egyptians cry"

# because of oppressors

"because people are treating them harshly" or "because others are causing them to suffer"

# he will send them a savior and a defender

"Yahweh will send someone to save and defend the Egyptians"

# he will deliver them

Who Yahweh will deliver them from can be made explicit. Alternate translation: "Yahweh will deliver the Egyptians from their oppressors" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])