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 All occurrences of this word are plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
 
-# bind ... bound ... release ... released
+# whatever things you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you release on earth will be released in heaven
 
-This metaphor means that God in heaven will approve of what the disciples allow or forbid on earth. See how you translated similar phrases in [Matthew 16:19](../16/19.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
-
-# will be bound ... will be released
-
-This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God will bind ... God will release" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
+Here "bind" is a metaphor meaning to forbid something, and "release" is a metaphor meaning to allow something. Also, "in heaven" is a metonym that represents God himself. See how you translated similar phrases in [Matthew 16:19](../16/19.md). AT: "God in heaven will approve whatever you forbid or allow on earth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 
 # I say to you