See in Reader
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17 lines
709 B
Markdown
# See
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"Look" or "Listen" or "Pay attention to what I am about to tell you"
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# Yahweh rides on a swift cloud
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Yahweh seems to be pictured here as riding on a cloud as if he was riding in a chariot. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# the idols of Egypt quake before him
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The idols are described as having feelings of fear as Yahweh approaches. Alternate translation: "the idols of Egypt tremble in fear before Yahweh" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
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# the hearts of the Egyptians melt within themselves
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The heart melting represents losing their courage. Alternate translation: "the Egyptians have no more courage" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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