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959 B
959 B
I have returned to Jerusalem with mercies
Returning to Jerusalem refers to once again taking care of the people of Israel like a king returning to lead his people out of trouble. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
My house will be built within her
AT: "My temple will be built in Jerusalem"
"and the measuring line will be stretched forth over Jerusalem!"
"and the measuring line will be stretched forth over Jerusalem!" - AT: "and Jerusalem will be surveyed before rebuilding"
My cities will once again overflow with goodness
Yahweh refers to the good things he will do for the people of Israel like a liquid that could fill the cities and flow over the walls. AT: "The cities of Israel will once again be prosperous" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
Yahweh will again comfort Zion
AT: "Yahweh will encourage the people of Israel" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)