unfoldingWord_en_tn/isa/50/04.md

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  • The Lord Yahweh has given me a tongue as one of those who are taught - Here "me" refers to Yahweh's servant. The word "tongue" refers to speech. AT: "The Lord Yahweh has enabled me to speak like a wise student" (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_metonymy and :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_simile and :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_activepassive)
  • he awakens my ear to hear like those who are taught - Here "my ear" refers to Yahweh's servant. This means the servant listens to Yahweh the way a student listens to a teacher. (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_synecdoche)