en_tn_lite_do_not_use/isa/49/01.md

Listen to me

Here "me" refers to Yahweh's servant.

He has made my mouth like a sharp sword

This means that his message has the power to save or destroy. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)

he hid me in the shadow of his hand

This means Yahweh has protected his servant and kept his purpose secret. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche).

he has made me into a polished arrow; in his quiver he has hidden me

This also means Yahweh has protected his servant to be ready for attack later and kept his purpose secret. An arrow is used to attack an enemy. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)