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Yahweh continues speaking about Jerusalem as if it were a mother. (See: [Isaiah 66:7 ](./07.md ))
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## like a river…like an overflowing stream ##
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This means God will cause the people of the nations to bring a very large amount of riches, which will be permanent like a river and abundant. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
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## You will nurse at her side, be carried in her arms, and be dandled on her knees ##
This means Jerusalem will be a place of safety and comfort for God's people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
## be carried in her arms, and be dandled on her knees ##
AT: "she will carry you in her arms and bounce you on her knees with delight" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
## so I will comfort you, and you will be comforted in Jerusalem ##
AT: "so I will comfort you in Jerusalem"
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