# General Information: Moses continues to speak to the Israelites as if they are one person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]]) # a land in which you will eat bread without lack This litotes can be translated positively. Alternate translation: "a land where there will be plenty of food for you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) # where you will not go without anything This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: "where you will have everything you need" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]]) # stones are made of iron The stones are full of iron ore. Iron is a very hard metal useful for swords and plows. # dig copper "mine copper." Copper is a soft metal useful for making household utensils.