# burned incense Why people burn incense can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: "burned incense to false gods" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) # you would not listen to his voice Here "voice" refers to Yahweh's commands. Alternate translation: "you would not obey his commands" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])