# They will be mine

"They will be my people"

# my own treasured possession

Here "possession" refers to one's personal property. This idea can be expressed with a verb. AT: "they will belong completely to me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# I act

This expression refers to the time when Yahweh will judge and punish the rebellious Israelites, giving victory to the faithful Israelites. (See: [Malachi 4:1-3](../04/01.md))

# distinguish between

"see a difference between" or "treat differently"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/yahwehofhosts]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/son]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/serve]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/worship]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/god]]