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# General Information:
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Yahweh continues speaking to the people of Israel.
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# The one who is bent down
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This refers to the people of Israel who are slaves of the Babylonians. This phrase describes how they work. Alternate translation: "The slave" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# the pit
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This refers to Sheol. Alternate translation: "the pit of Sheol" or "the grave" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# nor will he lack bread
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Here "bread" represents food in general. This can be written in positive form. Alternate translation: "nor will he be without food" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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