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Yahweh reminds the people what he said while they were in the desert.
for I will warn you,
"because I am giving you a warning,"
Israel
The name of the country represents the people (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche). Yahweh talks to the nation as if it was a person (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)
if you would only listen to me!
"but you must start listening to me!"
Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.
AT: "Tell me what you want me to do for you and I will do it." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)