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- These are Yahweh's words about Israel.
- Make a chain - Chains are used to hold slaves or prisoners. God says this to show the people that they will become slaves or prisoners.
- the land is filled with the judgment of blood - "everywhere in the country God is judging people because they violently killed others." The word "blood" here represents murder and death.
- the city is full of violence - "violence is everywhere in the city" or "many people in the city are doing violent things to others"
- ** and they will possess their houses** - "the wicked will take the houses of Israel"
- I will bring an end to the pride of the mighty - I will cause the powerful people in Israel to stop being proud of themselves"
- their holy places will be defiled! - "Enemies will defile the places where you worship."
- Fear will come - "The people will be afraid"
- They will seek peace - "They will hope for peace" or "They will try to make peace with their enemies"