en_tn/mal/02/05.md

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  • Yahweh speaks of the tribe of Levi as though they are one person. (See: en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_synecdoche)
  • My covenant with him was one of life and peace - AT: “The purpose of my covenant with Levi was for the priests to live in prosperity and peace”
  • I gave these things to him as things to honor me for - “I gave these things to him so that he would honor me”
  • lips - ability to speak and inform people (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_metonymy)
  • guard - "preserve" (see UDB)