# it is the middle of the day

"the sun is still high in the sky" or "the sun is still shining brightly"

# for the flocks to be gathered together

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "for you to gather the flocks" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# to be gathered together

This means to gather them together inside a fence for them to stay for the night. The full meaning of this can be made explicit. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# let them graze

"let them eat grass in the field"