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17 lines
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# General Information:
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Yahweh continues speaking about Jerusalem as if it were a mother ([Isaiah 66:7-8](./07.md)).
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# like a river ... like an overflowing stream
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This means God will cause the people of the nations to bring a very large amount of riches, which will be permanent like a river and abundant. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
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# You will nurse at her side, be carried in her arms, and be dandled on her knees
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This means Jerusalem will be a place of safety and comfort for God's people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# be carried in her arms, and be dandled on her knees
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "she will carry you in her arms and bounce you on her knees with delight" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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