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he has cut off every horn of Israel
This speaks of the Lord taking away Israel's strength as if he were cutting off the horns of a strong animal. Alternate translation: "he has taken away all of Israel's strength"
He has withdrawn his right hand from before the enemy
"He has stopped protecting us from our enemies"
He has burned up Jacob like a blazing fire that devours everything around it
"He has destroyed Israel like a blazing fire that destroys everything around it"