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# I will restore the fortunes of Egypt
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The phrase "fortunes of Egypt" is a metaphor for the people of Egypt who had been taken away to other countries. Alternate translation: "I will bring back the people of Egypt" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# the region of Pathros
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the southern part of Egypt between the Delta and the land of Cush. This is also called Upper Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
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# a lowly kingdom
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Here "lowly" represents unimportant. Alternate translation: "an unimportant kingdom" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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