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## translationWords
* [[en:tw:lion]]
## translationNotes
* **Judah is a lions cub** - Jacob compares Judah to a young lion to emphasize his strength. Alternate translation: "Judah is like a young lion" (UDB) (See: [[en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor]])
* **From the prey, my son, you have gone up** - "You, my son, have come back from eating your prey"
* **like a lioness** - Jacob also compares Judah to a female lion. The lioness is the primary hunter and protector of her cubs. (See: [[en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_simile]])
* **Who will rouse him?** - Jacob uses a question to emphasize how terrifying Judah is to other people. Alternate translation: "No one wants to wake him up." (See: [[en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_rquestion]])