en_tn/isa/49/01.md

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  • Listen to me - Here "me" refers to Yahweh's servant.
  • He has made my mouth like a sharp sword - This means that his message has the power to save or destroy. (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_simile)
  • he hid me in the shadow of his hand - This means Yahweh has protected his servant and kept his purpose secret. (See: en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_synecdoche).
  • he has made me into a polished arrow; in his quiver he has hidden me - This also means Yahweh has protected his servant to be ready for attack later and kept his purpose secret. An arrow is used to attack an enemy. (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor)