en_tn/isa/01/31.md

Isaiah 1:31 is probably a continuation of God speaking.

The strong man

"The strong person" or "Whoever is powerful." This may refer to people who are important and who influence other people.

will be like tinder

Here, the powerful person is compared to material that is easily broken and burned. Alternate translation: "will be like kindling for a fire." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)

tinder

dry material that is used to start a fire

and his work like a spark

This compares the person's deeds or evil works to a spark that sets the tinder on fire. Alternate translation: "His work will be like the small flame that starts the fire."