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## to testify to you ##
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Here "you" is plural.
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## root and descendant of David ##
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The words "root" and "descendant" mean basically the same thing. They emphasize that Jesus belongs to the family of David. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]]).
## the bright Morning Star ##
This refers to the bright star that appears early in the morning and indicates that daylight is coming soon. This also represents Jesus as the Messiah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])