richmahn_en_tn/jer/42/20.md

# we will carry it out

This is an idiom. AT: "we will do it" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# you have not listened

"you have not paid attention"

# to the voice of Yahweh your God

Here "voice" represents what Yahweh commanded. AT: "to what Yahweh your God commanded" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# now

The word "now" does not mean "at this moment," but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.

# you will die by sword

Here "sword" represents war. AT: "you will die in warfare" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# in the place where you desired to go to live

They desired to live in Egypt. This can be stated explicitly. AT: "in Egypt, where you thought you would be safe" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])