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Isaiah continues speaking.
the name of Yahweh
Here "name" refers to Yahweh's reputation and character. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
from the west…from the sun's rising
Isaiah combines these words to mean people in all places of the world. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism)
for he will come as a rushing stream
Narrow valleys in Judah were dry most of the year until a sudden, heavy rain turned them into fast-moving water. When that happened there was a lot of noise and wind. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
driven by the breath of Yahweh
AT: "which the breath of Yahweh drives" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
declaration of Yahweh
See how you translated this in Isaiah 14:21.