richmahn_en_tn/tn_EZK.tsv

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2	front:intro	wb5b				0	# Introduction to Ezekiel\n\n## Part 1: General Introduction\n\n### Outline of Ezekiel\n\n1. Yahweh calls Ezekiel to speak his words (1:1–3:27)\n1. Yahweh judges Judah and Jerusalem (4:1–24:27)\n1. Ezekiel prophesies against nearby nations (25:1–32:32)\n1. Yahweh explains the fall of Jerusalem (33:1–33)\n1. Ezekiel brings messages of hope (34:1–48:35)\n * A new shepherd (34:1–31)\n * Edom destroyed (35:1–15)\n * Israel restored (36:1–37:28)\n * Gog and Magog (38:1–39:29)\n * Jerusalem and the temple restored (40:1–48:35)\n\n\n### What is Ezekiel about?\n\nThe Book of Ezekiel contains words that Ezekiel prophesied between 592 B.C. and 573 B.C. The Jewish people were exiled in Babylonia. Ezekiel told them that God had punished them because they sinned against him. However, Ezekiel assured them that God would restore them. God was using Babylon to punish them. But eventually another nation would defeat the Babylonians. Ezekiel also prophesied about how God will restore Jerusalem and the temple so that the people can worship and sacrifice to him again. Ezekiel then described how the land will be divided again among the tribes of Israel.\n\n### How should the title of this book be translated?\n\n“Ezekiel” or “The Book of Ezekiel” is the traditional name for this book. Translators may also call it “The Messages from God Brought by Ezekiel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])\n\n### Who wrote the Book of Ezekiel?\n\nEzekiel wrote the prophecies in the Book of Ezekiel. He was a prophet and priest who lived near Babylon in the time of the exile.\n\n## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts\n\n### What was Ezekiel’s temple?\n\nSeveral chapters of the Book of Ezekiel give instructions about building a new temple. However, this temple is not the same as the temple the people would build after going back to Jerusalem. Because Ezekiel’s temple has never been built, some scholars think that this temple is to be built in the future. Other scholars think that Ezekiel’s temple is symbolic of the Church.\n\n### Do the sacrifices in Ezekiel follow the law of Moses?\n\nThe sacrifices in Ezekiel 46 are somewhat different than the required sacrifices in Numbers 28. This may be because Ezekiel prophesied about a new temple with new sacrifices.\n\n## Part 3: Important Translation Issues\n\n### How should one represent Ezekiel’s visions in translation?\n\nThe Book of Ezekiel has many complicated visions. Some are similar to passages in other Scripture books that describe future events. Some of these visions are about God rescuing Israel in the distant future. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalyptic]])\n\nIt is unclear whether Ezekiel actually traveled to the particular places named in the visions, or whether what he described were mental ideas. For this reason, Ezekiel’s viewpoint is sometimes difficult to understand, even though the meanings of the visions may be clear.\n\nTranslators should avoid trying to explain these visions in their translations. Instead, they should present the visions just as they are in the source text.\n\n### What does “and you will know that I am Yahweh” mean?\n\nThis is a common phrase in the Book of Ezekiel. It is meant to assure the reader that these messages truly came from God, and that he will do what he has promised. The translator may also use the phrase “and you will understand that I am Yahweh and what I say will happen.” The UST translates it as “then you will know that I, Yahweh, have the power to do what I say that I will do.”
3	1:intro	j5rn				0	# Ezekiel 1 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\n### Ezekiel’s call\n\nEzekiel had a vision of God calling him to prophetic ministry. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/call]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
4	1:1	xqf6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	In the thirtieth year	0	This is the thirtieth year of Ezekiel’s life. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
5	1:1	ad2n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	the fourth month, and the fifth day of the month	0	“the fifth day of the fourth month.” This is the fourth month of the Hebrew calendar. The fifth day is around the end of June on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
6	1:1	q33s			it came about that	0	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
7	1:1	u5sq			I was living among the captives	0	The word “I” refers to Ezekiel. “I was one of the captives”
8	1:1	zv3x			I saw visions of God	0	Alternate translation: “God showed me unusual things”
9	1:1	x973			the Kebar Canal	0	This is a river that people in Chaldea had dug to give water to their gardens. “the Kebar River”
10	1:3	rj9q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns	to Ezekiel … upon him there	0	Ezekiel speaks of himself as if he were another person. Alternate translation: “to me, Ezekiel … upon me there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]])
11	1:3	t4d8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came to Ezekiel	0	The idiom “the word of Yahweh came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Ezekiel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
12	1:3	c7c1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Buzi	0	This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
13	1:3	qdk9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the hand of Yahweh was upon him	0	The word “hand” is often used to refer to someone’s power or action. A person with his hand on another person has power over that other person. Alternate translation: “Yahweh was controlling him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
14	1:3	xef3			Yahweh	0	This is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. See the translationWord page about Yahweh concerning how to translate this.
15	1:4	h13x			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nEzekiel continues to describe his vision.
16	1:4	lz9t			a windstorm	0	This is a storm that has a lot of wind.
17	1:4	my5g			coming from the north	0	North is the direction to your left when you look toward the sun while it is rising.
18	1:4	c9um			a great cloud with fire flashing within it	0	This can be translated as a new sentence: “The storm had a very large cloud with fire flashing in it”
19	1:4	p3zk			fire flashing	0	This could mean: (1) “flashing lightning” or (2) “constant lightning.”
20	1:4	uce2			brightness surrounding it and inside of it	0	Alternate translation: “a very bright light was around the cloud and inside of it”
21	1:4	gn1u			the color of amber	0	Alternate translation: “bright yellow like amber” or “bright yellow” or “glowing yellow”
22	1:4	s1hw			amber	0	a hard yellow resin that is used as a beautiful decoration on jewelry
23	1:5	wc4k			In the middle	0	Alternate translation: “Inside the storm”
24	1:5	h7q9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	the likeness of four living creatures	0	Here, **likeness** means that what Ezekiel saw looked like these things. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **likeness**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “what looked like four living creatures” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
25	1:5	k13b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	This was their appearance	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **appearance**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “This is what they looked like” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
26	1:5	nji4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	They had the likeness of a man	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **appearance**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “The four creatures looked like people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
27	1:6	vqp7			but they had four faces each, and each of the creatures had four wings	0	“but each of them had four different faces and four wings.” Each creature had a face on the front, a face on the back, and a face on each side of its head.
28	1:7	lgs2			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nEzekiel continues to describe his vision.
29	1:7	k6hj			but the soles of their feet were like the hooves of a calf	0	Alternate translation: “but their feet looked like calf hooves” or “but their feet looked like the feet of calves”
30	1:7	zyz1			hooves of a calf	0	the hard part of a calf’s foot
31	1:7	ac8t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	that shone like polished bronze	0	“that were shiny like bronze that has been polished.” This describes the feet of the creatures. Alternate translation: “and they shone like polished bronze” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
32	1:8	gr7m			on all four sides	0	Alternate translation: “on all four sides of their bodies”
33	1:8	k4hk			For all four, their faces and wings were like this	0	Alternate translation: “For all four of the creatures, their wings and their faces were like this”
34	1:9	xij2			they did not turn as they went	0	Alternate translation: “the creatures did not turn as they moved”
35	1:10	xft7			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nEzekiel continues to describe his vision.
36	1:10	dr2n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	The likeness of their faces was like the face of a man	0	Ezekiel is describing the faces of the creatures on their front side. Here, **likeness** means that what Ezekiel saw looked like a man’s face. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **likeness**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “The face of each creature looked like the face of a man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
37	1:10	cb2b			The four of them had the face of a lion to the right side	0	Alternate translation: “The face on the right side of each one’s head looked like the face of a lion”
38	1:10	xfk6			the four of them had the face of an ox on the left side	0	Alternate translation: “the face on the left side of the head of each one looked like the face of an ox”
39	1:10	hzm6			They four had also the face of an eagle	0	Alternate translation: “The face on the back of the head of each one looked like the face of an eagle”
40	1:11	y2pe			their wings were spread out above, so that each creature had a pair of wings that touched another creature’s wing	0	Alternate translation: “each creature held up two of his wings so that one wing touched the wing of the creature on one side of him, and the other wing touched the wing of the creature on the other side of him”
41	1:11	pd9d			and also a pair of wings that covered their bodies	0	This can be translated as a new sentence: “The other two wings of each creature covered its body”
42	1:12	e2th			Each went straight forward	0	Alternate translation: “Each creature moved with a face looking forward”
43	1:13	ffv8			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nEzekiel continues to describe his vision.
44	1:13	i6wj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals	0	Here, **likeness** means that what Ezekiel saw looked like these things. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the words **likeness** and **appearance**, you can express the same ideas with verbal forms. Alternate translation: “As for what the living creatures looked like, they were similar to burning coals” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
45	1:13	m6wb			there were flashes of lightning	0	Alternate translation: “lightning came out from the fire.”
46	1:14	jq1y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	The living creatures were moving swiftly back and forth, and they had the appearance of lightning	0	Lightning flashes and then disappears quickly, and the creatures moved from one place to another quickly. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **appearance**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “The living creatures were moving swiftly back and forth, and they looked like lightning” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
47	1:15	me27			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nEzekiel continues to tell about his vision.
48	1:16	kq4i			This was the appearance and structure of the wheels	0	Alternate translation: “This is what the wheels looked like and how they were made”
49	1:16	yue4			like beryl	0	Beryl is a kind of clear, valuable stone, often of yellow or golden color. “clear and yellow like a beryl stone” or “clear and yellow like a precious stone”
50	1:16	du8h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	the four had the same likeness	0	Here, **likeness** refers to what the four wheels looked like. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **likeness**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “all four of the wheels looked the same” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
51	1:16	q9kt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	their appearance and structure was like a wheel intersecting another wheel	0	The abstract nouns “appearance” and “structure” can be translated as verbs. Alternate translation: “they appeared to be made with one wheel going through another wheel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
52	1:17	d4vz			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nEzekiel continues to describe his vision.
53	1:17	yzc3			they went in any of their four directions	0	This could mean: (1) “their” refers to the creatures. Alternate translation: “they would go straight in any one of the four directions that the creatures looked towards” or (2) “their” refers to the wheels.
54	1:18	tsz7			As for their rims	0	Alternate translation: “This is what the rims of the wheels looked like”
55	1:18	j5l2			they were high and fearsome	0	Alternate translation: “the rims were very tall and awe-inspiring” or “the rims where tall and frightening”
56	1:18	q999			for the rims were full of eyes round about	0	Alternate translation: “because the rims had very many eyes around all four of the wheels”
57	1:19	pwu8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	When the living creatures rose up from the earth	0	The creatures were flying in the air after they left the ground. Alternate translation: “So when the creatures left the ground and went up into the air” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
58	1:19	c3bw			the wheels also rose up	0	Alternate translation: “the wheels also left the ground and went into the air”
59	1:20	q1gf			Wherever the Spirit would go, they went	0	The word “they” refers to the creatures.
60	1:20	i3ax			the wheels rose up beside them	0	Alternate translation: “the wheels went up into the air with the living creatures”
61	1:20	sqv9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels	0	This could mean: (1) Ezekiel is speaking of the “creatures” of verse 19 as if they were one creature. Alternate translation: “the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels” or (2) Ezekiel is using an idiom. Alternate translation: “the spirit of life was in the wheels” or “the living spirit was in the wheels” or (3) the spirit in the creatures and in the wheels is the same. Alternate translation: “the same spirit that gave life to the creatures also gave life to the wheels” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
62	1:22	ikj7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	the likeness of an expansive dome	0	Here, **likeness** means that what Ezekiel saw looked like “an expansive dome.” If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **likeness**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “what looked like an expansive dome” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
63	1:22	l6f5			an expansive dome	0	A dome looks like a hollow ball that is cut in half. “Expansive” means very large. “a huge upside-down bowl”
64	1:22	hu3m			awe-inspiring crystal	0	Alternate translation: “awe-inspiring ice” or “crystal that makes people marvel when they look at it”
65	1:22	unz5			stretched out over their heads above	0	Alternate translation: “and the expansive dome was spread out above the heads of the creatures” or “and the expansive dome took up a lot of space over the heads of the creatures”
66	1:23	w3ga			Beneath the dome	0	Alternate translation: “under the dome”
67	1:23	h3u3			Each of the living creatures also had a pair to cover themselves; each had a pair to cover his own body	0	Alternate translation: “Each of the living creatures also had two other wings, which they used to cover their bodies”
68	1:24	x6cx			Then I heard the sound of their wings. Like the noise of many waters. Like the voice of the Almighty whenever they moved. Like	0	The words **whenever they moved** could mean: (1) all the words before them in this verse, “Whenever they moved, I heard the sound of their wings. Like the noise of rushing water. Like the voice of the Almighty. Like” or (2) to the words that follow, “wings. Like the noise of rushing water. Like the voice of the Almighty. Whenever they moved, it sounded like.”
69	1:24	nht8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	Like … waters. Like … moved. Like … rainstorm. Like … army.	0	These sentences are not complete because Ezekiel was showing that he was excited about what he saw. They can be translated as complete sentences: “The wings sounded like … water. They sounded like … moved. They sounded like … rainstorm. They sounded like … army.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
70	1:24	pa6v			many waters	0	This simply means “a lot of water.” It could refer to a loud river or a large waterfall or the waves crashing at the ocean. All of these are very loud.
71	1:24	a1wk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Like the voice of the Almighty	0	The Bible sometimes refers to thunder as “the voice of the Almighty.” Alternate translation: “It sounded like the voice of the Almighty God” or “It sounded like the thunder of the Almighty” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
72	1:24	ii8k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	Like the sound of a rainstorm	0	Possible meanings are: (1) “Like the sound of very big storm” or (2) “Like the sound of a very large crowd of people” Alternate translation: “There was a sound that was loud like a big storm” or “There was a sound that was loud like a very large crowd of people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
73	1:24	m4zj			Whenever they stood still	0	Alternate translation: “Whenever the creatures stopped moving”
74	1:24	lip7			they lowered their wings	0	“the creatures let their wings hang down by their sides.” They did this when they were not using their wings to fly.
75	1:25	fdh7			A voice came from above the dome	0	“Someone who was above the dome spoke.” If you need to tell whose voice this is, you should probably identify it as the voice of Yahweh ([Ezekiel 1:3](../01/03.md)).
76	1:25	c7rf			the dome over their heads	0	Alternate translation: “the dome that was over the heads of the creatures”
77	1:25	vx4w			the dome	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:23](../01/23.md).
78	1:26	pwr1			over their heads	0	Alternate translation: “over the heads of the living creatures”
79	1:26	v6pz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	was the likeness of a throne	0	Here, **likeness** means that what Ezekiel saw looked like a throne. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **likeness**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “was something that looked like a throne” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
80	1:26	dds3			sapphire	0	a very valuable stone that is clear blue and very shiny
81	1:26	fx3x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	on the likeness of the throne was	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **likeness**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “on what looked like a throne there was” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
82	1:26	npv7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	a likeness like the appearance of a man	0	The abstract nouns “likeness” and “appearance” can be translated with verbal phrases. If you need to tell who this is, you should probably identify him as Yahweh ([Ezekiel 1:3](../01/03.md)). Alternate translation: “something that looked similar to what appeared to be a man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
83	1:27	t3wg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	from the appearance of his hips up	0	The person’s body above the hips looked like glowing metal that had fire in it. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **appearance**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “from what appeared to be his hips up” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
84	1:27	f7ri		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	from the appearance of his hips downward the appearance of fire and brightness all around	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **appearance**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “all around him below what appeared to be his hips, I saw what looked like fire and a bright light” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
85	1:28	ju5f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	Like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day was the appearance of the bright light surrounding it	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **appearance**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “The brightness surrounding it appeared to be like the way a rainbow appears in the clouds on a rainy day” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
86	1:28	qe4p			rainbow	0	the colorful strip of light that appears in the rain when the sun shines from behind the viewer
87	1:28	eww3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	It was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of Yahweh	0	Here, **likeness** means that what Ezekiel saw looked like the glory of Yahweh. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the ideas behind the words **appearance** and **likeness**, you can express the same idea with verbal forms. Alternate translation: “It appeared to be what looked like the glory of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
88	1:28	x337		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I fell on my face	0	“I bowed down to the ground” or “I lay on the ground.” Ezekiel did not fall by accident. He went down to the ground to show that he respected and feared Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
89	1:28	xf7s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I heard a voice speaking	0	The word “voice” is a metonym for the person. Alternate translation: “I heard someone speaking” or “Someone spoke, and I heard his voice” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
90	2:intro	pp1p				0	# Ezekiel 2 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nEzekiel’s call continues in this chapter. God appointed Ezekiel to be a prophet but warned him that the people were very rebellious and would not listen to him. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/call]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
91	2:1	jk2d			He said to me	0	If your language has to identify the one speaking, it would be best to identify the speaker as the “one who looked like a man” ([Ezekiel 1:26](../01/26.md)). It was not “the Spirit.”
92	2:1	djp4			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
93	2:2	nf31			the Spirit	0	Other This could mean: (1) “a spirit” or (2) “a wind.”
94	2:3	rd8n			up to this very day	0	“even now” or “even today.” This means that the people of Israel were continuing to disobey God.
95	2:4	nn58			Their descendants	0	the descendants of the past generations of Israel who had rebelled against God, referring to the people living in Israel at the time Ezekiel writes
96	2:4	iw3p			have stubborn faces	0	Alternate translation: “have expression on their faces that show that they are stubborn”
97	2:4	s6jn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	stubborn faces and hard hearts	0	The words “stubborn faces” refer to the way they act on the outside, and the words “hard hearts” refer to the way they think and feel. Together they emphasize that the people of Israel would not change how they lived in order to obey God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
98	2:4	bi27			stubborn	0	This describes a person who refuses to change what he thinks or what he is doing.
99	2:4	nx1c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	hard hearts	0	Rocks never change and become soft, and these people never change and become sorry when they do evil things. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
100	2:5	k6vh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house	0	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. Alternate translation: “people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
101	2:5	g4a6			a prophet has been among them	0	Alternate translation: “the one whom they have refused to listen to was a prophet”
102	2:6	cd8n			son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “mortal person” or “human”
103	2:6	z8yl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	briers and thorns and … scorpions	0	These words describe the people of Israel who will not treat Ezekiel kindly when he tells them what God says. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
104	2:6	jsb2			briers and thorns	0	Briers are bushes with sharp points on the branches. The sharp points on the branches are called thorns.
105	2:6	s9um			scorpions	0	A scorpion is a small animal with two front claws, six legs, and a large tail with a poisonous stinger. Its sting is very painful.
106	2:6	typ2			Do not fear their words	0	Alternate translation: “Do not be afraid of what they say.”
107	2:6	k1u5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	be dismayed by their faces	0	The words “their faces” are a metonym for the message the people express with their faces. Alternate translation: “lose your desire to serve me because of the way they look at you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
108	2:7	phz2			are most rebellious	0	Alternate translation: “are very rebellious” or “totally rebel against me”
109	2:8	ndb7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house	0	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
110	2:9	p6fn			a hand was extended out to me	0	This could mean: (1) a person in the heavens had extended his hand out toward Ezekiel and all Ezekiel could see was from the hand to the elbow or shoulder or (2) the “one who looked like a man” ([Ezekiel 1:26](../01/26.md)) extended his hand.
111	2:9	h5d1			a written scroll	0	Alternate translation: “a scroll that had writing on it”
112	2:10	mxi2			He spread it out	0	The word “He” refers to the “one who looked like a man” ([Ezekiel 1:26](../01/26.md)).
113	2:10	h57t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	it had been written on both its front and back	0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone had written on both its front and its back” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
114	2:10	vh4l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	written on it were lamentations, mourning, and woe	0	This can be restated to remove the abstract nouns “lamentations,” “mourning,” and “woe.” Alternate translation: “someone had written on it that these people would lament, be sad the way they would be if someone they loved had died, and have bad things happen to them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
115	3:intro	g699				0	# Ezekiel 3 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nEzekiel’s call concludes in this chapter. God told Ezekiel more about what he should say to the people and how he should say it. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/call]])
116	3:1	brw3			He said to me	0	The word “He” refers to the “one who looked like a man” ([Ezekiel 1:26](../01/26.md)).
117	3:1	j5ix			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
118	3:1	ze6y			what you have found	0	This refers to the scroll that God was giving him ([Ezekiel 2:9](../02/09.md)).
119	3:1	vqx6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
120	3:2	zj66			that scroll	0	Many versions have “the scroll” or “this scroll.”
121	3:3	ky32			feed your belly and fill your stomach with this scroll	0	The word “belly” refers to the part of the body people can see from the outside. The word “stomach” refers to the internal organs inside the belly.
122	3:3	hl4l			it was as sweet as honey	0	Honey tastes sweet, and the scroll tasted sweet.
123	3:4	m9d9			he said to me	0	If your language has to identify the one speaking, it would be best to identify the speaker as the “one who looked like a man” ([Ezekiel 1:26](../01/26.md)). It was not “the Spirit.”
124	3:4	sch3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
125	3:6	t81j			of strange speech or a difficult language	0	Alternate translation: “who speak a strange or difficult language”
126	3:6	gnx2			not to many peoples of strange speech	0	Alternate translation: “I am not sending you to a mighty nation whose people speak a strange language”
127	3:6	xr55		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo	if I sent you to them, they would have listened to you	0	This is a hypothetical situation that could have happened but did not. Yahweh did not send Ezekiel to people who did not understand his language. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
128	3:6	f2qs			if I sent you to them	0	The word “them” refers to a mighty nation other than Israel.
129	3:7	w94c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	strong browed and hard hearted	0	These mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “very rebellious” or “very stubborn” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
130	3:7	m967		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	strong browed	0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “unwilling to change” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
131	3:7	sq7w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	hard hearted	0	This phrase suggests that the people resist God and are unwilling to obey him. The heart is used to describe the place in the body where a person decides what they want to do. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
132	3:8	d8jm			Behold!	0	The word “Behold” here alerts Ezekiel to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
133	3:8	sx8p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I have made your face as hard as their faces	0	A hard face is a metaphor for being stubborn. Alternate translation: “I have made you as stubborn as they are” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
134	3:8	zi9j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I have made … your brow as hard as their brows	0	The “brow” is the forehead or eyebrow and is a metonym for what the person thinks. Alternate translation: “I have made … you strong so you will not stop doing what you are doing” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
135	3:9	ij8a			I have made your brow like a diamond, harder than flint	0	Alternate translation: “I have made your brow like the hardest stone, harder than flint”
136	3:9	rz3c			flint	0	a stone that is hard enough to start a fire by hitting it with metal or another stone
137	3:9	z3m8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house	0	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
138	3:10	z6et		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	take them into your heart and hear them with your ears	0	Here “heart” represents a person’s mind. Alternate translation: “remember them and listen carefully” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
139	3:11	len2			Then go to the captives	0	The word “captives” refers to the people of Israel who were living in Babylon.
140	3:11	e5ix			your people	0	“your people group.” Ezekiel had lived in Judah before the Babylonians took him to Babylon.
141	3:11	p7ah			Lord Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
142	3:12	it6a			I heard behind me the sound of a great earthquake: “Blessed be the glory of Yahweh from his place!”	0	Some versions take “Blessed … place!” as a words that the “great earthquake” spoke: “I heard behind me the sound of a great earthquake, which said, ‘Blessed be the glory of Yahweh from his place!’” Others understand the sound of the earthquake as the sound of the glory of Yahweh leaving his place, “as the glory of Yahweh left its place, I heard behind me the sound of a great earthquake.”
143	3:12	pl7p			the sound of a great earthquake	0	It is not clear if the sound came from an earthquake, from a voice that was loud like an earthquake, or from the wings and wheels. Alternate translation: “a sound like the sound of a great earthquake” or “a voice speaking; the voice sounded like a great earthquake” or “a loud rumbling noise”
144	3:12	xj77			the glory of Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:28](../01/28.md).
145	3:12	uf64			the sound of a great earthquake	0	Alternate translation: “a loud, deep and powerful rumbling sound like the sound of an earthquake”
146	3:14	h4qw				0	# General Information:\n\nEzekiel seems to have been angry because Yahweh had sent him to speak to the Israelite exiles, thus rebelling against Yahweh himself. Though he was supposed to speak to them, he sat in silence for seven days, even though he could feel the anger of Yahweh “powerfully pressing on” him.
147	3:14	t94w			away, and I went with bitterness in my spirit’s rage	0	The words “bitterness” and “rage” are types of anger. This can be stated as a separate sentence. Alternate translation: “away. I was bitter and my spirit was full of anger” or “away. I was very bitter and angry”
148	3:14	x1uf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	bitterness	0	Ezekiel speaks of his anger at Yahweh as if there were a bad taste in his mouth because Yahweh had forced him to eat something that tasted bad. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
149	3:14	w8rt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	for the hand of Yahweh was powerfully pressing on me	0	Ezekiel speaks of being sad and tired because Yahweh had commanded him to do things he did not want to do as if Yahweh were pushing him down into the ground. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
150	3:14	llb2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the hand of Yahweh	0	This could mean: (1) the word “hand” is often used to refer to someone’s power or action. Alternate translation: “the power of Yahweh” or (2) Ezekiel knew that Yahweh was angry with him because he was not obeying Yahweh by speaking to the Israelite exiles. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
151	3:15	i5bx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Tel Aviv	0	A town in Babylon, about 80 kilometers southeast of the main city, which was also called Babylon. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
152	3:15	bin3			the Kebar Canal	0	This is a river that people in Chaldea had dug to give water to their gardens. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:1](../01/01.md).
153	3:15	n8yl			overwhelmed in amazement	0	Alternate translation: “unable to do anything because I was so amazed”
154	3:16	gj4t				0	# General Information:\n\nEzekiel tells about his experience at Tel-Aviv.
155	3:16	ul6w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
156	3:17	rf13		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	watchman	0	God told Ezekiel to warn the people of Israel just as a watchman would warn the people of a city if enemies were coming, so that they could prepare and be safe. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
157	3:17	xc2d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
158	3:18	gn56			the wicked	0	Alternate translation: “wicked people”
159	3:18	b5pw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	require his blood from your hand	0	This is an idiom for holding someone responsible or guilty of murder. Alternate translation: “treat you as if you had murdered him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
160	3:19	hrf4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	he does not turn from his wickedness or from his wicked deeds	0	The phrase “wicked deeds” means the same thing as “wickedness.” Alternate translation: “he does not stop doing wicked things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
161	3:20	d1iz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	set a stumbling block before him	0	This could mean: (1) “make something bad happen to him” or (2) “cause him to sin openly.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
162	3:20	gm4t			he will die in his sin	0	Alternate translation: “he will die as a sinner” or “he will die as a guilty person because he has disobeyed me”
163	3:20	wji4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I will require his blood from your hand	0	This is an idiom for holding someone responsible or guilty of murder. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “I will treat you as if you had murdered him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
164	3:21	e9i5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	since he was warned	0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “since you warned him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
165	3:22	w1ch		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the hand of Yahweh	0	The word “hand” is often used to refer to someone’s power or action. Alternate translation: “the power of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
166	3:23	ij9h			the glory of Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:28](../01/28.md).
167	3:23	ul8f			the Kebar Canal	0	This is a river that people in Chaldea had dug to give water to their gardens. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:1](../01/01.md).
168	3:23	l7j5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I fell on my face	0	“I bowed down to the ground” or “I lay on the ground.” Ezekiel did not fall by accident. He went down to the ground to show that he respected and feared Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:28](../01/28.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
169	3:24	r8ve			he spoke with me	0	If your language has to identify the one speaking, it would be best to identify the speaker as the “one who looked like a man” ([Ezekiel 1:26](../01/26.md)). It was not “the Spirit.”
170	3:25	f4fp			they will place ropes upon you and tie you so you cannot go out among them	0	This is best translated literally.
171	3:26	en24			the roof of your mouth	0	Alternate translation: “the top of your mouth”
172	3:26	w5g2			you will be mute	0	Alternate translation: “you will not be able to speak”
173	3:26	z3pl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house	0	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
174	3:27	pfr1			I will open your mouth	0	Alternate translation: “I will make you able to speak”
175	3:27	sy4s			the one who will not listen will not listen	0	Alternate translation: “the one who refuses to listen will not listen”
176	3:27	v6ss			Lord Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
177	4:intro	dz5i				0	# Ezekiel 4 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Destruction of Jerusalem\n\nThe destruction of Jerusalem is pictured in this chapter. Ezekiel showed the lack of food and water that would occur during the siege of Jerusalem.
178	4:1	thl9			son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “mortal person” or “human”
179	4:1	cn59		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	carve the city of Jerusalem	0	You may need to make explicit that Ezekiel is to carve a picture. Alternate translation: “carve a picture of the city of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
180	4:2	hk4u			lay siege against it	0	Alternate translation: “surround the city in order to capture it”
181	4:2	vr6r			build forts against it	0	“build strong walls against it.” The walls would keep people from leaving the city.
182	4:2	mfb8			Raise up an assault ramp against it	0	“Build a ramp outside of it for the enemies to get inside.” Jerusalem had a wall around it to protect the people inside. The enemies could only get inside if they had a ramp to climb up over the wall.
183	4:2	mdb4			Place battering rams all around it	0	“Set around it huge poles people would use to break down the gates and get inside.” “Battering rams” are large trees or poles that many men in an army would pick up and hit against a wall or door so they could break it down and get inside.
184	4:3	d88y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	set your face against it	0	This is a command to stare at the model of the city as a symbol of punishing the city. Alternate translation: “stare at the city” or “stare at the city so that it will be harmed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
185	4:3	cv8u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	set your face	0	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze, and “set your face” refers to literally staring at something. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
186	4:3	vw5k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
187	4:4	qk6z			put the sin of the house of Israel on it	0	This could mean: (1) “symbolically bear the punishment for the sins of the Israelites” or (2) “suffer by lying on your side because of their sin.”
188	4:4	tm3q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
189	4:4	kkq5			you will carry their sin	0	This could mean: (1) “you will be guilty of their sin” or (2) “you will be punished for their sin.” Either of these meanings will be demonstrated “symbolically” by Ezekiel as noted in the UST.
190	4:4	u5yy			lie down against the house of Israel	0	Alternate translation: “lie facing the kingdom of Israel in a hostile manner”
191	4:5	in3l			I myself am assigning to you one day to represent each year of their punishment	0	Alternate translation: “I myself command you to lie on your side for the same number of days as the number of years that I will punish them”
192	4:5	rx67			each year of their punishment	0	This could mean: (1) each year that they will be punished for their sins or (2) each year that they have sinned.
193	4:5	wq3e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	390 days	0	“three hundred and ninety days” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
194	4:6	y7xn			these days	0	the days Ezekiel lies down on his left side to illustrate the siege of the kingdom of Israel
195	4:6	s4h8			you will carry the sin	0	This could mean: (1) “you will be guilty of the sin” or (2) “you will be punished for the sin.” Either of these meanings will be demonstrated symbolically by Ezekiel as noted in the UST. See how you translated these words in [Ezekiel 4:4](../04/04.md).
196	4:6	a25b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Judah	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the descendants of Judah over many years. See how you translated these words in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Judah people group” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
197	4:6	iys6			I am assigning to you one day for each year	0	Alternate translation: “I will make you do this one day for each year that I will punish them”
198	4:7	t4rt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	Set your face toward Jerusalem that is under siege	0	This is a command to stare at the model of Jerusalem as a symbol of punishing Jerusalem. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 4:3](../04/03.md). Alternate translation: “Stare at Jerusalem that is under siege” or “Stare at Jerusalem that is under siege, so that it will be harmed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
199	4:7	knw2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Set your face	0	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze. “Set your face” refers to literally staring at something. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
200	4:7	w7t8			prophesy against it	0	Alternate translation: “prophesy about the bad things that will happen to Jerusalem”
201	4:8	e9sf			For behold	0	Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
202	4:8	lua4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I am placing bonds on you	0	Bonds are ropes or chains that keep a person from moving. It is not clear whether the word “bonds” is a metaphor for something Yahweh does that is as if he had bound Ezekiel or if he is using literal, physical ropes. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
203	4:9	vw5v			wheat, barley … millet, and spelt	0	These are different kinds of grains.
204	4:9	cig3			beans	0	vines whose seeds, which grow in a single row inside its otherwise empty fruit, can be eaten
205	4:9	q8id		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown	lentils	0	These are like beans, but their seeds are very small, round, and somewhat flat. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
206	4:9	tc9t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	390 days	0	“three hundred and ninety days” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
207	4:10	q6cb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	twenty shekels per day	0	“20 shekels per day.” A shekel is a unit of weight equal to about 11 grams. Alternate translation: 200 grams of bread each day” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
208	4:11	ba5e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume	a sixth of a hin	0	“1/6 hin” or “a sixth part of a hin” or “about one-half liter” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
209	4:11	b9rp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume	a hin	0	A hin is 3.7 liters. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
210	4:12	wgs2			You will eat it	0	The word “it” refers to the bread ([Ezekiel 4:9](../04/09.md)).
211	4:12	esy6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown	barley cakes	0	flat bread made of barley ([Ezekiel 4:9](../04/09.md)) (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
212	4:12	se16			you will bake it on excrement of human dung	0	“you will cook it over a fire made with pieces of human solid waste.” Your language may have a way of expressing this politely.
213	4:13	kli6			will banish	0	will send away by force
214	4:14	nb2f			Alas, Lord Yahweh	0	“Lord Yahweh, it would be wrong for me to do that.” Ezekiel is very troubled by what the Lord has told him to do.
215	4:14	px83			Lord Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md). Here Ezekiel is speaking to the Lord.
216	4:14	a59d			foul meat has never entered my mouth	0	Alternate translation: “I have never eaten foul meat”
217	4:14	lc8j			foul meat	0	“disgusting, unclean meat.” This refers to meat that is unclean because it has come from an animal that has died of sickness or old age or was killed by another animal. The word “foul” shows his disgust over meat like this.
218	4:15	n64y			Look	0	Alternate translation: “Listen” or “Pay attention to the important thing I will tell you now”
219	4:15	zf4y			I have given you	0	Alternate translation: “I will allow you to use”
220	4:15	g35w			cow manure	0	solid waste from cows. Your language may have a polite way of expressing this.
221	4:15	l517			human dung	0	solid waste from humans. Your language may have a polite way of expressing this. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 4:12](../04/12.md).
222	4:16	w9yv			Behold	0	Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
223	4:16	s5sw			I am breaking the staff of bread in Jerusalem	0	Alternate translation: “I will stop the supply of food to Jerusalem”
224	4:16	f6dt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the staff of bread	0	The supply is called a staff because some people need a staff to walk and do their work, and people need bread to live. Bread represents all kinds of food. Alternate translation: “the supply of food” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
225	4:16	i35y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	they will eat bread while rationing it in anxiety	0	You may need to make explicit why they will ration the bread. “they will carefully divide their bread because they fear that there will not be enough” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
226	4:16	kdq7			rationing	0	giving small amounts of something of which there is not enough to many people
227	4:16	xi3f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	rationing it in trembling	0	The word “shaking” is a metaphor for being afraid and “trembling” represents fear. Alternate translation: “rationing it while shaking” or “rationing it in fear” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
228	4:17	s15b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	every man will be dismayed at his brother and waste away	0	This could mean: (1) “everyone will look at his brother and worry about how much food his brother eats and waste away” or (2) “every one of them will be dismayed and waste away” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
229	4:17	bv4j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	waste away	0	The phrase “waste away” is usually used of flesh or wood rotting. Here it is a metaphor for wicked people becoming thin and dying because they have no food. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
230	5:intro	hus5				0	# Ezekiel 5 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### The destruction of Jerusalem\n\nThe destruction of Jerusalem is continued to be pictured in this chapter. Ezekiel showed the destruction of Jerusalem by fire and war.
231	5:1	wtm2			son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “mortal person” or “human”
232	5:1	het3			barber’s razor	0	Alternate translation: “blade for cutting hair”
233	5:1	p4tg			pass the razor over your head and your beard	0	Alternate translation: “shave your head and your face” or “remove the hair from your head and the beard from your face”
234	5:2	x7gj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction	Burn a third of it	0	“Burn a third of your hair” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
235	5:2	v81v			midst	0	middle
236	5:2	p3xt			when the days of the siege are completed	0	Alternate translation: “when the days of Jerusalem’s siege have ended” or “when the days have ended that you show how Jerusalem will put under siege”
237	5:2	iaa8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction	take a third of the hair	0	“take one of the three piles of hair” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
238	5:2	d8s1			strike it with the sword all around the city	0	Alternate translation: “hit it with your sword all over the city”
239	5:2	aye1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction	scatter a third of it to the wind	0	“let the wind blow the last third of your hair in different directions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
240	5:2	b6bf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will draw out a sword to chase after the people	0	The word “sword” is a metonym for enemy soldiers who will attack with their swords, and to “draw out a sword” is to send the soldiers into battle. Alternate translation: “I will cause their enemies to pursue them and attack them with swords” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
241	5:2	f2fx			I will draw out a sword	0	Alternate translation: “I will pull a sword out of its container”
242	5:3	y2te			a small number of hairs from them	0	Alternate translation: “a few hairs from the piles”
243	5:3	vva4			tie them	0	The word “them” refers to the hairs. This could mean: (1) the hairs were long enough so Ezekiel could tie them or (2) Ezekiel was to sew the hairs or otherwise attach them (3) Ezekiel was to place the hairs loosely in a fold of the garment.
244	5:3	m7jf			the folds of your robe	0	This could mean: (1) “the cloth on your arms” (“your sleeves”) or (2) “the end of the cloth on your robe” (“your hem”) or (3) the fold in the garment where it is tucked into the belt.
245	5:4	qx1e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-events	Then take	0	This continues the instructions Yahweh gives to Ezekiel beginning with the words “But take” in verse 3. Ezekiel was to “take a small number of hairs” and “take more of the hair and throw it” when he shaved his hair and beard ([Ezekiel 5:1](../05/01.md)) and before he burned the hair ([Ezekiel 5:2](../05/02.md)). You may need to place these verses before those verses. “But when you shave off your hair and beard, and before you burn them, take … After you have scattered the hair to the wind, then take” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-events]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-versebridge]])
246	5:4	k7tv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	from there a fire will go out to all the house of Israel	0	“from there a fire will spread out and burn up all the people of Israel.” Yahweh speaks of how he will punish Israel as if he were going to set fire to a house and of the people of Israel as if they were the family that lives in that house but were at that time outside the house. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
247	5:4	isu2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
248	5:5	g9gl			Lord Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
249	5:5	rka7			This is Jerusalem	0	“This carving represents Jerusalem” ([Ezekiel 4:1](../04/01.md))
250	5:5	a826			in the midst of the nations	0	This could mean: (1) other nations were on all sides of Jerusalem or (2) “more important than all other nations.”
251	5:5	k186		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	I have placed her	0	Jerusalem is referred to as “her” and “she.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
252	5:5	qg7v			other lands	0	Alternate translation: “the neighboring countries” or “the countries around her”
253	5:6	hl49			The people have rejected my judgments	0	Alternate translation: “The people of Israel and Jerusalem have refused to obey my judgments.”
254	5:7	puk4			Lord Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
255	5:7	e8dd			Because you are more troublesome than	0	Alternate translation: “because your sinfulness is worse than” or “because you are more unruly than”
256	5:7	ijp8			that surround you	0	Alternate translation: “that are all around you.”
257	5:7	a52g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	have not walked in my statutes	0	Walking is a metaphor for the way a person lives. Alternate translation: “have not lived according to my statutes” or “have not obeyed my statutes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
258	5:7	vkc9			or acted according to my decrees	0	Alternate translation: “or obeyed my decrees”
259	5:8	h1x6			Behold!	0	Alternate translation: “Look!” or “Listen!” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
260	5:8	xp3l			I will execute judgments within your midst	0	“I will judge you in various ways” or “I will punish you” .
261	5:9	kbb8			what I have not done and the like of which I will not do again	0	“as I have not done before and will not do in a similar way again” or “like I have never done before and will never do again” .
262	5:9	v2eb			because of all your disgusting actions	0	“because of all the disgusting things you do.” God was angry because the people were worshiping idols and false gods.
263	5:10	k7dn			fathers will eat the children in your midst, and sons will eat their fathers	0	Ezekiel is probably telling what will really happen when the people have no food.
264	5:10	f8kj			I will execute judgment on you	0	Alternate translation: “I will judge you” or “I will punish you severely”
265	5:10	n6c5			scatter to every direction all of you who are left	0	Alternate translation: “I will force all of you who are left to go to different places.”
266	5:11	e2zn			Lord Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
267	5:11	hg2m			defiled … sanctuary	0	ruined the place that Yahweh had set aside to be only for his use
268	5:11	z6sh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	with all your hateful things	0	“with all of those things of yours that I hate.” You may need to make explicit that this refers to idols: “with all your idols, which I hate” or “with all your disgusting idols.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
269	5:11	my31			with all your disgusting deeds	0	Alternate translation: “with all the disgusting things that you do”
270	5:11	i3z4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	my eye will not have pity on you	0	The eye is a synecdoche for the person whose eye it is. Alternate translation: “I will not pity you” (See: and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
271	5:11	r14z			I will not spare you	0	Alternate translation: “I will surely punish you”
272	5:12	a3ye			they will be consumed by famine in your midst	0	Alternate translation: “many of them will die because of famine”
273	5:13	az69			my wrath will be completed	0	Alternate translation: “I will no longer be angry because I will have done everything I wanted to do because I was angry”
274	5:13	w8xw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will cause my fury toward them to rest	0	The word “fury” means violent anger, and here it is a metonym for punishment. “I will stop punishing them because I will have punished them fully.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
275	5:13	b1ac		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	I will be satisfied	0	You may need to make explicit why Yahweh will be satisfied. Alternate translation: “I will be satisfied that I have punished them enough” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
276	5:13	dxx1			when I have completed my fury against them	0	Alternate translation: “when I have finished punishing them”
277	5:15	aiv4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	in wrath and fury	0	The words “wrath” and “fury” mean basically the same thing and emphasize that Yahweh is very angry. Alternate translation: “because I will be very angry with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
278	5:16	pk83		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	will send out harsh arrows of famine against you	0	The word “arrows” is a metonym for the sharp pains that people feel when they have had no food for a long time. Alternate translation: “will make you feel the pain of intense hunger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
279	5:16	tq5n			increase the famine on you	0	Alternate translation: “make the famine more severe for you” or “make the famine last longer for you” or “make sure that there is less and less for you to eat”
280	5:16	y84u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	break your staff of bread	0	A “staff” was something that people leaned upon to support them. This phrase is a metaphor that means removing the supply of food that the people were depending upon. See how “staff of bread” is translated in [Ezekiel 4:16](../04/16.md). Alternate translation: “cut off your food supply” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
281	5:17	k7kf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	Plague and blood will pass through you	0	Sickness and violent death are spoken of as if they were soldiers going through the city killing everyone they could. Alternate translation: “Many people will die of disease, and many others will die in war” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
282	6:intro	j871				0	# Ezekiel 6 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Shrines on the hill tops\n\nGod will destroy all those who have been worshiping idols at the hill top shrines.
283	6:1	ih46		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe		0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh is telling Ezekiel to speak to the mountains as if they were people so that the people of Israel would hear the words and know that Ezekiel’s words were for them. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])
284	6:1	x3yv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
285	6:2	hip9			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
286	6:2	u6qp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	set your face against the mountains of Israel	0	This is a command to stare at the mountains as a symbol of punishing the people there. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 4:3](../04/03.md). Alternate translation: “stare at the mountains of Israel” or “stare at the mountains of Israel so that the people there will be harmed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
287	6:2	guc4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	set your face against the mountains of Israel	0	The mountains of Israel were far away, so Ezekiel could not see them, but staring in that direction would be a symbol of harming it. Alternate translation: “turn toward the mountains of Israel and stare” or “stare toward the mountains of Israel so that the people there will be harmed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
288	6:2	s98w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	set your face	0	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
289	6:2	e98m			the mountains of Israel	0	Alternate translation: “the mountains in the land of Israel”
290	6:3	uy62			Behold!	0	Alternate translation: “Look!” or “Listen!” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
291	6:3	ev2k			Lord Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
292	6:3	c5nh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I am bringing a sword against you	0	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation: “I am bringing soldiers to come and kill you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
293	6:4	i987				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
294	6:4	sc5d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	Then your altars will become desolate and your pillars will be destroyed	0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “People will no longer worship at your altars and your enemy will destroy your pillars” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
295	6:4	kbs8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	I will throw down	0	Yahweh was speaking of sending soldiers ([Ezekiel 6:3](../06/03.md)) to do these things. Alternate translation: “I will send soldiers to throw down” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
296	6:4	yv9q			your dead	0	Alternate translation: “your people who have died”
297	6:5	utv5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	I will lay … and scatter	0	Yahweh was speaking of sending soldiers ([Ezekiel 6:3](../06/03.md)) to do these things. Alternate translation: “I will send soldiers to lay … and scatter” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
298	6:6	k4gp				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
299	6:6	ri8t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	cities will be laid waste	0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Enemy armies will lay waste your cities” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
300	6:6	iff1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	they will be broken	0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “enemy armies will break your altars” or “enemy armies will break them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
301	6:6	ez3w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	your pillars will be cut down	0	This can be translated in active form. See how you translated “pillars” in [Ezekiel 6:4](../06/04.md). Alternate translation: “they will cut down your pillars” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
302	6:6	qj8a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	your works will be wiped away	0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one will remember what you have done” or “they will destroy everything you have made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
303	6:7	ye9a			The dead will fall down in your midst	0	Alternate translation: “You will see the enemy kill many people”
304	6:7	i3ub		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
305	6:8	x38q				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
306	6:8	p3b3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	some who escape the sword	0	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation: “some whom the soldiers do not kill” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
307	6:8	luc8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	when you are scattered throughout the countries	0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “when I scatter you in different countries” or “when I force you to live in other countries” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
308	6:9	nw31		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	I was grieved by their promiscuous heart that turned away from me	0	Yahweh speaks of the Israelites as if they were a woman who sleeps with many people. Alternate translation: “I was sad because they were like a wife who has left me to sleep with other men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
309	6:9	quq7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	by their eyes that whored after their idols	0	Yahweh speaks of the Israelites as if they were a married woman who looks at other men and desires to sleep with them. Alternate translation: “by the way they desired strongly to worship idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
310	6:9	cul8			they will show loathing on their face for the wickedness which they have committed	0	This could mean: (1) “their faces will show that they hate themselves because of the wicked things they have done” or (2) “their faces will show that they hate the wicked things that they have done.”
311	6:11	e96i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	The Lord Yahweh says this	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to remind Ezekiel and the people that what he is saying is important. Alternate translation: “I, the Lord Yahweh, say this” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
312	6:11	wif1			Lord Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
313	6:11	v6gt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage	Clap your hands and stomp your foot	0	Ezekiel was to do this symbolic action to get the people’s attention. This was not applause. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
314	6:11	nb8l			Alas	0	This word is spoken by those who see people doing bad things and realize that bad things will happen to the evildoers as a result. If your language has a similar word, you might want to use it here.
315	6:11	w4c1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
316	6:11	kds2			they will fall by sword, famine, and plague.	0	To “fall” is a euphemism for to “die.” The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation:
317	6:12	cu81			I will accomplish my fury against them	0	Alternate translation: “I will satisfy my anger against them” or “I will punish them until I am no longer angry”
318	6:13	n7bh				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
319	6:13	rr6w			hill—on all the mountain peaks, and under every flourishing tree and thick oak	0	Another possible meaning is “hill, on all the mountain peaks, under every flourishing tree, and under every thick oak.”
320	6:13	txr9			flourishing	0	healthy and growing
321	6:13	v2z8			oak	0	a large tree with strong wood that provided shade for worshipers
322	6:14	nw61		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Diblah	0	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
323	7:intro	rti1				0	# Ezekiel 7 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Now is the time for punishment\n\nThe people will be punished severely for their idol worship and the temple will be destroyed. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
324	7:1	y1pz				0	# General Information:\n\nThis starts God’s prophecy of judgment on Israel.
325	7:1	kts6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
326	7:2	q227		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	the Lord Yahweh says this	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to remind Ezekiel and the people that what he is saying is important. Alternate translation: “I, the Lord Yahweh, say this” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
327	7:2	cz5j			Lord Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
328	7:2	pvc3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	to the land of Israel	0	The word “land” is a metonym for the people who live on the land. Alternate translation: “to the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
329	7:2	j9de			An end!	0	Alternate translation: “The end has come!”
330	7:2	m6is			the four borders of the land	0	“the entire land” The “four borders” are to the north, east, south, and west.
331	7:3	t8wc				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
332	7:3	rmc8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	the end is upon you	0	The “end” is spoken of as if it were a robber attacking the people. Alternate translation: “your life is finished” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
333	7:3	ty13		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I am sending out my wrath on you	0	“Wrath” is spoken of as if it were an arrow that Yahweh was shooting at the people. Alternate translation: “I am angry, and I will punish you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
334	7:3	yt4u			according to your ways	0	Alternate translation: “according to the things you do” or “because of the wicked things you do”
335	7:3	d31i			I will bring all your abominations upon you	0	Alternate translation: “I will punish you for doing those things that I hate so much”
336	7:4	s8xd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	For my eyes will not pity you	0	The eye is a synecdoche for the person whose eye it is. Alternate translation: “For I will not pity you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
337	7:4	n5vz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will bring your ways upon you	0	The way a person lives is spoken of as a path on which one walks. Alternate translation: “I will punish you for the things you have done” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
338	7:4	r54l			your abominations will be in your midst	0	This could mean: (1) “I will punish all of you because of your abominations” or (2) “this will happen as long as you continue to worship idols.”
339	7:4	u9s9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
340	7:5	p6dg				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
341	7:5	mg8u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	The Lord Yahweh says this	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to remind Ezekiel and the people that what he is saying is important. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:11](../06/11.md). Alternate translation: “I, the Lord Yahweh, say this” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
342	7:5	pr6h			Lord Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
343	7:5	jx8l			Disaster! A unique disaster! Behold, it is coming.	0	These exclamations are meant to make the passage very strong. Alternate translation: “Behold, a terrible disaster is coming, one that no one has ever experienced before”
344	7:5	s2p9			Behold, it	0	Alternate translation: “You can be absolutely sure that it”
345	7:6	p8rf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	The end has woken up against you	0	The judgment that is coming is treated as if it were an enemy waking up from sleep. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
346	7:7	tv29		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the mountains will no longer be joyful	0	The word “mountains” is a metonym for the people who live on the mountains. Alternate translation: “the people on the mountains will not have any more joy” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
347	7:8	f85a				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
348	7:8	j6i8			Now before long	0	Alternate translation: “Very soon now”
349	7:8	efn1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will pour out my fury against you and fill up my wrath upon you	0	Yahweh uses the terms “pour out” and “fill up” to speak of his anger as if it were water that he poured out into a jar. These phrases emphasize that Yahweh will punish the people severely. Alternate translation: “I will punish you severely because I am very angry” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
350	7:8	x29m			fury	0	Alternate translation: “wrath” or “great anger”
351	7:9	g3le		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	For my eye will not look compassionately	0	The eye is a synecdoche for the person whose eye it is. Alternate translation: “I will not look on them with compassion” or “I will not be compassionate to them” (See: and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
352	7:9	u6zj			I will not spare you	0	Alternate translation: “I will not leave you without punishment” or “I will punish you”
353	7:9	fbm4			your abominations will be in your midst so you will know that I am Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 7:4](../07/04.md).
354	7:10	z47j				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words about Israel.
355	7:10	x4mj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Behold, the day! Behold, it is coming!	0	“Behold! The day is coming!” You may need to make explicit which day is coming. Alternate translation: “Behold! The day when I will punish you is coming!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
356	7:10	n977			Behold	0	Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
357	7:10	xv3u			Doom has gone out	0	Alternate translation: “Disaster has begun to come to Israel” or “Terrible things have begun to happen”
358	7:10	yu2t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The rod has blossomed, arrogance has budded	0	This could mean: (1) “The people of Israel have grown very proud” or (2) “The people of Israel have become very violent and very proud.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
359	7:12	bn6n				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words about Israel.
360	7:12	qp62		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	The time is coming; the day has come close	0	Both “The time” and “the day” refer to the time when God will punish the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “Israel’s punishment will happen very soon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
361	7:12	ny3b			my anger is on the entire multitude	0	Alternate translation: “I am angry with the whole multitude”
362	7:12	vt9d			multitude	0	a very large number of people. Here it refers to the people of Israel.
363	7:13	d9pl			as long as they both live	0	as long as “the buyer” and “the seller” (7:12) both live
364	7:13	i546			the vision concerning the entire multitude will not be reversed	0	Alternate translation: “God will surely do to the multitude what he has shown me”
365	7:13	ex6g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	none of them will be strengthened	0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “God will not strengthen any of them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
366	7:14	t3cl				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words about Israel.
367	7:14	r62j			They have blown the trumpet	0	Alternate translation: “They have blown the trumpet to call people to fight against the enemy”
368	7:14	yqb2			my anger is on the entire multitude	0	“I am angry with the whole multitude.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 7:12](../07/12.md).
369	7:15	ea3s			The sword is on the outside	0	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation:
370	7:15	m9pg			the building	0	the city
371	7:15	l3cl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	while famine and plague will consume those in the city	0	The word “consume” is a metaphor for “totally destroy.” Alternate translation: “and most of the people in the city will die from hunger and sickness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
372	7:17	i9cf				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words about Israel.
373	7:17	iw6d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Every hand will falter and every knee will be weak as water	0	The hands and knees are synecdoches for the people themselves. Alternate translation: “Everyone will be so terrified that they will be unable to work and their knees will become weak so that they cannot stand” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
374	7:17	f9a7			falter	0	fail to do what it is supposed to do
375	7:17	j698		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	every knee will be weak as water	0	Another possible translation is, “every knee will flow with water,” a euphemism for all the people losing control of their bladders because they are so frightened. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
376	7:17	p7gb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	knee … weak as water	0	Water cannot stand up, and the people’s knees will be so weak that the people are unable to stand on their legs. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
377	7:18	rp7c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	terror will cover them	0	Terror is spoken of as if it were clothing. Alternate translation: “everyone will see how terrified they are” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
378	7:18	gtb2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	baldness on all of their heads	0	Shaving the head was a sign of sadness. Alternate translation: “all of them will shave their heads” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
379	7:19	xfz1			in the day of Yahweh’s rage	0	Alternate translation: “in the day when Yahweh acts on his anger” or “when Yahweh punishes them”
380	7:19	u2cm			the day	0	This can be a time period of more or less than one 24-hour day.
381	7:19	ux4y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	their hunger will not be satisfied	0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “they will not be able to satisfy their hunger” or “they will still be hungry even after they eat all they have” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
382	7:19	n5ad			their iniquity has become a stumbling block	0	This could mean: (1) “because having a lot of gold and silver has led them to sin” or (2) “because they are evil, they are committing sins that show how evil they are.”
383	7:20	kt4d				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words about Israel.
384	7:20	pbt7			with them	0	with the jeweled ornaments
385	7:21	jpj3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will give those things into the hand of strangers	0	The word “hand” is used to refer to control. “I will give those idols into the control of people they do not know” or “I will give those idols to people they do not know” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
386	7:21	n7gz			plunder	0	things that are stolen or taken by force
387	7:21	apv5			they will defile them	0	The strangers and wicked people will defile the idols that the people of Israel had made.
388	7:22	u5yj			I will turn my face away	0	Alternate translation: “I will not pay attention” or “I will look away” or “I will not notice”
389	7:22	ge5t			my cherished place	0	“the place I love.” This refers to God’s temple.
390	7:22	u74s			bandits	0	violent people who steal and destroy
391	7:23	zs1w				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words to Ezekiel about Israel.
392	7:23	y53i			Make a chain	0	Chains are used to hold slaves or prisoners. God says this to show the people that they will become slaves or prisoners.
393	7:23	gu3l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the land is filled with the judgment of blood	0	This could mean: (1) “everywhere in the country God is judging people because they violently killed others” or (2) “the courts everywhere in the country are murdering people.” The word “blood” here represents murder and death. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
394	7:23	u3zi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the city is full of violence	0	The city is spoken of as if it were a container, and violence is spoken of as an object that can be put in a container. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **violence**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “violence is everywhere in the city” or “many people in the city are doing violent things to others” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
395	7:24	r3n8			they will possess their houses	0	the wicked will take the Israelites’ houses
396	7:24	a75e			I will bring an end to the pride of the mighty	0	Alternate translation: “I will cause the powerful people in Israel to stop being proud of themselves”
397	7:24	zk6t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	their holy places will be defiled!	0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “enemies will defile the places where they worship” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
398	7:24	tyh8			their holy places	0	the places in which they worshiped idols
399	7:25	acw4			Fear will come	0	Alternate translation: “The people will be afraid”
400	7:25	tyg5			They will seek peace	0	Alternate translation: “They will try to make peace with their enemies”
401	7:25	c19s			but there will be none	0	Alternate translation: “but they will be unable to make peace with their enemies”
402	7:26	br9z				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words about Israel.
403	7:26	v3q8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	Disaster upon disaster will come	0	Disaster is spoken of as if it could move by itself. Alternate translation: “One disaster after another will happen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
404	7:26	sxh6			they will seek a vision from the prophet	0	Alternate translation: “they will ask the prophets what visions they have seen”
405	7:26	f4qm			the law will perish from the priest and advice from the elders	0	“The priests will not teach the law, and the elders will not be able to give good advice.” This is because God will not give them wisdom.
406	7:27	t2rb			the prince	0	This could mean: (1) “the king’s son” or (2) every male member of the royal family except the king.
407	7:27	gux5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	will dress in despair	0	This could mean: (1) clothing is a metonym for what a person feels, “will have no hope,” or (2) “will dress in clothes that show he is mourning.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
408	7:27	zy7f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	the hands of the people of the land will tremble in fear	0	The word “hands” is a synecdoche for the people. Alternate translation: “the people of the land will be so afraid that their hands will tremble” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
409	8:intro	xkv7				0	# Ezekiel 8 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Judah’s sin\n\nThe people have contaminated the temple with their worship of other gods and through their sin. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
410	8:1	vqq8				0	# General Information:\n\nEzekiel tells about another vision he saw.
411	8:1	b54y			So it came about	0	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
412	8:1	r44k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	in the sixth year	0	You may need to make explicit the time period of which this is the sixth year. Alternate translation: “in the sixth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
413	8:1	kh86		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month	0	This is the sixth month of the Hebrew calendar. The fifth day is near the beginning of September on Western calendars. Alternate translation: “the fifth day of the sixth month” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
414	8:1	g1l3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the hand of the Lord Yahweh again fell upon me	0	This should be translated literally, as Ezekiel later sees something like a hand. Others may choose to consider the hand a metaphor for Yahweh’s presence or power. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
415	8:1	mzl2			Lord Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
416	8:1	ni1l			fell upon	0	Alternate translation: “took hold of”
417	8:2	c8h3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	a likeness with the appearance of a man	0	Here, **likeness** means that what Ezekiel saw looked like a man. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the ideas behind the words **likeness** and **appearance**, you can express the same ideas with verbal forms. Alternate translation: “there was someone who appeared to be a man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
418	8:2	lie4			glowing metal	0	When metal is very hot, it glows with a yellow or orange light.
419	8:2	dw9z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	the appearance of his hips … the appearance of something shining	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **appearance**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “what appeared to be his hips … what appeared to be something shining” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
420	8:3	mje5			he reached out	0	The word “he” probably refers to the “figure like a man” ([Ezekiel 8:2](../08/02.md)).
421	8:3	q8np			between earth and heaven	0	Alternate translation: “between the ground and the sky”
422	8:3	h6bp			in visions from God, he brought me to Jerusalem	0	The words “in visions” mean that this experience is happening in Ezekiel’s thoughts. His body would still be in his home while God shows him these things.
423	8:3	k28b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the inner northern gate	0	“the inner northern gate of the temple.” The temple was surrounded by two walls, one inside the other. This gate was on the north side of the inner wall. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
424	8:3	bpy7			the idol that provokes great jealousy	0	Alternate translation: “the idol that causes God to be very jealous”
425	8:4	eu7m			according to the vision I had seen on the plain	0	This could mean: (1) “who looked the same as what I had seen in the vision that I saw when I was on the plain” or (2) “who looked the same as what I saw when I was on the plain.”
426	8:4	x9fq			the plain	0	a large area of flat land that has few trees.
427	8:5	h9iv				0	# General Information:\n\nThe “figure like a man” ([Ezekiel 8:2](../08/02.md)) speaks to Ezekiel.
428	8:5	i1ht		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Son of man	0	“Son of a human being” or “Son of humanity.” God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
429	8:5	y68q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	lift up your eyes … lifted up my eyes	0	This idiom means that he should look towards something. Alternate translation: “look up … looked up” or “turn your head and look … turned my head and looked” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
430	8:5	kcq2			gate leading to the altar	0	Alternate translation: “gate through which people would walk so they could go to the altar”
431	8:6	ru9g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	do you see what they are doing?	0	God uses this question to bring Ezekiel’s attention to what the people were doing. Alternate translation: “I want you to understand why I hate what the people here are doing.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
432	8:6	j84y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
433	8:7	l1ke		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the courtyard	0	You may need to make explicit which courtyard. “the temple courtyard” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
434	8:10	a6w1			behold	0	This word shows that Ezekiel was surprised by what he saw. Your language may have a different word to show this.
435	8:10	hrz5			every form of creeping thing and detestable beast	0	“carvings in the wall of all kinds of creeping animals and detestable beasts.” The phrase “creeping thing” refer to insects and other small animals.
436	8:10	af6e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
437	8:10	cyf5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the wall all around	0	You may need to make explicit which wall. Alternate translation: “the wall all around the temple” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
438	8:11	q6xk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Jaazaniah … Shaphan	0	men’s names (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
439	8:11	b5gn			censer	0	a pan that people burn incense in when they worship God or false gods
440	8:12	h4rf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the dark?	0	God is commanding Ezekiel to look at what the elders are doing. Alternate translation: “look at what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the dark.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
441	8:12	jd3f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
442	8:12	t1xu			the hidden chamber of his idol	0	Alternate translation: “the room where no one can see him worship his idol”
443	8:14	kg11			the entrance of the gate of Yahweh’s house that was on the north side	0	This was the outer north gate—not the same one as in [Ezekiel 8:3](../08/03.md).
444	8:14	sjj1			behold!	0	This word shows that Ezekiel was surprised by what he saw.
445	8:14	b5rb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	mourning for Tammuz	0	grieving because the false god Tammuz had died (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
446	8:15	rjm9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Do you see this … man?	0	Yahweh is commanding Ezekiel to think about what he has just seen. Alternate translation: “Think about this … man.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
447	8:16	hz3d			behold!	0	This word shows that Ezekiel was surprised by what he saw.
448	8:16	f91g			portico	0	covering in front of an entrance with columns or posts for support
449	8:16	bk4v			their faces toward the east	0	Alternate translation: “they were looking toward the east”
450	8:17	t38e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Do you see this … man?	0	Yahweh is commanding Ezekiel to think about what he has just seen. Alternate translation: “Think about this … man.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
451	8:17	rp1r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Is it a little thing for the house of Judah to do these abominations that they are doing here?	0	God uses this question to show that he is right to be angry at the people of Judah. Alternate translation: “I am right to be angry at the house of Judah because of these abominations that they are doing here.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
452	8:17	wsq5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house of Judah	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the descendants of Judah over many years. See how you translated these words in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Judah people group” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
453	8:17	jz5k			they have filled the land with violence	0	Alternate translation: “throughout the country they are doing violent things or “all over the country they are attacking one another”
454	8:17	bq27			to provoke me to anger	0	Alternate translation: “to make me angry”
455	8:17	s9li		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	putting the branch to their noses	0	This could mean: (1) the people were using the branches in false worship or (2) the people were using the branches to show rebellion against Yahweh. The words “branch to … noses” may be a literal tree branch and literal noses, or they could be the term for a hand gesture. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
456	8:18	ivi2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	my eye will not have compassion	0	The eye is a synecdoche for the person whose eye it is. Alternate translation: “I will not look on them with compassion” or “I will not be compassionate to them” (See: and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
457	8:18	h7ic			I will not spare them	0	Alternate translation: “I will still punish them”
458	8:18	ay27			Though they cry in my ears with a loud voice	0	Alternate translation: “Though they yell their prayers to me with a loud voice”
459	8:18	d7vs			I will not hear them	0	Alternate translation: “I will not listen to them”
460	9:intro	jy4e				0	# Ezekiel 9 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Sorrow over sin\n\nGod was looking for people who were sad that there was so much evil being done. Yahweh would keep these faithful people from being killed with the rest of the people. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]])
461	9:1	d5u4			he cried in my hearing	0	Alternate translation: “I heard him call out”
462	9:1	jw3q			he cried	0	the “figure like a man” ([Ezekiel 8:2](../08/02.md)) cried
463	9:1	ew8m			weapon of destruction	0	weapon for destroying people or things
464	9:2	mpa9			weapon of slaughter	0	weapon for killing many people
465	9:2	s8gh			behold	0	Alternate translation: “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
466	9:2	jt5l			the upper gate that faces north	0	Alternate translation: “the upper northern gate” or “the north gate of the inner court”
467	9:2	b5f1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown	linen	0	a strong, smooth cloth made from a plant. It is worn by many people in places that are hot. Alternate translation: “smooth cloth” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
468	9:2	i87b			scribe’s equipment	0	tools that scribes write with
469	9:2	tl3q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown	bronze	0	A dark gold-colored metal. It is made from mostly copper with tin added for strength. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
470	9:3	ywh8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	from the cherubim where it had been	0	This could mean: (1) “from above the four winged creatures” ([Ezekiel 1:5](../01/05.md)) or (2) from between the two cherubim in the most holy place in the temple. Try to translate this literally. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
471	9:3	ljc9			threshold of the house	0	The “house” refers to God’s temple.
472	9:3	s89y			linen	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:2](../09/02.md).
473	9:3	lik6			scribe’s equipment	0	tools that scribes write with. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:2](../09/02.md).
474	9:4	a4ww		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	groan and sigh	0	These are sounds people make when they feel very sad or grieved about something. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
475	9:4	qf2l			the abominations being performed in the midst of the city	0	“the horrible things being done in the city” or “the detestable things that people are doing in the city
476	9:5	mrs3			he spoke to the others within my hearing	0	The word “others” refers to the guards ([Ezekiel 9:1](../09/01.md)).
477	9:5	r5es		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Do not let your eyes have compassion	0	The eye is a synecdoche for the person whose eye it is. Alternate translation: “Do not have compassion” (See: and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
478	9:5	w6k5			do not spare	0	Alternate translation: “do not refrain from killing”
479	9:6	p9s8			mark on his head	0	These were the people who groaned about the abominations happening in Jerusalem. See how you translated “mark” in [Ezekiel 9:4](../09/04.md).
480	9:6	e6wg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Begin at my sanctuary	0	You may need to make explicit what the people are to begin to do at the sanctuary. Alternate translation: “Begin to kill the ones who do not have the mark at my sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
481	9:6	j3le			the elders	0	This could mean: (1) the “seventy elders of the house of Israel” ([Ezekiel 8:11](../08/11.md)) or (2) any “old man” (see the beginning of the verse).
482	9:7	j1wv				0	# General Information:\n\nGod continuing to speak to the guards judging the people of Israel.
483	9:7	zct1			the house	0	the temple
484	9:7	hqw7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	attacked the city	0	The word “city” is a metonym for the people in the city. Alternate translation: “attacked the people in the city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
485	9:8	pb8i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I fell on my face	0	“I bowed down to the ground” or “I lay on the ground.” Ezekiel did not fall by accident. He went down to the ground to show that he respected and feared Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:28](../01/28.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
486	9:8	wp6i			Ah, Lord Yahweh	0	Ezekiel says this because he is very troubled by what the Lord told the men to do to Jerusalem. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 4:14](../04/14.md).
487	9:8	tm5e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	will you destroy all the remnant of Israel in the outpouring of your wrath on Jerusalem?	0	Ezekiel is pleading with Yahweh not to destroy the remnant. Alternate translation: “please do not destroy all the remnant of Israel in the outpouring of your wrath on Jerusalem!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
488	9:8	gw3d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	in the outpouring of your wrath on Jerusalem	0	Wrath is spoken of as if it were a liquid that Yahweh could pour out of a container. The word “Jerusalem” is a metonym for the people in the city. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **outpouring**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “when you pour out your wrath on Jerusalem” or “when you punish the people of Jerusalem because you are very angry with them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
489	9:9	b5dk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
490	9:9	v24y			exceedingly great	0	Alternate translation: “very great”
491	9:9	xs21		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The land is full of blood and the city full of perversions	0	Here “land” is spoken of as if it were a container filled with blood. Here “blood” is metonym for murder. And “city” is spoken of as if it were a container and “perversions” were the contents inside of it. Alternate translation: “All over the land people are killing innocent people, and all over the city people are doing wicked things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
492	9:10	t7gp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	my eye will not look with compassion	0	The eye is a synecdoche for the person whose eye it is. Alternate translation: “I will not look on them with compassion” or “I will not be compassionate to them” (See: and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
493	9:10	ry6f			bring it all on their heads	0	To bring someone’s conduct on him represents punishing him for his bad conduct. Alternate translation: “punishing them as they deserve”
494	9:11	u3ij			Behold	0	Alternate translation: “Pay attention to what I am about to say”
495	9:11	yrc2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown	linen	0	a strong, smooth cloth made from a plant. It is worn by many people in places that are hot. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:2](../09/02.md). Alternate translation: “smooth cloth” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
496	9:11	lgs3			He reported and said	0	Alternate translation: “He reported to Yahweh and told him”
497	10:intro	yaf7				0	# Ezekiel 10 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### God left the temple\n\nGod now abandoned Judah, and left the temple. This was devastating to the religious life of Judah. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
498	10:1	cpq3			toward the dome	0	Alternate translation: “toward the curved roof”
499	10:1	scp4			cherubim	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:3](../09/03.md).
500	10:1	fk83			like a sapphire	0	a valuable blue or green gemstone
501	10:1	ema4			with the appearance of the likeness of a throne	0	“that looked like something that looked like a throne.” Ezekiel is not willing to say for sure that it looked like a throne.
502	10:2	gcl9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown	linen	0	a strong, smooth cloth made from a plant. It is worn by many people in places that are hot. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:2](../09/02.md). Alternate translation: “smooth cloth” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
503	10:2	k5j9			Go between the wheels	0	Translate the word “wheels” as in [Ezekiel 1:15](../01/15.md).
504	10:2	k823			fiery coals	0	Coals are the burned pieces of wood left over after a fire. They are black, but they glow red and orange when they are very hot. They are also called charcoal.
505	10:2	h16i			scatter them over the city	0	Alternate translation: “sprinkle them over the city” or “spread them over the city”
506	10:3	er9k			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nEzekiel interrupts his description of what was happening and describes what he saw.
507	10:3	iz5u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background	The cherubim stood … inner courtyard	0	This is background information for the events that follow. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
508	10:3	ijb3			cherubim	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:3](../09/03.md).
509	10:3	gi9l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	on the right side	0	As one faces east, “the right side” is toward the south. Alternate translation: “on the south side” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
510	10:3	ex9e			the house	0	the temple
511	10:4	d8gh			The glory of Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:28](../01/28.md).
512	10:4	e2tx			It filled	0	the glory of Yahweh filled
513	10:6	scy2			It came about	0	This phrase is used here to mark when the action starts. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
514	10:6	pzn4			when God commanded the man dressed in linen and said	0	This is a repeat of the information that was given in [Ezekiel 10:2](../10/02.md). After talking about the cherubim and God’s glory in 10:3–5, Ezekiel returns to telling about the man who was wearing linen.
515	10:6	hkd5			the man dressed in linen	0	Translate “linen” as in [Ezekiel 9:1](../09/01.md).
516	10:6	ge4b			beside a wheel	0	Translate “wheel” as in [Ezekiel 1:15](../01/15.md).
517	10:8	n4cv			I saw on the cherubim something like a man’s hand under their wings	0	Alternate translation: “I saw that the cherubim had something like a man’s hand under their wings”
518	10:9	cwh7			behold	0	Ezekiel was surprised by what he saw
519	10:9	q9j7			wheels	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:15](../01/15.md).
520	10:9	d8v9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	the appearance of the wheels was like a beryl stone	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **appearance**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “the wheels appeared to be like a beryl stone” or “what appeared to be wheels were like a beryl stone” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
521	10:9	nza9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown	beryl stone	0	“Beryl” here is a very hard, valuable stone. This beryl was probably green or blue. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
522	10:10	i72z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	Their appearance was the same likeness for all four of them	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **appearance**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **likeness**, you can express the same idea with an adjective. Alternate translation: “All four of them appeared to be similar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
523	10:10	c1u1			a wheel intersecting another wheel	0	The word “intersecting” means “crossing” or “passing through.”
524	10:11	vgw9			they went in any of their four directions	0	This could mean: (1) “their” refers to the creatures. Alternate translation: “they would go straight in any one of the four directions that the creatures looked towards” or (2) “their” refers to the wheels.
525	10:11	qn2m			whatever direction the head faced, they followed	0	Here, the phrase **the head** could mean: (1) this refers to the winged creatures. Alternate translation: “they went in whatever direction the winged creatures were looking” or (2) this refers to the front wheel. Alternate translation: “they followed in whatever direction the front wheel went”
526	10:12	a1cv			wheels	0	Translate the word “wheels” as in [Ezekiel 1:15](../01/15.md).
527	10:13	r5jq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the wheels were called, “Whirling.”	0	The word “Whirling” means “Spinning.” Here it is the name of the wheels. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “someone called the wheels, ‘Whirling.’” or “the name of the wheels was ‘Whirling.’” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
528	10:14	edf6			They had four faces each	0	“Each cherub had four faces” or “Each of the cherubim had four faces.” Each creature had a face on the front, a face on the back, and a face on each side of its head. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:6](../01/06.md).
529	10:15	c58d			living creatures	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:13](../01/13.md).
530	10:15	jya4			rose up	0	Alternate translation: “went up into the air”
531	10:16	r9ip			They still stayed beside them	0	Alternate translation: “The wheels stayed with the cherubim.” Alternate translation: “The wheels moved with the cherubim”
532	10:17	x7na			stood still	0	Alternate translation: “stayed still” or “did not move”
533	10:17	b52c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels	0	This could mean: (1) Ezekiel is speaking of the “creatures” of verse 15 as if they were one creature. Alternate translation: “the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels” or (2) Ezekiel is using an idiom. Alternate translation: “the spirit of life was in the wheels” or “the living spirit was in the wheels” or (3) the spirit in the creatures and in the wheels is the same. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “the same spirit that gave life to the creatures also gave life to the wheels” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
534	10:18	m9ii			the glory of Yahweh	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:28](../01/28.md).
535	10:18	gb9v			the house	0	the temple
536	10:18	x2tm			stood over	0	Alternate translation: “stayed over” or “waited over”
537	10:19	c2qy			came upon them from above	0	Alternate translation: “went above the cherubim”
538	10:20	b8ev			the living creatures	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:13](../01/13.md).
539	10:20	mjn1			the Kebar Canal	0	This is a river that people in Chaldea had dug to give water to their gardens. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:1](../01/01.md).
540	10:21	is6s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	the likeness of human hands	0	Here, **likeness** means that what Ezekiel saw looked like human hands. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **likeness**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “something that looked like human hands” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
541	10:22	vgn2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	the likeness of their faces was like the faces that I had seen	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **likeness**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “their faces looked like the faces that I had seen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
542	10:22	z9wt			went straight ahead	0	Alternate translation: “faced forward” or “looked directly ahead”
543	11:intro	p5z8				0	# Ezekiel 11 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Safety\n\nThe people were trusting Jerusalem to keep them safe. But God was going to pull them out of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])\n\n## Important figures of speech in this chapter\n\n### Metaphor\n\nThe people in Jerusalem used the metaphor “this city is the pot and we are the meat in the pot” meaning they were safe in Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
544	11:1	fu8k			to the eastern gate of Yahweh’s house, facing east	0	This gate was part of the wall that surrounded the temple area. Alternate translation: “the gate on the eastern side of the wall surrounding Yahweh’s house” or “the gate on the eastern wall of the temple courtyard”
545	11:1	vq4e			Yahweh’s house	0	See how you translated this phrase in [Ezekiel 8:16](../08/16.md).
546	11:1	i38v			behold	0	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
547	11:1	wh2t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	twenty-five men	0	“25 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
548	11:1	maj2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Jaazaniah son of Azzur and Pelatiah son of Benaiah	0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
549	11:1	w2rd			among them	0	Alternate translation: “among the twenty-five men”
550	11:2	unw8			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
551	11:3	g14h			The time to build houses is not now	0	This shows the people feel so secure they are not worried about building houses now. Other versions of the Bible read, “Now is the time to build our houses.” This would mean that the people want to build houses because they feel secure.
552	11:3	a2wt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	this city is the pot, and we are the meat	0	The people speak of themselves as if they were good cuts of meat and of the city as if it were a pot in which the meat was stored or cooked. The metaphor suggests that they are important and safe within the city. Alternate translation: “This city is like a pot that will protect us as a pot protects meat” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
553	11:3	nf9t			the pot	0	This could mean: (1) a pot for storing meat or (2) a pot for cooking meat.
554	11:5	n2rp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the Spirit of Yahweh fell on me	0	Ezekiel speaks of the Spirit of Yahweh inspiring and empowering him to prophesy as if the Spirit of Yahweh fell upon him. Alternate translation: “the Spirit of Yahweh empowered me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
555	11:5	k82u			That is what you are saying	0	“You are saying these things.” This refers to what the people were saying in [Ezekiel 11:3](../11/03.md).
556	11:5	x459		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “Israelites” or “Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
557	11:7	n3xy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The people you have killed … are the meat, and this city is the pot	0	Yahweh speaks of the people whom they have killed as if they were good cuts of meat and of the city as if it were a pot in which the meat was stored or cooked. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 11:3](../11/03.md). Alternate translation: “The people you have killed … are like the meat in the pot, and this city is like the pot. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
558	11:7	bdf4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	But you are going to be brought out	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “But I am going to bring you out” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
559	11:8	qb7n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
560	11:9	wxb4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	put you into the hands of foreigners	0	Here the metonym “hands” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “put you into the power of foreigners” or “enable foreigners to capture you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
561	11:10	g6p1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	You will fall by the sword	0	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation: “They will kill you with their swords” or “You will die in battle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
562	11:10	t7zd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
563	11:11	th4x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	This city will not be your cooking pot, nor will you be the meat	0	The people had spoken of themselves as if they were good cuts of meat and of the city as if it were a pot in which the meat was stored or cooked. Yahweh says that this is not true. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 11:3](../11/03.md). Alternate translation: “This city is not like a pot that will protect you as a pot protects meat” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
564	11:11	pku7			within the borders of Israel	0	Alternate translation: “in the land of Israel”
565	11:12	yep1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the one whose statutes you have not walked in	0	Yahweh speaks of obeying his statutes as if it were walking in them, like person would walk along a road. Alternate translation: “the one whose statutes you have not obeyed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
566	11:13	gb3r			It came about	0	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
567	11:13	t9qn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Pelatiah son of Benaiah	0	This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 11:1](../11/01.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
568	11:13	b8by		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I fell on my face	0	“I bowed down to the ground” or “I lay on the ground.” Ezekiel did not fall by accident. He went down to the ground to show that he respected and feared Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
569	11:13	xi9q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations	Alas, Lord Yahweh	0	The word “Alas” is an exclamation that expresses fear and sadness. Alternate translation: “Oh no, Lord Yahweh” or “Ah, Lord Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations]])
570	11:14	tw4u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
571	11:15	p5yg			your brothers! Your brothers!	0	This is stated twice for emphasis.
572	11:15	e296		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family, in this case the Israelites who are the descendants of Jacob. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
573	11:15	lm9a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	All of them are those of whom it is said by those living in Jerusalem	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The people living in Jerusalem say about all of them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
574	11:15	ilt7			All of them are those of whom	0	Some versions have “All of them are those to whom”
575	11:15	tkv9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This land was given to us as our possession	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has given this land to us as our possession” or “This land has become our possession” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
576	11:16	lw4m				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh gives this message to Ezekiel about the Israelites who were in exile.
577	11:16	g1a3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I have been a sanctuary for them	0	Yahweh speaks of dwelling among the people who are in exile as if he were a sanctuary for them. Alternate translation: “I have been with them” or “I have been like their place of worship” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
578	11:17	ycl8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	I will gather you from the peoples, and assemble you from the lands	0	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. The repetition emphasizes the surety of Yahweh’s promise to bring the exiles back to the land of Israel. Alternate translation: “I will bring you back from all of the nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
579	11:17	w63v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	where you were scattered	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “where I scattered you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
580	11:18	gyd9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	every detestable thing and every abomination	0	These words have similar meanings and emphasize that God will remove all the idols from Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
581	11:18	c4k7			every detestable thing	0	This means things that cause hatred or disgust. Here it refers to idols.
582	11:19	twq3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will give them one heart … give them a heart of flesh	0	Yahweh speaks of all of the Israelites who are in exile as if they are one person, with one heart and one spirit. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
583	11:19	c2mx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will give them one heart	0	Here the metonym “heart” represents the will and emotions. Yahweh speaks of causing all of the people to share the same new emotions as if he were giving them one heart. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
584	11:19	g99v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will put a new spirit within them	0	Here the metonym “spirit” represents the thoughts and disposition. Yahweh speaks of causing the people to think new thoughts as if he were giving them a new spirit. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
585	11:19	p8jh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will take out the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh	0	Yahweh speaks of the people being stubborn as if they had a stone heart and of their being willingly obedient as if they had a heart of flesh. He speaks of causing them to become willingly obedient as if he were exchanging those two hearts. Alternate translation: “I will cause them to stop being stubborn and instead cause them to obey me willingly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
586	11:20	w6pp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	they will walk in my statutes, they will carry out my decrees and do them	0	Each of these phrases have similar meanings and describes the people as obeying what Yahweh has commanded them to do. They are repeated for emphasis. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
587	11:20	rbp4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	they will walk in my statutes	0	Yahweh speaks of obeying his statutes as if it were walking in them, like a person would walk along a road. Alternate translation: “they will obey my statutes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
588	11:21	v47i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	those who walk with affection toward their detestable things	0	Yahweh speaks of a person’s conduct as if it were the person walking. Alternate translation: “those who conduct their lives out of devotion to their detestable things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
589	11:21	e32n			detestable things	0	This means things that cause hatred or disgust. Here it refers to idols. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 11:18](../11/18.md).
590	11:21	el11		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will bring their conduct on their own heads	0	Here the metonym “conduct” represents the consequences of their actions. The idiom “bring … on their own heads” means they will experience these consequences. Alternate translation: “I will cause them to suffer the consequences of their actions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
591	11:22	el95				0	# General Information:\n\nThe cherubim and the glory of God leave the temple and city.
592	11:22	j4fr			cherubim	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:3](../09/03.md).
593	11:24	tg29		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the vision that I had seen went up from upon me	0	Ezekiel speaks of the vision ending as if the vision was an object that had been upon him and then left him. Alternate translation: “the vision that I had seen ended” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
594	12:intro	f6uu				0	# Ezekiel 12 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Exile\n\nGod warned that very soon the people in Jerusalem would be exiled to Babylon.
595	12:1	k8p8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
596	12:2	jq8g			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
597	12:2	hn5d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	a rebellious house	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “a rebellious people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
598	12:2	l1eb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	they have eyes to see but they do not see … they have ears to hear but do not listen	0	People being unable to understand Yahweh’s message and what he is doing is spoken of as if the people were unable physically to see and hear. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
599	12:3	a32k				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh is telling Ezekiel to act out another parable.
600	12:3	kd9n			Therefore as for you	0	Alternate translation: “So then, this is what I say to you”
601	12:3	t8sf			in their sight	0	Alternate translation: “as they watch”
602	12:3	xs13		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Perhaps they will begin to see	0	People being able to understand Yahweh’s message and what he is doing is spoken of as if the people were able physically to see. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
603	12:3	c6qb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	a rebellious house	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “a rebellious people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
604	12:4	na2h				0	# General Information:\n\nGod is speaking to Ezekiel and describing how he should act out the parable.
605	12:4	x9j5			in their sight	0	Alternate translation: “as they watch”
606	12:6	u4pj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	have set you as a sign	0	Here the word “sign” refers to something that communicates a special warning to those who see it. Yahweh speaks of Ezekiel and his actions as being this warning. Alternate translation: “have made you to be a warning” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
607	12:6	qb8m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
608	12:7	f9ht				0	# General Information:\n\nEzekiel shows the people of Israel they will soon be forced into exile.
609	12:7	j529		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	just as I was commanded	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “just as Yahweh commanded me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
610	12:7	zec9			dug a hole through the wall by hand	0	Alternate translation: “dug a hole through the wall with my hands”
611	12:7	i7ai			in the dark	0	Alternate translation: “at night”
612	12:8	l466		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
613	12:9	l9r6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Son of man, is the house of Israel, that rebellious house, not asking, ‘What are you doing?’	0	God asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel of something he already knew—that the people had asked him this question. Alternate translation: “Son of man, the house of Israel, that rebellious house, is asking, ‘What are you doing?’” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
614	12:9	jq4d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel, that rebellious house	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. Translate “rebellious house” as in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “the people of Israel, that rebellious people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
615	12:9	vl36		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	What are you doing	0	Since the people had seen what Ezekiel was doing, their question implies their desire to know the reason why he was doing it. Alternate translation: “What is the meaning of the things you are doing” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
616	12:10	f31s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	in whose midst they are	0	The phrase “in whose midst” refers to Jerusalem, while “they” refers to the “house of Israel.” Alternate translation: “who are in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
617	12:11	bud3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I am a sign to you	0	Here the word “sign” refers to something that communicates a special warning to those who see it. Ezekiel speaks of himself and his actions as being this warning. Alternate translation: “I am a warning to you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
618	12:11	lu5x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	so it will be done to them	0	The word “them” refers to the people living in Jerusalem. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “so others will do to them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
619	12:12	kqe1			in the dark	0	Alternate translation: “at night”
620	12:12	dv4h			They will dig through the wall	0	The word “They” refers to the people living in Jerusalem.
621	12:12	nic6			He will cover his face	0	Alternate translation: “The prince will cover his face”
622	12:13	v599		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will spread out my net over him and he will be caught in my snare	0	Yahweh speaks of enabling the Chaldeans to capture the prince as if he himself were catching the prince in a trap that he had set. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
623	12:13	b8eb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	I will bring him to Babylon	0	Yahweh speaks of enabling the Chaldeans to bring the prince to Babylon as if he himself were bringing the prince there. Alternate translation: “I will cause the Chaldeans to bring him to Babylon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
624	12:14	g1lt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will send out a sword after them	0	The word “sword” is a metonym for enemy armies who will attack with their swords. Alternate translation: “I will send armies to pursue them with swords” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
625	12:15	b8dc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
626	12:15	z9cd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	when I scatter them among the nations and disperse them throughout the lands	0	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “when I cause them to separate from each other and live in different nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
627	12:16	gum8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will spare … from the sword, famine, and plague	0	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. You may need to make explicit that they will not die from famine or plague. Alternate translation: “I will keep … from dying in battle, from starving to death, and from dying of disease” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
628	12:17	hw99		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
629	12:19	k8x8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the land will be despoiled of its fullness	0	The word “fullness” refers to everything in the land. The word “despoiled” means that people will empty the land of everything in it. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “others will empty the land of everything in it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
630	12:20	qv3r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the cities that were inhabited will be desolate	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the cities where people lived will be desolate” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
631	12:21	s431		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
632	12:22	c3l9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel that says, ‘The days are prolonged, and every vision fails’?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel something he already knows. The question is a mild rebuke for the people who use the proverb. Alternate translation: “the people in the land of Israel have this proverb that says, ‘The days are prolonged, and every vision fails.’ (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
633	12:22	izv9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The days are prolonged	0	This idiom means that many days have passed. Alternate translation: “Many days have passed” or “Time has gone by” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
634	12:22	e12i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	every vision fails	0	This means that the visions that the prophets receive and communicate to the people fail to happen. Alternate translation: “every prophetic vision fails to happen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
635	12:23	q8d7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The days have drawn near	0	This phrase refers to the days in which Israel will be judged. Alternate translation: “The days of judgment are coming soon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
636	12:23	d1nt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	every vision will be fulfilled	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will fulfill every vision” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
637	12:24	ic9f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
638	12:25	u14a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I carry out the words that I speak	0	This idiom means that Yahweh does what he says. Alternate translation: “I do the things that I say” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
639	12:25	tt5d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The matter will no longer be delayed	0	The “matter” refers to the things that Yahweh says will happen. Alternate translation: “What I say will no longer be delayed” or “What I say will happen soon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
640	12:25	q5pn			I will speak this word	0	Alternate translation: “I will speak this message” or “I will speak this prophecy”
641	12:25	k2w3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	in your days	0	This idiom refers to the period of time in which a person lives. Alternate translation: “while you are alive” or “during you lifetime” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
642	12:25	v5wt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	rebellious house	0	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “rebellious people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
643	12:25	a4fd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
644	12:26	pru4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
645	12:27	c293			Behold	0	The word “Behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
646	12:27	g561		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
647	12:27	e8hv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	The vision that he sees is for many days from now, and he prophesies of far off times	0	These phrases are both ways the people of Israel are saying Ezekiel’s warnings will not happen in their lifetime but will happen far in the future. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
648	12:28	t479		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	My words will not be delayed any longer	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will no longer delay the word I have spoken” or “I will no longer delay doing what I said I would do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
649	13:intro	g7xl				0	# Ezekiel 13 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\n### False prophets\n\nGod spoke against people who said they were prophesying but had not received any message from God. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])\n\n## Important figures of speech in this chapter\n\n### Metaphor\n\nGod said of people who encourage others to feel safe even when they continue to sin were not strengthening a wall but just putting whitewash on it to hide the imperfections. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
650	13:1	eh7a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
651	13:2	xk9v			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
652	13:2	wva8			prophesying out of their own imaginations	0	Alternate translation: “prophesying only the things that they imagine”
653	13:3	utk4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	who follow their own spirit	0	Here the word “spirit” represents the thoughts and ideas of the person. To “follow” here is an idiom that means to do what their own ideas suggest for them to do. Alternate translation: “who act according to their own ideas” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
654	13:4	m1pb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	like jackals in the wastelands	0	Like jackals that scavenge for food and shelter among the abandoned ruins of cities, the prophets are using the destruction of Jerusalem for their own benefit. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
655	13:4	wa76			jackals	0	wild animals that are related to dogs and that scavenge for food in abandoned places.
656	13:5	k3rb			the wall around the house of Israel	0	This refers to the wall surrounding the city of Jerusalem.
657	13:5	l4sl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
658	13:5	m2a3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	resist in battle	0	You can supply the implicit information here. Alternate translation: “resist the enemy armies” or “defend the city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
659	13:5	nqi9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the day of Yahweh	0	This refers to the time when Yahweh will judge his people by means of an enemy army. Alternate translation: “the day of Yahweh’s judgment” or “the day when Yahweh judges you by sending enemy armies to attack you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
660	13:6	bj6l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	Such and such	0	This is a phrase used to refer to anything the prophet may have said. Your language may have another way to say this. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
661	13:6	hv2j			Yahweh’s declaration	0	Alternate translation: “is what Yahweh has declared”
662	13:7	dd96		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Have you not had false visions … when I myself have not spoken?	0	Yahweh uses a question to rebuke the false prophets. Alternate translation: “You have had false visions … because I myself have not spoken.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
663	13:7	ul2r			had false visions and made false predictions	0	Since the false prophets have not really received a message from Yahweh, what they predict about the future is not true.
664	13:8	g7d3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
665	13:9	yjk8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	My hand will be against the prophets	0	Here the word “hand” represents Yahweh’s power. That his hand will be against them is a metaphor that means that he will punish them with his power. Alternate translation: “I will punish the prophets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
666	13:9	bvb5			They will not be in the assembly of my people	0	This means that Yahweh will not consider these false prophets to be part of the people of Israel.
667	13:9	lpb9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	or enrolled in the record of the house of Israel	0	This probably refers to an official record of the citizens of Israel. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “nor will anyone enroll their names in the record of the house of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
668	13:9	d6b4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
669	13:9	rw99		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am the Lord Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am the Lord Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, the Lord Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
670	13:10	j6bq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	# General Information:\n\nIn these verses, Yahweh speaks of the false security that the prophets have given to the people by speaking of peace as if the prophets had built a poorly-constructed wall and covered it over with white paint in order to make it look good. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
671	13:10	gq3b			Because of this	0	The word “this” refers to the prophets reporting false visions to the people and telling them lies.
672	13:10	w5mi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	they led my people astray	0	Yahweh speaks of the prophets deceiving the people and getting them to believe lies as if the prophets had led the people away from the path upon which they should have been walking. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
673	13:10	l5v7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	they are building a wall that they will paint with whitewash	0	Here “a wall” stands for peace and security that the false prophets told the people that Yahweh was promising to give them. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
674	13:10	i365			whitewash	0	The word “whitewash” refers to a white liquid mixture or paint used to cover up impurities and make surfaces white.
675	13:11	z2ym			whitewashing	0	The word “whitewashing” refers to covering a surface with a white liquid mixture to cover up impurities and make the surface white.
676	13:11	aee2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will send hailstones to make it fall down, and a windstorm wind to break it down	0	Yahweh refers to the judgment that he will send upon the people as if it were a severe storm that breaks down the wall. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
677	13:11	zn9q			hailstones	0	balls of ice that sometimes falls from the sky during a rainstorm.
678	13:12	zbu8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Have others not said to you, “Where is the whitewash that you put on it?”	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that others will ask the prophets what happened to their whitewash. Alternate translation: “Others will certainly say to you, ‘Where is the whitewash that you put on it?’” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
679	13:12	d3qf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Where is the whitewash that you put on it?	0	This could mean: (1) that this is an honest question for which the people expect and answer or (2) this is a rhetorical question that the people ask out of sarcasm. Alternate translation: “The whitewash that you put on it did no good.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
680	13:13	ap58		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will bring a windstorm … completely destroy it.	0	Yahweh refers to the judgment that he will send upon the people as if it were a severe storm that breaks down the wall. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
681	13:13	hsw4			in my rage … in my wrath … in my rage	0	Alternate translation: “because of my rage … because of my wrath … because my rage.”
682	13:14	vm16			lay bare	0	Alternate translation: “uncover”
683	13:14	hbi9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	you will be annihilated in the middle of it all	0	The phrase “in the middle of it all” refers to the stones of the wall that Yahweh will break down. He speaks of destroying the people in his judgment as if the wall would crush them to death when he breaks it down. Alternate translation: “all of its stones will crush you to death” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
684	13:14	lr73			annihilated	0	Alternate translation: “destroyed”
685	13:14	z436		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
686	13:15	b676			I will annihilate in my fury	0	Alternate translation: “Because I am very angry, I will annihilate”
687	13:15	ctz7			whitewashed it	0	The word “whitewash” refers to a white liquid mixture or paint used to cover up impurities and make surfaces white. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 13:10](../13/10.md).
688	13:16	sf6q			the prophets of Israel who prophesied about Jerusalem and who had visions of peace for her	0	This phrase defines who “the people who whitewashed it” are.
689	13:16	ey4q			visions of peace for her	0	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem.
690	13:17	s26u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	set your face against the daughters	0	This is a command to stare at the women as a symbol of punishing them. Translate “set your face against” as you did in [Ezekiel 4:3](../04/03.md). Alternate translation: “stare at the daughters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
691	13:17	ik9n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	set your face against	0	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze, and “set your face” represents staring. Alternate translation: “stare at” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
692	13:17	tq75		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	daughters of your people	0	This idiom refers to women who belong to the same people group as Ezekiel does. Alternate translation: “women of Israel” or “your countrywomen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
693	13:17	e4gm			prophesy out of their own minds	0	“prophesying only the things that they think in their own minds.” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 13:2](../13/02.md).
694	13:17	bns7			prophesy against	0	“prophesy about the bad things that will happen to them.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 4:7](../04/07.md).
695	13:18	csi2			sew magic charms onto every part of their hand	0	This means that they sew magic charms together and then attach them to their hands, not that they sew them directly onto their hands.
696	13:18	n6ji			charms	0	objects believed to have magical powers.
697	13:18	u8m1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	used to hunt down people	0	Yahweh speaks of these women using beauty, mystery, and lies to deceive people as if the people were animals that the women hunted down and trapped with their charms. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that they use to hunt down people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
698	13:18	u9hw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	make veils for their heads of every size	0	This means that they make veils to put on the heads of people of different height. Alternate translation: “make veils for the heads of women of every stature” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
699	13:18	xte5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Will you hunt down my people but save your own lives?	0	Yahweh asks this as a leading question to rebuke the women who do these things. The implicit answer is, “no.” Alternate translation: “Do not think that you will be able to save your own lives after you have hunted down my people!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
700	13:19	le52		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	handfuls of barley and crumbs of bread	0	Barley is a grain used to make bread and the word “crumb” is a small amount of bread. Both phrases are small amounts of food and are used to emphasize how small the payment was to the prophetesses. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
701	13:20	j7z4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the magic charms that you have used to ensnare the people’s lives as if they were birds	0	Yahweh speaks of these women using their magic charms to deceive people as if the people were birds that the women trapped with those charms. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
702	13:20	lby4			charms	0	objects believed to have magical powers
703	13:20	u59h			to ensnare	0	Alternate translation: “to trap” “to catch in a snare”
704	13:20	f7yi			tear them from your arms	0	Alternate translation: “tear the charms from your arms”
705	13:21	yvk8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	rescue my people from your hand	0	Here the word “hand” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “rescue my people from your power” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
706	13:21	n5mb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	they will no longer be trapped in your hands	0	Here the word “hand” represents power or control. Yahweh speaks of the people being in the control of these women as if the women had trapped them with their hands. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you will no longer trap them like prey in your hands” or “you will no longer control them with your power” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
707	13:22	ua8v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	discourage the heart of the righteous person	0	Here the word “heart” represents the person and his emotions. Alternate translation: “discourage the righteous person” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
708	13:22	j9vh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	turn from his way	0	To stop doing something is referred to as turning in a different direction. Alternate translation: “stop what he is doing” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
709	13:23	qq2h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	have false visions or continue to make predictions	0	Both of these phrases refer to talking about what will happen in the future. Alternate translation: “continue to make false predictions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
710	13:23	vus2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will rescue my people out of your hand	0	Here the word “hand” represents power or control. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 13:21](../13/21.md). Alternate translation: “I will rescue my people from your power” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
711	14:intro	q72w				0	# Ezekiel 14 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Jerusalem deserves punishment\n\nWhen the captives from Jerusalem arrive in Babylon, it will be obvious why God has punished them.
712	14:1	vy2v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Some of the elders of Israel came to me and sat before me	0	The elders sat before Ezekiel in order to inquire of the Lord through Ezekiel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
713	14:2	bz2f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
714	14:3	g57d			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
715	14:3	ky9e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	have taken their idols into their hearts	0	Yahweh speaks of the elders committing themselves to worshiping idols as if the elders had “taken their idols into their hearts.” Alternate translation: “have devoted themselves to idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
716	14:3	qej2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	have put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their own faces	0	Yahweh speaks of the idols that the elders worship as if they were blocks over which the elders stumble, and of being determined to worship those idols as if they had placed those stumbling blocks in front of their faces. Alternate translation: “have resolutely determined to worship the things that lead to iniquity” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
717	14:3	s8bu			stumbling block of their iniquity	0	This could mean: (1) the idols are a stumbling block that leads to the elders’ iniquity or (2) worshiping idols is an iniquity that causes the elders to stumble.
718	14:3	lx5m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Should I be inquired of at all by them?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that the elders should not be inquiring of him. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. It can also be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Should I permit them to inquire of me at all?” or “They should not be inquiring of me at all.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
719	14:4	te7p			Therefore announce this to them	0	The word “them” refers to the “men from the elders of Israel.”
720	14:4	m2x4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
721	14:4	ug3h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	who takes his idols into his heart	0	Yahweh speaks of the people committing themselves to worshiping idols as if they had taken their idols into their hearts. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 14:3](../14/03.md). Alternate translation: “who devotes himself to idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
722	14:4	xtx8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	who puts the stumbling block of his iniquity before his face	0	Yahweh speaks of the idols that people worship as if they were blocks over which the people stumble, and of being determined to worship those idols as if they had placed those stumbling blocks in front of their faces. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 14:3](../14/03.md). Alternate translation: “who resolutely determines to worship the things that lead to iniquity” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
723	14:4	xz4e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	I, Yahweh, will answer him according to the number of his idols	0	This phrase refers to the many idols that the people worship. It is implied that the severity of Yahweh’s answer will as great as the number of idols that they worship. Alternate translation: “I, Yahweh, will give him the answer that he deserves because he worships so many idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
724	14:5	j64j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I may take back the house of Israel in their hearts	0	Here the word “hearts” represents the minds and affections of the people. Yahweh speaks of causing them to be devoted to him once again as if he were to capture their hearts. Alternate translation: “I will cause the people of Israel to be devoted to me again” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
725	14:5	de8y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	their hearts that have been driven far from me through their idols	0	Here the word “hearts” represents the minds and affections of the people. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “who have all left me to worship their idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
726	14:6	py23		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
727	14:6	a97y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	Repent and turn away from your idols! Turn back your faces from all your abominations	0	Both of these phrases are ways to tell the people of Israel to stop worshiping idols. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
728	14:6	fs6a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	Repent and turn away	0	The words “repent” and “turn way” mean basically the same thing. Together they strengthen the command to stop worshiping idols. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
729	14:6	qdy3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Turn back your faces	0	Here the word “faces” represents the people. Alternate translation: “Turn back” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
730	14:7	g5x6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
731	14:7	ysu8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	who takes his idols into his heart	0	Yahweh speaks of the people committing themselves to worshiping idols as if they had taken their idols into their hearts. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 14:3](../14/03.md). Alternate translation: “who devotes himself to idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
732	14:7	r65x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	puts the stumbling block of his iniquity before his own face	0	Yahweh speaks of the idols that people worship as if they were blocks over which the people stumble, and of being determined to worship those idols as if they had placed those stumbling blocks in front of their faces. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 14:3](../14/03.md). Alternate translation: “who resolutely determines to worship the things that lead to iniquity” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
733	14:8	zqu7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	I will set my face against that man	0	Yahweh speaks of being opposed to a person as if he were to set his face against that person. Alternate translation: “I will be against that man” or “I will oppose that man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
734	14:8	rl54		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	set my face	0	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze, and “set my face” refers to staring. Alternate translation: “stare” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
735	14:8	c7bd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	make him a sign and a proverb	0	Here the word “sign” refers to something that communicates a special warning to those who see it. The word proverb refers to what people will say about that sign when they see it. Alternate translation: “I will make that man to be a warning and a proverb” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
736	14:8	x6fl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will cut him off from the midst of my people	0	Yahweh speaks of causing a person no longer to belong to his people as if he were cutting that person off from the people, like a person would cut a branch from a tree. Alternate translation: “I will cause him no longer to belong to my people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
737	14:8	gh8a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
738	14:9	kcw5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will reach out with my hand against him	0	God’s “hand” refers to what he does. Alternate translation: “I will work against him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
739	14:10	sx1i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	They will carry their own iniquity	0	Here the word “iniquity” represents the guilt that people incur for committing iniquity. Yahweh speaks of people suffering the consequences of their iniquity as if they were carrying the iniquity. Alternate translation: “They will suffer the consequences of their own iniquity” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
740	14:11	u1nx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
741	14:11	w71r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	will no longer wander away from following me	0	Yahweh speaks of the people no longer worshiping him as if they were to wander away from him and no longer follow him. Alternate translation: “will no longer stop worshiping me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
742	14:11	cf1w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
743	14:13	edi9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	when a land sins against me	0	Here the word “land” represents the people who live in the land. Alternate translation: “when the people who live in a land sin against me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
744	14:13	n9gs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	break the staff of its bread	0	Yahweh speaks of the supply of bread as if it were a staff. The word “bread” represents all kinds of food. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 4:16](../04/16.md). Alternate translation: “end the supply of its food” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
745	14:13	mf8q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	cut off both man and beast from the land	0	Yahweh speaks of killing people and animals as if he were cutting them off, like a person would cut a branch from a tree. Alternate translation: “kill both man and beast in the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
746	14:16	e731			these same three men	0	Noah, Daniel, and Job
747	14:16	qw9t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	as I live	0	“as surely as I am alive.” Yahweh uses this expression to show that what he says next is certainly true. This is a way of making a solemn promise. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “I solemnly swear” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
748	14:16	dg9n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	only their own lives would be rescued	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they could only rescue their own lives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
749	14:17	g26k			if I bring a sword against that land	0	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation:
750	14:17	v6i5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Sword, go through the land	0	Here the word “sword” represents the soldiers of an enemy army who attack with swords. Alternate translation: “Army, go through the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
751	14:17	n3ti		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	cut off both man and beast from it	0	Yahweh speaks of killing people and animals as if it were cutting them off, like a person would cut a branch from a tree. Alternate translation: “kill both man and beast in the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
752	14:18	tk6x			these three men	0	Noah, Daniel, and Job
753	14:18	rb94		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	only their own lives would be rescued	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they would only rescue their own lives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
754	14:19	xe11		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	pour out my fury	0	Yahweh speaks of expressing his fury as if his fury were a liquid that he pours out from a container. Alternate translation: “I will express my fury” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
755	14:19	d1pl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	cut off both man and beast	0	Yahweh speaks of killing people and animals as if he were cutting them off, like a person would cut a branch from a tree. Alternate translation: “kill both man and beast” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
756	14:20	sa88		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	only their own lives would be rescued	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they would only rescue their own lives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
757	14:21	v31a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	to cut off both man and beast from her	0	Yahweh speaks of killing people and animals as if it were cutting them off, like a person would cut a branch from a tree. The word “her” refers to Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “to kill both man and beast in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
758	14:22	h8bn			Behold	0	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the information that follows.
759	14:22	r9k7			left in her	0	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem.
760	14:22	zf8a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	be comforted concerning the punishment	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they will comfort you concerning the punishment” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
761	14:23	kf7g			done against her	0	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem.
762	14:23	u2vu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	their ways and their actions	0	Both of these phrases refer to what the people of Israel have done. Alternate translation: “the way they live” or “the things they do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
763	15:intro	n4wz				0	# Ezekiel 15 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Useless\n\nGod said that the people of Jerusalem were useless to him. He uses a simile to show just how useless they were. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
764	15:1	bfj3				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh is talking to Ezekiel in this section.
765	15:1	pb75		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
766	15:2	mim8			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
767	15:2	j7mt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	how is a vine better than any tree with branches that is among the trees in a forest?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel of something he already knows. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “a vine is not better than any tree with branches that is among the trees in a forest.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
768	15:3	c3me		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Do people take wood from a vine to make anything?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel of something he already knows. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “People do not take wood from a vine to make anything.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
769	15:3	lw53		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	do they make a peg from it to hang anything on it?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel of something he already knows. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “they do not make a peg from it to hang things on it.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
770	15:4	z9vv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	If it is thrown into a fire as fuel … is it good for anything?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel of something he already knows. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “If it is thrown into a fire as fuel … it is not good for anything.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
771	15:4	s2c2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	If it is thrown into a fire as fuel	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “If a person throws it into a fire as fuel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
772	15:5	x46v			See!	0	The word “see” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
773	15:5	ln6m			When it was complete	0	Alternate translation: “When it was whole” or “Before the fire burned it”
774	15:5	rvt5			it could not make anything	0	Alternate translation: “no one could make anything from it”
775	15:7	f5q8				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh speaks to Ezekiel about the people of Israel.
776	15:7	vz2d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	I will set my face against them	0	Yahweh speaks of being opposed to them as if he were to set his face against them. Alternate translation: “I will be against them” or “I will oppose them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
777	15:7	f6qy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	set my face	0	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze, and “set my face” refers to staring. Alternate translation: “stare” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
778	15:7	f76q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
779	15:7	m4ls		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Though they come out from the fire, yet the fire will consume them	0	Yahweh speaks of the punishment that he will afflict upon the people as if it were a fire that burns them. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
780	15:7	xw6u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the fire will consume them	0	Yahweh speaks of fire burning things as if the fire consumed them. Alternate translation: “the fire will destroy them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
781	15:8	u34p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
782	16:intro	ll3w				0	# Ezekiel 16 General Notes\n\n## Important figures of speech in this chapter\n\n### Metaphor\n\nGod compared Judah to an adulteress because she worshiped idols instead of God who had done so much to help her. Adultery is a common image used to describe the worship of idols by Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
783	16:1	c6sa		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	# General Information:\n\nIn this chapter, Yahweh speaks about Jerusalem as if the city were his unfaithful bride. He describes her growth from infancy to adulthood. The city represents the people who live there. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
784	16:1	rhc3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
785	16:2	cb3d			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
786	16:3	azi1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	Your beginning and your birth	0	These two phrases share similar meanings. Yahweh speaks of when people founded the city as if it were the city’s birth. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
787	16:3	ug1v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	your father was an Amorite, and your mother was a Hittite	0	The Amorites and Hittites were both pagan people groups who lived in the land before the people of Israel conquered it. Yahweh speaks of Jerusalem’s father and mother belonging to these people groups to express that she was born into idolatry. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
788	16:4	tbf2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	your mother did not cut your navel	0	Here “navel” refers to the umbilical cord that is attached to the navel. Alternate translation: “you mother did not cut your umbilical cord” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
789	16:5	exg6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	No eye had compassion for you	0	Here the word “eye” represents the person who sees. Alternate translation: “Nobody who saw you had compassion for you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
790	16:5	hpj2			with loathing for your life	0	Alternate translation: “because your parents hated you”
791	16:5	p9bt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	you were thrown out into the open field	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “your parents threw you out into the open field” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
792	16:6	uz2j			But I passed by you	0	Yahweh is walking near the newborn baby.
793	16:6	q16r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis	I said to you in your blood	0	The implicit information can be supplied from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “I said to you as you were lying in your blood” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
794	16:7	pbn3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	I made you grow like a plant in a field	0	Here Yahweh compares growing quickly with the way a plant grows quickly. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
795	16:7	vh53		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	You multiplied and became great	0	These two phrases share similar meanings. They both refer to her growing and becoming taller. Alternate translation: “You matured and grew taller” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
796	16:7	f44l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	you became the jewel of jewels	0	Here the woman, who represents Jerusalem, is spoken of as if she had become the finest of all jewels, that is, as if she had become the most beautiful of all women. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
797	16:7	ufd7			you became the jewel of jewels	0	Some modern versions translate “You became old enough to wear jewels.”
798	16:7	v3hb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	naked and bare	0	These two words mean the same thing. Alternate translation: “completely naked” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
799	16:8	fs2l			See!	0	The word “see” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
800	16:8	iv6g			the time of love came for you	0	This is to say that Yahweh sees the young woman is old enough to be married.
801	16:10	ryz4			embroidered clothes	0	“beautiful clothes.” To embroider is to sew a design into a piece of cloth.
802	16:11	iaz1			I adorned you with jewelry	0	Alternate translation: “I put jewelry on you”
803	16:13	j9tf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	you were adorned with gold and silver, and you were dressed in fine linen	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I adorned you with gold and silver, and dressed you in fine linen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
804	16:14	m2zj			Your fame went out among the nations	0	Alternate translation: “Many people in many nations knew who you were”
805	16:14	f2yp			it was perfect	0	Alternate translation: “your beauty was perfect”
806	16:15	uh52			you trusted in your own beauty	0	Alternate translation: “you placed your confidence in your own beauty”
807	16:15	mb92		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	acted like a prostitute	0	Yahweh speaks of Jerusalem as if the city were an unfaithful wife who sleeps with other men in exchange for payment. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
808	16:15	c6e2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	you poured out your acts of prostitution	0	Yahweh speaks of Jerusalem’s immoral actions as if they were liquids and of committing those actions repeatedly as if it were pouring those liquids from a container. Alternate translation: “you repeatedly committed your acts of prostitution” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
809	16:15	wq1l			so that your beauty became his	0	This Hebrew phrase is translated in many different ways by various modern versions. For example, some Bibles read “so that you gave yourself to him” or “his it was”
810	16:17	h8iz			male figures	0	Alternate translation: “statues of men” or “idols that look like men”
811	16:17	rgp8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	you did with them as a prostitute would do	0	This could mean: (1) this is a polite way to say the young woman was sleeping with the male figures. Alternate translation: “you slept with them” or (2) this is a metaphor in which Yahweh speaks of her worshiping the figures as if she were sleeping with them. Alternate translation: “you worshiped them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
812	16:19	ml19			set before them	0	Alternate translation: “placed as an offering in front of them”
813	16:20	ev7l			whom you bore for me	0	Alternate translation: “who were my children”
814	16:20	tgj4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	you sacrificed them to the images to be devoured as food	0	Here Yahweh speaks of something that the people of Israel had actually done. They sacrificed their children to pagan idols. In these ancient pagan sacrifices, the people believed that the gods would eat the food that they offered to them. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you sacrificed them to the images so that those images could devour them as food” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
815	16:20	ku1z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Are your acts of prostitution a small matter?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that the woman is acting as if her prostitution was not bad enough and so she decided to sacrifice her children as well. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You must think that your acts of prostitution are a small matter.” or “I do not think your acts of prostitution are a small matter.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
816	16:21	pxu4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	made them pass through the fire	0	Here Yahweh speaks of something that the people of Israel had actually done. They sacrificed their children to pagan idols. It is implicit that she put them into the fire in order to offer them as burnt offerings to her images. Alternate translation: “sacrificed them as burnt offerings” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
817	16:22	wvq2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	naked and bare	0	These two words mean the same thing. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 16:7](../16/07.md). Alternate translation: “completely naked” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
818	16:24	fs8i			you built yourself a mound and made yourself a lofty shrine in every public place	0	This could mean: (1) she could worship her idols or (2) she could practice her prostitution.
819	16:25	lz72		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	at the head of every road	0	Yahweh speaks of the beginning of a road as if it were its head. Alternate translation: “at the beginning of every road” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
820	16:27	myt7			See!	0	The word “see” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
821	16:27	c82p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will strike you with my hand	0	Here “hand” represents power. Alternate translation: “I will use my power to strike you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
822	16:27	ge6y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	cut off your food	0	Yahweh speaks of stopping the supply of food as if it were cutting off the food. Alternate translation: “stop your food supply” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
823	16:27	ltw1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	I will hand your life over	0	Here “life” represents the person. Alternate translation: “I will hand you over” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
824	16:27	r2ql		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the daughters of the Philistines	0	Here Yahweh speaks of the cities of Philistia as if they were the daughters of the Philistines. The cities represent the people who live there. Alternate translation: “the Philistine people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
825	16:30	db6k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	How sick is your heart … that you would do all these things, deeds of a shameless prostitute?	0	Yahweh asks the rhetorical question in order to rebuke Jerusalem. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “Your heart must be very sick … that you would do all these things, deeds of a shameless prostitute!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
826	16:30	yze4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	How sick is your heart	0	Here the word “heart” represents the will and emotions. Yahweh speaks of her inability to control her desires as if her heart were sick. Alternate translation: “How weak-willed are you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
827	16:31	bg24			built your mounds … made your lofty shrines	0	This could mean: (1) she could worship her idols or (2) she could practice her prostitution. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 16:24](../16/24.md).
828	16:31	wxg7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	at the head of every street	0	Yahweh speaks of the beginning of a street as if it were its head. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 16:25](../16/25.md). Alternate translation: “at the beginning of every street” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
829	16:32	nw3d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	you accept strangers instead of your husband	0	This refers to accepting someone to sleep with her. Alternate translation: “you accept strangers into your bed instead of your husband” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
830	16:36	hnw5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	you have poured out your lust	0	Yahweh speaks of Jerusalem’s lust as if it were liquid and of committing actions repeatedly to gratify that lust as if it were pouring that liquid from a container. Alternate translation: “you repeatedly committed actions to gratify your lust” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
831	16:36	xyi5			poured out your lust	0	Some modern versions translate “poured your wealth out.”
832	16:36	n2sq			you gave them your children’s blood	0	This refers to killing children as a sacrifice to idols.
833	16:37	zp96			behold	0	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
834	16:37	awf2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	so they see all your nakedness	0	Stripping a person naked in front of others was an action intended to humiliate the person. The word “nakedness” can be translated as an adjective. Alternate translation: “so they can see you completely naked” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
835	16:38	s8wc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the shedding of blood	0	This phrase represents murder in any form. Alternate translation: “murder” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
836	16:38	ljg4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will bring on you the bloodshed of my anger and passion	0	Here “bloodshed” represents murder in any form. This could mean: (1) Yahweh speaks of punishing her for murder as if he were bringing bloodshed upon her. Alternate translation: “In my anger and passion, I will punish you for committing murder” or (2) Yahweh speaks of putting her to death as if he were bringing bloodshed upon her. Alternate translation: “In my anger and passion, I will shed your blood” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
837	16:39	ylz3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will give you into their hands	0	Here “hands” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “I will place you in their control” or “I will allow them to have power over you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
838	16:39	ia4f			throw down your vaulted chamber	0	Possible meanings are that they will destroy (1) the place where she worshiped her idols or (2) the place where she practiced her prostitution. See how you translated “vaulted chamber” in [Ezekiel 16:24](../16/24.md).
839	16:39	gp28		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	naked and bare	0	These two words mean the same thing. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 16:7](../16/07.md). Alternate translation: “completely naked” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
840	16:41	ket8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	will perform many acts of punishment on you	0	The word “punishment” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “will punish you in many different ways” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
841	16:41	e5d2			in the sight of many women	0	Alternate translation: “where many women can see” or “while many women watch”
842	16:42	h192		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will calm my fury against you; my anger will leave you	0	The words “fury” and “anger” refer to the punishment that Yahweh inflicts because he is angry. The two phrases mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “I will stop punishing you because I will no longer be angry with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
843	16:43	n9xq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	call to mind	0	This idiom means to remember. Alternate translation: “remember” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
844	16:43	g913			have made me shake with anger because of all these things	0	Here “shake” refers to a physical response that a person has when he is extremely angry. As Jerusalem was doing these things, she did not think about what Yahweh had done when she was young.
845	16:43	qa7p			behold!	0	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
846	16:44	c35j			Behold!	0	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
847	16:45	ca9t			who detested her husband	0	Alternate translation: “who hated her husband”
848	16:45	u96d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Your mother was a Hittite, and your father was an Amorite	0	The Amorites and Hittites were both pagan people groups who lived in the land before the people of Israel conquered it. Yahweh speaks of Jerusalem’s father and mother belonging to these people groups to express that she was born into idolatry. See how you translated these phrases in [Ezekiel 16:3](../16/03.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
849	16:46	h77t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Your older sister was Samaria … your younger sister was the one living south of you, that is, Sodom	0	Samaria and Sodom were both cities that Yahweh had judged for their idolatry and wickedness. Yahweh speaks of these cities being Jerusalem’s sisters to express that she belonged to a family that practiced idolatry and wickedness. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
850	16:47	ff3w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	You not only walked in their ways	0	The way a person lives is spoken of as if the person were walking on a path. Alternate translation: “You not only acted like them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
851	16:47	m7tq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	copied their behavior and practices	0	Here the words “behavior” and “practices” mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “copied the things that they did” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
852	16:49	i51i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	arrogant in her leisure, careless and unconcerned about anything	0	Yahweh describes Sodom as a rich woman who has more than enough food and lives in security. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
853	16:49	ms78		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	She did not strengthen the hands of the poor and needy people	0	Here the word “hands” represents the people who work with their hands. The words “poor” and “needy” emphasize that these are people who cannot help themselves. Alternate translation: “She did not help the people who could not help themselves” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
854	16:51	l9j8			you have shown that your sisters were better than you	0	Yahweh uses this phrase three times to emphasize that the wicked cities of Samaria and Sodom were more righteous than Jerusalem.
855	16:52	z6dn			Especially you, show your own shame	0	Yahweh uses this phrase twice to emphasize how shamefully the people of Jerusalem have acted.
856	16:52	zy3m			show your own shame	0	Alternate translation: “be ashamed” or “bear your disgrace”
857	16:54	q87d			you will show your shame	0	Alternate translation: “you will be ashamed” or “you will bear your disgrace”
858	16:54	c2hp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	you will be humiliated	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will humiliate you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
859	16:54	mj9k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	you will be a comfort to them	0	The noun “comfort” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “you will comfort Sodom and Samaria” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
860	16:55	hdf7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	your sister Sodom and her daughters will be restored to their former condition	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will restore your sister Sodom and her daughters to their former condition” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
861	16:55	k82v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	Samaria and her daughters will be restored to their former estate	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will restore your sister Samaria and her daughters to their former estate” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
862	16:55	h3uk			estate	0	Alternate translation: “condition”
863	16:55	jw21		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	you and your daughters will be restored to your former condition	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will restore you and your daughters to your former condition” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
864	16:56	ni17		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Sodom your sister was not even mentioned by your mouth	0	Here the word “mouth” represents the person who speaks. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “You did not even mention your sister Sodom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
865	16:57	lwe5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	before your wickedness was revealed	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “before you revealed your wickedness” or “before I revealed your wickedness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
866	16:57	fp3f			you are an object of scorn	0	This refers to Jerusalem as something people talk badly about.
867	16:57	k4cs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the daughters of Edom and to all the daughters of the Philistines	0	Here Yahweh speaks of the cities of Edom and Philistia as if they were the daughters of Edom and of the Philistines. The cities represent the people who live there. Alternate translation: “the Edomite people and to all the Philistine people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
868	16:57	j12t			despise	0	hate very much
869	16:58	mlw5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
870	16:59	lx6u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	despised your oath by breaking the covenant	0	Jerusalem broke her marriage covenant with Yahweh, thereby showing that she did not care about the oaths that she had made to him. Alternate translation: “despised your oath to me by breaking the covenant that you made with me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
871	16:60	e9ir		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	call to mind	0	This idiom means to remember. Alternate translation: “remember” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
872	16:60	n5fx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	made in the days of your youth	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that I made with you when you were young” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
873	16:62	lz8g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
874	16:63	khs3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	call everything to mind	0	This idiom means to remember. Alternate translation: “remember everything” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
875	16:63	g9hm			you will no longer open your mouth to speak because of your shame	0	This means that Jerusalem will be too ashamed to speak.
876	17:intro	awq2				0	# Ezekiel 17 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Breaking allegiance\n\nThe king of Judah had vowed to obey Babylon but instead he followed Egypt. Therefore, God said he would not prosper. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]])\n\n## Important figures of speech in this chapter\n\n### Metaphor\n\nJudah is compared to a vine that grows one direction and then another. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
877	17:1	rn2f				0	# General Information:\n\nEzekiel reports a message that God gives him.
878	17:1	id6h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
879	17:2	q397			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
880	17:2	ljh4			present a riddle and speak a parable	0	Alternate translation: “give them a puzzle to think about” or “tell this story as an illustration”
881	17:2	uy41		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
882	17:3	b2zm			long pinions, full of feathers	0	“the ends of its wings were long and full of feathers.” The word “pinion” means the outer end of the wings.
883	17:3	p8v3			that was multicolored	0	The eagle’s feathers were many different colors.
884	17:4	bf21			It broke off the tips of the branches	0	Alternate translation: “It broke off the highest part of the tree”
885	17:4	wsh3			took them	0	Alternate translation: “took the top of the tree” or “took the branches”
886	17:4	kl1b			he planted it in a city of merchants	0	“he planted it in a city that had many merchants.” A merchant is a person who sells things.
887	17:5	n33b				0	# General Information:\n\nThis is a continuation of the parable about the eagle.
888	17:5	dh54			He also took	0	The word “he” is the eagle in the parable.
889	17:5	zfy1			fertile soil	0	Alternate translation: “good ground”
890	17:5	yg9u			He placed it beside a large body of water	0	Alternate translation: “the eagle planted the seed in a place where there was a lot of water”
891	17:5	yl5l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	planted it … like a willow	0	Willow trees grow in places where there is a lot of water. If the eagle planted the seed like a willow, it means that he planted it in a place with a lot of water. Alternate translation: “and planted the seed like one would plant a willow tree by water” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
892	17:6	act5			Then it sprouted	0	Alternate translation: “Then the seed began to grow into a plant”
893	17:6	u95a			a spreading vine low to the ground	0	Alternate translation: “a vine that spreads out on the ground”
894	17:6	qj5j			Its branches turned toward him	0	The branches of the vine turned toward the eagle. This means that they began to grow upward towards the sky.
895	17:6	vrq4			its roots grew under it	0	This could mean: (1) “its roots grew under itself into the ground” or (2) “the roots of the vine grew under the eagle.”
896	17:6	wq1a			So it became a vine	0	Alternate translation: “That is how the vine grew”
897	17:6	kn3n			produced branches and sent out shoots	0	Alternate translation: “grew branches and spread its shoots”
898	17:7	nr41				0	# General Information:\n\nThe introductory “but” shows that a different eagle is being described other than the one before.
899	17:7	mxr2			another great eagle	0	Alternate translation: “another large eagle”
900	17:7	i797			Behold!	0	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
901	17:7	zj2i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	This vine turned its roots toward the eagle	0	Yahweh speaks of the vine as if it were able to behave like a person and intentionally turned its roots toward the other eagle to receive nourishment from it. Alternate translation: “The roots of the vine grew toward the eagle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
902	17:7	xwj3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	from the place it had been planted so it would be watered	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “from the place that the first eagle had planted it so that it would have water” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
903	17:8	g869		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	It had been planted	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The first eagle had planted the vine” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
904	17:9	ejf7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Will it prosper?	0	Yahweh asks this as a leading question to emphasize the negative answer. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “It will not prosper.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
905	17:9	l3kb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Will it not be uprooted and stripped of its fruit so that it withers, and all its fresh growth will wither?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that the vine will certainly be judged. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. It can also be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone will pull up its roots and pluck out its fruit so all of its growth of leaves will wither away.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
906	17:9	di6t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	No strong arm or many people will be needed to pull it out	0	The phrase “strong arm” represents a strong person. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “There will be no need for a strong person or many people to pull it out” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
907	17:10	k94f			behold	0	Alternate translation: “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
908	17:10	duh3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	will it grow?	0	Yahweh asks this as a leading question to emphasize the negative answer. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “It will not grow.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
909	17:10	l8e6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Will it not wither when the eastern wind touches it?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that this will certainly happen. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “It will wither when the eastern wind touches it.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
910	17:10	ggh9			when the eastern wind touches it	0	Alternate translation: “when the eastern wind blows on it”
911	17:11	bwu2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
912	17:12	rcf6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the rebellious house	0	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “the rebellious people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
913	17:12	j8se		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Do you not know what these things mean?	0	Yahweh asks this as a leading question in order to provide the answer. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “This is what these things mean.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
914	17:12	cz8t			Behold	0	Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
915	17:12	x6yx			her king and her princes	0	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem.
916	17:13	it2v			brought him under an oath	0	Alternate translation: “made him swear an oath”
917	17:14	x5je		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	so the kingdom might become lowly and not lift itself up	0	The kingdom being small and weak is spoken of as if it were lowly and being large and powerful as if it lifted itself up. Alternate translation: “so the kingdom might remain small and not become great” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
918	17:14	r3al		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the land will survive	0	Here the word “land” represents the kingdom of Judah and the people in it. Alternate translation: “the kingdom will continue to exist” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
919	17:15	z8mt				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh speaks about the king of Jerusalem rebelling against the king of Babylon.
920	17:15	r2jb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Will he succeed?	0	Yahweh asks this leading question to emphasize the negative answer. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “He will certainly not succeed.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
921	17:15	nh8e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Will the one doing these things escape?	0	Yahweh asks this leading question to emphasize the negative answer. This may be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “The one doing these things will not escape.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
922	17:15	tpu9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	If he breaks the covenant, will he escape?	0	Yahweh asks this leading question to emphasize the negative answer. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “If he breaks the covenant, he will certainly not escape.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
923	17:16	pb2s			the land of the king who made him king, the king whose oath he despised	0	Alternate translation: “the land of the king of Babylon who made him King of Judah, the king of Babylon whose oath he despised”
924	17:17	mp8q				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh speaking about the king of Jerusalem.
925	17:17	eyn4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	his mighty army and a great company of men	0	These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize how large and strong Pharaoh’s army is. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
926	17:17	v67c			will not help him	0	Here the word “him” refers to the king of Judah.
927	17:17	hhy8			siege walls	0	this refers to a tower with ladders that can be placed next to a wall and allow soldiers to get over the wall and into the city.
928	17:17	ayl5			to cut off many lives	0	Alternate translation: “to kill many people”
929	17:18	kzm6			Behold, he reached out	0	Alternate translation: “He did something even worse than that: he reached out”
930	17:18	e7e3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	reached out with his hand to make a promise	0	This refers to taking hold of another person’s hand as a sign of friendship and agreement. Here it represents the covenant oath that he made with the king of Babylon. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
931	17:19	s5c8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	was it not my oath that he despised and my covenant that he broke?	0	Yahweh asks this leading question to emphasize the affirmative answer. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “it was my oath that the king of Jerusalem despised and my covenant that he broke.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
932	17:19	kev4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I will bring his punishment on his head	0	The idiom “bring … on his head” means that he will experience this punishment. See how you translated this idiom in [Ezekiel 11:21](../11/21.md). Alternate translation: “I will cause him to suffer his punishment” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
933	17:20	y1rd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will spread my net out over him, and he will be caught in my hunting net	0	Yahweh speaks of enabling the enemy army to capture the king as if he were trapping the king in a net. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
934	17:20	r443		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	he will be caught in my hunting net	0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will catch him in my hunting net” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
935	17:21	lam3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	All of his refugees … armies will fall by the sword	0	The word “fall” is a euphemism for “die.” Here the word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people with swords. Alternate translation: “Soldiers will kill all his refugees … armies” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
936	17:21	kq24		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the ones who remain will be scattered in every direction	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the ones who remain alive will flee in every direction” or “the enemy soldiers will scatter in every directions the ones who remain alive” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
937	17:21	t3e9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
938	17:22	xj4t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh resumes the parable that he had told in [Ezekiel 17:1](../17/01.md) and speaks about Jerusalem as if it were a branch that he plants on the mountains of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
939	17:23	mws7			bear branches	0	Alternate translation: “grow new branches”
940	17:24	bv9g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	Then all the trees of the field will know that I am Yahweh	0	Yahweh speaks of trees as if they are people who can know about him. The trees represent the nations and the people who live in them. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
941	17:24	gh1n			I bring down the high trees and I raise up the low trees	0	Alternate translation: “I cut down the tall trees and I cause the little trees to grow”
942	17:24	p5un			wither	0	when a plant dries up and dies.
943	18:intro	gvm6				0	# Ezekiel 18 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Inherited Guilt\n\nGod does not punish children for the sins of their parents, but only punishes them for their own sins. Despite this, the parents’ sins may still have consequences for their children. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
944	18:1	a2ir		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came to me again	0	The phrase “the word of Yahweh came” is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke to me again” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
945	18:2	gk4f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	What do you mean, you who use this proverb & ‘Fathers eat sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are made blunt’?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel something he already knows. The question is a rebuke for the people who use the proverb. Alternate translation: “The people in the land of Israel have this proverb … ‘Fathers eat sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are made blunt’.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
946	18:2	wns2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you	What do you mean, you who use this proverb	0	Here the word “you” is plural and refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
947	18:2	wc56		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	land of Israel	0	This refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
948	18:2	cn37		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-proverbs	Fathers eat sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are made blunt	0	This proverbs means that children experience the consequences of their parents’ actions. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-proverbs]])
949	18:2	g4t5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the children’s teeth are made blunt	0	The idiom “teeth are made blunt” refers to the sour taste in one’s mouth that is a result of eating unripe or sour fruit. Alternate translation: “the children get a sour taste in their mouths” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
950	18:4	xde9			Behold!	0	The word “Behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
951	18:4	fir3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The soul who sins	0	Here the word “soul” represents the person. Alternate translation: “The person who sins” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
952	18:6	nhp3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	he does not eat upon the mountains	0	People often worshiped and offered sacrifices to pagan gods on the mountains. It is implied that this person has not participated in these kinds of pagan rituals. Alternate translation: “he does not eat meat sacrificed to idols on the mountains” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
953	18:6	nr4h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	lift up his eyes to the idols	0	The idiom “lift up his eyes” refers to looking toward something. With reference to idols, this gesture represents worshiping or praying to idols. Alternate translation: “worship the idols” or “pray to the idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
954	18:6	w2dj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
955	18:6	up1i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	approached a woman during her monthly period	0	It is implicit that he has not approached a woman in order to sleep with her. Alternate translation: “approached a woman to sleep with her during her monthly period” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
956	18:7	mqe1			gives back to the debtor what was put up as security for a loan	0	Alternate translation: “returns to the debtor the item that the debtor gave him as security for the loan”
957	18:8	r5q7			interest	0	This word refers to the money paid by a person to use borrowed money. However, some modern versions interpret “any interest” in this passage as “too much interest.”
958	18:8	ba42			establishes faithfulness between people	0	This means that he judges fairly the disputes that may arise between people.
959	18:9	suz6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	that man walks in my statutes	0	Yahweh speaks of a person obeying his statutes as if the statutes were a path in which the person walks. Alternate translation: “that man obeys my statutes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
960	18:10	ftc3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	who sheds blood	0	This phrase represents murder in any form. Alternate translation: “who murders” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
961	18:10	j9ys			any one of these things	0	This refers to the sinful actions that Yahweh had mentioned beginning in [Ezekiel 18:5](../18/05.md).
962	18:11	dz35		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	eats upon the mountains	0	People often worshiped and offered sacrifices to pagan gods on the mountains. It is implied that this person has participated in these kinds of pagan rituals. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 18:5](../18/05.md). Alternate translation: “eats meat sacrificed to idols upon the mountains” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
963	18:12	l2is		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	the poor and needy	0	The words “poor” and “needy” share similar meanings and emphasize that these are people who cannot help themselves. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
964	18:12	vp69		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	he lifts up his eyes to the idols	0	The idiom “lifts up his eyes” refers to looking toward something. With reference to idols, this gesture represents worshiping or praying to idols. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 18:6](../18/06.md). Alternate translation: “he worships the idols” or “he prays to the idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
965	18:13	f8rk			interest	0	This word refers to the money paid by a person to use borrowed money. However, some modern versions interpret “any interest” in this passage as “too much interest.”
966	18:13	bsd3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	should that man live? Surely he will not!	0	Yahweh asks this as a leading question in order to emphasize the negative answer. Alternate translation: “he will certainly not live!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
967	18:13	g1qv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	his blood will be on him	0	Here the word “blood” represents death. For blood to be on a person is an idiom that means the person is responsible for that death. Alternate translation: “he will be responsible for his own death” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
968	18:14	mv1i			behold!	0	The word “behold” here adds emphasis to what follows.
969	18:15	zmi2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	That son does not eat upon the mountains	0	People often worshiped and offered sacrifices to pagan gods on the mountains. It is implied that this person has not participated in these kinds of pagan rituals. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 18:6](../18/06.md). Alternate translation: “That son does not eat meat sacrificed to idols upon the mountains” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
970	18:15	xca2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	he does not lift up his eyes to the idols	0	The idiom “lifted up his eyes” refers to looking toward something. With reference to idols, this gesture represents worshiping or praying to idols. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 18:6](../18/06.md). Alternate translation: “he does not worship the idols” or “he does not pray to the idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
971	18:15	q95x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
972	18:17	phc8			interest	0	This word refers to the money paid by a person to use borrowed money. However, some modern versions interpret “interest” in this passage as “too much interest.”
973	18:17	ud6z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	walks according to my statutes	0	Yahweh speaks of obeying his statutes as if his statutes were a path in which the person walks. Alternate translation: “obeys my statutes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
974	18:18	r9tw				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh speaks about the son’s father who has not obeyed God’s law.
975	18:18	qm5w			extortion	0	to take something from someone else by using threats or force.
976	18:18	zx7n			robbed his brother	0	Alternate translation: “robbed his fellow Israelite”
977	18:18	re57			behold, he	0	Alternate translation: “pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important: he”
978	18:18	j2xs			in his iniquity	0	Alternate translation: “because of his iniquity”
979	18:19	b1t5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Why does the son not bear the iniquity of his father?	0	Yahweh speaks of a person being responsible for or guilty of iniquity as if the iniquity were an object that the person carries. Alternate translation: “Why is the son not responsible for the iniquity of his father?” or “Why is the son not guilty of the iniquity of his father?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
980	18:20	f1kn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The righteousness of the one who acts rightly will be on himself	0	For righteousness to be on a person is an idiom that means the person is responsible for that righteousness. Alternate translation: “The one who acts rightly will be responsible for his own righteousness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
981	18:20	al73		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the wickedness of the wicked will be on himself	0	For wickedness to be on a person is an idiom that means the person is responsible for that wickedness. Alternate translation: “the wicked person will be responsible for his own wickedness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
982	18:21	si4u				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh speaking of the wicked person who changes and does what is righteous.
983	18:22	m9ky		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	All the transgressions that he has committed will not be called to mind against him	0	The idiom “call to mind” means to remember. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will not remember all the transgressions that he has committed and will not hold them against him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
984	18:22	zi9d			by the righteousness that he practices	0	Alternate translation: “because of the righteous things he has done”
985	18:23	h2ef				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh speaks about his desire for wicked people.
986	18:23	d6na		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Do I greatly rejoice over the death of the wicked … and not in his turning away from his way so that he may live?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question in order to emphasize the opposite. Alternate translation: “I do not greatly rejoice over the death of the wicked … but I do greatly rejoice if he turns away from his way so that he may live.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
987	18:23	mh3x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
988	18:23	phj4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	not in his turning away from his way	0	Yahweh speaks of a person’s lifestyle or behavior as if it were a way on which the person walks. The idiom “to turn away” from something means to stop doing that thing. Alternate translation: “not in his ceasing to live the way that he lives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
989	18:24	s4ik				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh gives an example of a man who turns from righteousness to wickedness.
990	18:24	m2kn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	then will he live?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize the negative answer. Alternate translation: “then he will surely not live.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
991	18:24	nzl9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	All the righteousness that he had done will not be called to mind	0	The idiom “call to mind” means to remember. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will not remember all the righteousness that he had done” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
992	18:24	x971			treason	0	crime done against a country or against God, by someone who is expected to be loyal
993	18:24	lf1q			he will die in the sins	0	Alternate translation: “he will die because of the sins”
994	18:25	i7zr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
995	18:25	nj78		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Are my ways unfair?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize the negative answer. Alternate translation: “My ways are not unfair.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
996	18:25	prn4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Is it not your ways that are unfair?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize the positive answer. Alternate translation: “It is your ways that are unfair.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
997	18:26	p2tt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	dies because of them … die in the iniquity that he has done	0	These phrases repeat the thought of a man dying because of his sin to express that it was his fault and the fault of no one else. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
998	18:28	zi5q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	he has seen	0	Yahweh speaks of the person thinking about and understanding something as if the person were seeing it. Alternate translation: “he has considered” or “he has understood” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
999	18:29	pe9e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1000	18:29	pq68		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The way of the Lord is not fair … How is my way not fair … It is your ways that are not fair	0	Actions or behaviors are spoken of as if they were a way or path that a person travels. Alternate translation: “The Lord does not act fairly … How do I not act fairly … It is you who do not act fairly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1001	18:30	d4ja		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	according to his ways	0	Yahweh speaks of a person’s actions as if the person were walking along a path. Alternate translation: “according to his actions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1002	18:30	j6mr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	turn away from all your transgressions so that they will not be stumbling blocks of iniquity against you	0	Yahweh speaks of “transgressions” causing people to rebel against him as if they were blocks over which the people stumble. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1003	18:30	i18v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	stumbling blocks of iniquity against you	0	This could mean: (1) the stumbling blocks cause the person to commit more iniquity. Alternate translation: “stumbling blocks that cause you to commit more iniquity” or (2) The word “iniquity” is a metonym for the punishment that a person receives for his iniquity. Alternate translation: “stumbling blocks that lead to your punishment” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1004	18:31	pv2w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Throw away from yourselves all of the transgressions that you have committed	0	Yahweh speaks of the people determining to stop committing transgressions as if the transgressions were objects, such as clothing, that they removed and threw away. Alternate translation: “Get rid of all of the transgressions that you have committed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1005	18:31	vlg7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit	0	Here the word “heart” represents the will and emotions and the word “spirit” represents the thoughts and disposition. Yahweh speaks of the people having new emotions and thoughts as if they were making a new heart and spirit for themselves. Alternate translation: “get for yourselves new emotions and a new way of thinking” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1006	18:31	lt9c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Why should you die, house of Israel?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to comfort the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “There is no reason for you to die, house of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1007	18:31	x2a9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1008	19:intro	e5ek				0	# Ezekiel 19 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Judah destroyed\n\nThe first king was taken as a captive to Egypt, the next was taken as a captive to Babylon. Now Judah is not prospering.\n\n## Important figures of speech in this chapter\n\n### Metaphor\n\nThe kings of Judah are compared to man-eating lions. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1009	19:1	h1e2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh tells Ezekiel to speak to the people of Israel. He tells a story where the nation of Israel is a lioness and some of the past kings in the kingdom of Judah are her cubs. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1010	19:1	ehw2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	take up a lamentation	0	This idiom means to sing a lamentation. Alternate translation: “sing a lamentation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1011	19:2	ufs7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Who was your mother?	0	Yahweh asks this ask a leading question in order to introduce the answer. Alternate translation: “This is who your mother is.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1012	19:2	s6ne			lioness	0	a female lion
1013	19:4	bw46		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	He was caught in their trap	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “They caught him in their trap” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1014	19:7	fcl5			He seized their widows	0	Alternate translation: “He seized the widows of the men whom he devoured”
1015	19:7	kl3g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	The land and its fullness were abandoned	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “People abandoned the land and its fullness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1016	19:7	sd5e			its fullness	0	Alternate translation: “everything in it”
1017	19:8	f365			from the surrounding provinces	0	Alternate translation: “from the provinces surrounding the land of Israel”
1018	19:8	wx8x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	He was caught in their trap	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “They caught him in their trap” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1019	19:9	uv2e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	his voice would no longer be heard	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “people would no longer hear his voice” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1020	19:10	rhn9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh speaks of the nation of Israel as though it was the mother of the leaders of Israel. Here he begins to tell a story where she is a prosperous vine. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1021	19:10	aw92		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	a vine planted in your blood	0	Possible meanings are that **blood** represents (1) the violence of the kings of Judah who had murdered people. Alternate translation: “a vine planted by means of violence” or (2) The plentiful wine of Judah which had become a symbol of prosperity. Alternate translation: “a vine planted in your prosperity” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
1022	19:11	z86b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	strong branches that were used for rulers’ scepters	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “branches strong enough that people used them for rulers’ scepters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1023	19:11	p752		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	its height was seen by the greatness of its foliage	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “people could see how tall it was by the greatness of its foliage” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1024	19:12	a6cn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the vine was uprooted in fury and thrown down	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Yahweh uprooted the vine in fury and threw it down” or “people uprooted the vine in fury and threw it down” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1025	19:12	uxu6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	Its strong branches were broken off and withered	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Yahweh broke off its strong branches and they withered” or “People broke off its strong branches and they withered” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1026	19:13	cc66		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	in a land of drought and thirst	0	The very dry land is spoken of as if it were thirsty. Alternate translation: “in a very dry land of drought” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1027	19:14	tj4h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	no scepter to rule	0	The implicit information may be supplied from [Ezekiel 19:11](../19/11.md). Alternate translation: “no branch strong enough for a ruler’s scepter” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1028	19:14	yvu7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	will be sung as a lamentation	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you must sing it as a lamentation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1029	20:intro	ivu9				0	# Ezekiel 20 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Rebels cannot ask for help\n\nThe people of Israel have rebelled against God again and again. Now they cannot come to God for help in their troubles.
1030	20:1	y5sk			It came about	0	This phrase is used to mark the beginning of a new part of the story.
1031	20:1	k5lv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	in the seventh year	0	The implicit information may be supplied. Alternate translation: “in the seventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1032	20:1	hm54		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	the tenth day of the fifth month	0	This is the fifth month of the Hebrew calendar. The tenth day is near the beginning of August on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1033	20:1	zjh7			before me	0	Alternate translation: “in front of me”
1034	20:2	d3d6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1035	20:3	a3cz			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1036	20:3	wlf9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	As I live	0	“As surely as I am alive.” Yahweh uses this expression to show that what he says next is certainly true. This is a way of making a solemn promise. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “I solemnly swear” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1037	20:3	v6lv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Have you come to inquire of me?	0	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that the elders should not be inquiring of him. Alternate translation: “You should not come to inquire of me.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1038	20:3	g3ng		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1039	20:4	nf1h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	Will you judge them? Will you judge, son of man?	0	Yahweh asks Ezekiel the same question twice in order to secure Ezekiel’s commitment to pronounce the judgement. Alternate translation: “Are you ready to pronounce judgment on them, son of man?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1040	20:5	y373		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	I … raised my hand to swear an oath	0	Here “raised my hand” is a symbolic action that shows he will truly do what he has sworn to do. Alternate translation: “I … solemnly swore an oath” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1041	20:5	b65p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Jacob	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the descendants of Jacob over many years. Translate “the house of” as in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the descendants of Jacob” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1042	20:6	ay9x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	It was flowing with milk and honey	0	“It was a land where plenty of milk and honey flowed.” Yahweh speaks of the land being good for animals and plants as if the milk and honey from those animals and plants were flowing through the land. Alternate translation: “It was land that was excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1043	20:6	mhv7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the most beautiful ornament among all the lands	0	The lands in which people live are spoken of as if they are jewelry or other things that are pleasant to look at. Alternate translation: “the most beautiful of all lands” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1044	20:7	q74k			to them	0	Alternate translation: “to the descendants of the house of Jacob”
1045	20:7	neb8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the detestable things from before his eyes	0	Yahweh speaks of the people worshiping the detestable things as if they had placed those idols in front of their eyes. Alternate translation: “the detestable things that he worships” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1046	20:7	uyy1			the idols of Egypt	0	Alternate translation: “throw away the idols of Egypt”
1047	20:7	gnz8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Do not make yourselves unclean	0	A person who is not acceptable for God’s purposes is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1048	20:8	vk1e			they rebelled against me	0	The word “they” refers to “the descendants of the house of Jacob.”
1049	20:8	f9qd			were unwilling to listen to me	0	Alternate translation: “would not obey me”
1050	20:8	t2sa		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the detestable things from before his eyes	0	Yahweh speaks of the people worshiping the detestable things as if they had placed those idols in front of their eyes. Alternate translation: “the detestable things that he worshiped” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1051	20:8	t8aw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	to pour out my fury upon them	0	Yahweh speaks of expressing his fury by punishing them as if his fury were a liquid that he poured out on them. Alternate translation: “to act against them in my fury” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1052	20:9	b5we		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	for my name’s sake	0	Here the word “name” represents Yahweh’s reputation. Alternate translation: “for the sake of my reputation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1053	20:9	f5h3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	so it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “so that the people would not profane it in the eyes of the nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1054	20:9	f298		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	in the eyes	0	The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “in the opinion” or “in the judgment” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1055	20:9	v6br		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the nations	0	The word “nations” is a metonym for the people who live in the nations. Alternate translation: “the people who live in other nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1056	20:9	q34i			they were staying	0	Alternate translation: “they were living”
1057	20:9	l5wv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I made myself known to them, in their eyes	0	Here the word “them” refers to the nations. The idiom “in their eyes” refers to being in a position where people can see. Alternate translation: “I revealed myself to them, in their presence” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1058	20:9	xrt5			bringing them	0	Alternate translation: “bringing the people of Israel”
1059	20:10	kfp5			I sent them	0	The word “them” refers to “the descendants of the house of Jacob.”
1060	20:12	fk4k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1061	20:13	tib6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	They did not walk in my statutes	0	Yahweh speaks of obeying his statutes as if the statutes were a path along which a person walks. Alternate translation: “They did not obey my statutes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1062	20:13	nm2z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I would pour out my fury upon them	0	Yahweh speaks of expressing his fury by punishing them as if his fury were a liquid that he poured out on them. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:8](../20/08.md). Alternate translation: “I would act against them in my fury” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1063	20:13	gx9w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	in order to end them	0	The euphemism “to end them” refers to killing them. Alternate translation: “in order to kill them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1064	20:14	c3av		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I acted for my name’s sake	0	Here the word “name” represents Yahweh’s reputation. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:9](../20/09.md). Alternate translation: “I acted for the sake of my reputation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1065	20:14	ggw2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	so it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:9](../20/09.md). Alternate translation: “so that the people would not profane it in the eyes of the nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1066	20:14	xp8w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	in the eyes of the nations	0	Here the “nations” refer to the people who live in those places. The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:9](../20/09.md). Alternate translation: “in the thoughts of the people in other nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1067	20:14	y8dj			in whose sight I had brought them out of Egypt	0	Alternate translation: “in whose presence I brought my people out of Egypt”
1068	20:15	njm6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	I myself also raised my hand to swear an oath	0	Here “raised my hand” is a symbolic action that shows he will truly do what he has sworn to do. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:5](../20/05.md). Alternate translation: “I myself also solemnly swore an oath” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1069	20:15	s8f7			to them	0	Alternate translation: “to the house of Israel”
1070	20:15	h643		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	a land flowing with milk and honey	0	“a land where plenty of milk and honey flowed.” Yahweh speaks of the land being good for animals and plants as if the milk and honey from those animals and plants were flowing through the land. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:6](../20/06.md). Alternate translation: “a land that was excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1071	20:15	y61y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the most beautiful ornament among all the lands	0	The lands in which people live are spoken of as if they are jewelry or other things that are pleasant to look at. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:6](../20/06.md). Alternate translation: “the most beautiful of all lands” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1072	20:16	q585		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	did not walk in my statutes	0	Yahweh speaks of obeying his statutes as if they were a path along which a person walks. Alternate translation: “did not obey my statutes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1073	20:16	pyd3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	their hearts walked after their idols	0	Here the word “heart” represents the person’s thoughts and emotions. Yahweh speaks of being dedicated to idols as if a person’s heart walked after them. Alternate translation: “they were dedicated to worshiping their idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1074	20:17	h6sc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	my eye spared them	0	Here the word “eye” represents Yahweh. Alternate translation: “I spared them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1075	20:18	t5sb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Do not walk in the statutes of your fathers	0	Yahweh speaks of a person obeying statutes as if the statutes were paths along with a person walks. Alternate translation: “Do not obey the statutes of your parents” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1076	20:19	v6uh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	walk in my statutes	0	Yahweh speaks of a person obeying statutes as if the statutes were paths along with a person walks. Alternate translation: “Do not obey the statutes of your parents … obey my statutes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1077	20:19	ylm6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	keep my decrees and obey them	0	To “keep” Yahweh’s decrees is the same as to “obey them.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1078	20:21	qe7t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	They did not walk in my statutes	0	Yahweh speaks of a person obeying his statutes as if the statutes were a path along which the person walks. Alternate translation: “They did not obey my statutes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1079	20:21	l6ya		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	to pour out my fury upon them	0	Yahweh speaks of expressing his fury by punishing them as if his fury were a liquid that he poured out on them. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:8](../20/08.md). Alternate translation: “to act against them in my fury” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1080	20:22	cw43		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	I turned my hand away	0	Here the word “hand” represents Yahweh and turning his hand away means that he does not do what he was going to do. Alternate translation: “But I did not do that” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1081	20:22	lzk8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	for my name’s sake	0	Here the word “name” represents Yahweh’s reputation. Alternate translation: “for the sake of my reputation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1082	20:22	k2x8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	so it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:9](../20/09.md). Alternate translation: “so that the people would not profane it in the eyes of the nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1083	20:22	m6pp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	in the eyes of the nations	0	Here the “nations” refer to the people who live in those places. The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “in the thoughts of the people in other nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1084	20:23	swz3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	I myself also lifted up my hand to swear	0	Here “lifted up my hand” is a symbolic action that shows he will truly do what he has sworn to do. Alternate translation: “I myself also solemnly swore” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1085	20:23	d6f9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	scatter them among the nations and disperse them among the lands	0	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 12:15](../12/15.md). Alternate translation: “cause them to separate from each other and live in different nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1086	20:24	r381		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Their eyes were longing after their fathers’ idols	0	Here the word “eyes” represents the person who looks to the idols to worship them. Alternate translation: “They were longing after their fathers’ idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1087	20:25	r4jl			Then I also gave them statutes that were not good, and decrees by which they could not live	0	The words statutes in this phrase do not refer to God’s law. God permitted them to live by human laws and judgments that were not good.
1088	20:25	za7n			gave them	0	The word “them” refers to the children of those whom Yahweh brought out of Egypt.
1089	20:26	wj9a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	they made a sacrifice of every firstborn of the womb	0	The phrase “firstborn of the womb” refers to the firstborn child of a woman. The phrase “made a sacrifice” can be translated with the verb “sacrifice.” Alternate translation: “they sacrificed every woman’s firstborn child” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1090	20:29	q226		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	What is this high place where you bring offerings there?	0	Yahweh asks this question in order to rebuke the people. Alternate translation: “This is not a high place where you are to bring offerings!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1091	20:29	c1ae		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the name is called Bamah	0	The name “Bamah” means “high place,” a place for worshiping idols. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “people have called that place Bamah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1092	20:30	usg4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Why do you make yourselves unclean with the ways of your fathers?	0	Yahweh asks this question to rebuke the people. Alternate translation: “You should not make yourselves unclean by doing the things that your fathers did.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1093	20:30	vms1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Why do you make yourselves unclean	0	A person who is not acceptable for God’s purposes is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1094	20:30	iz7z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	So why do you act like prostitutes, searching for disgusting things?	0	Yahweh asks this question to rebuke the people. Alternate translation: “You should not act like prostitutes, searching for disgusting things.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1095	20:30	l4ea		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	why do you act like prostitutes	0	Yahweh speaks of the people being unfaithful to him as if they were acting like women who sleep with men to whom they are not married. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1096	20:31	b4ay		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	So why should I let you seek me, house of Israel?	0	Yahweh asks this question to rebuke the people. Alternate translation: “I will not let you come close to me, house of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1097	20:33	ad5k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	with a mighty hand, a raised arm	0	The words “hand” and “arm” both represent power. Alternate translation: “with very great power” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1098	20:33	d5h5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	fury that will be poured out on you	0	Yahweh speaks of expressing his fury as if the fury were a liquid that he pours out on the people. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fury that I will pour out on you” or “I will express my fury towards you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1099	20:34	tam7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	among whom you have been scattered	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “among whom I have scattered you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1100	20:37	vi6t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will cause you to pass under my rod	0	This refers to the practice of a shepherd counting and inspecting his sheep as the sheep walked under his staff. This could mean: (1) Yahweh will count his people whom he gathers from the nations to ensure that they are all present. Alternate translation: “I will count you carefully as a shepherd counts his sheep” or (2) Yahweh will inspect each person as they pass under his staff in order to separate the faithful from the unfaithful. Alternate translation: “I will inspect you carefully as a shepherd inspects his sheep” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1101	20:39	gb75		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1102	20:39	tsi3			to listen to me	0	Alternate translation: “to obey me” or “to pay attention to me”
1103	20:39	ym44		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	profane my holy name	0	Here the word “name” represents Yahweh himself. Alternate translation: “dishonor me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1104	20:40	s7hu			to require your offerings	0	Alternate translation: “to require you to bring your offerings”
1105	20:40	idl2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the firstfruits of your tribute	0	Yahweh speaks of the best things among all that they give to him as if they were “firstfruits.” Alternate translation: “the best of your contributions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1106	20:40	tl2m			your holy things	0	Alternate translation: “the offerings that you set aside to give to me”
1107	20:41	t8i1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will accept you like fragrant incense	0	Yahweh speaks of his people worshiping him as they should as if the people themselves were the incense offering. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1108	20:41	ihb7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	bring you out from the peoples and gather you out of the countries	0	These two phrases mean the same thing and emphasize that Yahweh will bring his people back from all of the nations to which he had scattered them. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:34](../20/34.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1109	20:41	wmu4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	where you have been scattered	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “where I have scattered you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1110	20:42	dm9p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	I have lifted up my hand to swear	0	Here “lifted up my hand” is a symbolic action that shows he will truly do what he has sworn to do. Alternate translation: “I have solemnly sworn” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1111	20:43	q5sv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	you will call to mind	0	This idiom means to remember. Alternate translation: “you will remember” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1112	20:43	qyk3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	you defiled yourselves	0	A person who is not acceptable for God’s purposes is spoken of as if the person were defiled. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1113	20:43	hf41		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	you will despise yourselves in your own eyes	0	Here the eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “you will hate yourselves” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1114	20:44	c1dm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	because of my name’s sake	0	Here the word “name” represents Yahweh’s reputation. Alternate translation: “because of my reputation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1115	20:45	tvt5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1116	20:46	a9yb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	set your face toward the southern lands	0	This is a command to stare at the southern lands as a symbol of punishing the people there. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 4:3](../04/03.md). Alternate translation: “Stare at the southern lands” or “Stare at the southern lands so that they will be harmed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1117	20:46	htt4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	set your face	0	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze, and “set your face” represents staring. Alternate translation: “stare” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1118	20:47	s2sk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	The fiery flame will not be quenched	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The fiery flame will not go out” or “No one will be able to quench the fiery flame” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1119	20:47	d21g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	every face from the south to the north will be burned	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the fire will burn every face from the south to the north” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1120	20:47	e2zx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	every face from the south to the north	0	Here the word “face” represents the person. By mentioning the opposite directions, Yahweh refers to everyone who lives in the north, in the south, and everywhere in between. Alternate translation: “every person who lives in that area” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1121	20:48	i6we		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	all flesh will see	0	Here the word “flesh” represents all humans. The idiom to “see” means to understand. Alternate translation: “all people will understand” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1122	20:48	ndc1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	it will not be quenched	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “it will not go out” or “no one will quench it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1123	20:49	uy57			Alas	0	a word that expresses distress or grief
1124	20:49	c7jn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Is he not a mere teller of parables?	0	The people use this question to insult Ezekiel and dismiss what he is telling them. Alternate translation: “He is merely telling parables” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1125	21:intro	w2g3				0	# Ezekiel 21 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Refusing to learn\n\nJudah has refused to learn from their punishment, so God is about to destroy the nation in war.
1126	21:1	hd7j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1127	21:2	u51f			Son of man	0	“Son of a human being” or “Son of humanity or “Mortal person” or “Human.” God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md).
1128	21:2	m1q8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	set your face toward Jerusalem	0	This is a command to stare at Jerusalem as a symbol of punishing the people there. Alternate translation: “stare at Jerusalem” or “stare at Jerusalem so that the people there will be harmed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1129	21:2	td4a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	set your face toward Jerusalem	0	Jerusalem was far away, so Ezekiel could not see it, but staring in that direction would be a symbol of harming it. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 6:2](../06/02.md) Alternate translation: “Turn toward Jerusalem and stare” or “stare toward Jerusalem so that the people there will be harmed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1130	21:3	is8f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will draw my sword from its sheath and cut off both the righteous person and the wicked person from you	0	This speaks of Yahweh causing these people to die as if he actually killed them with his own sword. Alternate translation: “I am opposed to you, and it will be as though I pull my sword from its sheath to kill both the righteous and the wicked people among you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1131	21:3	k8kd			the righteous person and the wicked person	0	“righteous people and wicked people.” This refers to multiple people, not just one righteous person and one wicked person.
1132	21:3	ch9n			sheath	0	something that holds and covers a sword when no one is using it
1133	21:3	vyg4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	cut off	0	This is a euphemism that means to kill. Alternate translation: “kill” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1134	21:4	l13c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	cut off	0	This is a euphemism that means to kill. Alternate translation: “kill” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1135	21:4	x4hz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj	the righteous … the wicked	0	This refers to righteous and wicked people. Alternate translation: “those who are righteous … those who are wicked” or “the righteous people … the wicked people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1136	21:4	g8nl			from you	0	Alternate translation: “among you”
1137	21:4	yc2b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	my sword will go out from its sheath against	0	This speaks of Yahweh causing these people to die as if he actually killed them with his own sword. Alternate translation: “it will be as though I pull my sword from its sheath and strike” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1138	21:4	bm2n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	all flesh	0	Here “flesh” is a metonym for “people.” Alternate translation: “all people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1139	21:4	w4nb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism	from the south to the north	0	This is a merism that refers to the area to the north, and to the south, and all places in between. Alternate translation: “in every direction” or “everywhere” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1140	21:5	e2el		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	that I, Yahweh, have drawn my sword from its sheath	0	This speaks of Yahweh causing people to die as if he actually killed them with his own sword. Alternate translation: “it is as though I, Yahweh, have struck people with my sword” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1141	21:5	ju9i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	It will no longer hold back	0	This speaks of Yahweh not holding back his sword from attacking people as if his sword were a person that was no longer holding itself back from attacking. Alternate translation: “and I will not put it back in its sheath again” or “I will not hold back from attacking people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1142	21:6	ztb6				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh is speaking to Ezekiel.
1143	21:6	ius9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	groan as your loins break	0	Yahweh tells Ezekiel to groan as a sign to accompany his message. He tells him to groan deeply as if his abdomen was in great pain. “groan deeply as if your loins were in great pain” or “groan deeply with great sorrow” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1144	21:6	xg8x			In bitterness groan	0	Alternate translation: “With great grief” or “With great sorrow”
1145	21:6	n99h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	before their eyes	0	Here the Israelites are referred to by their “eyes” to emphasize what they see. Alternate translation: “before them” or “before the Israelite people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1146	21:7	jri2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	the news that is coming	0	This speaks of the “news” as if it were a person that was soon coming to them. Alternate translation: “the news that they will soon hear” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1147	21:7	c8df		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	for every heart will faint away	0	This speaks of people becoming afraid, as if their hearts were fainting. Also, this speaks of the people fainting as a result of fear. Alternate translation: “for everyone will become fearful” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1148	21:7	kml3			will falter	0	Alternate translation: “will be weak”
1149	21:7	t44k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Every spirit will grow faint	0	This speaks of people becoming fearful in their spirits as if their spirits were about to faint. Alternate translation: “Everyone will be fearful in their inner being” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1150	21:7	p1p8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	every knee will flow like water	0	“every knee will be as weak as water.” This is a euphemism for people being so afraid that they lose their bladder control and urinate on themselves. Alternate translation: “every leg will be wet with urine” or “everyone will lose control of their urine” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1151	21:7	nfk2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1152	21:8	jft4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1153	21:9	u3s4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	A sword! A sword! It will be sharpened and polished!	0	This passage describes the sword of Yahweh which is a metaphor for an enemy army that Yahweh will use to attack Jerusalem. This metaphor begins here and continues through [Ezekiel 21:17](../21/17.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1154	21:9	luz5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	It will be sharpened and polished	0	This phrase indicates that the sword is ready for someone to use it. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “It is sharp and polished” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1155	21:9	mne4			polished	0	Someone made the sword smooth, shiny, and clean by rubbing it with a rough material.
1156	21:10	l1f2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh continues to describe the sword of Yahweh which is a metaphor for the enemy army that Yahweh will use to attack Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1157	21:10	f22c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	It will be sharpened … It will be polished in order to	0	These can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will sharpen it … I will polish it so that it will” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1158	21:10	d5jv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	in order to be like lightning	0	This means that the sword will be so shiny that light reflects off of it easily and brightly. Alternate translation: “so that it flashes like lightning” or “so that light reflects off of it as brightly as lightning” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1159	21:10	l8t7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Should we rejoice in my son’s scepter?	0	This rhetorical question emphasizes that the people of Israel will not celebrate their king’s power, because it cannot resist the “sword.” Alternate translation: “The people of Judah will not celebrate about their king’s scepter.” or “we should not celebrate the power of our king’s scepter.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1160	21:10	vq6m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive	Should we	0	The word “we” refers to Ezekiel and the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
1161	21:10	kyj2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	in my son’s scepter	0	Here Yahweh refers to the king of Judah as his son. The king’s scepter represents his rule as king. It is important to maintain the image of the king’s scepter here, as the words “every such rod” refer to the scepter. Alternate translation: “in the king’s scepter” or “in the power that the king’s scepter represents” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1162	21:10	h3tv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	The coming sword hates every such rod	0	Here the “sword” is personified as coming to attack the people. This speaks of the king not being able to resist the “sword”, as if the “sword” were hating the king’s scepter. Alternate translation: “the sword will overpower his scepter like that of any other ruler” or “for the king will not be able to resist when the sword is brought against him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1163	21:10	d6gp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony	such rod	0	This phrase is used to mock the king’s scepter by calling it a “rod.” Alternate translation: “such scepter” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
1164	21:11	z7un		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the sword will be given to be polished	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will polish the sword” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1165	21:11	p6m7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	then to be grasped by the hand	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “then the right person will hold it in his hand” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1166	21:11	h6tw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	it is to be given into the hand of the one who kills	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “it is ready for the killer to use” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1167	21:12	u2r3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh continues to describe the sword of Yahweh which is a metaphor for the enemy army that Yahweh will use to attack Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1168	21:12	l5al		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	that sword has come against my people! It is against all	0	This speaks of Yahweh’s sword attacking his people as if the sword itself were the attacker. Alternate translation: “I will use my sword to kill my people! I will bring it against all” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1169	21:12	t9ym		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	They are thrown against the sword with my people	0	This speaks of the leaders of Israel being killed with a sword as if they are thrown against the sword. Alternate translation: “They are killed with the sword along with my people” or “The sword will kill them along with my people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1170	21:12	xzv7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	slap your thigh	0	In Ezekiel’s culture, slapping one’s thigh was a sign of grief. Some other translation use the gesture of beating one’s breast which is a sign of grief in many cultures. Alternate translation: “beat your chests” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1171	21:13	w1lx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the scepter	0	Here the king of Judah is represented by his scepter. Alternate translation: “the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1172	21:13	z8iw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	does not last	0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “cannot resist” or “is destroyed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1173	21:14	wn2d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh continues to describe the sword of Yahweh which is a metaphor for the enemy army that Yahweh will use to attack Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1174	21:14	qub8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	hit your two hands together	0	This means for him to clap his hands as a sign of his grief. Alternate translation: “clap your hands to show that you are very sad” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1175	21:14	hyy2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	even a third time	0	This is an idiom that means multiple times. Alternate translation: “again and again” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1176	21:14	mc1p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	A sword for the ones to be slaughtered	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “It is a sword for slaughtering people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1177	21:14	py3r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	It is a sword for the many to be slaughtered	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “It is a sword for slaughtering many people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1178	21:14	spp8			piercing them everywhere	0	“attacking them from every side.” Some Bibles translate this as “which enters into their rooms.” This means no matter where they hide, the sword will kill them.
1179	21:14	d9nr			piercing them	0	The word “them” refers to the people of Jerusalem and of the land of Israel.
1180	21:15	s461		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh continues to describe the sword of Yahweh which is a metaphor for the enemy army that Yahweh will use to attack Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1181	21:15	r7xl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	to melt their hearts	0	This speaks of causing the people to be so terrified that it is as if their hearts were melting. Alternate translation: “to fill them with terror” or “to cause them to be terrified” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1182	21:15	u5ry		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	to multiply their fallen	0	Here “fallen” refers to the people killed in battle. This means there will be a greater number of people killed. Alternate translation: “to kill many people among them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1183	21:15	h1ty		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	set the sword for slaughter	0	Here the sword of Yahweh represents men with swords that are to attack Jerusalem. Also, the word “slaughter” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “placed soldiers armed with swords at their gates, ready to slaughter the people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1184	21:15	r14m			their gates	0	The word “their” refers to the people of Jerusalem.
1185	21:15	tdr2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	It is made like lightning	0	This compares how the sword is well polished and how it reflects light to appear like lightning. Alternate translation: “My sword is polished and flashes like lightning” or “It is polished and reflects light as being like lightning” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1186	21:15	r9yh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	it is grasped for slaughter	0	The sword of Yahweh represents the men with swords that are to attack Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “released to slaughter the people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1187	21:16	vhe8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe	You, sword! Strike to the right! & Go wherever your face is turned.	0	Here Yahweh speaks to those who will attack his people as if they could hear him and as if they were a sword that they would use in the attack. He does this to emphasize that he is in control of what is happening during the attack. The phrase “wherever your face is turned” is an idiom for “wherever you desire to go.” Alternate translation: “I tell those attacking with swords, ‘Strike to the right! … Attack in every direction.’” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1188	21:17	asm7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	hit my two hands together	0	“clap my hands.” Here clapping hands is a sign of triumph. Alternate translation: “clap my hands in triumph” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1189	21:18	nz8n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came to me again	0	The phrase “the word of Yahweh came” is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 18:1](../18/01.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke to me again” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1190	21:19	m4nn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the sword of the king of Babylon	0	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation: “the soldiers of the king of Babylon” or “the Babylonian army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1191	21:19	ym34		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	a signpost will mark one of them as leading to a city	0	This is a sign posted where the road divides into two roads. Alternate translation: “a sign will be posted where the road divides into two roads” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1192	21:21	g5fx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	at the crossroads, at the junction	0	Both of these phrases refer to the place where the two roads meet. Alternate translation: “at the crossroads” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1193	21:21	n1gp			He will shake some arrows and ask direction from some idols and he will examine a liver	0	These are divination practices.
1194	21:22	ccu9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	In his right hand will be an omen about Jerusalem	0	This means the he will hold one of the articles of his divination that was read as an omen against Jerusalem in his right hand. Alternate translation: “In his right hand will be an article of divination with an omen against Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1195	21:22	iw1d			battering rams	0	A battering ram was a cut tree or large log with a sharpened end or an end covered in metal. It was held by several men who would pound the end against a wall.
1196	21:22	q1zh			to build a ramp	0	These were large dirt ramps that the Babylonian soldiers built so that they could get onto the walls of Jerusalem.
1197	21:22	nzg7			siege towers	0	These were wooden towers that the Babylonian soldiers built around Jerusalem to enable them to shoot arrows over the walls of Jerusalem.
1198	21:23	a1iv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	in the eyes of the ones in Jerusalem	0	The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “in the thoughts of the people in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1199	21:24	g6jh			Because you have made your guilt to be remembered	0	Alternate translation: “Because you remind me of your iniquity”
1200	21:24	w4vc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	you will be taken in hand	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. The “enemy’s hand” represents the enemy’s control. Alternate translation: “your enemy will take you in his hand” or “your enemies will capture you and take you into captivity” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1201	21:25	ihj3				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh gives Ezekiel his message to the ruler of Israel.
1202	21:25	x5c4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	whose day of punishment has come	0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “whom Yahweh will now punish” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1203	21:25	zxc1			whose time of committing iniquity has ended	0	Alternate translation: “at the time when Yahweh ends iniquity”
1204	21:26	h94t			the turban	0	“the king’s turban.” A turban is a beautiful piece of cloth that kings wore wrapped on their heads as a symbol of their authority.
1205	21:26	fwf2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj	the lowly … the exalted	0	This refers to people with low status and people who are exalted. Alternate translation: “those who are lowly … those who are exalted” or “those with low status … those with high status” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1206	21:27	qcp3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	It will not be restored	0	Here the crown represents the position of king. The kingship will not be restored until the Messiah comes. Alternate translation: “There will no longer be a king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1207	21:27	ngj1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the one comes who is assigned	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the one comes who I assign” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1208	21:28	s9mt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	concerning their coming disgrace	0	The word “disgrace” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “about how he will disgrace them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1209	21:28	wl2n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	A sword, a sword is drawn! It is sharpened for the slaughter	0	This refers to the sword of Yahweh which is a metaphor for the soldiers that Yahweh uses to kill a large number of people who have been disobedient to him. Alternate translation: “Swords! My soldiers have drawn their swords! They are sharpened for the slaughter” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1210	21:28	t6s4			is drawn	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “is out of its sheath”
1211	21:28	b94s			It is sharpened for the slaughter in order to devour	0	This speaks of the soldiers killing people as if they were animals devouring their prey. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “It is sharp in order to slaughter and to kill people”
1212	21:28	js4d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	so it will be like lightning	0	This means that the sword is so shiny that light reflects off of it easily and brightly. Alternate translation: “and light reflects off of it as brightly as lightning” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1213	21:29	x4ak		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations	empty visions for you … with lies for you	0	“empty visions for you Ammonites … with lies for you Ammonites.” The word “you” refers to the people of Ammon. In the original Biblical language, the word “your” is feminine singular and refers to the nation of Ammon. Nations were often thought of as a woman. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
1214	21:29	qi4r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	empty visions	0	This speaks of visions being false and meaningless as if they were empty containers. Alternate translation: “visions that are not true” or “false visions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1215	21:29	gji8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj	the wicked	0	This refers to wicked people. Alternate translation: “those who are wicked” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1216	21:29	la5c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	who are about to be killed	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “who are about to die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1217	21:29	a8rs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	whose day of punishment has come and whose time of iniquity is about to end	0	The phrases “day of” and “time of” are idioms. Alternate translation: “for the time has come for them to be punished and for their iniquity to end” or “for the time has come for me to punish them and for them to no longer be able to commit wickedness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1218	21:30	r5ab		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Return the sword to its sheath	0	“Later the sword will be put back in its sheath.” This speaks of the soldiers withdrawing from attacking Jerusalem, by saying that Yahweh’s sword is put back in its sheath. Alternate translation: “But later the soldiers will return their swords to their sheaths, for the time of slaughter will be over” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1219	21:30	ge15			sheath	0	This is something that holds and covers a sword when no one is using it. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 21:3](../21/03.md).
1220	21:30	g9uy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	In the place of your creation	0	The word “creation” may be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “In the place that I created you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1221	21:31	dm1x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will pour out my indignation on you	0	This speaks of Yahweh punishing the Babylonians because of his indignation against them as if his indignation were a liquid that he poured out of a container upon them. Alternate translation: “I will punish you because of indignation against you” or “Out of my anger I will punish you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1222	21:31	iui1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will fan the fire of my rage against you	0	This compares Yahweh’s rage to a consuming fire. Alternate translation: “I will bring my rage upon you like a blazing fire” or “I will punish you in my fierce anger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1223	21:31	nc5u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the hand of cruel men	0	The “hand” of the men refers to their control. Alternate translation: “the control of cruel men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1224	21:31	z1g9			craftsmen of destruction	0	Alternate translation: “men who cause great destruction”
1225	21:32	cv2j			You will become fuel for the fire	0	Alternate translation: “The fire will burn up your bodies”
1226	21:32	w6d5			Your blood will be in the midst of the land	0	Alternate translation: “Your blood will soak into the ground of your land”
1227	21:32	h97t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	You will not be remembered	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “No one will remember you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1228	22:intro	v9yg				0	# Ezekiel 22 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Continuous evil\n\nMurder, idolatry and all sorts of evil have been done in Jerusalem; so God will destroy the city and scatter the people among the nations. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]])
1229	22:1	r5l7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1230	22:2	v6kn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Now you, son of man, will you judge? Will you judge the city of blood?	0	This rhetorical question functions as a command. AT. “Son of man, go and judge. Go and judge the city of blood.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1231	22:2	eh7w			son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “mortal person” or “human”
1232	22:2	a7f3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the city of blood	0	The word “blood” is a metonym for murder. Alternate translation: “the city where many people murder their neighbors” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1233	22:2	jzh2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations	her	0	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem. Cities were often thought of as a woman. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1234	22:3	j2cg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations	her … herself	0	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem. Cities were often thought of as a woman. This continues through verse 32. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1235	22:3	u3b4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	This is a city that pours … her midst	0	Here the “city” represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “The people who live in this city pour … its midst” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1236	22:3	v7a4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	that pours out blood in her midst	0	The word “blood” is a metonym for murder. Alternate translation: “where many people murder their neighbors” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1237	22:3	j6ka		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	so that her time may come	0	This refers to the time when Yahweh will destroy them. Alternate translation: “so that the time of her destruction may come” or “so that the time may come for her to be destroyed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1238	22:3	ujd2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	unclean	0	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1239	22:4	u2vl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	by the blood that you have poured out	0	This speaks of murdering people as pouring out blood. Alternate translation: “because you murdered innocent people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1240	22:4	lxu6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	unclean	0	A person whom God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1241	22:4	b7gh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	You have drawn your days to a close, and the end of your years has come	0	The images of days being brought to a close and years coming to an end are both idioms representing ending by death or by destruction. By saying that Jerusalem has brough her days to a close, Yahweh implies that Jerusalem would soon be destroyed because of the people’s sin. Alternate translation: “Because of these things you have done, you are approaching the end of your time” or “You are bringing your existence to an end” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] )
1242	22:4	tl1y			have drawn your days to a close	0	Alternate translation: “have brought your days to an end” or “have ended your life”
1243	22:4	u8pd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	I will make you a reproach to the nations and a laughingstock to all the lands	0	This can be reworded so that the nouns “reproach” and “laughingstock” are expressed as verbs. Alternate translation: “I will make the nations reproach you and all the lands ridicule you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1244	22:4	q6vv			a reproach	0	someone whom people disapprove of or rebuke
1245	22:4	gu6t			a laughingstock	0	a person whom people ridicule or mock
1246	22:4	t4k2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	to all the lands	0	This generalization refers to the places who are familiar with Jerusalem and represents the people who live in these places. Alternate translation: “of the people of every nearby land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1247	22:6	i3ws				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh speaking about the ruler of Israel in Jerusalem.
1248	22:6	jp3g			Behold	0	Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
1249	22:6	d3y2			each one by his own power, have come	0	Alternate translation: “have each used their authority to come to you.”
1250	22:6	mi2p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe	come to you	0	Yahweh speaks to the city of Jerusalem itself as if it were a woman who could hear him speak. Alternate translation: “come to Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])
1251	22:6	gx6j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	to pour out blood	0	This speaks of murdering people as pouring out blood. Alternate translation: “to murder people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1252	22:7	q7wc			They have dishonored fathers	0	Alternate translation: “The rules of Israel have dishonored their fathers”
1253	22:7	b8l5			within you … in your midst … within you	0	Yahweh speaks to the city of Jerusalem itself as if it were a woman who could hear him speak. Alternate translation: “within Jerusalem … in the midst of Jerusalem … within Jerusalem.” The words “you” and “your” refer to Jerusalem.
1254	22:7	rd1h			performed oppression on	0	Alternate translation: “oppressed”
1255	22:9	x1yw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	they eat on the mountains	0	Here “the mountains” refer to the altars on the mountains that are dedicated to idols. They men eat meat that has been sacrificed to the idols in order to be have the blessing of false gods. Alternate translation: “they eat the meat that has been sacrificed to idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1256	22:9	n1r9			perform wickedness in your midst	0	Alternate translation: “do evil things among you”
1257	22:10	zj5w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe	Within you	0	In all instances of this phrase, the writer refers to the people of Jerusalem as if they were the city itself, and of the city of Jerusalem as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “within this city” or “among you people of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1258	22:10	r52h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	men uncover the nakedness of their father	0	This means that a son sleeps with his father’s wife. Alternate translation: “there are men who sleep with their father’s wife” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1259	22:10	d8i1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	they have violated unclean women during their menstrual period	0	These are all ways to express that the men have had slept with women they should not have and how sinful their actions are. Alternate translation: “They have raped unclean women during their menstrual period” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1260	22:10	r6h7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	unclean	0	A person whom God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. Women were considered to be unclean during their menstrual period. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1261	22:11	i4cb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	commit abominations with their neighbors’ wives … make their own daughters-in-law shamefully unclean … abuse their own sisters	0	These are all ways to express that the men have had slept with women they should not have and how sinful their actions are. Alternate translation: “commit abominations by sleeping with their neighbors’ wives … make their own daughters-in-law shamefully unclean by sleeping with them … rape their own sisters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1262	22:12	n8h5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	to pour out blood	0	This speaks of murdering people as pouring out blood. Alternate translation: “to murder people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1263	22:12	tf3b			interest	0	This word refers to the money paid by a person to use borrowed money. However, some modern versions interpret “interest” in this passage as “too much interest.”
1264	22:12	zdw2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	you have damaged your neighbors through oppression	0	This means that they have oppressed their neighbors by charging them too much interest. Alternate translation: “you have oppressed your neighbors and made them poor” or “you have made your neighbors poor by charging too much interest” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1265	22:12	jp8b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	you have forgotten me	0	Refusing to obey Yahweh is like forgetting that he exists. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1266	22:12	al1x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1267	22:13	b8at		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	With my hand I have struck	0	“I have shaken my fist against” or “I have clapped my hands against.” This is a symbolic action that shows anger and disapproval. Alternate translation: “I have shown my anger and disapproval against” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1268	22:13	vvt6			the bloodshed that is done in the midst of you	0	Alternate translation: “the murder that people commit in you”
1269	22:14	i494		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Will your heart stand, will your hands be strong on the days when I myself will deal with you?	0	Yahweh uses this rhetorical question to emphasize how hurt they will be when he punishes them. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “Your heart will not stand and your hands will not be strong on the days when I myself will deal with you.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1270	22:14	se71		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Will your heart stand	0	Here the whole person is referred to by his “heart” to emphasize his emotions and will. Here the idea of “standing” is an idiom that means to be courageous. Alternate translation: “Will you stand” or “Will you be courageous” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1271	22:14	ajb4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	will your hands be strong	0	Here the whole person is referred to by his “hands.” Alternate translation: “will you be strong” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1272	22:15	q5cz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	So I will scatter you among the nations and disperse you through the lands	0	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 12:15](../12/15.md). Alternate translation: “So I will cause them to separate from each other and live in different nations”(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1273	22:15	h23a			purge	0	remove something unwanted
1274	22:15	zmj9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	uncleanness	0	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1275	22:15	e3bn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the nations	0	Here the “nations” refer to the people who live in those places. Alternate translation: “the people in other nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1276	22:16	ka57		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	So you will become unclean in the eyes of the nations	0	Here the “nations” refer to the people who live in those places. The “eyes” represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “So the nations will consider you unclean” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1277	22:16	y3i5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1278	22:17	zqj8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1279	22:18	nd5i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel has	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites have” or “the Israelite people group has” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1280	22:18	q3kz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	has become dross to me	0	Dross is the impurities that are left over after silver or gold has been purified in a furnace. Here Yahweh speaks of the people being worthless to him as if they were dross. Alternate translation: “has become as worthless to me as dross” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1281	22:18	apn9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	All of them are the leftovers of bronze and tin … like the dross of silver in your furnace	0	Yahweh continues to speaks about how the people have become worthless to him as if they were dross. Alternate translation: “All of them are as worthless as the leftover of bronze and tin, and iron and lead that remain after you melt silver in the furnace” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1282	22:19	g5k4			behold	0	Alternate translation: “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
1283	22:20	z88f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	I will gather you in my anger and my wrath	0	The phrases with “anger” and “wrath” are used together to emphasize that he was extremely angry. Alternate translation: “Because of my great anger and wrath, I will gather you” or “I will be furiously angry with you, and I will gather you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1284	22:21	z69y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will gather you and blow on you the fire of my wrath	0	This is the image of a person gathering the metals in the furnace and blowing the fire to make it hotter. Yahweh speaks of the greatness of his wrath as if it were a fire that he was blowing to make it hotter. Alternate translation: “I will gather you, and my wrath will be like a fire that I will blow on you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1285	22:22	mk5l			you will be melted in it	0	The word “it” refers to Jerusalem.
1286	22:22	mim9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	have poured out my wrath on you	0	God speaks of punishing the people as if his wrath were a liquid that he would pour on them. Alternate translation: “have punished you in my anger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1287	22:23	k1yr				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh tells Ezekiel to speak to Jerusalem.
1288	22:23	y9kt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1289	22:24	i1bn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	You are a land that has not been cleansed	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. The word “land” here refers to Israel and to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “You are a land and a people that is unclean” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1290	22:24	c4rz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	not been cleansed	0	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1291	22:24	fy7g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	There is no rain on the day of wrath	0	Rain is used as an example of God’s blessing. Alternate translation: “There is no blessing on the day of wrath” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1292	22:25	alu8			There is a conspiracy of her prophets in her midst	0	The word “her” refers to Israel. Alternate translation: “The prophets within Israel plot conspiracies”
1293	22:25	xfb1			conspiracy	0	a secret plan made by two or more people to do something harmful or illegal
1294	22:25	x5z7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	like a roaring lion tearing apart a victim. They consume life and take precious wealth	0	This compares the prophets of Israel to lions who attack and kill their victims. Alternate translation: “They kill people for they are like roaring lions who attack and kill their prey. They take peoples’ precious wealth” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1295	22:25	irv7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	they make many widows within her	0	The word “her” refers to Israel. They “make many widows” by killing married men. Alternate translation: “they make many women into widows by killing their husbands” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1296	22:26	j2q1			do violence to my law	0	Alternate translation: “disobey my laws”
1297	22:26	g2wa		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj	the unclean and the clean	0	This refers to unclean and clean things. Something that God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if it were physically unclean. Alternate translation: “things that are unclean and things that are clean” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1298	22:26	qr2v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	They hide their eyes from my Sabbaths	0	This speaks of the people ignoring and not observing the Sabbath and if they were hiding their eyes from the Sabbath” Alternate translation: “They ignore my Sabbaths” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1299	22:26	lvt2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	so that I am profaned in their midst	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “and profane me among themselves” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1300	22:27	agb1			her	0	This pronoun refers to Jerusalem.
1301	22:27	cy5j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	Her princes within her are like wolves tearing apart their victims	0	This compares Israel’s princes to wolves who attack and kill their victims. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1302	22:27	ni39		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	They pour out blood and destroy life	0	These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize the violence that the princes practice. Alternate translation: “They murder people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1303	22:28	ii3k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Her prophets have painted them over with whitewash	0	This speaks of the prophets trying to hide these sins as if they were something that they could paint over with whitewash. Alternate translation: “It is like her prophets have painted over their sins with whitewash” or “Their prophets try to hide these evil things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1304	22:28	n4j7			whitewash	0	This is a solution that is painted on things to make them white that is similar to white paint.
1305	22:28	y6zm			predict falsehoods to them	0	“predict lies for the princes.” The word “them” refers to the princes.
1306	22:29	wdj1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis	have oppressed … and plundered	0	The understood words may be supplied. Alternate translation: “have oppressed people … and plundered others” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1307	22:29	wdd7			extortion	0	This refers to when someone threatens or hurts another person in order to make them give him money.
1308	22:29	k2bg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj	the poor and needy	0	This refers to poor and needy people. Alternate translation: “those who are poor and needy” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1309	22:30	w3cn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh compares the leaders of Jerusalem to a wall and himself to an invading army. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1310	22:30	d1ss		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	a man from them who would build up a wall	0	This speaks of a man who would take responsibility to pray for the people and to lead them to repentance as if that man were to build a wall to protect the people from Yahweh. Alternate translation: “a man from among them who would act like he built a wall” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1311	22:30	ml2l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	stand before me in its breach	0	Its “breach” refers to a gap in the wall. This speaks of the man defending the people before Yahweh as if he were a warrior standing in the breach to defend the city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1312	22:30	fph5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	for the land so I would not destroy it	0	Here the “land” represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “for the people so that I would not destroy them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1313	22:31	v2tp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	pour out my indignation upon them	0	This speaks of Yahweh punishing the people as if his indignation were a liquid that he poured out on them. Alternate translation: “I will punish the people because of my indignation for them” or “I will punish the people because of my anger against them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1314	22:31	l4q3			indignation	0	anger of a person who has suffered injustice
1315	22:31	dh4t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will finish them with the fire of my indignation	0	This speaks of how harsh Yahweh’s judgement is by comparing it to a fire. Here destroying the people is referred to as “finishing” them. Alternate translation: “I will destroy them with my wrath which is as intense as a blazing fire” or “I will destroy them with my wrath” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1316	23:intro	tr7w				0	# Ezekiel 23 General Notes\n\n## Important figures of speech in this chapter\n\n### Metaphor\n\nIsrael and Judah have been unfaithful to God by worshiping idols. They are compared to two unfaithful wives who have repeatedly committed adultery. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1317	23:1	n9qw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1318	23:2	z293			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1319	23:3	rn52		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	Their breasts were squeezed	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Men squeezed their breasts” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1320	23:3	gzk8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	their virgin nipples were fondled there	0	This phrase means basically the same thing as the previous phrase and emphasizes the immoral behavior of the two young women. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “there men fondled their virgin nipples” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1321	23:3	vp26			fondled	0	to be touched lovingly or softly
1322	23:4	dt7j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	they became mine	0	This means that he married them and they became his wives. Alternate translation: “they became my wives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1323	23:4	v1jc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Their names mean this: Oholah means Samaria, and Oholibah means Jerusalem	0	“Oholah represents Samaria, and Oholibah represents Jerusalem.” In this metaphor Samaria is spoken of as if it were Oholah and Jerusalem is spoken of as if it were Oholibah. This speaks of how these cities were unfaithful to Yahweh as if they were unfaithful wives. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1324	23:4	gq1j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Oholah	0	This is the name of a woman that means “her tent.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1325	23:4	v8en		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Oholibah	0	This is the name of a woman that means “my tent is in her.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1326	23:5	bdi2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	when she was mine	0	This refers to when she was his wife. Alternate translation: “while she was still my wife” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1327	23:5	w61b			who were dominant	0	Alternate translation: “who ruled over her”
1328	23:7	mie9			all the best of Assyria’s men	0	This identifies who the word “them” refers to.
1329	23:7	kx3n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	she made herself unclean with everyone she lusted for—and with all their idols	0	This implies that she slept with all of these men and worshiped the idols they worshiped. Alternate translation: “she made herself unclean by sleeping with everyone she lusted for and by worshiping all their idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1330	23:7	gtx5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	unclean	0	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1331	23:8	j6if		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	poured out their lust upon her	0	This speaks of lust as if it were a large amount of water that they were pouring out on her. Alternate translation: “to act lustfully toward her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1332	23:9	lch3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I gave her into the hand of her lovers, into the hand of the Assyrians	0	The word “hand” refers to power or control. The two phrases have the same meaning and the second phrase explains that “her lovers” were “the Assyrians.” Alternate translation: “I gave her over to her lovers, the Assyrians” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1333	23:10	e3uw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	they executed judgment on her	0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “they talked about her disgrace” or “she had a bad reputation among them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1334	23:11	zbu6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Oholibah	0	This is the name of a woman that means “my tent is in her.” See how you translated this name in [Ezekiel 23:4](../23/04.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1335	23:13	jv3w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	unclean	0	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 23:7](../23/07.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1336	23:13	c3am		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It was the same for both sisters	0	This refers to how they had both made themselves unclean. Alternate translation: “Both sisters became unclean through their acts of prostitution” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1337	23:15	tmh2			turbans	0	hats made out of long cloth and wrapped around the top of a man’s head
1338	23:15	d6xq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	had the appearance of officers of chariot troops, the likeness of sons	0	The abstract nouns “likeness” and “appearance” can be translated with verbal phrases. Alternate translation: “appeared the way officers of chariot troops do, and they looked like sons” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1339	23:15	ae9b			chariot troops	0	soldiers who drive chariots and who run ahead of and beside them
1340	23:15	af5n			sons of Babylonia	0	Alternate translation: “Babylonians”
1341	23:17	pxm6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	her bed of lust	0	This refers to her bed where she slept with men and acted lustfully. Alternate translation: “her bed where she acted lustfully” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1342	23:17	wf38		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	they made her unclean with their promiscuousness	0	This means that they slept with the woman. Alternate translation: “they slept with her and made her unclean” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1343	23:17	vew5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	unclean	0	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 23:7](../23/07.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1344	23:17	q8ct		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	so she turned herself away from them	0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “so she rejected them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1345	23:20	hg43		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	whose private parts were like those of donkeys	0	This compares the size of the mens’ private parts to those of a donkey to show how wicked Oholibah’s desires were. This is an exaggeration as they could not be as large as those of a donkey. Alternate translation: “whose private parts were very long, like those of a donkey” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1346	23:20	cs4h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	whose reproductive emissions were like those of horses	0	This compares the volume of the mens’ emissions to those of a horse to show how wicked Oholibah’s desires were. This is an exaggeration as they could not be like those of a horse. Alternate translation: “whose reproductive emissions were huge, like those of a horse” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1347	23:22	f3fw			Behold!	0	“Listen!” The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
1348	23:22	e1zm			I will bring them against you from every side	0	Alternate translation: “I will cause them to attack you from all directions”
1349	23:23	b6g9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	the Babylonians and all the Chaldeans, Pekod, Shoa, and Koa, and all the Assyrians with them	0	This does not refer to all of the people who live in these places, but rather to soldiers from there. Alternate translation: “soldiers from Babylon and all of Chaldea, Pekod, Shoa, and Koa, and all the soldiers of Assyria with them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1350	23:23	j89j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Pekod, Shoa, and Koa	0	These are the names places in Babylonia. These places represent the soldiers from these places. Alternate translation: “those from Pekod, Shoa, and Koa” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1351	23:23	znx2			strong, handsome men, governors and commanders … all of them riding on horses	0	This is the description of the men of Assyria that Oholah had slept with who are now turning against her. This is similar to the description given in [Ezekiel 23:6](../23/06.md).
1352	23:24	ggm4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	will come against you	0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “will attack you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1353	23:24	pyq5			with weapons	0	The Hebrew word translated here as “weapons” is rare. Many modern versions translate it in this way, but some versions leave this phrase out.
1354	23:24	nr1r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	They will set large shields, small shields, and helmets against you all around	0	These defensive items are used to refer to various types of soldiers. Alternate translation: “Soldiers will attack you on all sides carrying large shields, small shields, and wearing helmets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1355	23:25	i8jn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	For I will set my jealous anger on you, and they will deal with you in fury	0	Here Yahweh speaks of causing the armies to attack them because he is angry with them as if his anger where something that he was placing upon them. Alternate translation: Because I am very jealous for you, I will cause them to act furiously towards you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1356	23:25	uwb6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	They will cut off your noses and your ears	0	This describes the punishment in Babylon for married women who slept with men that are not their husbands. Alternate translation: “They will punish you as an adulteress, by cutting of your noses and your ears” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1357	23:25	f1n5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	your survivors will fall by the sword	0	The word “fall” is a euphemism for “die.” The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill with swords. Alternate translation: “men will kill your survivors with their swords” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1358	23:25	ay3m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	your survivors will be devoured by fire	0	This speaks of the survivors being burned by fire as if the fire were an animal attacking and eating them. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “your survivors will be burned by fire” or “fire will burn your survivors” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1359	23:27	e5hm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	from the land of Egypt	0	This refers to her prostitution as beginning in Egypt. Alternate translation: “which you began in the land of Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1360	23:27	ygi8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	You will not lift up your eyes toward them with longing	0	This is a way to refer to a person turning their head to look at something. Here looking represents desire. Alternate translation: “You will not look toward them with longing” or “You will not desire these things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1361	23:27	sh71		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	you will think of Egypt no longer	0	Here “Egypt” represents the shameful things that she did in Egypt. Alternate translation: “you will think about the things you did in Egypt no longer” or “you will not think about what you did in Egypt any more” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1362	23:28	a7lw			Behold	0	Alternate translation: “Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important”
1363	23:28	vhb4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	give you into the hand of the ones you hate … into the hand of the ones from whom you had turned away	0	These two phrases have the same meaning. It means that they will be captured by the men they used to prostitute themselves to. Alternate translation: “allow you to be captured by those you hate and had turned away from” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1364	23:28	krd4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	into the hand	0	Here the word “hand” refers to control. Alternate translation: “into the control” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1365	23:29	xqa4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	naked and bare	0	These two words mean the same thing and emphasize that she will be completely uncovered. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1366	23:29	pgf4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	your nakedness will be uncovered	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “They will reveal your nakedness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1367	23:30	n3n4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	These things will be done to you in your acting	0	“These things will be done to you because you have acted.” If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “These things will happen to you because you have acted” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1368	23:30	i1mg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	acting like a prostitute, lusting after nations	0	Ezekiel speaks of Oholibah, who represents Judah ([Ezekiel 23:4](../23/04.md)), as if she were a prostitute sleeping with the men of many nations for money. He wants the people of Judah to understand that Yahweh to punish them because they were worshiping the idols of other nations so they could get those nations’ wealth and power. Alternate translation: “acting like a prostitute, lusting after men of other nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1369	23:30	x6mb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	became unclean with their idols	0	She became unclean by worshiping the idols. Alternate translation: “became unclean by worshiping their idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1370	23:30	d56z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	unclean	0	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 23:7](../23/07.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1371	23:31	v34p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	so I will put her cup of punishment into your hand	0	This refers to Oholibah’s punishment that she will receive as if it were a cup of wine. Alternate translation: “so I will cause you to be punished in the same way as your sister” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1372	23:32	h9zx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	You will drink your sister’s cup	0	Here Yahweh speaks of punishment as if it were a cup of wine the woman drank. Alternate translation: “You will drink the same cup of punishment as your sister” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1373	23:32	tf7m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	your sister’s cup that is	0	Here the “cup” represents what is in the cup. Alternate translation: “from your sister’s cup that is” or “all that is in your sister’s cup, and her cup is” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1374	23:32	dj8d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	a laughingstock … a subject for derision	0	Both of these phrases refer to a person who is laughed at and criticized because of their foolish behavior. Derision is mocking or ridiculing something or someone. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1375	23:32	w3yx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis	this cup contains a great amount	0	This sentence does not say what is in the cup because it is understood by reading [Ezekiel 23:31](../23/31.md). Alternate translation: “this cup contains a great amount of punishment” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1376	23:33	g6dn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	You will be filled with drunkenness and sorrow	0	This speaks of being very drunk and full of sorrow as if drunkenness and sorrow were things that filled her body. Alternate translation: “You will become very drunk and very sad” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1377	23:33	pw5b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	the cup of horror and devastation	0	“the cup that causes horror and devastation.” The words “horror” and “devastation” share similar meanings here and emphasize how terrible her punishment will be. Alternate translation: “for what is in that cup causes horror and devastation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1378	23:33	t7dj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the cup of your sister Samaria	0	Oholibah’s sister Oholah represents Samaria. Samaria is called by it’s name but still referred to as a sister. The cup is a symbol for the punishment that she received. Alternate translation: “for this is the same cup of punishment that your sister, who represents Samaria, drank” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1379	23:34	r2ip			tear your breasts	0	Alternate translation: “cut your beasts”
1380	23:34	hs2h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1381	23:35	k299		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	thrown me away behind your back	0	Yahweh speaks of Oholibah rejecting him as if he were an object that she had thrown behind her back and forgotten. Alternate translation: “rejected me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1382	23:36	ght4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Son of man, will you judge Oholah and Oholibah?	0	Yahweh uses this rhetorical question as a command for Ezekiel. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. The cities of Jerusalem and Samaria are represented by Oholah and Oholibah. Alternate translation: “Son of man, you will judge Oholah and Oholibah!” or “Son of man, judge the people of those two cities represented by Oholah and Oholibah.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1383	23:36	m5e3			Son of man	0	“Son of a human being” or “Son of humanity.” God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md).
1384	23:37	p5bi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	there is blood on their hands	0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “they have murdered people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1385	23:38	bmp1				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh speaks about how the people of Jerusalem and Samaria have been unfaithful to him.
1386	23:38	wj94		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	unclean	0	A person or thing God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if it were physically unclean. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 23:7](../23/07.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1387	23:38	b7r3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis	on the same day they defile my Sabbaths	0	The phrase “same day” refers to the previous phrase “make my sanctuary unclean.” Alternate translation: “on the same day on which they make my sanctuary unclean, they defile my Sabbaths” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1388	23:39	nz1m			behold!	0	Alternate translation: “pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important”
1389	23:39	c5rz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	in the middle of my house	0	This refers to the house in general. The reference to the “middle” emphasizes that what was done happened openly in the temple and defiled the whole place. Alternate translation: “in my own house” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1390	23:40	tq47		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh again refers to the cities of Jerusalem and Samaria as if they were two prostitutes. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1391	23:40	g1jq			behold	0	Alternate translation: “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
1392	23:40	ale7			you bathed, painted your eyes, and adorned yourself with jewelry	0	These are things done by a woman to make her appear more beautiful to a man.
1393	23:40	k1au		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you	you bathed	0	Here the word “you” switches to singular and refers to only one sister, but the situation is probably the same for both sisters. If one sister must be specified in your language, refer to Oholibah here. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1394	23:41	j4l7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you	you sat	0	Here the word “you” switches to singular and refers to only one sister, but the situation is probably the same for both sisters. If one sister must be specified in your language, refer to Oholibah here. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1395	23:41	mnk9			my incense and my oil	0	These are items used in worship to Yahweh.
1396	23:42	jt3b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	So the sound of a noisy crowd was around her	0	The sound of the crowd is used to refer to the crowd of people. Alternate translation: “So there was a noisy crowd around her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1397	23:42	t1ly			was around her … on their hands	0	This verse begins by referring to one of the sisters but the situation is probably the same for both sisters. If one sister must be specified in your language, refer to Oholibah here. In the second part of the verse it switches back to referring to both sisters with the word “their.” Alternate translation: “was around her … on her and her sister’s hands”
1398	23:42	b87k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	Sabeans were brought	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. The word “Sabeans” refers to people from Sheba. Alternate translation: “Sabeans had come” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1399	23:42	d9u6			they put bracelets	0	The word “they” refers to the men.
1400	23:43	wi7x			her who was worn out … with her, and she with them	0	This refers to one of the sisters but the situation is probably the same for both sisters. If one sister must be specified in your language, refer to Oholibah here.
1401	23:44	ea8z			They went in to her, as men go in to a prostitute	0	They had sexual relations with her in the same way that men have sexual relations with a prostitute.
1402	23:44	ult7			They went in to her	0	Alternate translation: “They went in to where she was” or “They went to her”
1403	23:44	fs3v			In this way they went in to Oholah and Oholibah	0	Alternate translation: “This is how they had sexual relations with Oholah and Oholibah”
1404	23:45	as8j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	pass judgment	0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “condemn” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1405	23:45	zg5h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	who shed blood … blood is on their hands	0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “who murder people … murderers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1406	23:46	mry5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	raise up a company	0	The phrase “raise up” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “gather a large group of people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1407	23:46	wi9z			against them and give them	0	Alternate translation: “against Jerusalem and Samaria and give them”
1408	23:46	yif5			give them up	0	Yahweh gives up the responsibility to take care of them and allows them to suffer.
1409	23:46	na2t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	to be terrorized and plundered	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “for the company to terrorize and plunder them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1410	23:47	qul5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	cut them down	0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “kill them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1411	23:49	lkh2			So they will set your	0	“So the company will set your.” The word “they” refers to the “company” of people from [Ezekiel 23:47](../23/47.md).
1412	23:49	fgf1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	set your shameful behavior against you	0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “cause you to accept responsibility for your shameful behavior” or “punish you for your shameful behavior” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1413	23:49	uj93		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	bear the guilt of your sins with your idols	0	“accept responsibility for the guilt of your sins with your idols.” This implies that they will be punished for their sins. Alternate translation: “receive the punishment for sinning by worshiping your idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1414	24:intro	ej5j				0	# Ezekiel 24 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Too many sins to be forgiven\n\nThe people of Jerusalem cannot be cleaned from their sin. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])\n\n## Important figures of speech in this chapter\n\n### Metaphor\n\nJerusalem is compared to a pot, so rusted that it cannot be cleaned from its rust. They have been completely rotted by their sin. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1415	24:1	s2z2				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh speaks to Ezekiel.
1416	24:1	e7xf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1417	24:1	zmw7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	in the ninth year	0	“in year 9.” This refers to how long they had been in exile under King Jehoiachin. Alternate translation: “in the ninth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1418	24:1	n6gx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	the tenth month, and on the tenth day of the month	0	“the tenth day of the tenth month” or “the 10th day of the 10th month.” This is the tenth month of the Hebrew calendar. The tenth day is near the beginning of January on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1419	24:2	i79z			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1420	24:2	ve79		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the king of Babylon has besieged	0	The army of Babylon is referred to by its leader. Alternate translation: “the army of the king of Babylon has besieged” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1421	24:3	xw29		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	this rebellious house	0	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “this rebellious people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1422	24:4	cet6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Gather pieces of food	0	Here “food” refers specifically to meat. Alternate translation: “Place pieces of meat” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1423	24:5	g2dh			the best of the flock	0	Here the “flock” refers to sheep, not birds.
1424	24:5	h692		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	pile up the bones under it	0	Some cultures add bones to a fire because they burn longer than wood. This refers to the bones that remained after the best bones were placed in the pot. Alternate translation: “place the rest of the bones under the pot to fuel the fire” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1425	24:6	j2jd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the city of blood	0	Here “blood” is a reference to “murder.” Alternate translation: “the city of murderers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1426	24:6	l7p7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	a cooking pot	0	Yahweh continues to compare Jerusalem to a cooking pot. Alternate translation: “it is like a cooking pot” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1427	24:6	u69f			rust	0	the red material that forms on metal. Rust eats away at metal and eventually destroys it
1428	24:6	t39c			Take piece after piece	0	Yahweh does not give this command to a specific person. This is a general command given to an unspecified person within this metaphor.
1429	24:6	wge9			but do not cast lots for it	0	Casting lots was a way of choosing which pieces of meat to take out, but because Yahweh wants to take out all of the pieces of meat, there is no need to cast lots.
1430	24:7	b2an		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	For her blood is in the midst of her	0	This means that the blood from those who were murdered in Jerusalem is still there. Alternate translation: “For the blood of those who were murdered among her is still there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1431	24:7	e9bt			her	0	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem, which is represented by the cooking pot.
1432	24:7	tij3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	She has set it on the smooth rock; she has not poured it out on the ground to cover it with dust	0	This personifies Jerusalem as a person who murdered the people and chose where to put their blood. Alternate translation: “They were murdered on the smooth rocks; not on the dirt where the dust would hide their blood” or “Their blood fell on the smooth rocks; it did not fall on the ground where the dust would cover it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1433	24:7	a5bz			has set it on the smooth rock	0	Alternate translation: “has put the blood on bare rocks”
1434	24:8	k2au		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	so it brings fury up to exact vengeance	0	Here Yahweh is speaking about himself taking revenge on those who murdered the people in Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “in order that I could see it and then be angry and get revenge” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1435	24:8	h9cs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	so it could not be covered	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “so that no one could cover it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1436	24:9	k8zi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the city of blood	0	Here “blood” is a reference to “murder.” Alternate translation: “the city of murderers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1437	24:9	b6ad		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	I will also enlarge the pile of wood	0	It is implied that the pile of wood is under the cooking pot that represents Jerusalem. “I will make the pile of wood on the fire under you even bigger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1438	24:10	m3iu			kindle the fire	0	Alternate translation: “light the fire”
1439	24:10	vsz6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	let the bones be charred	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “burn the bones” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1440	24:11	tn3f			scorch	0	to burn the surface of something
1441	24:11	f8sl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	so its uncleanness within it will be melted, its corrosion consumed	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “to melt the uncleanness within it and to consume its corrosion” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1442	24:11	pz35		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	uncleanness	0	A person whom God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1443	24:11	nsy1			corrosion	0	rust
1444	24:11	g7q4			consumed	0	burned away
1445	24:12	pvf5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	She has become weary	0	Here the word “she” refers to the cooking pot. This is the cooking pot that is metaphorical for Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “Jerusalem has become tired” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1446	24:12	dph2			toil	0	difficult labor
1447	24:12	bj7t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	but her corrosion has not gone out of her by the fire	0	The phrase “has not gone out of her” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “but the fire did not burn away her corrosion” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1448	24:13	f1bi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	until I have satisfied my fury upon you.	0	This speaks of Yahweh punishing the people in his anger as if it were his “fury” that were punishing them. Alternate translation: “until I am finished punishing you and am no longer furious with you” or “until I have punished you and I am longer angry with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1449	24:14	il2j			nor will I rest from it	0	“nor will I rest from punishing you.” The word “it” refers to Yahweh punishing the people.
1450	24:14	rdm6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1451	24:15	cmi1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1452	24:16	py3j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	the desire of your eyes from	0	This refers to Ezekiel’s wife. Yahweh refers to Ezekiel by the part of his body he uses to see his wife. Alternate translation: “your wife, whom you love very much, from” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1453	24:16	wi26			with a plague	0	Alternate translation: “by a disease”
1454	24:16	sgn7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	you must not mourn nor weep, and your tears must not flow	0	These phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize that Ezekiel is not to cry about his wife dying. Alternate translation: “you must not mourn nor weep” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1455	24:17	yh8j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj	the dead	0	This refers to his dead wife. Alternate translation: “your dead wife” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1456	24:17	b8pp			turban	0	a head covering made of a long cloth wrapped around the head
1457	24:17	wg7t			sandals	0	a simple shoe held onto the foot with straps around the ankles
1458	24:17	k28d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	do not veil your facial hair	0	In Israel, men would shave their beards to express sorrow, then cover their faces until their facial hair grew back. Yahweh told Ezekiel not to cover his facial hair in order to show that he had not shaved his face to express his sorrow. Alternate translation: “do not mourn by veiling your facial hair” or “do not mourn by shaving and covering your beard” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1459	24:18	e5nr			In the morning	0	Alternate translation: “The next morning”
1460	24:19	j5bh				0	# General Information:\n\nThe people of Israel question Ezekiel, and Ezekiel tells them what Yahweh has said to them.
1461	24:20	a86e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1462	24:21	a8px		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1463	24:21	vx6c			Behold	0	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
1464	24:21	tq97			I will desecrate my sanctuary—the pride of … of your soul, and your sons	0	Alternate translation: “I will desecrate my sanctuary which is the pride … of your soul. Your sons”
1465	24:21	qcv7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the pride of your power	0	This describes the temple as the building that the people are proud of. This speaks of it as being their “pride” instead of the source of their pride. Alternate translation: “the building that you are proud of” or “the source of your strong pride” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1466	24:21	lh1d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	the delight of your eyes	0	Here Yahweh refers to the people by their “eyes.” Alternate translation: “the building that you delight to look at” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1467	24:21	fa6c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	the yearning of your soul	0	Here Yahweh refers to the people by their “soul” to emphasize their inner feelings. Alternate translation: “the building that you truly love” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1468	24:21	rw4n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	your sons and your daughters … will fall by the sword	0	This refers to their enemies by their swords. Alternate translation: “your sons and daughters … will be killed in war” or “your enemies will kill your sons and your daughters … with their swords” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1469	24:23	vr9u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	you will melt away	0	Here “melt away” is a metaphor for wasting away and dying. Alternate translation: “you will become very thin and slowly die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1470	24:23	mm9s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	in your iniquities	0	This implies that God will not forgive the sins of these people. Alternate translation: “and I will not forgive your sins” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1471	24:23	me25			groan	0	This is the sound a person makes who wants help, but who has too much pain or sorrow to speak.
1472	24:24	aqs3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	So Ezekiel will be a sign for you	0	Here the word “sign” refers to something that communicates a special warning to those who see it. Yahweh speaks of Ezekiel and his actions as being this warning. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 12:6](../12/06.md). Alternate translation: “So Ezekiel will be a warning for you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1473	24:25	ffu4			that I capture their temple	0	Here Yahweh speaks of destroying the temple as if it were someone that he was capturing. Alternate translation: “that I destroy their temple”
1474	24:25	bc3v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	which is their joy, their pride	0	The abstract nouns “joy” and “pride” can be translated as noun phrases. Alternate translation: “which is what they are joyful about and what they are proud of” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1475	24:26	v6zt			refugee	0	someone who has been forced to leave his country because of war or another disaster
1476	24:27	xr34		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	your mouth will be opened up	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Ezekiel being given understanding and the ability to speak is represented by his mouth being opened. Alternate translation: “I will open your mouth” or “you will know what to say” or “I will cause you to know what to say” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1477	24:27	t54k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes	you will speak—you will no longer be silent	0	Both of these phrases mean that Ezekiel will speak. In the second phrase it is stated in negative form to emphasize that he will speak. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
1478	24:27	x42v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	You will be a sign for them	0	Here the word “sign” refers to something that communicates a special warning to those who see it. Yahweh speaks of Ezekiel and his actions as being this warning. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 12:6](../12/06.md). Alternate translation: “You will be a warning for them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1479	24:27	v14c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1480	25:intro	w37s				0	# Ezekiel 25 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\n### Prophecy against other nations\n\nThis chapter includes prophecies against some Gentile nations. Ammon, Moab, Edom and Philistia will all be destroyed. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
1481	25:1	fc5p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1482	25:2	hr8s			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1483	25:2	t1h5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	set your face against the people of Ammon	0	This is a command to stare at the people of Ammon as a symbol of punishing them. Alternate translation: “stare at the people of Ammon” or “stare at the people of Ammon so that they will be harmed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1484	25:2	z8cr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	set your face against the people of Ammon	0	Ammon was far away, so Ezekiel could not see the people there, but staring in that direction would be a symbol of harming the people. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 6:2](../06/02.md). Alternate translation: “Turn toward the people of Ammon and stare” or “stare toward Ammon so that the people there will be harmed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1485	25:2	ji1x			the people of Ammon	0	Alternate translation: “the descendants of Ammon” or “those who live in the land of Ammon”
1486	25:2	y2y9			prophesy against them	0	“prophesy about the bad things that will happen to them.” This means to prophesy about the horrible things that will happen to the people of Ammon. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 4:7](../04/07.md).
1487	25:3	h56r				0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh tells Ezekiel what to say to the people of Ammon.
1488	25:3	s9pp			Hear the word of the Lord Yahweh	0	Alternate translation: “Listen to this message from the Lord Yahweh”
1489	25:3	e8ne			you said, “Aha!”	0	“you cheered.” The word “Aha” is a sound people make when they are happy about something. In this case the people were happy because bad things happened to Israel and Judah.
1490	25:3	xrf5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	over my sanctuary when it was profaned	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “against my sanctuary when the enemy army profaned it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1491	25:3	t975			against the land … against the house	0	Alternate translation: “over the land … over the house”
1492	25:3	z3wr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Judah	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the descendants of Judah over many years. See how you translated these words in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Judah people group” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1493	25:4	q4k4			behold	0	Alternate translation: “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
1494	25:4	cex8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I am giving you to a people in the east as their possession	0	This speaks of the enemy army conquering the land of Ammon and taking possession of the land and everything in it as if the enemy were taking the people of Ammon as their possession. It is not implied here that the enemy took the people of Ammon as slaves. Alternate translation: “I will cause an army from a land that is east of you to come and conquer you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1495	25:4	erp6			They will set up camp against you and set up their tents among you	0	Alternate translation: “They will set up tents and live in your country”
1496	25:4	c4qf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	They will eat your fruit and they will drink your milk	0	It may be helpful to specify the source of the fruit and milk. Alternate translation: “They will eat the fruit from your trees and drink the milk from your cattle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1497	25:5	p11j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the people of Ammon a field for flocks	0	Here the phrase “the people of Ammon” refers to the land that belonged to the people of Ammon. Also, the understood information at the beginning of this phrase may be supplied. Alternate translation: “I will make the rest of the land of Ammon a field for flocks” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1498	25:5	jjh8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1499	25:6	yv28		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	You have clapped your hands and stamped your feet	0	These actions are ways to show strong emotions. In this case the people are cheering and showing their contempt against Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1500	25:6	yi9z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	all the contempt within you against the land of Israel	0	Here the phrase “the land of Israel” represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “all of the hatred you feel towards the people who live in Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1501	25:7	bbl3			behold	0	Alternate translation: “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what i am about to tell you”
1502	25:7	kzd2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will strike you with my hand	0	“I will hit you with my powerful hand.” Here Yahweh speaks of punishing the people as if he were literally hitting them with his hand. Alternate translation: “I will punish you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1503	25:7	u2p4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	give you as plunder to the nations	0	The word “you” refers to the people of Ammon but is also a metonym for their land and their possessions. Alternate translation: “I will allow enemies to defeat you and take you, your land, and your possessions as plunder” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1504	25:7	six2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	I will cut you off from the peoples … make you perish from among the countries	0	These phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize that Yahweh will completely destroy the people of Ammon so that they are no longer a nation. Alternate translation: “I will completely destroy you so that you are no longer a nation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1505	25:8	m7lp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Moab and Seir	0	These places refer to the people who live in them. Alternate translation: “the people of Moab and Seir” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1506	25:8	jaw7			Behold! The house of Judah is like	0	Alternate translation: “Look at the house of Judah. It is like”
1507	25:8	yax1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The house of Judah is	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the descendants of Judah over many years. See how you translated these words in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “The Judah people group are” or “The people of Judah are” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1508	25:9	fnu5			behold! I will open	0	Alternate translation: “look! I will open” or “listen! I will open” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you! I will open”
1509	25:9	fyg9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	starting at his cities	0	Here the city of Moab is spoken of with the masculine pronoun “his.” Alternate translation: “starting at its cities” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1510	25:10	h7xa			to the people of the east who have been against the people of Ammon	0	Alternate translation: “I will send the same army from the people in the east who attacked Ammon”
1511	25:10	nvt6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will give them up as a possession	0	Here Yahweh speaks of allowing the armies from the east to conquer Ammon as if Ammon were a possession that he was giving them. Alternate translation: “I will allow the armies to conquer them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1512	25:10	qs9u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	so that the people of Ammon will not be remembered among the nations	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “so that the nations will not remember the people of Ammon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1513	25:12	ph9y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Edom has taken	0	Here “Edom” refers to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “The people of Edom have taken” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1514	25:12	hs3x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Judah	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the descendants of Judah over many years. See how you translated these words in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Judah people group” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1515	25:13	shy7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will strike Edom with my hand	0	Here Yahweh speaks of punishing the people as if he were literally hitting them with his hand. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 25:7](../25/07.md). Alternate translation: “I will punish Edom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1516	25:13	u34t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	I will make them … from Teman to Dedan	0	“I will make all of Edom … from Teman to Dedan.” These are two cities at opposite ends of Edom. This means that Yahweh will destroy all of Edom. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1517	25:13	lfw7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	They will fall by the sword	0	The word “fall” represents being killed and the word “sword” refers to their enemies who will kill them in battle. Alternate translation: “Their enemies will kill them with their swords” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1518	25:14	fx1e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel	0	Here the “hand” of Israel is a metonym for Israel’s army. Yahweh speaks of taking revenge on the people of Edom as if his vengeance were like a sheet that he covered them with. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **vengeance**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form such as “to punish.” Alternate translation: “I will use my people Israel to punish the people of Edom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1519	25:14	h1jc			they will do to Edom according to my anger and my fury	0	Alternate translation: “they will show Edom my anger and fury” or “they will punish Edom according to my anger and fury against the people of Edom”
1520	25:14	jl32		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	my anger and my fury	0	The word “fury” means basically the same thing as and intensifies the word “anger.” Alternate translation: “my furious anger” or “my extreme anger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1521	25:14	t72s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1522	25:15	ikk3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The Philistines have taken vengeance with malice and from within themselves they tried to destroy Judah again and again	0	The phrase “from within themselves” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “The Philistines hate Judah and have tried to take revenge against it by their own strength again and again” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1523	25:15	k6d4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	to destroy Judah	0	Here “Judah” refers to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “to destroy the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1524	25:16	f57y			Behold	0	This tells the reader to pay special attention to what follows. Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
1525	25:16	y9w5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will reach out with my hand against the Philistines	0	Here Yahweh’s power is represented by his “hand.” Alternate translation: “I will turn my powerful hand against the Philistines” or “I will turn my great power against the Philistines” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1526	25:16	td5r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I will cut off	0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “I will destroy” or “I will get rid of” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1527	25:16	sc1u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Kerethites	0	people who lived in the city of Kereth in Philistia (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1528	26:intro	ya6v				0	# Ezekiel 26 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter begins a section of prophecy against Tyre. The Babylonians will destroy Tyre. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
1529	26:1	t2ex		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	in the eleventh year	0	“in year 11.” This means the eleventh year after King Jehoiachin was taken into exile in Babylon. Alternate translation: “in the eleventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1530	26:1	z8up		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	on the first day of the month	0	“on day 1 of the month.” It is uncertain which month of the Hebrew calendar Ezekiel meant. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1531	26:1	qf5l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1532	26:2	niu7			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1533	26:2	h3yr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Tyre has said against Jerusalem	0	Here the city names “Tyre” and “Jerusalem” represent the people of those cities. Alternate translation: “the people of Tyre have said against the people of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1534	26:2	e6ch		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations	Aha!	0	The word “Aha” is a sound people make when they discover something. Alternate translation: “Yes!” or “This is great!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations]])
1535	26:2	ye9y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The gates of the people are broken	0	The people of Tyre use these words to refer to Jerusalem as if it were a city gate through which traders from the surrounding nations pass. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Armies have broken down the gates of the people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1536	26:2	a2hy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	She has turned to me	0	Here the word “she” refers to the word “gates” which have “turned” on their hinges to open to Tyre. This phrase means that Tyre has now replaced Jerusalem as the city through which the traders from many nations pass. Alternate translation: “The gateway has opened to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1537	26:2	xwf1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will be filled up	0	Here to be “filled up” represents being prosperous. Alternate translation: “I will become prosperous” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1538	26:2	dz8h			she is ruined	0	Alternate translation: “Jerusalem is ruined”
1539	26:3	um27			Behold!	0	Alternate translation: “Look!” or “Listen!” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
1540	26:3	bgn4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will raise up many nations against you like the sea raises its waves	0	Here the word “nations” refers to their armies. Alternate translation: “I will gather armies from many nations that will beat against you like the waves in the raging sea” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1541	26:4	z8j2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	I will sweep her dust away and make her like a bare rock	0	Yahweh speaks of how he will cause Tyre to be completely destroyed. Alternate translation: “I will cause the armies to completely destroy the city, and they will leave nothing there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1542	26:5	eq7r			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues to give Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1543	26:5	cu3g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	She will become	0	The city of Tyre is spoken of here as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “Tyre will become” or “It will become” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1544	26:5	m2sf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	a place for nets to dry out in the midst of the sea	0	Part of Tyre was an island. This expression is a metonym for the results of Tyre’s destruction. Alternate translation: “an empty island used for drying fishing nets” or “a deserted island where people dry out their fishing nets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1545	26:5	x6ai		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	she will become plunder for the nations	0	“Plunder” means things that people steal or take by force. Here Tyre becoming plunder represents its wealth being carried off by other nations. Alternate translation: “the armies of the nations will take away every valuable thing from Tyre” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1546	26:6	kv1j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	Her daughters who are in the fields will be slaughtered by the swords	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The enemy armies will slaughter with swords her daughters who are in the fields” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1547	26:6	mr2n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Her daughters who are in the fields	0	This could mean: (1) “Her daughters” were the young women of Tyre who were working in the fields or (2) “Her daughters” is a metonym for nearby towns and villages on the mainland that supported the main city of Tyre. Alternate translation: “Her daughter communities who are on the mainland” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1548	26:6	rmu1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1549	26:7	n4gc			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1550	26:7	mq6a			Behold	0	Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
1551	26:7	ri6u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings	0	The phrase “king of kings” was a title, meaning that he was the greatest of kings, the king that other kings obeyed. Alternate translation: “Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, the greatest king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1552	26:7	es3k			a great many people	0	This emphasizes the great size of Nebuchadnezzar’s army.
1553	26:8	pm5g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	He will kill	0	Here the word “He” refers to Nebuchadnezzar and is a metonym for his army. Alternate translation: “His army will kill” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1554	26:8	q7kf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	your daughters in the field	0	This could mean: (1) “your daughters” refers to the young women of Tyre who were working in the fields or (2) “your daughters” is a metonym for nearby towns and villages on the mainland that supported the main city of Tyre. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 26:6](../26/06.md). Alternate translation: “your daughter communities who are on the mainland” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1555	26:9	dl2k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “he” and “his” in these verses refer to Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, and represent the soldiers in Nebuchadnezzar’s army doing these actions. The word “your” refers to the city of Tyre. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1556	26:9	h14v			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1557	26:9	vu9t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	He will place his battering rams to hit against your walls, and his tools will tear down your towers	0	Although the battering rams and tools are spoken of as acting against the walls and towers of Tyre, they would have been used by the soldiers in Nebuchadnezzar’s army against the walls and towers. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1558	26:9	n3a4			battering rams	0	“Battering rams” are large trees or poles that many men in an army would pick up and hit against a wall or door so they could break it down and get inside. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 4:2](../04/02.md).
1559	26:9	e4l4			tools	0	Weapons or instruments made of iron used to tear down the towers
1560	26:10	d7sh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	When he enters your gates, he will enter as men come into a city whose walls have been broken down	0	Here Yahweh uses a simile to describe how Nebuchadnezzar’s army will enter into the city of Tyre. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1561	26:10	az2d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	whose walls have been broken down	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “after breaking down its walls” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1562	26:12	j1ma				0	# General Information:\n\nThe word “They” in these verses refers to the soldiers in the armies of Nebuchadnezzar. The words “your” and “you” refer to the city of Tyre.
1563	26:12	ydv6			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1564	26:12	k2sc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	They will plunder your riches and loot your merchandise	0	The phrases “plunder your riches” and “loot your merchandise” mean about the same thing and are repeated for emphasis. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1565	26:12	ep9y			luxurious	0	expensive and comfortable
1566	26:12	ky6z			Your stones, your timber, and the rubble	0	These refer to what is left after the walls and homes are torn down.
1567	26:12	x5ey			into the waters	0	Alternate translation: “into the sea”
1568	26:13	y7hj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	The sound of your harps will be heard no more	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “No one will hear the sound of your harps anymore” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1569	26:14	r43e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will make you a bare rock	0	This metaphor describes the results after Yahweh completely destroys Tyre. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 26:4](../26/04.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1570	26:14	y7m1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	you will become a place where nets are spread out to dry	0	This metaphor also describes the results after Yahweh destroys Tyre. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 26:5](../26/05.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1571	26:14	f7ce		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	you will become a place where nets	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will make you a place where nets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1572	26:15	v6ti			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1573	26:15	mn77		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Will not the islands quake … in your midst?	0	This question expects a positive answer and emphasizes the results of Tyre’s destruction. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “The islands will quake … in your midst.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1574	26:15	l6ij		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Will not the islands quake	0	Here “the islands” represents the people living on the islands. Alternate translation: “Will not the people of the islands quake with fear” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1575	26:16	gy2a			princes of the sea	0	Alternate translation: “princes of the coastlands”
1576	26:16	fg7y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	They will clothe themselves with trembling	0	This metaphor represents the princes trembling enough to seem like it was their clothing. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1577	26:16	fk99			be appalled because of you	0	Alternate translation: “be unable to speak because what has happened to you is so bad”
1578	26:17	cf7x				0	# General Information:\n\nIn these verses, “They” refers to the “princes of the sea” in the previous verse, and “you” refers to Tyre.
1579	26:17	az5c			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1580	26:17	p6k6			lift up	0	Alternate translation: “sing”
1581	26:17	u3mk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	How you, who were inhabited by sailors, have been destroyed	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “How your enemies have destroyed you—you who were inhabited by sailors” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1582	26:17	ey9i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	spread a terror about themselves upon everyone who lived near them	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **terror**, you can express the same idea with an adjective such as “terrified.” Alternate translation: “caused all the people around them to be terrified” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1583	26:18	qw2y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	Now the coasts tremble on the day of your downfall. The islands in the sea are terrified, because you are no longer in your place	0	These two lines are similar in meaning and emphasize the response of the surrounding people to the destruction of Tyre. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1584	26:18	l8fi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Now the coasts tremble	0	Here “the coasts” represents the people living there. Alternate translation: “Now the people of the coastlands tremble” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1585	26:18	ny49		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The islands in the sea are terrified	0	Here “the islands in the sea” represents the people living there. Alternate translation: “The people of the islands are terrified” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1586	26:18	yy4m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	you are no longer in your place	0	The destruction of Tyre is spoken of as if it was a person who had died. Alternate translation: “you have departed” or “you exist no more” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1587	26:19	lav7			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1588	26:19	wk94			When I make you	0	The word “you” here refers to the city of Tyre. In the original language “you” here is feminine singular.
1589	26:19	sn11		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	When I make you a desolate city, like the other cities that are not inhabited	0	Here Tyre is compared to other cities that no longer had people living in them. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1590	26:19	h8v9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj	the deeps	0	Here “the deeps” means the deep waters of the sea. Alternate translation: “the deep waters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1591	26:20	npm2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	then I will bring you down to the people of ancient times, like the others who have gone down into the pit; for I will make you live in the lowest realms of the earth as in ruins of ancient times	0	What Yahweh would do to Tyre is compared to people going to the grave and cities falling into ruin. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1592	26:20	k4z8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the pit	0	This refers to the grave. Because the grave was thought to be the entrance to the world of the dead, the pit also represents that world. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1593	26:20	c3ul		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	stand in the land of the living	0	This represents being restored to the city’s former existence. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1594	26:21	lui3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	I will place disaster on you	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **disaster**, you can express the same idea with an adjective such as “terrible” or the verb “destroy.” Alternate translation: “I will bring you to a terrible end” or “I will destroy you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1595	27:intro	m11q				0	# Ezekiel 27 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThe prophecy against Tyre continues in this chapter. Tyre has become wealthy from trade as far as Spain, but Tyre will be destroyed. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])\n\n## Important figures of speech in this chapter\n\n### Metaphor\n\nTyre is compared to a ship built with the very best materials. Despite its strength and power, Yahweh will destroy it. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1596	27:1	w529		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1597	27:2	x6yp			son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “mortal person” or “human”
1598	27:2	zc5g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	begin a lamentation	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **lamentation**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form such as “lament.” Alternate translation: “begin to lament” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1599	27:3	wz6j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	say to Tyre	0	Here the word “Tyre” represents the people living in Tyre. Alternate translation: “say to the people of Tyre” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1600	27:3	h74v			who lives within the gates of the sea	0	Alternate translation: “who lives at the gates of the sea” or “who lives at the entry to the sea”
1601	27:3	uay7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Tyre, you have said	0	Here the word “Tyre” represents the people living in Tyre. Alternate translation: “People of Tyre, you have said” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1602	27:3	lrt3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	I am perfect in beauty	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **beauty**, you can express the same idea with an adjective such as “beautiful.” Alternate translation: “I am perfectly beautiful” or “I am entirely beautiful” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1603	27:4	r25t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	# General Information:\n\n“Your” and “you” in these verses refer to Tyre. The city of Tyre is described here and in the following verses as if it were a beautiful ship. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1604	27:4	nk2f			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1605	27:4	r7fr			Your borders	0	Alternate translation: “Your boundaries”
1606	27:4	w59z			heart of the seas	0	Alternate translation: “middle of the seas”
1607	27:5	j44a			planks	0	long, flat pieces of wood; thick boards
1608	27:5	kk7d			a mast	0	a large pole on a ship that holds up the sails of the ship
1609	27:6	pc2s				0	# General Information:\n\n“They” in these verses refers to the builders of Tyre. “Your” refers to Tyre.
1610	27:6	tne4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre. The city of Tyre continues to be described as if it were a beautiful ship. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1611	27:6	gc41			oars	0	long pieces of wood with flat blades at one end that people use to make a boat move
1612	27:6	mb7n			decks	0	the parts of the boat that people can walk on
1613	27:6	jm6a			overlaid them	0	Alternate translation: “covered them”
1614	27:6	gx72			ivory	0	a white, beautiful, and hard material that is made from the long teeth of some animals
1615	27:7	kz9m			sails	0	large pieces of cloth that move a ship when the wind blows on them
1616	27:7	qe9t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	Your sails were made from colorful linen from Egypt that served as your banner	0	The sails of the ship are compared to the banners or flags of Tyre. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1617	27:8	u5r7				0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1618	27:8	f813		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre. The city of Tyre continues to be described as if it were a beautiful ship. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1619	27:8	hd5c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Arvad	0	This is the name of a small island off the coast of Syria. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1620	27:8	d8z5			sages of Tyre	0	Alternate translation: “wise men of Tyre”
1621	27:8	f7tx			pilots	0	A pilot is a person who controls where a ship goes by steering the ship.
1622	27:9	r7t4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Byblos	0	This is the name of a city on the Syrian coast. Other versions call it by the name “Gebal.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants]])
1623	27:9	z45r			filled your seams	0	Alternate translation: “repaired your cracks” or “repaired your leaks”
1624	27:9	v3ke			sailors	0	A sailor is one of the team of workers on a ship.
1625	27:10	t1q7				0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1626	27:10	aw8i			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1627	27:10	fj9d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Persia, Lydia … Libya	0	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1628	27:10	z7jj			your men of war	0	Alternate translation: “men who fought in your wars” or “serving as your warriors”
1629	27:10	hpk8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	your splendor	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **splendor**, you can express the same idea with an adjective such as “splendid.” Alternate translation: “how splendid you were” or “how majestic you were” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1630	27:11	hyb6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Arvad … Helek … Gammad	0	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1631	27:11	m439		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	They completed your beauty	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **beauty**, you can express the same idea with an adjective such as “beautiful.” Alternate translation: “They finished making you beautiful” or “They made you perfectly beautiful” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1632	27:12	y349				0	# General Information:\n\nThe word “your” in these verses refers to Tyre.
1633	27:12	e1zd			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1634	27:12	eq3f			Silver, iron, tin, and lead	0	metals that were used during that time period
1635	27:12	k94d			your wares	0	Alternate translation: “the things you offered for sale”
1636	27:13	w98r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Javan	0	This is the name of a coastal region also known as Ionia. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1637	27:13	l4c6			They handled your merchandise	0	Alternate translation: “They traded for your merchandise”
1638	27:14	we25				0	# General Information:\n\nThe word “your” in these verses refers to Tyre.
1639	27:14	fip1			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1640	27:14	nr6y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Beth Togarmah	0	the name of a place (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1641	27:14	bfe8			stallions	0	adult male horses
1642	27:15	byb9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Rhodes	0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1643	27:15	kwz4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Merchandise was in your hand	0	Having things in the hands here is probably a metaphor for carrying those things or having them in their possession. Alternate translation: “You owned things that you sold to them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1644	27:15	i849			horn	0	This refers to the tusks or elongated teeth of certain animals.
1645	27:15	bcv9			ebony	0	a dark brown to black hardwood that is very dense or heavy
1646	27:16	wy28				0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1647	27:16	bl1q			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1648	27:16	m6pt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Aram was a dealer	0	Here “Aram” refers to the people of Aram. Alternate translation: “The people of Aram were dealers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1649	27:16	b9u3			dealer	0	Alternate translation: “trader”
1650	27:16	p36i			emeralds	0	An emerald is a type of green precious stone.
1651	27:16	bmk5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj	purple	0	Here purple cloth or yarn is referred to by just its color. Alternate translation: “purple cloth” or “purple yarn” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1652	27:16	ka72			pearls	0	beautiful beads of hard white material that come from creatures in the sea
1653	27:16	u2vd			rubies	0	A ruby is a type of red precious stone.
1654	27:17	gp5u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Judah and the land of Israel were trading with you	0	Here “Judah and the land of Israel” refers to the people of those places. Alternate translation: “The people of Judah and Israel were trading with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1655	27:17	f7fy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Minnith	0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1656	27:17	mek4			cakes	0	The meaning of the Hebrew word translated here as “cakes” is uncertain. Other versions may translate it as another type of food.
1657	27:17	fv9m			balsam	0	a sweet-smelling gum or resin that comes from a tree
1658	27:18	c3qx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Helbon … Zahar	0	names of places (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1659	27:18	sji6			enormous wealth	0	Alternate translation: “abundant wealth” or “great wealth”
1660	27:19	meg9				0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1661	27:19	by7i			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1662	27:19	z471		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Dan … Javan … Izal	0	These are names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1663	27:19	c7yt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Dan and Javan	0	This is a metonym for the people of Dan and Javan. Alternate translation: “The people of Dan and Javan” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1664	27:19	v3kv			wrought iron	0	a form of iron that can be shaped with a hammer
1665	27:19	sf4p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown	cinnamon	0	This is a type of spice that comes from the bark of a tree. “Cassia” is another name for this spice. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1666	27:19	m7yg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown	calamus	0	a type of grass that people used as perfume and for medicine (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1667	27:20	jt9g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Dedan was	0	This is a metonym for the people of Dedan. Alternate translation: “The people of Dedan were” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1668	27:20	t1xy			saddle blankets	0	A saddle blanket is a piece of cloth that people place on a horse beneath a saddle or seat.
1669	27:21	cen5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Arabia … Kedar	0	These are names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1670	27:21	pe5d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Arabia	0	This is a metonym for the people of Arabia. Alternate translation: “The people of Arabia” or “The Arabians” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1671	27:22	tk79				0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1672	27:22	i5a5			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1673	27:22	u136		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Sheba … Raamah	0	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1674	27:22	pmg1			precious gems	0	Alternate translation: “valuable stones”
1675	27:23	p6qs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Haran, Kanneh, and Eden were traders with you, along with Sheba, Ashur, and Kilmad	0	This refers to the people from these places. Alternate translation: “The people of Haran, Kanneh, and Eden were traders with you, along with the people of Sheba, Ashur, and Kilmad” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1676	27:23	ad7i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Haran … Kanneh … Eden … Sheba … Ashur … Kilmad	0	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1677	27:24	r4c9				0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1678	27:24	u2us			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1679	27:24	neq7			These were your dealers	0	Alternate translation: “They traded with you”
1680	27:24	e7b1			ornate robes of violet cloths with woven colors	0	Alternate translation: “purple robes with many different colors”
1681	27:24	kbt9			blankets of multicolored, embroidered, and well-woven cloth	0	Alternate translation: “blankets with many colors that had designs and were of high quality”
1682	27:25	g238		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	The ships of Tarshish were the transporters of your merchandise	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The ships of Tarshish carried your merchandise” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1683	27:25	i67z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	you were filled up, heavily laden with cargo	0	Tyre’s abundance is spoken of as if it was a ship that was full of cargo. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1684	27:25	lk4d			heart of the seas	0	“middle of the seas.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 27:4](../27/04.md).
1685	27:26	t2gs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre. The city of Tyre is described here and in the following verses as if it were a wrecked ship. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1686	27:26	uq7n			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1687	27:26	l9bc			Your rowers	0	Alternate translation: “The people that row you”
1688	27:26	r4ff			vast seas	0	Alternate translation: “great waters”
1689	27:26	kh95			the eastern wind	0	Alternate translation: “the strong wind from the east”
1690	27:26	il9m			middle of them	0	“heart of the seas” or “middle of the seas.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 27:4](../27/04.md).
1691	27:27	hyf8			sailors	0	men who sail boats
1692	27:27	v82e			depths of the sea	0	“heart of the seas” or “middle of the seas.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 27:4](../27/04.md).
1693	27:27	v5jc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	on the day of your destruction	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **destruction**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form such as “destroy.” Alternate translation: “at the time you are destroyed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1694	27:28	vu1s				0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1695	27:28	vb1f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre. The city of Tyre continues to be described as if it were a wrecked ship. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1696	27:28	zz11		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Cities at the sea will tremble	0	Here “Cities at the sea” represents the people in those cities. Alternate translation: “The people of the cities by the sea will tremble” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1697	27:29	ar4c			All those who handle oars	0	Alternate translation: “All the rowers”
1698	27:30	w6f7			wail bitterly	0	Alternate translation: “cry out sadly”
1699	27:30	ja2t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	they will cast dust up on their heads. They will roll about in ashes	0	These are expressions of grieving and mourning. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1700	27:31	y422				0	# General Information:\n\nThe word “they” in these verses refer to the people mentioned in verses 28 and 29. The words “you” and “your” refer to Tyre.
1701	27:31	v5hn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre. The city of Tyre continues to be described as if it were a wrecked ship. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1702	27:31	l2lh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	They will shave their heads bald for you and bind themselves with sackcloth	0	These are expressions of grieving and mourning. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1703	27:31	ftb1			bald	0	having no hair on the head
1704	27:32	f54l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	They will lift up their wails of lamentation	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **lamentation**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form such as “lament.” Alternate translation: “They will cry out and lament” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1705	27:32	lh75			sing dirges	0	Alternate translation: “sing funeral songs”
1706	27:32	d8za		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Who is like Tyre, who has now been brought to silence in the middle of the sea?	0	This question expects a negative answer and emphasizes Tyre being different from all other cities. It can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: “No other city is like Tyre, who has now been brought to silence in the middle of the sea.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1707	27:32	f4lr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	who has now been brought to silence	0	This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “who its enemies have now silenced” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1708	27:33	i7dx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	When your merchandise went ashore	0	This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “When people brought your merchandise ashore” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1709	27:33	jza3			ashore	0	Alternate translation: “onto the land”
1710	27:33	cs6p			you enriched the kings of the earth	0	Alternate translation: “you made the kings of the earth rich”
1711	27:34	x1uz				0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1712	27:34	fi4d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre. The city of Tyre continues to be described as if it were a wrecked ship. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1713	27:34	r7k6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	when you were shattered by the seas, by deep waters	0	This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “when the seas, the deep waters, shattered you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1714	27:34	wr3x			shattered	0	To “shatter” is to break up into pieces.
1715	27:34	d3qi			crew	0	team of workers
1716	27:35	x4z1			were appalled at you	0	Alternate translation: “were shocked and terrified by what happened to you”
1717	27:35	c2nm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	their kings shuddered in horror	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **horror**, you can express the same idea with an adverb such as “fearfully.” Alternate translation: “their kings shuddered fearfully” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1718	27:35	yhh2			shuddered	0	Alternate translation: “shook, trembled with fear”
1719	27:35	l348		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Their faces trembled	0	Here “faces” represents the whole person. Alternate translation: “They appear to be trembling” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1720	27:36	vh13		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	hiss at you	0	Hissing was making a whistling sound through the teeth. It may have been out of dismay, grief, or surprise. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1721	27:36	wj8x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	you have become a horror	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **horror**, you can express the same idea with an adjective such as “dreadful.” If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you have become dreadful” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1722	28:intro	b1j6				0	# Ezekiel 28 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThe prophecy against Tyre concludes in this chapter. Tyre will be destroyed because of its pride and unfair business practices. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
1723	28:1	g4fl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1724	28:2	c7sq			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1725	28:2	gi4w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Your heart is arrogant	0	Here “heart” represents the will or thoughts of the ruler of Tyre. Alternate translation: “You are arrogant” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1726	28:2	b46m			arrogant	0	falsely believing oneself to be importantbelieving oneself to be important
1727	28:2	zqk6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will sit in the seat of the gods	0	“I will sit on the throne of the gods.” Here sitting in the seat of the gods represents claiming to be in the same exalted position as if he were one of the gods. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1728	28:2	nrp2			heart of the seas	0	“middle of the seas.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 27:4](../27/04.md).
1729	28:2	b648		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	you make your heart like the heart of a god	0	Here “heart” represents the mind or thinking. A god thinks of himself as better than people. Alternate translation: “you think that you have the mind of a god” or “you have allowed yourself to think that you are better than other people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1730	28:3	xy88		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	you think that you are wiser than Daniel	0	Here the ruler of Tyre compares himself to Daniel the prophet in how wise he thought he was. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1731	28:4	ds1i				0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to the ruler of Tyre.
1732	28:4	b1dk			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the ruler of Tyre.
1733	28:4	fgz2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns	You have made yourself wealthy with wisdom and skill	0	The abstract nouns “wisdom” and “skill” can be translated using the adjectives “wise” and “skillful.” Alternate translation: “You have become wealthy by your own wisdom and skill” or “You have become wealthy by being wise and skillful” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1734	28:4	jir2			obtained gold and silver	0	Alternate translation: “stored up gold and silver”
1735	28:4	xpa9			treasuries	0	places to store valuable objects and keep them safe
1736	28:5	s7hz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	By great wisdom and by your trading, you have multiplied your wealth, so your heart is arrogant because of your wealth	0	The abstract nouns “wisdom” and “wealth” can be translated using the adjectives “wise” and “wealthy.” Alternate translation: “By being very wise and by your trading, you have become more and more wealthy, so your heart is arrogant because of how wealthy you are” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1737	28:5	z3cd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	your heart is arrogant	0	Here “heart” represents the will or thoughts of the ruler of Tyre. Alternate translation: “you are arrogant” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1738	28:6	vgc2				0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to the ruler of Tyre.
1739	28:6	p5is			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the ruler of Tyre.
1740	28:6	kas1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	you have made your heart like the heart of a god	0	Here “heart” represents the mind or thinking. A god thinks of himself as better than people. See how you translated the similar phrase in [Ezekiel 28:2](../28/02.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1741	28:7	nrp5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	the beauty of your wisdom	0	The abstract nouns “beauty” and “wisdom” can be translated using the adjective “beautiful” and the adverb “wisely.” Alternate translation: “the beautiful things that you have so wisely made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1742	28:7	b7md		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	profane your splendor	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **splendor**, you can express the same idea with an adjective such as “splendid.” Alternate translation: “profane how splendid you are” or “defile how majestic you are” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1743	28:8	w6fj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	down to the pit	0	Here “the pit” refers to the grave or to hell. Alternate translation: “down to the grave” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1744	28:8	t782			in the heart of the seas	0	Alternate translation: “in the middle of the seas”
1745	28:9	d3z2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Will you truly say, “I am a god” to the face of one who kills you?	0	This question expects a negative answer to emphasize the irony when one who claims to be a god is destroyed by men. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You will not say ‘I am a god’ to the face of one who kills you!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
1746	28:9	a38a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	to the face of	0	Here the face represents being in the presence of another person. Alternate translation: “in the presence of” or “before” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1747	28:9	a1vr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	in the hand of	0	Here being in the hand of someone represents being under their control. Alternate translation: “under the control of” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1748	28:10	z2rh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	by the hand of foreigners	0	Here “hand” is a metonym for the actions of the foreigners’ army. Alternate translation: “by an army of foreigners” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1749	28:10	aag6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1750	28:11	t3he		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came again to me, saying,	0	The idiom “The word of Yahweh came again to” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated similar words in [Ezekiel 18:1](../18/01.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to me a second time. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this second message to me:” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1751	28:12	ak3z			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1752	28:12	i9b8			lift up	0	Alternate translation: “sing”
1753	28:12	mf2x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	You were the model of perfection	0	The abstract nouns “model” an d “perfection” can be translated using the words “completely” and “perfect.” Alternate translation: “You were completely perfect” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1754	28:12	c7vx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	full of wisdom and perfect in beauty	0	The abstract nouns “wisdom” and “beauty” can be translated using the adjectives “wise” and “beautiful.” Alternate translation: “fully wise and perfectly beautiful” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1755	28:13	hbr5			Every precious stone covered you	0	Alternate translation: “You wore every kind of precious stone”
1756	28:13	u7pz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown	ruby, topaz, emerald, chrysolite, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and beryl	0	These are all precious stones of different colors. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1757	28:13	a65a			settings and mountings	0	pieces of metal that hold the precious stones
1758	28:13	mah3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	It was on the day you were created that they were prepared	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I prepared them on the day that I created you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1759	28:13	kac1			prepared	0	Alternate translation: “made ready”
1760	28:14	a5aq				0	# General Information:\n\nThe word “you” in these verses refers to the king of Tyre.
1761	28:14	r1ky			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the king of Tyre.
1762	28:14	ybm7			cherub	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 10:9](../10/09.md).
1763	28:14	hjx3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the fiery stones	0	“the stones of fire.” This could mean: (1) a metaphor for the colorful and bright stones mentioned in [Ezekiel 28:13](../28/13.md) or (2) other fiery stones on the “holy mountain of God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1764	28:15	fa3g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	from the day you were created until injustice was found within you	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “since the day that I created you until I found injustice within you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1765	28:16	j1e3				0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to the king of Tyre.
1766	28:16	gg36			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the king of Tyre.
1767	28:16	man6			great trade	0	Alternate translation: “large volume of trade”
1768	28:16	b582		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	you were filled with violence	0	Yahweh speaks of the king of Tyre as if he were a container that was filled up with violence. The king is a synecdoche for himself and his people If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **violence**, you can express the same idea with an adjective such as “violent.” Alternate translation: “you and your people became completely violent” or “you and your peoplewere completely violent” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1769	28:16	m9pq			guardian cherub	0	Alternate translation: “guarding cherub”
1770	28:16	gp4k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the fiery stones	0	“the stones of fire.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 28:14](../28/14.md). This could mean: (1) a metaphor for the colorful and bright stones mentioned in [Ezekiel 28:13](./13.md) or (2) other fiery stones on the “holy mountain of God.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1771	28:17	s2ql		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Your heart was arrogant	0	Here the “heart” represents the whole person, emphasizing the person’s thoughts. Alternate translation: “You were arrogant” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1772	28:17	sy75			arrogant	0	falsely believing oneself to be importantbelieving oneself to be important
1773	28:17	mxj7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	Your heart was arrogant with your beauty; you ruined your wisdom because of your splendor	0	The abstract nouns “beauty,” wisdom” and “splendor” can be translated using the adjectives “beautiful,” “wise” and “splendid.” Alternate translation: “Your heart was arrogant because you were beautiful; you became unwise because you were so splendid” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1774	28:17	q2gm			before kings	0	“in front of kings “
1775	28:17	fn67			so they may see you	0	Alternate translation: “so they may look at you”
1776	28:18	nl8j				0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to the king of Tyre.
1777	28:18	ylx7			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the king of Tyre.
1778	28:18	abf7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	it will consume you	0	“it will devour you.” The fire is spoken of here as if it was eating him up. Alternate translation: “it will burn you up” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1779	28:18	iv3f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	turn you into ashes	0	This idiom means burning up until only ashes are left. Alternate translation: “burn you up to ashes” or “burn you up completely” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1780	28:19	ud9p			shudder	0	shake or tremble with fear
1781	28:19	l469			you will be no more forever	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 27:36](../27/36.md).
1782	28:20	en7r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1783	28:21	ak8t			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1784	28:21	b4a7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	set your face against Sidon	0	Sidon was far away, so Ezekiel could not see it, but staring in that direction would be a symbol of harming the people there. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 6:2](../06/02.md). Alternate translation: “Turn toward Sidon and stare” or “stare toward Sidon so that the people there will be harmed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1785	28:21	tmx3			prophesy against	0	“prophesy about the bad things that will happen to.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 4:7](../04/07.md).
1786	28:22	ab7q			Behold!	0	Alternate translation: “Look!” or “Listen!” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
1787	28:22	a4g5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	I will be glorified in your midst	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will reveal my glory among you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1788	28:22	tv4z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1789	28:22	pmu4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	when I execute justice within you	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **justice**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form such as “judge.” Alternate translation: “when I judge you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1790	28:22	n4vt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	I will be shown to be holy in you	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will use you to show you that I am holy” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1791	28:23	s9iw				0	# General Information:\n\nThe words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Sidon.
1792	28:23	b3c4			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Sidon.
1793	28:23	iqf4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	blood in your streets	0	Here “blood” refers to the blood of the people of Sidon and represents those whom their enemies would kill. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1794	28:23	j727		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj	the slain will fall	0	Here “the slain” means the people of Sidon whom their enemies would kill. Alternate translation: “the slain people will fall” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1795	28:23	w5pj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	When the sword comes against you	0	Here “sword” is a metonym for an attacking enemy army. Alternate translation: “When enemy armies attack you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1796	28:24	g3zp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	pricking briars and painful thorns for the house of Israel from all those around her who despise her people	0	Here the briars and thorns represent what would cause suffering and pain. Alternate translation: “people anywhere around the house of Israel who wound them like briars, hurt them like thorns, and despise them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1797	28:24	me5p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to Israel’s descendants. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1798	28:25	m69d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to Israel’s descendants. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1799	28:25	g4tq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	among whom they were scattered	0	This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “among whom I scattered them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1800	28:25	y9f5			so the nations may see	0	Alternate translation: “in such a way as the nations will see it”
1801	28:25	n75q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	my servant Jacob	0	Here “Jacob” represents the descendants of Jacob. Alternate translation: “the descendants of my servant Jacob” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1802	28:26	m5nf			within her	0	Alternate translation: “in the land”
1803	28:26	cn86		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	when I execute justice on all	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **justice**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form such as “judge.” Alternate translation: “when I judge all” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1804	29:intro	qm8t				0	# Ezekiel 29 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter begins a prophecy against Egypt and its king, Pharaoh. Because Egypt did not fulfill its promise of protecting Judah, it will be conquered by Babylon. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/fulfill]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
1805	29:1	nk1i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	In the tenth year	0	It can be stated clearly that this was the tenth year of Jehoiachin’s exile. Alternate translation: “In the tenth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1806	29:1	h48u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	in the tenth month on the twelfth day of the month	0	“on the twelfth day of the tenth month.” This is the tenth month of the Hebrew calendar. The twelfth day is near the beginning of January on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1807	29:1	kjl4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1808	29:2	xr1u			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1809	29:2	ere5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	set your face against Pharaoh	0	This is a command to stare at Pharaoh as a symbol of punishing him and his people. Pharaoh was far away, so Ezekiel could not see him, but staring in his direction would be a symbol of harming him and his people. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 6:2](../06/02.md). Alternate translation: “turn toward Pharaoh and stare” or “stare toward Pharaoh so that he and his people will be harmed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1810	29:2	tbn7			prophesy against him and against all of Egypt	0	Alternate translation: “tell the terrible things that will happen to him and everyone in Egypt”
1811	29:3	au6r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage	the great sea monster	0	“the huge creature that lives in the water.” Yahweh calls Pharaoh a monster that lives in the water. The monster is probably a crocodile. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
1812	29:4	g15e			hooks	0	sharp and bent pieces of metal or wood that people use to catch fish and other animals in the water
1813	29:4	f9rd			scales	0	hard pieces of skin that are on fish, crocodiles, and other animals
1814	29:5	ks6e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	you will not be gathered nor lifted up	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. The implication is that they would die in the wilderness. Alternate translation: “no one will gather you or pick you up” or “no one will gather your bodies and bury you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1815	29:6	csp3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1816	29:6	kq2j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	they have been a reed stalk	0	The word “they” refers to the inhabitants of Egypt. A reed stalk is unreliable because it is easily broken. Yahweh speaks of them as a reed stalk because the people of Israel relied on the Egyptians to help them in war, but the Egyptians did not help them. Alternate translation: “they have been as unreliable as a reed stalk” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1817	29:6	n6x3			reed	0	a plant that grows near water and looks like very large grass
1818	29:6	z2bz			stalk	0	the part of a reed that is long and like a thick stick. People can use them like sticks, but the stalks of reeds are not as strong as wood and can break suddenly.
1819	29:7	nez2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	When they took hold of you in their hand	0	God speaks of Israel relying on Egypt as if they were taking hold of a reed stalk in order to use it as a crutch. Alternate translation: “When they relied on you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1820	29:7	lg5c			When they took hold of you	0	The word “they” refers to the Israelites and the word “you” refers to Pharaoh or Pharaoh and Egypt.
1821	29:7	xp6x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	you caused their legs to be unsteady	0	Because Egypt did not help the Israelites, the Israelites could not defend themselves against their enemy, the Babylonians. God speaks of the Israelites being unable to defend themselves as if their legs were unsteady. Alternate translation: “you caused them to be like people whose legs are unsteady” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1822	29:8	k7e5			Behold!	0	This word adds emphasis to what is said next. This is the Lord’s message to Pharaoh. Alternate translation: “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
1823	29:8	s3py		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will bring a sword against you	0	Here “sword” is a metonym for battle, and “bring a sword against you” is a metaphor for causing an enemy army to come fight against Egypt. Alternate translation: “I will cause your enemies to come fight against you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1824	29:8	pv3c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you	a sword against you	0	The word “you” refers to the nation of Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1825	29:8	uq3i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will cut off both man and beast from you	0	Here “cut off man and beast” is a metaphor for destroying the people and animals. God would do this by causing the enemy army to do it. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1826	29:10	tiq2			I am against you and against your river	0	The word “you” refers to Pharaoh. God speaks to Pharaoh as if Pharaoh were a monster in the river.
1827	29:10	nz8i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	I will give the land of Egypt over to desolation and waste	0	“I will put Egypt into the power of desolation and waste.” Desolation and waste are spoken of as if they were people who could be given power over Egypt. Alternate translation: “I will cause Egypt to become a desolate waste” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1828	29:10	r6rs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	you will become a wasteland	0	Here “you” refers to Pharaoh and represents Egypt, the country he rules over. Alternate translation: “your country will become a wasteland” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1829	29:10	b3tw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism	from the Migdol to Syene and the borders of Cush	0	This refers to all of Egypt. Where these places are can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “throughout all of Egypt, from Migdol in the north to Syene in the south and the borders of Cush further south” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1830	29:10	va76		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Migdol	0	This is the name of a place in the far northern part of Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1831	29:10	lb1i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Syene	0	This the name of a town in southern Egypt. It is now called Aswan. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1832	29:10	vn8c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	the borders of Cush	0	These borders of Cush were south of Syene. Some versions say Sudan or Ethiopia, the modern names of countries south of Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1833	29:11	dk5j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	No man’s foot will pass through it	0	Here “man’s foot” represents people. Alternate translation: “No man will walk through the land of Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1834	29:11	x4yx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	no wild animal’s foot will pass through it	0	Here “animal’s foot” represents animals. Alternate translation: “not even a wild animal will walk through it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1835	29:12	b86m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	For I will make the land of Egypt a desolation	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **desolation**, you can express the same idea with the adjective “desolate.” Alternate translation: “For I will make the land of Egypt desolate” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1836	29:12	ef3g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will scatter Egypt among the nations	0	Here “Egypt” represents the people of Egypt, and “scatter” represents causing them to move to other places. Alternate translation: “I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations” or “I will make the people of Egypt go and live among the nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1837	29:13	kwt6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will gather Egypt	0	Here “Egypt” is a metonym for the people of Egypt, and “gather” is a metaphor for causing them to return to Egypt. Alternate translation: “I will cause the people of Egypt to return to Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1838	29:13	k5h2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	among whom they were scattered	0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “among whom I scattered them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1839	29:14	ae9f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will restore the fortunes of Egypt	0	The phrase “fortunes of Egypt” is a metaphor for the people of Egypt who had been taken away to other countries. Alternate translation: “I will bring back the people of Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1840	29:14	c3md		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	the region of Pathros	0	the southern part of Egypt between the Delta and the land of Cush. This is also called Upper Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1841	29:14	ug87		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	a lowly kingdom	0	Here “lowly” represents unimportant. Alternate translation: “an unimportant kingdom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1842	29:15	bd7q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the lowliest of the kingdoms	0	Here “lowliest” represents least important. Alternate translation: “the least important of the kingdoms” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1843	29:15	ff4u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	it will not be lifted up any more among the nations	0	Here “be lifted up” represents becoming important. Alternate translation: “it will not become important again among the nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1844	29:15	grg4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will diminish them	0	“I will make them small.” Here “diminish them” represents making Egypt weak or unimportant. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1845	29:16	p8ei		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	The Egyptians will no longer be a reason for confidence for the house of Israel	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **confidence**, you can express the same idea with the verbs “trust” or “rely on.” Alternate translation: “The house of Israel will no longer trust in the Egyptians” or “The house of Israel will no longer rely on the Egyptians” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1846	29:16	r6x6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	Here “house” represents the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “the people of Israel” or “the nation of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1847	29:16	e48h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	they will be a reminder of the iniquity that Israel committed	0	How Egypt would be a reminder can be stated clearly. The abstract nouns “reminder” and “iniquity” can be expressed with the verbs “remember” and “sin.” Alternate translation: “when Israel sees what I do to Egypt, Israel will remember how Israel sinned” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1848	29:16	mh8u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	when they turned to Egypt for help	0	Here “turn … for help” is a metonym for “ask … for help.” Alternate translation: “whenever they asked Egypt to help them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1849	29:17	ch2l			it came about	0	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
1850	29:17	gqc9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	in the twenty-seventh year	0	This was after King Jehoiachin and the people of Judah were taken as exiles to Babylon. Alternate translation: “in the twenty-seventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1851	29:17	wl2a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	on the first of the first month	0	“on the first day of the first month.” This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. The first day is near the beginning of April. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1852	29:17	awb7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1853	29:18	t2q3			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1854	29:18	l44j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	to do hard work against Tyre	0	The kind of hard work they did can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “to work hard at attacking Tyre” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1855	29:18	xi8j			Every head … every shoulder	0	This refers to the heads and shoulders of the Babylonian soldiers.
1856	29:18	u4f4			Every head was rubbed until it was made bald	0	Either their helmets or the heavy things they carried on their heads rubbed the hair off their heads.
1857	29:18	c9ej			every shoulder was made raw	0	Either their armor or the heavy things they carried on their shoulders rubbed the skin off their shoulders. Alternate translation: “every shoulder was rubbed raw” or “every shoulder was rubbed bare”
1858	29:18	f8rl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	he and his army received no payment from Tyre	0	Here “payment” represents the valuable things that Nebuchadnezzar’s army would steal from Tyre as a reward for defeating it. God speaks of these things as if they were what God would pay them for working for him. Alternate translation: “he and his army did not get any valuable things from Tyre as reward” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1859	29:19	e2h7			Behold!	0	This word adds emphasis to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
1860	29:19	kl6x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I am giving the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon	0	Yahweh speaks of causing the army of Babylon to defeat Egypt as if God were giving Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar. Alternate translation: “I will cause the army of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, to defeat Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1861	29:19	vlc7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	that will be his army’s wages	0	God speaks of these things that Nebuchadnezzar’s army would take as if they were what God would pay them for working for him. Alternate translation: “his army will receive those things as if they were payment” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1862	29:20	g36f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1863	29:21	i2nc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will make a horn sprout up for the house of Israel	0	An animal horn represents the animal’s strength, so horn is a metonym for strength. God speaks of making Israel strong as if Israel were an animal, and he were to cause its horn to grow. Alternate translation: “I will make the people of Israel strong” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1864	29:21	uf1d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. Here it refers to the people of Israel, the descendants of Jacob whom God called Israel. Alternate translation: “the people of Israel” or “the nation of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1865	29:21	hj6u			speak in their midst	0	Alternate translation: “speak to them”
1866	30:intro	pp8x				0	# Ezekiel 30 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThe prophecy against Egypt and its king continues in this chapter. Babylon will destroy all the towns of Egypt and their allies will not be able to help them. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
1867	30:1	q2x2				0	# General Information:\n\nEzekiel tells about a message that Yahweh gave him.
1868	30:1	fl7h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1869	30:2	v8k8			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1870	30:2	xa56			Wail	0	cry out with grief
1871	30:2	z93b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations	Woe is the coming day	0	This exclamation expresses the fear that people would feel about a certain day when terrible and frightening things will happen. Alternate translation: “Oh that day” or “Oh, what a frightening day is coming” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations]])
1872	30:3	g365			The day is near	0	Alternate translation: “That day is soon” or “It will soon be that day”
1873	30:3	mf3g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The day is near for Yahweh	0	It is implied that on that day, Yahweh will punish people. Alternate translation: “It will soon be the day when Yahweh will punish you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1874	30:3	aq8x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	a day of clouds	0	Dark storm clouds represent danger and fear. Alternate translation: “It will be like a day with dark clouds” or “It will be frightening like a day with dark clouds” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1875	30:3	w6vn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	a time of doom for nations	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **doom**, you can express the same idea with the phrase “terrible things will happen.” Alternate translation: “a time when terrible things will happen to the nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1876	30:4	sx35				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words about Egypt.
1877	30:4	gs25		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Then a sword will come against Egypt	0	The word “sword” here represents war or an army that attacks. Alternate translation: “There will be war against Egypt” or “An enemy army will attack Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1878	30:4	d6ih		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	there will be anguish in Cush	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **anguish**, you can express the same idea in terms of how the people feel. Alternate translation: “the people of Cush will be very sad” or “the people of Cush will suffer” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1879	30:4	tq5r			when they take her wealth	0	Alternate translation: “when the attackers take away the wealth of Egypt”
1880	30:4	j6k8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	when her foundations are ruined	0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “when the attackers destroy the foundations of the buildings in Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1881	30:5	kb1v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Cush and Put, Lydia and all Arabia, and Libya	0	These names refer to the people of these countries. Alternate translation: “The people of Cush and Put, Libya, and all Arabia, and Lydia” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1882	30:5	c3n1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Libya	0	Libya is a country west of Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1883	30:5	aai4			Lydia	0	This probably refers to the kingdom of Lydia which was in what is now Turkey.
1884	30:5	xzs8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	will all fall by the sword	0	Here the sword represents battle. Alternate translation: “will all die in battle” or “will all die in the war” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1885	30:5	p9mu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	will all fall by the sword	0	The word “all” here is a generalization. It means that many people will die. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1886	30:6	f8np			Yahweh says this	0	“This is what Yahweh says.” This sentence introduces what the Lord would say.
1887	30:6	kq6i			So the ones	0	Alternate translation: “In this way, the peoples” or “In this manner, the nations”
1888	30:6	y92j			who support Egypt	0	Alternate translation: “who help Egypt”
1889	30:6	lmk4			will fall	0	Alternate translation: “will die” or “come to ruin”
1890	30:6	hiz1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the pride of her strength will go down	0	This represents Egypt no longer being proud of their strength. The reason that they will not be proud is that they will no longer be strong. Alternate translation: “Egypt will no longer be proud about being strong” or “Egypt will no longer have the strength that they were so proud of” (See:[[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1891	30:6	a5nq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism	From Migdol to Syene	0	Ezekiel names towns on the borders of Egypt in order to refer to all of Egypt. Alternate translation: “In all of Egypt” or “From the northern border of Egypt to the southern border of Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1892	30:6	jsk6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1893	30:7	tr5v			They will be appalled in the midst of the abandoned lands	0	Alternate translation: “The soldiers of the allies of Egypt will be appalled when they are left surrounded by nothing but abandoned lands”
1894	30:7	gsq4			in the midst of	0	Alternate translation: “among” or “surrounded by”
1895	30:7	rud4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	their cities will be among all the ruined cities	0	Being “among” the ruined cities represents being ruined like the ruined cities of other countries. Alternate translation: “their cities will be ruined like the cities of other countries” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1896	30:8	m675				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words about Egypt.
1897	30:8	m795			Then they	0	This could mean: (1) “Then people” or (2) “Then the Egyptians.”
1898	30:8	lss3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	they will know that I am Yahweh	0	Yahweh is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated as similar phrase in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “they will understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “they will realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1899	30:8	m7q3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	when I set fire in Egypt	0	Here “set fire in Egypt” represents sending an army to attack Egypt and set fires. Alternate translation: “when I send an army to burn Egypt with fire” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1900	30:8	fe2h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	all of her helpers are destroyed	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I destroy all of the allies of Egypt” or “when armies destroy all of those who help Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1901	30:9	tb3u			messengers will go out from before me in ships to terrorize a secure Cush	0	Messengers will bring the news of Egypt’s destruction to Cush, who will be frightened by the news.
1902	30:9	j3s7			to terrorize a secure Cush	0	Alternate translation: “in order to frighten Cush, who now feels safe from danger”
1903	30:9	q7r7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	there will be anguish among them on the day of Egypt’s doom	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the ideas behind the words **anguish** and **doom**, you can express the same ideas with the words “suffer” and “punish.” Alternate translation: “the people of Cush will also suffer when I punish Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1904	30:9	s8gg			behold!	0	The word “behold” here adds emphasis to what follows. It can also be translated as “indeed!”
1905	30:9	i4r1			It is coming	0	“It” refers to the “great pain” or “great sorrow” that Cush will have when they are punished along with Egypt.
1906	30:10	x5ln			The Lord Yahweh says this	0	The word “this” refers to what follows. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:5](../05/05.md).
1907	30:10	n8sq			I will make an end of the multitudes of Egypt	0	Alternate translation: “I will make it so that Egypt will no longer have many people.”
1908	30:10	m1i8			by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar	0	Here “the hand” represents Nebuchadnezzar’s military power. Nebuchadnezzar will be the one who brings this punishment about.
1909	30:11	wyx4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	He and his army with him … will be brought to destroy the land	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will bring Nebuchadnezzar and his army … to destroy the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1910	30:11	ysz6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	He and his army … will be brought to destroy the land	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will cause him and his army … to go destroy the land of Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1911	30:11	c3dg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	He and his army with him, the terror of nations	0	Yahweh calls Nebuchadnezzar “the terror of the nations” because all of the nations are greatly afraid of his army. Alternate translation: “He and his army with him, the one who terrifies many nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1912	30:11	qe7v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	they will draw out their swords against Egypt	0	Here “draw out their swords” represents fighting with their swords. Alternate translation: “they will use their swords and fight against Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1913	30:11	z8nw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	fill the land with those who have been killed	0	This is an exaggeration to show that the Babylonians will kill very many Egyptians. There will be so many dead Egyptians that it will seem that their dead bodies cover all of the land of Egypt. Alternate translation: “kill so many people that it will seem like dead bodies are everywhere” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1914	30:12	u41k				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words about Egypt.
1915	30:12	cf8a			I will make the rivers into dry ground	0	Alternate translation: “I will dry up the rivers of Egypt”
1916	30:12	uwr5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will sell the land into the hand of wicked men	0	Yahweh will give the Babylonians control over Egypt just as a person who sells something gives the one who buys it control over that thing. Alternate translation: “I will give control of the land to wicked men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1917	30:12	j9ts			its fullness	0	Alternate translation: “everything in the land”
1918	30:13	dy8q			The Lord Yahweh says this	0	The word “this” refers to what follows. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:5](../05/05.md).
1919	30:13	lx21			I will bring an end to the worthless idols	0	Alternate translation: “I will destroy the worthless idols”
1920	30:13	xdb6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Memphis	0	Memphis was a very important city in Egypt. It was near modern-day Cairo. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1921	30:13	c8ph			a prince in the land of Egypt	0	Alternate translation: “an important ruler in the land of Egypt”
1922	30:13	p91i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will put terror on the land of Egypt	0	Here “put terror on the land” represents causing the people of the land to be very afraid. Alternate translation: “I will make the people of Egypt very afraid” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1923	30:14	fxb3			Pathros	0	This was a region in southern Egypt.
1924	30:14	dp2n			set fire in Zoan	0	Alternate translation: “I will burn Zoan with fire”
1925	30:14	s6js			Zoan	0	Zoan was another important city in Egypt.
1926	30:14	ewv2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	I will execute acts of judgment on Thebes	0	The phrase “acts of judgment” refers to punishment. Alternate translation: “I will punish Thebes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1927	30:14	pak1			Thebes	0	This was the capital city of southern Egypt.
1928	30:15	bb6y				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words about Egypt.
1929	30:15	dgd8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	For I will pour out my fury on Pelusium	0	Here “pour out my fury” represents punishing the people because of his great anger. Alternate translation: “For I will act in great anger against Pelusium” or “Because I am so angry, I will punish Pelusium severely” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1930	30:15	ki5k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Pelusium	0	Pelusium is the name of a fortress in northern Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1931	30:15	qu8x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	cut off the multitude of Thebes	0	Here “cut off” represents killing the people. Alternate translation: “kill the very large number of people in Thebes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1932	30:15	d9jg			Thebes	0	This was the capital city of southern Egypt. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:14](../03/14.md).
1933	30:16	vd15		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	Then I will set fire in Egypt	0	Here “set fire” is an idiom meaning “start a fire.” Alternate translation: “I will start a fire in Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1934	30:16	i9pg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Pelusium will be in great agony	0	Here “Pelusium” is a metonym for the people of the city near Pelusium, and “be in great agony” can be translated with the verb “suffer.” Alternate translation: “The people of Pelusium will suffer terribly” or “The people of Pelusium will feel terrible pain” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1935	30:16	dqz4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	Thebes will be broken up	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “enemies will break up the walls and buildings in Thebes” or “enemies will destroy the Thebes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1936	30:16	e499		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Memphis will face enemies every day	0	Here “face enemies” represents seeing or having enemies. The name of the city is a metonym for the people who live in the city. Alternate translation: “The people of Memphis will have enemies every day” or “Enemies will fight against the people of Memphis every day” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1937	30:16	gk59			Memphis	0	Memphis was a very important city in Egypt. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 30:13](../30/13.md).
1938	30:17	p2jj				0	# General Information:\n\nThese are Yahweh’s words about Egypt.
1939	30:17	ax38		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Heliopolis and Bubastis	0	These were cities in northern Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1940	30:17	s7a4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	will fall by the sword	0	The word “sword” is used here to refer to a battle or war. Alternate translation: “will die in battle” or “will die in the war” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1941	30:17	ht2j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	their cities will go into captivity	0	Here “cities” represents the people of the cities. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **captivity**, you can express the same idea the more concrete noun “captive” or the verb “capture” Alternate translation: “the people of their cities will become captives” or “their enemies will capture their people and take them away” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1942	30:18	h434			Tahpanhes	0	This was an important city in northern Egypt.
1943	30:18	mtp2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	the day will hold back its light	0	The day is spoken of as if it were able to keep its own light from shining. Alternate translation: “the day will be dark” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1944	30:18	pwv1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	when I break the yoke of Egypt there	0	The word “yoke” here refers to Egypt’s power to oppress people. Alternate translation: “when I stop Egypt from oppressing people” or “when I end Egypt’s power to cruelly control other nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1945	30:18	e5mh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the pride of her strength will be finished	0	This represents Egypt no longer being proud of their strength. The reason that they will not be proud is that they will no longer be strong. Alternate translation: “Egypt will no longer be proud about being strong” or “Egypt will no longer have the strength that they were so proud of” (See:[[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1946	30:18	ylq1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	There will be a cloud covering her	0	This could mean: (1) the dark cloud represents how sad the people of Egypt will feel. Alternate translation: “It will be as if there is a cloud over Egypt” or (2) there will be a cloud of dust over Egypt from everything that is destroyed. Alternate translation: “A cloud of dust will be over Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1947	30:18	mw36			her daughters	0	This could mean: (1) the people of the Egyptian towns or (2) the daughters of the Egyptian people
1948	30:19	hci1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	I will execute acts of judgment in Egypt	0	The phrase “acts of judgment” refers to punishment. Alternate translation: “I will punish Egypt in many ways” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1949	30:19	q3ti			so they	0	Alternate translation: “so the Egyptians”
1950	30:20	v536		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parables		0	# General Information:\n\nGod speaks of making Pharaoh’s army weak as if he were to break Pharaoh’s arm, and of the army not being able to become strong again as if Pharaoh’s arm could not be healed. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])
1951	30:20	x8fn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent	Then it came about	0	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
1952	30:20	tl8c			in the eleventh year	0	This is the eleventh year after King Jehoiachin was taken into exile in Babylon. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 26:1](../26/01.md).
1953	30:20	gy39		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	in the first month, in the seventh day of the month	0	“in the seventh day of the first month.” This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. The seventh day is near the beginning of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1954	30:20	n3p5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1955	30:21	qjk8			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1956	30:21	b22i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parables	I have broken the arm of Pharaoh	0	Here “arm” represents the powerful army of a king. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1957	30:21	dz36			Behold	0	Alternate translation: “Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important”
1958	30:21	ts3a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	It has not been bound up	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “No one has bound up his arm” or “No one has wrapped up his arm” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1959	30:21	m4v7			or set to heal with a bandage	0	Here “set to heal with a bandage” refers to the arm being wrapped tightly in a bandage so that the parts of the bone will stay together and heal.
1960	30:22	s55y			the Lord Yahweh says this	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:11](../03/11.md).
1961	30:22	ywd2			both the strong one and the broken one	0	Alternate translation: “both the arm that is healthy and the arm that is already broken”
1962	30:22	ch9f			I will make the sword fall from his hand	0	Alternate translation: “I will knock the sword out of Pharaoh’s hand”
1963	30:23	tf9h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	scatter Egypt among the nations and disperse them among the lands	0	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. See how you translated similar phrases in [Ezekiel 12:15](../12/15.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1964	30:23	bv5e			among the lands	0	Alternate translation: “among the places in which people live”
1965	30:24	sg7g			I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon	0	Alternate translation: “I will make the arms of the king of Babylon strong”
1966	30:24	cq89			He will groan before the king of Babylon	0	Alternate translation: “When the king of Babylon comes to attack Egypt, Pharaoh will groan.”
1967	30:24	e6ip			groan	0	A groan is a noise that people make when they have a lot of pain or are dying.
1968	30:24	y8p3			with the groans of a dying man	0	Alternate translation: “as a man who is dying groans” or “like a man who is dying”
1969	30:25	rjv6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	For I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon	0	Here “arms” are a metonym for the army. Alternate translation: “I will make the army of the king of Babylon strong” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1970	30:25	wjm9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	while Pharaoh’s arms will fall	0	Here “Pharaoh’s arms” is a metonym for his army, and “will fall” represents being weak. Alternate translation: “but Pharaoh’s army will be unable to defeat enemies” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1971	30:25	g2eq			Then they	0	Here, the word **they** could refer to: (1) “the Egyptians” or (2) “all people who hear what Yahweh has done.”
1972	30:25	mku4			for he will attack the land of Egypt with it	0	Alternate translation: “and the king of Babylon will attack the land of Egypt with my sword”
1973	30:26	mv68		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	scatter Egypt among the nations and disperse them through the lands	0	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. See how you translated similar phrases in [Ezekiel 12:15](../12/15.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1974	31:intro	chn5				0	# Ezekiel 31 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThe prophecy against Egypt and its king continues in this chapter. God told Egypt to remember what happened to Assyria when it became proud. This same things will now happen to Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
1975	31:1	db1f			it came about	0	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
1976	31:1	t3pb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	in the eleventh year	0	“in year 11.” This means the eleventh year after King Jehoiachin was taken into exile in Babylon. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 26:1](../26/01.md). Alternate translation: “in the eleventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1977	31:1	ghs3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	in the third month, on the first day of the month	0	“on the first day of the third month.” This is the third month of the Hebrew calendar. This first day is near the beginning of June on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1978	31:1	kcs5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1979	31:2	b3zm			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1980	31:2	d4m7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	In your greatness, who are you like?	0	“Who is as great as you are?” Yahweh uses this question to introduce a new topic. Pharaoh thought that his nation was the greatest, but God is about to talk about another great nation. Alternate translation: “You think that there is no country whose power is as great as the power of your country.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1981	31:3	x6wc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parables		0	# General Information:\n\nThese are God’s words to Pharaoh about Assyria. God gives his message in the form of a parable about a great cedar tree. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])
1982	31:3	ga72			Behold!	0	Alternate translation: “Look!” or “Listen!” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
1983	31:3	a5an		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parables	Assyria was a cedar	0	In this parable, God speaks about Assyria as if it were a great tree to emphasize how great and powerful the Assyrians were. This parable continues until 31:9. Alternate translation: “Assyria was like a cedar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])
1984	31:3	dm9d			the branches formed its treetop	0	Some versions of the Bible translate this as “the top of the tree was in the clouds.” Alternate translation: “its top was above the branches of the other trees”
1985	31:4	hgu1			Many waters made it tall	0	Alternate translation: “Because the cedar had a lot of water, it grew very tall”
1986	31:4	g9yr			the deep waters made it huge	0	Alternate translation: “the water deep in the ground made the cedar grow very big”
1987	31:4	we7t			for their channels stretched out to all the trees in the field	0	Alternate translation: “and streams flowed from the rivers to all the trees of the field”
1988	31:5	i2i5			Its great height was more than any of the other trees in the field	0	Alternate translation: “The cedar was taller than any of the other trees of the field”
1989	31:5	a33e			its branches became very many	0	Alternate translation: “it grew very many branches”
1990	31:5	vt63			because of many waters as they grew	0	Alternate translation: “because it had a lot of water”
1991	31:6	p46h			Every bird of the heavens nested in its branches	0	Alternate translation: “All kinds of birds that fly in the sky made nests in its branches”
1992	31:6	xq9w			while every living thing of the field gave birth to its young under its foliage	0	Alternate translation: “and all of the creatures that live in the field gave birth under the cedar’s branches”
1993	31:6	v3e6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	All of the many nations lived under its shade	0	“All of the great nations lived in the shade of that tree.” Here “nations” represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “The people from all the nations lived in the shade of that tree” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1994	31:7	at82			it was beautiful in its greatness and the length of its branches	0	Alternate translation: “It was beautiful because it was very big and its branches were very long”
1995	31:8	lcc8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	Cedars in the garden of God could not equal it	0	Since these were God’s words to Pharaoh, it can also be translated with the first person. Alternate translation: “The cedar trees in my garden were not as great as that tree” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1996	31:8	n5ax			the garden of God	0	This is another way of referring to “the garden of Eden.”
1997	31:8	hf16		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	None among the cypress trees matched its branches	0	Yahweh was comparing how many branches the trees had. Alternate translation: “None of the cypress trees had as many branches as the cedar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1998	31:8	ftl7			cypress trees	0	Cypress trees have very many branches. They can grow very tall. See how you translated “cypress” in [Ezekiel 27:5](../27/05.md).
1999	31:8	x9pl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the plane tree could not equal its boughs	0	It was implied Yahweh was comparing the long branches of the cedar tree with the long branches of the plane tree. Alternate translation: “the plane tree did not have branches like the cedar tree” or “no plane tree had branches as long as the branches of the cedar tree” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2000	31:8	w3nx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown	plane tree	0	A plane tree was a large, leafy tree with strong branches. It is similar to a sycamore tree. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
2001	31:8	cj56			was like it in its beauty	0	Alternate translation: “was as beautiful as the cedar tree”
2002	31:9	gqy2			I made it beautiful with its many branches	0	Alternate translation: “I made the cedar beautiful by giving it many long branches”
2003	31:9	bt1v			envied it	0	Alternate translation: “were jealous of the cedar tree”
2004	31:10	faz5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	Therefore the Lord Yahweh says this	0	Since Yahweh is speaking this can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: “Therefore, this is what I, Yahweh the Lord, say” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
2005	31:10	k9ew			it set its treetop between its branches	0	Some versions of the Bible translate this as “the top of the tree was in the clouds.” Alternate translation: “its top was above the branches of the other trees”
2006	31:11	px3j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I have given it into the hand of a mighty one of the nations	0	The word “hand” represents control. Alternate translation: “I put it in the power of the strongest nation” or “I gave the strongest nation power over it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2007	31:11	xdq6			I have thrown it out	0	Alternate translation: “I sent the cedar away from the cedar’s land because the cedar was wicked”
2008	31:12	m12k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	who were the terror of all the nations	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **terror**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form such as “afraid.” And here “nations” represents the people of the nations. Alternate translation: “who made the people of all the nations afraid” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2009	31:12	cu9y			cut it off	0	Alternate translation: “cut the cedar down”
2010	31:12	jjb9			its boughs lay broken	0	Alternate translation: “the foreigners broke the boughs of the cedar”
2011	31:12	q3v2			boughs	0	Boughs are very large branches that grow on trees. Usually, many smaller branches grow on the boughs.
2012	31:12	nb2r			came out from under its shade	0	Alternate translation: “left the shade of the cedar”
2013	31:13	if23			All the birds of the sky	0	Alternate translation: “All the birds that fly in the sky”
2014	31:13	yn66			rested on the trunk of the fallen tree	0	Alternate translation: “rested on the remains of the cedar”
2015	31:13	a9ul			trunk	0	The trunk is a very thick part of the tree that comes out of the ground and holds up the rest of the tree.
2016	31:13	uf9q			every animal of the field came to its branches	0	Alternate translation: “the wild animals lived in the branches of the cedar”
2017	31:14	gp3y			that no other trees that grow by the waters	0	Alternate translation: “that no other trees that get a lot of water”
2018	31:14	m4jh			will lift up their foliage to the height of the tallest trees	0	Some Bibles translate this as “will set their tops among the clouds.” Alternate translation: “will grow taller than the branches of other trees”
2019	31:14	wzz1			that no other trees that grow beside the waters will reach up to that height	0	Alternate translation: “that no other trees that get a lot of water will ever grow that tall again”
2020	31:14	s7d5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	All of them have been assigned to death, to the earth below	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **death**, you can express the same idea with the verb “die.” Alternate translation: “For I made it so that they all will die and go deep under the ground” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2021	31:14	atm7			among the children of humanity, with those that go down to the pit	0	Alternate translation: “to be with those people who have died and gone down to the grave”
2022	31:14	ne1g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the pit	0	This refers to the grave; because the grave was thought to be the entrance to the world of the dead, the pit also represents that world. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 26:20](../26/20.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2023	31:15	qq6r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	On the day when the cedar went down to Sheol	0	The phrase “went down to Sheol” means “died.” Alternate translation: “On the day that the cedar died” or “On the day that the cedar was chopped down” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2024	31:15	ry34		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	I brought mourning to the earth	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **mourning**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “I caused the earth to mourn” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2025	31:15	xaz6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I covered the deep waters over it	0	The word “covered” possibly refers to putting on clothes for mourning. Alternate translation: “I made the water from the springs mourn for the cedar” or “it was as though the springs that watered it mourned for it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2026	31:15	gx5u			I held back the ocean waters	0	Alternate translation: “I kept the water in the ocean from watering the earth”
2027	31:15	j8ug			I kept back the great waters	0	Alternate translation: “I made it so that there would not be a lot of water anymore”
2028	31:15	hv86		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	I brought mourning to Lebanon for him	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **mourning**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “I made Lebanon mourn for the cedar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2029	31:16	i84r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	when I threw it down to Sheol with those who went down into the pit	0	Here “threw it down to Sheol” is an idiom that means to kill. “The pit” refers to the grave; because the grave was thought to be the entrance to the world of the dead, the pit also represents that world. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 31:14](../31/14.md). Alternate translation: “when I killed the cedar and it went to Sheol with everyone else that is dead” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2030	31:16	cc1y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	in the lowest parts of the earth	0	“that were already deep down in the ground.” This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “that had already died and are now in Sheol” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2031	31:16	fpl1			the choicest and best trees of Lebanon; the trees that drank the waters	0	“the best trees of Lebanon that everyone would want; trees that got a lot of water.” This is describing the trees of Eden that were in the lowest parts of the earth.
2032	31:16	c1t9			the choicest	0	This is something that everyone would want because it is very good.
2033	31:17	nmq8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	they also went down with it to Sheol	0	Here “went down … to Sheol” is an idiom that means to die. Alternate translation: “those trees of Lebanon also died and went down to Sheol with the cedar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2034	31:17	pk4t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	who had been killed by the sword	0	Here “sword” represents enemies who fought them in battle. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “whom enemies had killed with swords” or “who had died in battle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2035	31:17	j8k6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	These were its strong arm	0	“These trees of Lebanon were its strong arm.” The phrase “strong arm” represents “power.” Alternate translation: “These trees of Lebanon were the power of the cedar” or “These trees strengthened the cedar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2036	31:18	uk5x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Which of the trees in Eden was your equal in glory and greatness?	0	“Which of these trees in Eden had as much glory as you and was as great as you?” God asks Pharaoh this question to show him that the parable applies to him and his country. It can start with “So Pharaoh” or “So Egypt.” Alternate translation: “None of the trees in Eden was your equal in glory and greatness!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
2037	31:18	el53		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	For you will be brought down	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “For I will bring you down” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2038	31:18	qmp4			with the trees of Eden	0	Alternate translation: “like the other trees of Eden”
2039	31:18	yp8v			to the lowest parts of the earth	0	Alternate translation: “to a place deep in the ground”
2040	31:18	m128			among the uncircumcised	0	Alternate translation: “where you will be with people who are not circumcised”
2041	31:18	m3da		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
2042	32:intro	vpr6				0	# Ezekiel 32 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThe prophecy against Egypt and its king concludes in this chapter. Egypt will have its army destroyed, just as happened to so many other nations. Beginning in verse 1, the land of Egypt is addressed through Pharaoh, its king, so God refers to Egypt as “he” and “him.” However, beginning in verse 12, Egypt is referred to as “she” and “her,” as if she were a woman. It was common in Hebrew for lands and countries to be referred to as if they were women. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2043	32:1	r6qy			Then it happened	0	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
2044	32:1	esv2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	in the twelfth month … on the first of the month	0	This is the twelfth and final month of the Hebrew calendar. The first day is near the end of February. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
2045	32:1	vh9u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	of the twelfth year	0	This refers to the twelfth year of the reign of King Jehoiachin. Alternate translation: “of the twelfth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2046	32:1	alb1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2047	32:2	l8pu			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
2048	32:2	iu25			lift up	0	Alternate translation: “sing”
2049	32:2	w2mp			You are like a young lion … like a monster in the seas	0	This could mean: (1) he thought he was like a lion, but he was really only a monster, or (2) he was like a lion and a monster.
2050	32:2	u588		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	like a young lion among the nations	0	Egypt was stronger than other nations, like lions are stronger than other animals. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
2051	32:2	v3jk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	like a monster in the seas	0	Pharaoh was powerful, but he only caused trouble for others, like this monster in the water. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
2052	32:2	ih5d			monster	0	A monster is an animal that is big and dangerous. This one might be a crocodile. See how you translated this word in [Ezekiel 29:3](../29/03.md).
2053	32:3	rvm9			The Lord Yahweh says this	0	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:5](../05/05.md).
2054	32:3	e8fe		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	So I will spread my net over you in the assembly of many peoples	0	God’s punishment of Pharaoh is spoken of as if the king were the river monster caught in a net. Alternate translation: “So I will gather many peoples and throw my net over you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2055	32:4	y8ig			I will abandon you in the land	0	“I will leave you helpless on the land.” The monster that was fearsome and powerful when it was in the water cannot do anything when it is left on dry land.
2056	32:4	hw9d			all the birds of the heavens	0	Alternate translation: “all the birds that fly in the sky”
2057	32:4	vq12		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the hunger of all living animals on earth will be satisfied by you	0	This can be put into active form. Alternate translation: “I will let all the animals of the earth eat your body until they are hungry no longer” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2058	32:5	a9vx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	your worm-filled corpse	0	The worms help the dead body to rot. Alternate translation: “your rotting body” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2059	32:6	jvz5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the stream beds will be filled with your blood	0	This can be put into active form. Alternate translation: “I will fill the streams with your blood” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2060	32:7	fg4i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	when I extinguish you	0	It was common to speak of a person’s life as if it were a lamp that could be put out. Alternate translation: “When I destroy you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2061	32:7	ih1k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will cover the heavens	0	Yahweh speaks of making the stars dark as if he were putting a cover over the sky. Alternate translation: “I will make everything in the sky go dark” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2062	32:8	q8bu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
2063	32:9	t2sg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will terrify the heart of many peoples	0	Here “heart” represents the people’s emotions. Alternate translation: “I will make the hearts of many peoples afraid” or “I will cause many people to be terrified” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2064	32:9	ss3w			in lands that you do not know	0	The way that Yahweh destroys Egypt will make afraid even people in lands that Pharaoh never knew about.
2065	32:9	j9w1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	when I bring about your collapse among the nations	0	The nation of Egypt, symbolized by its king, is spoken of as if it were a building that was collapsing. Alternate translation: “when nations hear about the way I destroyed you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2066	32:10	nm9u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	when I swing my sword	0	Here swinging a sword represents using the sword. Alternate translation: “when I use my sword” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2067	32:10	taf8			Every moment each one will tremble because of you	0	Here “tremble” is an action that people often do when they are very afraid. Alternate translation: “Every one of them will keep shaking because of their fear”
2068	32:10	j552		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	on the day of your downfall	0	The idea of falling down (“downfall”) represents dying. Alternate translation: “when I destroy you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2069	32:11	j9j7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The sword of the king of Babylon will come against you	0	Here “sword” represents an army. Alternate translation: “The army of the king of Babylon will attack you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2070	32:12	l2us		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	each warrior a terror of nations	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **terror**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form such as “terrifies” or “afraid.” Alternate translation: “Each warrior terrifies the nations” or “each one of them makes the nations afraid” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2071	32:12	lft6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	will devastate the pride of Egypt	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **pride**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form such as “proud.” Alternate translation: “will cause the Egyptians to no longer be proud” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2072	32:12	i7f7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	destroy all of its multitudes	0	Here “all” is probably a generalization that refers to the killing of large numbers of soldiers, and perhaps other people also. Alternate translation: “kill a very large number of people who live in Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
2073	32:13	n7m4			from beside the plentiful waters	0	Alternate translation: “in the places where there is a lot of water”
2074	32:13	cr7b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	the foot of man will no longer stir the waters up	0	The foot here is a synecdoche for the whole person. Alternate translation: “people will no longer stir the waters up with their feet” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
2075	32:13	lvt6			stir the waters	0	make clear water muddy
2076	32:13	d8xw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the hooves of cattle stir them	0	The hoof is a synecdoche for cattle. Alternate translation: “cattle stir them with their hooves” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2077	32:14	siz7			Then I will calm their waters	0	This could mean: (1) “I will make the water calm” or (2) “I will make the water clear.” When no one stirs up the water, the dirt settles down and the water becomes clear.
2078	32:15	p2d8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	When I make the land of Egypt an abandoned place	0	This can be put into active form. Alternate translation: “When I make the land of Egypt a place where no one is living” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2079	32:15	x25c			when the land is made bare of all its fullness	0	Alternate translation: “when the country is made to lose all its wealth”
2080	32:15	kg8c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	when I attack all the inhabitants in her	0	Here the idea of attacking represents destroying. Alternate translation: “when I destroy all who live in her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2081	32:15	j4jw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	in her	0	It was normal in biblical language to represent countries and lands as if they were women. Alternate translation: “in it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2082	32:15	jpw4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	0	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2083	32:16	lj5g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	over her	0	It was normal in biblical language to represent countries and lands as if they were women. Alternate translation: “over it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2084	32:16	fw4s			the daughters of the nations	0	This could mean: (1) “the women of other nations” or (2) “people of other nations”
2085	32:16	y6w8			over Egypt, over all her multitudes	0	Alternate translation: “about Egypt, about all her multitudes” or “about the disaster that happened to Egypt, about the disaster that happened to all her multitudes”
2086	32:17	hbi3			Then it happened	0	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new message. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
2087	32:17	mmq4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	in the twelfth year	0	This could mean: (1) This happened in the twelfth year after the Babylonians took the Israelites to Babylon or (2) this happened in the twelfth year after the Babylonians took Jehoiachin to Babylon. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2088	32:17	aud7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2089	32:18	l4kp			Son of man	0	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
2090	32:18	uqn6			bring them down—her and the daughters of majestic nations	0	God is perhaps telling Ezekiel to cause this to happen by giving a prophetic command.
2091	32:18	x2hj			her	0	Once again, the land of Egypt is referred to as a woman.
2092	32:18	dz2p			the daughters of majestic nations	0	This could mean: (1) “the people of powerful nations” or (2) “other powerful nations.”
2093	32:18	b9j9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the lowest earth	0	“to the places un

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