unfoldingWord_en_tn/job/24/21.md

# The wicked one devours

This metaphor emphasizes how ruthless the wicked man is. Alternate translation: "Just like a wild animal kills its prey, so the wicked person harms" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# the barren women who have not borne children

The people of that day considered that a woman who was barren was cursed by God. Therefore, this represents the most unfortunate women.

# widow

a woman whose husband has died
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Replace all AT: with Alternate translation: 2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00			`This metaphor emphasizes how ruthless the wicked man is. Alternate translation: "Just like a wild animal kills its prey, so the wicked person harms" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])`
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			`# the barren women who have not borne children`

			`The people of that day considered that a woman who was barren was cursed by God. Therefore, this represents the most unfortunate women.`

			`# widow`

			`a woman whose husband has died`