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## shut up the heavens so that there is no rain ##
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AT: "stopped the rain" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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## devour the land ##
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The word "land" is used to mean "all the living plants and crops". (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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## seek my face ##
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AT: "search for God" or "to come to God for help".
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## my eyes will be open...my ears attentive - ##
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** The words "eyes" and "ears" refer to God, who chooses to see and hear their prayers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) AT: "I will see them and I will listen" .
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