unfoldingWord_en_tn/1sa/15/29.md

# the Strength of Israel

Here Yahweh is referred to as "the Strength of Israel" because he gives strength to the Israelites. Alternate translation: "Yahweh, who is the strength of Israel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# will not lie nor change his mind

This is stated as a negative to emphasize that God tells the truth. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: "will always tell the truth and do what he says" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])

# his mind

This refers to his thoughts and decisions. Alternate translation: "what he has decided to do" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# he is not a man, that he should change his mind

This is stated as a negative to emphasize that God is trustworthy. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: "he is God, and will do what he says he will do" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
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Replace all AT: with Alternate translation: 2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00			`Here Yahweh is referred to as "the Strength of Israel" because he gives strength to the Israelites. Alternate translation: "Yahweh, who is the strength of Israel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])`
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			`# will not lie nor change his mind`

Replace all AT: with Alternate translation: 2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00			`This is stated as a negative to emphasize that God tells the truth. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: "will always tell the truth and do what he says" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])`
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
			`# his mind`

Replace all AT: with Alternate translation: 2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00			`This refers to his thoughts and decisions. Alternate translation: "what he has decided to do" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])`
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
			`# he is not a man, that he should change his mind`

Replace all AT: with Alternate translation: 2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00			`This is stated as a negative to emphasize that God is trustworthy. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: "he is God, and will do what he says he will do" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])`
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00