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# behold
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The word "behold" here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
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# when it will no longer be said
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "when people will no longer say" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# As Yahweh lives
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"As surely as Yahweh is alive." The people use this expression to show that what they say next is certainly true. This is a way of making a solemn promise. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 4:2](../04/02.md). Alternate translation: "I solemnly swear" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
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