unfoldingWord_en_tn/isa/19/01.md

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"Look" or "Listen" or "Pay attention to what I am about to tell you"

Yahweh rides on a swift cloud

Yahweh seems to be pictured here as riding on a cloud as if he was riding in a chariot. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

the idols of Egypt quake before him

The idols are described as having feelings of fear as Yahweh approaches. Alternate translation: "the idols of Egypt tremble in fear before Yahweh" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)

the hearts of the Egyptians melt within themselves

The heart melting represents losing their courage. Alternate translation: "the Egyptians have no more courage" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)