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1	Book	Chapter	Verse	ID	SupportReference	GLQuote	OccurrenceNote
2	EZK	front	intro	wb5b			# Introduction to Ezekiel<br>## Part 1: General Introduction<br><br>### Outline of Ezekiel<br><br>1. Yahweh calls Ezekiel to speak his words (1:1–3:27)<br>1. Yahweh judges Judah and Jerusalem (4:1-24:27)<br>1. Ezekiel prophesies against nearby nations (25:1–32:32)<br>1. Yahweh explains the fall of Jerusalem (33:1–33)<br>1. Ezekiel brings messages of hope (34:1–48:35)<br> * A new shepherd (34:1–31)<br> * Edom destroyed (35:1–15)<br> * Israel restored (36:1–37:28)<br> * Gog and Magog (38:1–39:29)<br> * Jerusalem and the temple restored (40:1–48:35)<br><br><br>### What is Ezekiel about?<br><br>The Book of Ezekiel contains words that Ezekiel prophesied between 592 B.C. and 573 B.C. The Jewish people were exiled in Babylonia. Ezekiel told them that God had punished them because they sinned against him. However, Ezekiel assured them that God would restore them. God was using Babylon to punish them. But eventually another nation would defeat the Babylonians. Ezekiel also prophesied about how God will restore Jerusalem and the temple so that the people can worship and sacrifice to him again. Ezekiel then described how the land will be divided again among the tribes of Israel.<br><br>### How should the title of this book be translated?<br><br>“Ezekiel” or “The Book of Ezekiel” is the traditional name for this book. Translators may also call it “The Messages from God Brought by Ezekiel.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])<br><br>### Who wrote the Book of Ezekiel?<br><br>Ezekiel wrote the prophecies in the Book of Ezekiel. He was a prophet and priest who lived near Babylon in the time of the exile.<br><br>## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts<br><br>### What was Ezekiel’s temple?<br><br>Several chapters of the Book of Ezekiel give instructions about building a new temple. However, this temple is not the same as the temple the people would build after going back to Jerusalem. Because Ezekiel’s temple has never been built, some scholars think that this temple is to be built in the future. Other scholars think that Ezekiel’s temple is symbolic of the Church.<br><br>### Do the sacrifices in Ezekiel follow the law of Moses?<br><br>The sacrifices in Ezekiel 46 are somewhat different than the required sacrifices in Numbers 28. This may be because Ezekiel prophesied about a new temple with new sacrifices.<br><br>## Part 3: Important Translation Issues<br><br>### How should one represent Ezekiel’s visions in translation?<br><br>The Book of Ezekiel has many complicated visions. Some are similar to passages in other Scripture books that describe future events. Some of these visions are about God rescuing Israel in the distant future. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>It is unclear whether Ezekiel actually traveled to the particular places named in the visions, or whether what he described were mental ideas. For this reason, Ezekiel’s viewpoint is sometimes difficult to understand, even though the meanings of the visions may be clear.<br><br>Translators should avoid trying to explain these visions in their translations. Instead, they should present the visions just as they are in the source text.<br><br>### What does “and you will know that I am Yahweh” mean?<br><br>This is a common phrase in the Book of Ezekiel. It is meant to assure the reader that these messages truly came from God, and that he will do what he has promised. The translator may also use the phrase “and you will understand that I am Yahweh and what I say will happen.” The UST translates it as “then you will know that I, Yahweh, have the power to do what I say that I will do.”
3	EZK	1	intro	j5rn			# Ezekiel 1 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>### Ezekiel’s call<br><br>Ezekiel had a vision of God calling him to prophetic ministry. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/call]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
4	EZK	1	1	xqf6	translate-ordinal	In the thirtieth year	This is the thirtieth year of Ezekiel’s life. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
5	EZK	1	1	ad2n	translate-hebrewmonths	the fourth month, and the fifth day of the month	“the fifth day of the fourth month.” This is the fourth month of the Hebrew calendar. The fifth day is around the end of June on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
6	EZK	1	1	q33s		it came about that	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
7	EZK	1	1	u5sq		I was living among the captives	The word “I” refers to Ezekiel. “I was one of the captives”
8	EZK	1	1	zv3x		I saw visions of God	Alternate translation: “God showed me unusual things”
9	EZK	1	1	x973		the Kebar Canal	This is a river that people in Chaldea had dug to give water to their gardens. “the Kebar River”
10	EZK	1	3	rj9q	figs-pronouns	to Ezekiel … upon him there	Ezekiel speaks of himself as if he were another person. Alternate translation: “to me, Ezekiel … upon me there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]])
11	EZK	1	3	t4d8	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came to Ezekiel	The idiom “the word of Yahweh came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Ezekiel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
12	EZK	1	3	c7c1	translate-names	Buzi	This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
13	EZK	1	3	qdk9	figs-metonymy	the hand of Yahweh was upon him	The word “hand” is often used to refer to someone’s power or action. A person with his hand on another person has power over that other person. Alternate translation: “Yahweh was controlling him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
14	EZK	1	3	xef3		Yahweh	This is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. See the translationWord page about Yahweh concerning how to translate this.
15	EZK	1	4	h13x		Connecting Statement:	Ezekiel continues to describe his vision.
16	EZK	1	4	lz9t		a windstorm	This is a storm that has a lot of wind.
17	EZK	1	4	my5g		coming from the north	North is the direction to your left when you look toward the sun while it is rising.
18	EZK	1	4	c9um		a great cloud with fire flashing within it	This can be translated as a new sentence: “The storm had a very large cloud with fire flashing in it”
19	EZK	1	4	p3zk		fire flashing	This could mean: (1) “flashing lightning” or (2) “constant lightning.”
20	EZK	1	4	uce2		brightness surrounding it and inside of it	Alternate translation: “a very bright light was around the cloud and inside of it”
21	EZK	1	4	gn1u		the color of amber	Alternate translation: “bright yellow like amber” or “bright yellow” or “glowing yellow”
22	EZK	1	4	s1hw		amber	a hard yellow resin that is used as a beautiful decoration on jewelry
23	EZK	1	5	wc4k		In the middle	Alternate translation: “Inside the storm”
24	EZK	1	5	h7q9	figs-abstractnouns	the likeness of four living creatures	Here, likeness means that what Ezekiel saw looked like these things. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word likeness, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “what looked like four living creatures” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
25	EZK	1	5	k13b	figs-abstractnouns	This was their appearance	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word appearance, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “This is what they looked like” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
26	EZK	1	5	nji4	figs-abstractnouns	They had the likeness of a man	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word appearance, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “The four creatures looked like people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
27	EZK	1	6	vqp7		but they had four faces each, and each of the creatures had four wings	“but each of them had four different faces and four wings.” Each creature had a face on the front, a face on the back, and a face on each side of its head.
28	EZK	1	7	lgs2		Connecting Statement:	Ezekiel continues to describe his vision.
29	EZK	1	7	k6hj		but the soles of their feet were like the hooves of a calf	Alternate translation: “but their feet looked like calf hooves” or “but their feet looked like the feet of calves”
30	EZK	1	7	zyz1		hooves of a calf	the hard part of a calf’s foot
31	EZK	1	7	ac8t	figs-simile	that shone like polished bronze	“that were shiny like bronze that has been polished.” This describes the feet of the creatures. Alternate translation: “and they shone like polished bronze” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
32	EZK	1	8	gr7m		on all four sides	Alternate translation: “on all four sides of their bodies”
33	EZK	1	8	k4hk		For all four, their faces and wings were like this	Alternate translation: “For all four of the creatures, their wings and their faces were like this”
34	EZK	1	9	xij2		they did not turn as they went	Alternate translation: “the creatures did not turn as they moved”
35	EZK	1	10	xft7		Connecting Statement:	Ezekiel continues to describe his vision.
36	EZK	1	10	dr2n	figs-abstractnouns	The likeness of their faces was like the face of a man	Ezekiel is describing the faces of the creatures on their front side. Here, likeness means that what Ezekiel saw looked like a man’s face. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word likeness, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “The face of each creature looked like the face of a man” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
37	EZK	1	10	cb2b		The four of them had the face of a lion to the right side	Alternate translation: “The face on the right side of each one’s head looked like the face of a lion”
38	EZK	1	10	xfk6		the four of them had the face of an ox on the left side	Alternate translation: “the face on the left side of the head of each one looked like the face of an ox”
39	EZK	1	10	hzm6		They four had also the face of an eagle	Alternate translation: “The face on the back of the head of each one looked like the face of an eagle”
40	EZK	1	11	y2pe		their wings were spread out above, so that each creature had a pair of wings that touched another creature’s wing	Alternate translation: “each creature held up two of his wings so that one wing touched the wing of the creature on one side of him, and the other wing touched the wing of the creature on the other side of him”
41	EZK	1	11	pd9d		and also a pair of wings that covered their bodies	This can be translated as a new sentence: “The other two wings of each creature covered its body”
42	EZK	1	12	e2th		Each went straight forward	Alternate translation: “Each creature moved with a face looking forward”
43	EZK	1	13	ffv8		Connecting Statement:	Ezekiel continues to describe his vision.
44	EZK	1	13	i6wj	figs-abstractnouns	As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals	Here, likeness means that what Ezekiel saw looked like these things. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the words likeness and appearance, you could express the same ideas with verbal forms. Alternate translation: “As for what the living creatures looked like, they were similar to burning coals” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
45	EZK	1	13	m6wb		there were flashes of lightning	Alternate translation: “lightning came out from the fire.”
46	EZK	1	14	jq1y	figs-simile	The living creatures were moving swiftly back and forth, and they had the appearance of lightning	Lightning flashes and then disappears quickly, and the creatures moved from one place to another quickly. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word appearance, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “The living creatures were moving swiftly back and forth, and they looked like lightning” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
47	EZK	1	15	me27		Connecting Statement:	Ezekiel continues to tell about his vision.
48	EZK	1	16	kq4i		This was the appearance and structure of the wheels	Alternate translation: “This is what the wheels looked like and how they were made”
49	EZK	1	16	yue4		like beryl	Beryl is a kind of clear, valuable stone, often of yellow or golden color. “clear and yellow like a beryl stone” or “clear and yellow like a precious stone”
50	EZK	1	16	du8h	figs-abstractnouns	the four had the same likeness	Here, likeness refers to what the four wheels looked like. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word likeness, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “all four of the wheels looked the same” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
51	EZK	1	16	q9kt	figs-abstractnouns	their appearance and structure was like a wheel intersecting another wheel	The abstract nouns “appearance” and “structure” can be translated as verbs. Alternate translation: “they appeared to be made with one wheel going through another wheel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
52	EZK	1	17	d4vz		Connecting Statement:	Ezekiel continues to describe his vision.
53	EZK	1	17	yzc3		they went in any of their four directions	This could mean: (1) “their” refers to the creatures. Alternate translation: “they would go straight in any one of the four directions that the creatures looked towards” or (2) “their” refers to the wheels.
54	EZK	1	18	tsz7		As for their rims	Alternate translation: “This is what the rims of the wheels looked like”
55	EZK	1	18	j5l2		they were high and fearsome	Alternate translation: “the rims were very tall and awe-inspiring” or “the rims where tall and frightening”
56	EZK	1	18	q999		for the rims were full of eyes round about	Alternate translation: “because the rims had very many eyes around all four of the wheels”
57	EZK	1	19	pwu8	figs-explicit	When the living creatures rose up from the earth	The creatures were flying in the air after they left the ground. Alternate translation: “So when the creatures left the ground and went up into the air” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
58	EZK	1	19	c3bw		the wheels also rose up	Alternate translation: “the wheels also left the ground and went into the air”
59	EZK	1	20	q1gf		Wherever the Spirit would go, they went	The word “they” refers to the creatures.
60	EZK	1	20	i3ax		the wheels rose up beside them	Alternate translation: “the wheels went up into the air with the living creatures”
61	EZK	1	20	sqv9	figs-idiom	the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels	This could mean: (1) Ezekiel is speaking of the “creatures” of verse 19 as if they were one creature. Alternate translation: “the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels” or (2) Ezekiel is using an idiom. Alternate translation: “the spirit of life was in the wheels” or “the living spirit was in the wheels” or (3) the spirit in the creatures and in the wheels is the same. Alternate translation: “the same spirit that gave life to the creatures also gave life to the wheels” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
62	EZK	1	22	ikj7	figs-abstractnouns	the likeness of an expansive dome	Here, likeness means that what Ezekiel saw looked like “an expansive dome.” If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word likeness, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “what looked like an expansive dome” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
63	EZK	1	22	l6f5		an expansive dome	A dome looks like a hollow ball that is cut in half. “Expansive” means very large. “a huge upside-down bowl”
64	EZK	1	22	hu3m		awe-inspiring crystal	Alternate translation: “awe-inspiring ice” or “crystal that makes people marvel when they look at it”
65	EZK	1	22	unz5		stretched out over their heads above	Alternate translation: “and the expansive dome was spread out above the heads of the creatures” or “and the expansive dome took up a lot of space over the heads of the creatures”
66	EZK	1	23	w3ga		Beneath the dome	Alternate translation: “under the dome”
67	EZK	1	23	h3u3		Each of the living creatures also had a pair to cover themselves; each had a pair to cover his own body	Alternate translation: “Each of the living creatures also had two other wings, which they used to cover their bodies”
68	EZK	1	24	x6cx		Then I heard the sound of their wings. Like the noise of many waters. Like the voice of the Almighty whenever they moved. Like	The words whenever they moved could mean: (1) all the words before them in this verse, “Whenever they moved, I heard the sound of their wings. Like the noise of rushing water. Like the voice of the Almighty. Like” or (2) to the words that follow, “wings. Like the noise of rushing water. Like the voice of the Almighty. Whenever they moved, it sounded like.”
69	EZK	1	24	nht8	figs-simile	Like … waters. Like … moved. Like … rainstorm. Like … army.	These sentences are not complete because Ezekiel was showing that he was excited about what he saw. They can be translated as complete sentences: “The wings sounded like … water. They sounded like … moved. They sounded like … rainstorm. They sounded like … army.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
70	EZK	1	24	pa6v		many waters	This simply means “a lot of water.” It could refer to a loud river or a large waterfall or the waves crashing at the ocean. All of these are very loud.
71	EZK	1	24	a1wk	figs-metonymy	Like the voice of the Almighty	The Bible sometimes refers to thunder as “the voice of the Almighty.” Alternate translation: “It sounded like the voice of the Almighty God” or “It sounded like the thunder of the Almighty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
72	EZK	1	24	ii8k	figs-simile	Like the sound of a rainstorm	Possible meanings are: (1) “Like the sound of very big storm” or (2) “Like the sound of a very large crowd of people” Alternate translation: “There was a sound that was loud like a big storm” or “There was a sound that was loud like a very large crowd of people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
73	EZK	1	24	m4zj		Whenever they stood still	Alternate translation: “Whenever the creatures stopped moving”
74	EZK	1	24	lip7		they lowered their wings	“the creatures let their wings hang down by their sides.” They did this when they were not using their wings to fly.
75	EZK	1	25	fdh7		A voice came from above the dome	“Someone who was above the dome spoke.” If you need to tell whose voice this is, you should probably identify it as the voice of Yahweh ([Ezekiel 1:3](../01/03.md)).
76	EZK	1	25	c7rf		the dome over their heads	Alternate translation: “the dome that was over the heads of the creatures”
77	EZK	1	25	vx4w		the dome	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:23](../01/23.md).
78	EZK	1	26	pwr1		over their heads	Alternate translation: “over the heads of the living creatures”
79	EZK	1	26	v6pz	figs-abstractnouns	was the likeness of a throne	Here, likeness means that what Ezekiel saw looked like a throne. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word likeness, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “was something that looked like a throne” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
80	EZK	1	26	dds3		sapphire	a very valuable stone that is clear blue and very shiny
81	EZK	1	26	fx3x	figs-abstractnouns	on the likeness of the throne was	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word likeness, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “on what looked like a throne there was” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
82	EZK	1	26	npv7	figs-abstractnouns	a likeness like the appearance of a man	The abstract nouns “likeness” and “appearance” can be translated with verbal phrases. If you need to tell who this is, you should probably identify him as Yahweh ([Ezekiel 1:3](../01/03.md)). Alternate translation: “something that looked similar to what appeared to be a man” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
83	EZK	1	27	t3wg	figs-abstractnouns	from the appearance of his hips up	The person’s body above the hips looked like glowing metal that had fire in it. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word appearance, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “from what appeared to be his hips up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
84	EZK	1	27	f7ri	figs-abstractnouns	from the appearance of his hips downward the appearance of fire and brightness all around	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word appearance, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “all around him below what appeared to be his hips, I saw what looked like fire and a bright light” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
85	EZK	1	28	ju5f	figs-abstractnouns	Like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day was the appearance of the bright light surrounding it	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word appearance, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “The brightness surrounding it appeared to be like the way a rainbow appears in the clouds on a rainy day” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
86	EZK	1	28	qe4p		rainbow	the colorful strip of light that appears in the rain when the sun shines from behind the viewer
87	EZK	1	28	eww3	figs-abstractnouns	It was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of Yahweh	Here, likeness means that what Ezekiel saw looked like the glory of Yahweh. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the ideas behind the words appearance and likeness, you could express the same idea with verbal forms. Alternate translation: “It appeared to be what looked like the glory of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
88	EZK	1	28	x337	figs-idiom	I fell on my face	“I bowed down to the ground” or “I lay on the ground.” Ezekiel did not fall by accident. He went down to the ground to show that he respected and feared Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
89	EZK	1	28	xf7s	figs-metonymy	I heard a voice speaking	The word “voice” is a metonym for the person. Alternate translation: “I heard someone speaking” or “Someone spoke, and I heard his voice” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
90	EZK	2	intro	pp1p			# Ezekiel 2 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Ezekiel’s call continues in this chapter. God appointed Ezekiel to be a prophet but warned him that the people were very rebellious and would not listen to him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/call]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
91	EZK	2	1	jk2d		He said to me	If your language has to identify the one speaking, it would be best to identify the speaker as the “one who looked like a man” ([Ezekiel 1:26](../01/26.md)). It was not “the Spirit.”
92	EZK	2	1	djp4		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
93	EZK	2	2	nf31		the Spirit	Other This could mean: (1) “a spirit” or (2) “a wind.”
94	EZK	2	3	rd8n		up to this very day	“even now” or “even today.” This means that the people of Israel were continuing to disobey God.
95	EZK	2	4	nn58		Their descendants	the descendants of the past generations of Israel who had rebelled against God, referring to the people living in Israel at the time Ezekiel writes
96	EZK	2	4	iw3p		have stubborn faces	Alternate translation: “have expression on their faces that show that they are stubborn”
97	EZK	2	4	s6jn	figs-doublet	stubborn faces and hard hearts	The words “stubborn faces” refer to the way they act on the outside, and the words “hard hearts” refer to the way they think and feel. Together they emphasize that the people of Israel would not change how they lived in order to obey God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
98	EZK	2	4	bi27		stubborn	This describes a person who refuses to change what he thinks or what he is doing.
99	EZK	2	4	nx1c	figs-metaphor	hard hearts	Rocks never change and become soft, and these people never change and become sorry when they do evil things. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
100	EZK	2	5	k6vh	figs-metonymy	house	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. Alternate translation: “people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
101	EZK	2	5	g4a6		a prophet has been among them	Alternate translation: “the one whom they have refused to listen to was a prophet”
102	EZK	2	6	cd8n		son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “mortal person” or “human”
103	EZK	2	6	z8yl	figs-metaphor	briers and thorns and … scorpions	These words describe the people of Israel who will not treat Ezekiel kindly when he tells them what God says. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
104	EZK	2	6	jsb2		briers and thorns	Briers are bushes with sharp points on the branches. The sharp points on the branches are called thorns.
105	EZK	2	6	s9um		scorpions	A scorpion is a small animal with two front claws, six legs, and a large tail with a poisonous stinger. Its sting is very painful.
106	EZK	2	6	typ2		Do not fear their words	Alternate translation: “Do not be afraid of what they say.”
107	EZK	2	6	k1u5	figs-metonymy	be dismayed by their faces	The words “their faces” are a metonym for the message the people express with their faces. Alternate translation: “lose your desire to serve me because of the way they look at you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
108	EZK	2	7	phz2		are most rebellious	Alternate translation: “are very rebellious” or “totally rebel against me”
109	EZK	2	8	ndb7	figs-metonymy	house	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
110	EZK	2	9	p6fn		a hand was extended out to me	This could mean: (1) a person in the heavens had extended his hand out toward Ezekiel and all Ezekiel could see was from the hand to the elbow or shoulder or (2) the “one who looked like a man” ([Ezekiel 1:26](../01/26.md)) extended his hand.
111	EZK	2	9	h5d1		a written scroll	Alternate translation: “a scroll that had writing on it”
112	EZK	2	10	mxi2		He spread it out	The word “He” refers to the “one who looked like a man” ([Ezekiel 1:26](../01/26.md)).
113	EZK	2	10	h57t	figs-activepassive	it had been written on both its front and back	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone had written on both its front and its back” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
114	EZK	2	10	vh4l	figs-abstractnouns	written on it were lamentations, mourning, and woe	This can be restated to remove the abstract nouns “lamentations,” “mourning,” and “woe.” Alternate translation: “someone had written on it that these people would lament, be sad the way they would be if someone they loved had died, and have bad things happen to them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
115	EZK	3	intro	g699			# Ezekiel 3 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Ezekiel’s call concludes in this chapter. God told Ezekiel more about what he should say to the people and how he should say it. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/call]])
116	EZK	3	1	brw3		He said to me	The word “He” refers to the “one who looked like a man” ([Ezekiel 1:26](../01/26.md)).
117	EZK	3	1	j5ix		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
118	EZK	3	1	ze6y		what you have found	This refers to the scroll that God was giving him ([Ezekiel 2:9](../02/09.md)).
119	EZK	3	1	vqx6	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
120	EZK	3	2	zj66		that scroll	Many versions have “the scroll” or “this scroll.”
121	EZK	3	3	ky32		feed your belly and fill your stomach with this scroll	The word “belly” refers to the part of the body people can see from the outside. The word “stomach” refers to the internal organs inside the belly.
122	EZK	3	3	hl4l		it was as sweet as honey	Honey tastes sweet, and the scroll tasted sweet.
123	EZK	3	4	m9d9		he said to me	If your language has to identify the one speaking, it would be best to identify the speaker as the “one who looked like a man” ([Ezekiel 1:26](../01/26.md)). It was not “the Spirit.”
124	EZK	3	4	sch3	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
125	EZK	3	6	t81j		of strange speech or a difficult language	Alternate translation: “who speak a strange or difficult language”
126	EZK	3	6	gnx2		not to many peoples of strange speech	Alternate translation: “I am not sending you to a mighty nation whose people speak a strange language”
127	EZK	3	6	xr55	figs-hypo	if I sent you to them, they would have listened to you	This is a hypothetical situation that could have happened but did not. Yahweh did not send Ezekiel to people who did not understand his language. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
128	EZK	3	6	f2qs		if I sent you to them	The word “them” refers to a mighty nation other than Israel.
129	EZK	3	7	w94c	figs-doublet	strong browed and hard hearted	These mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “very rebellious” or “very stubborn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
130	EZK	3	7	m967	figs-idiom	strong browed	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “unwilling to change” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
131	EZK	3	7	sq7w	figs-metaphor	hard hearted	This phrase suggests that the people resist God and are unwilling to obey him. The heart is used to describe the place in the body where a person decides what they want to do. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
132	EZK	3	8	d8jm		Behold!	The word “Behold” here alerts Ezekiel to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
133	EZK	3	8	sx8p	figs-metaphor	I have made your face as hard as their faces	A hard face is a metaphor for being stubborn. Alternate translation: “I have made you as stubborn as they are” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
134	EZK	3	8	zi9j	figs-metonymy	I have made … your brow as hard as their brows	The “brow” is the forehead or eyebrow and is a metonym for what the person thinks. Alternate translation: “I have made … you strong so you will not stop doing what you are doing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
135	EZK	3	9	ij8a		I have made your brow like a diamond, harder than flint	Alternate translation: “I have made your brow like the hardest stone, harder than flint”
136	EZK	3	9	rz3c		flint	a stone that is hard enough to start a fire by hitting it with metal or another stone
137	EZK	3	9	z3m8	figs-metonymy	house	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
138	EZK	3	10	z6et	figs-metonymy	take them into your heart and hear them with your ears	Here “heart” represents a person’s mind. Alternate translation: “remember them and listen carefully” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
139	EZK	3	11	len2		Then go to the captives	The word “captives” refers to the people of Israel who were living in Babylon.
140	EZK	3	11	e5ix		your people	“your people group.” Ezekiel had lived in Judah before the Babylonians took him to Babylon.
141	EZK	3	11	p7ah		Lord Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
142	EZK	3	12	it6a		I heard behind me the sound of a great earthquake: “Blessed be the glory of Yahweh from his place!”	Some versions take “Blessed … place!” as a words that the “great earthquake” spoke: “I heard behind me the sound of a great earthquake, which said, ‘Blessed be the glory of Yahweh from his place!’” Others understand the sound of the earthquake as the sound of the glory of Yahweh leaving his place, “as the glory of Yahweh left its place, I heard behind me the sound of a great earthquake.”
143	EZK	3	12	pl7p		the sound of a great earthquake	It is not clear if the sound came from an earthquake, from a voice that was loud like an earthquake, or from the wings and wheels. Alternate translation: “a sound like the sound of a great earthquake” or “a voice speaking; the voice sounded like a great earthquake” or “a loud rumbling noise”
144	EZK	3	12	xj77		the glory of Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:28](../01/28.md).
145	EZK	3	12	uf64		the sound of a great earthquake	Alternate translation: “a loud, deep and powerful rumbling sound like the sound of an earthquake”
146	EZK	3	14	h4qw		General Information:	Ezekiel seems to have been angry because Yahweh had sent him to speak to the Israelite exiles, thus rebelling against Yahweh himself. Though he was supposed to speak to them, he sat in silence for seven days, even though he could feel the anger of Yahweh “powerfully pressing on” him.
147	EZK	3	14	t94w		away, and I went with bitterness in my spirit’s rage	The words “bitterness” and “rage” are types of anger. This can be stated as a separate sentence. Alternate translation: “away. I was bitter and my spirit was full of anger” or “away. I was very bitter and angry”
148	EZK	3	14	x1uf	figs-metaphor	bitterness	Ezekiel speaks of his anger at Yahweh as if there were a bad taste in his mouth because Yahweh had forced him to eat something that tasted bad. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
149	EZK	3	14	w8rt	figs-metaphor	for the hand of Yahweh was powerfully pressing on me	Ezekiel speaks of being sad and tired because Yahweh had commanded him to do things he did not want to do as if Yahweh were pushing him down into the ground. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
150	EZK	3	14	llb2	figs-metonymy	the hand of Yahweh	This could mean: (1) the word “hand” is often used to refer to someone’s power or action. Alternate translation: “the power of Yahweh” or (2) Ezekiel knew that Yahweh was angry with him because he was not obeying Yahweh by speaking to the Israelite exiles. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
151	EZK	3	15	i5bx	translate-names	Tel Aviv	A town in Babylon, about 80 kilometers southeast of the main city, which was also called Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
152	EZK	3	15	bin3		the Kebar Canal	This is a river that people in Chaldea had dug to give water to their gardens. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:1](../01/01.md).
153	EZK	3	15	n8yl		overwhelmed in amazement	Alternate translation: “unable to do anything because I was so amazed”
154	EZK	3	16	gj4t		General Information:	Ezekiel tells about his experience at Tel-Aviv.
155	EZK	3	16	ul6w	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
156	EZK	3	17	rf13	figs-metaphor	watchman	God told Ezekiel to warn the people of Israel just as a watchman would warn the people of a city if enemies were coming, so that they could prepare and be safe. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
157	EZK	3	17	xc2d	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
158	EZK	3	18	gn56		the wicked	Alternate translation: “wicked people”
159	EZK	3	18	b5pw	figs-idiom	require his blood from your hand	This is an idiom for holding someone responsible or guilty of murder. Alternate translation: “treat you as if you had murdered him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
160	EZK	3	19	hrf4	figs-doublet	he does not turn from his wickedness or from his wicked deeds	The phrase “wicked deeds” means the same thing as “wickedness.” Alternate translation: “he does not stop doing wicked things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
161	EZK	3	20	d1iz	figs-metaphor	set a stumbling block before him	This could mean: (1) “make something bad happen to him” or (2) “cause him to sin openly.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
162	EZK	3	20	gm4t		he will die in his sin	Alternate translation: “he will die as a sinner” or “he will die as a guilty person because he has disobeyed me”
163	EZK	3	20	wji4	figs-idiom	I will require his blood from your hand	This is an idiom for holding someone responsible or guilty of murder. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “I will treat you as if you had murdered him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
164	EZK	3	21	e9i5	figs-activepassive	since he was warned	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “since you warned him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
165	EZK	3	22	w1ch	figs-metonymy	the hand of Yahweh	The word “hand” is often used to refer to someone’s power or action. Alternate translation: “the power of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
166	EZK	3	23	ij9h		the glory of Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:28](../01/28.md).
167	EZK	3	23	ul8f		the Kebar Canal	This is a river that people in Chaldea had dug to give water to their gardens. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:1](../01/01.md).
168	EZK	3	23	l7j5	figs-idiom	I fell on my face	“I bowed down to the ground” or “I lay on the ground.” Ezekiel did not fall by accident. He went down to the ground to show that he respected and feared Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:28](../01/28.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
169	EZK	3	24	r8ve		he spoke with me	If your language has to identify the one speaking, it would be best to identify the speaker as the “one who looked like a man” ([Ezekiel 1:26](../01/26.md)). It was not “the Spirit.”
170	EZK	3	25	f4fp		they will place ropes upon you and tie you so you cannot go out among them	This is best translated literally.
171	EZK	3	26	en24		the roof of your mouth	Alternate translation: “the top of your mouth”
172	EZK	3	26	w5g2		you will be mute	Alternate translation: “you will not be able to speak”
173	EZK	3	26	z3pl	figs-metonymy	house	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
174	EZK	3	27	pfr1		I will open your mouth	Alternate translation: “I will make you able to speak”
175	EZK	3	27	sy4s		the one who will not listen will not listen	Alternate translation: “the one who refuses to listen will not listen”
176	EZK	3	27	v6ss		Lord Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
177	EZK	4	intro	dz5i			# Ezekiel 4 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Destruction of Jerusalem<br>The destruction of Jerusalem is pictured in this chapter. Ezekiel showed the lack of food and water that would occur during the siege of Jerusalem.
178	EZK	4	1	thl9		son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “mortal person” or “human”
179	EZK	4	1	cn59	figs-explicit	carve the city of Jerusalem	You may need to make explicit that Ezekiel is to carve a picture. Alternate translation: “carve a picture of the city of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
180	EZK	4	2	hk4u		lay siege against it	Alternate translation: “surround the city in order to capture it”
181	EZK	4	2	vr6r		build forts against it	“build strong walls against it.” The walls would keep people from leaving the city.
182	EZK	4	2	mfb8		Raise up an assault ramp against it	“Build a ramp outside of it for the enemies to get inside.” Jerusalem had a wall around it to protect the people inside. The enemies could only get inside if they had a ramp to climb up over the wall.
183	EZK	4	2	mdb4		Place battering rams all around it	“Set around it huge poles people would use to break down the gates and get inside.” “Battering rams” are large trees or poles that many men in an army would pick up and hit against a wall or door so they could break it down and get inside.
184	EZK	4	3	d88y	translate-symaction	set your face against it	This is a command to stare at the model of the city as a symbol of punishing the city. Alternate translation: “stare at the city” or “stare at the city so that it will be harmed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
185	EZK	4	3	cv8u	figs-metonymy	set your face	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze, and “set your face” refers to literally staring at something. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
186	EZK	4	3	vw5k	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
187	EZK	4	4	qk6z		put the sin of the house of Israel on it	This could mean: (1) “symbolically bear the punishment for the sins of the Israelites” or (2) “suffer by lying on your side because of their sin.”
188	EZK	4	4	tm3q	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
189	EZK	4	4	kkq5		you will carry their sin	This could mean: (1) “you will be guilty of their sin” or (2) “you will be punished for their sin.” Either of these meanings will be demonstrated “symbolically” by Ezekiel as noted in the UST.
190	EZK	4	4	u5yy		lie down against the house of Israel	Alternate translation: “lie facing the kingdom of Israel in a hostile manner”
191	EZK	4	5	in3l		I myself am assigning to you one day to represent each year of their punishment	Alternate translation: “I myself command you to lie on your side for the same number of days as the number of years that I will punish them”
192	EZK	4	5	rx67		each year of their punishment	This could mean: (1) each year that they will be punished for their sins or (2) each year that they have sinned.
193	EZK	4	5	wq3e	translate-numbers	390 days	“three hundred and ninety days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
194	EZK	4	6	y7xn		these days	the days Ezekiel lies down on his left side to illustrate the siege of the kingdom of Israel
195	EZK	4	6	s4h8		you will carry the sin	This could mean: (1) “you will be guilty of the sin” or (2) “you will be punished for the sin.” Either of these meanings will be demonstrated symbolically by Ezekiel as noted in the UST. See how you translated these words in [Ezekiel 4:4](../04/04.md).
196	EZK	4	6	a25b	figs-metonymy	the house of Judah	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the descendants of Judah over many years. See how you translated these words in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Judah people group” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
197	EZK	4	6	iys6		I am assigning to you one day for each year	Alternate translation: “I will make you do this one day for each year that I will punish them”
198	EZK	4	7	t4rt	translate-symaction	Set your face toward Jerusalem that is under siege	This is a command to stare at the model of Jerusalem as a symbol of punishing Jerusalem. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 4:3](../04/03.md). Alternate translation: “Stare at Jerusalem that is under siege” or “Stare at Jerusalem that is under siege, so that it will be harmed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
199	EZK	4	7	knw2	figs-metonymy	Set your face	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze. “Set your face” refers to literally staring at something. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
200	EZK	4	7	w7t8		prophesy against it	Alternate translation: “prophesy about the bad things that will happen to Jerusalem”
201	EZK	4	8	e9sf		For behold	Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
202	EZK	4	8	lua4	figs-metaphor	I am placing bonds on you	Bonds are ropes or chains that keep a person from moving. It is not clear whether the word “bonds” is a metaphor for something Yahweh does that is as if he had bound Ezekiel or if he is using literal, physical ropes. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
203	EZK	4	9	vw5v		wheat, barley … millet, and spelt	These are different kinds of grains.
204	EZK	4	9	cig3		beans	vines whose seeds, which grow in a single row inside its otherwise empty fruit, can be eaten
205	EZK	4	9	q8id	translate-unknown	lentils	These are like beans, but their seeds are very small, round, and somewhat flat. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
206	EZK	4	9	tc9t	translate-numbers	390 days	“three hundred and ninety days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
207	EZK	4	10	q6cb	translate-numbers	twenty shekels per day	“20 shekels per day.” A shekel is a unit of weight equal to about 11 grams. Alternate translation: 200 grams of bread each day” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
208	EZK	4	11	ba5e	translate-bvolume	a sixth of a hin	“1/6 hin” or “a sixth part of a hin” or “about one-half liter” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
209	EZK	4	11	b9rp	translate-bvolume	a hin	A hin is 3.7 liters. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
210	EZK	4	12	wgs2		You will eat it	The word “it” refers to the bread ([Ezekiel 4:9](../04/09.md)).
211	EZK	4	12	esy6	translate-unknown	barley cakes	flat bread made of barley ([Ezekiel 4:9](../04/09.md)) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
212	EZK	4	12	se16		you will bake it on excrement of human dung	“you will cook it over a fire made with pieces of human solid waste.” Your language may have a way of expressing this politely.
213	EZK	4	13	kli6		will banish	will send away by force
214	EZK	4	14	nb2f		Alas, Lord Yahweh	“Lord Yahweh, it would be wrong for me to do that.” Ezekiel is very troubled by what the Lord has told him to do.
215	EZK	4	14	px83		Lord Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md). Here Ezekiel is speaking to the Lord.
216	EZK	4	14	a59d		foul meat has never entered my mouth	Alternate translation: “I have never eaten foul meat”
217	EZK	4	14	lc8j		foul meat	“disgusting, unclean meat.” This refers to meat that is unclean because it has come from an animal that has died of sickness or old age or was killed by another animal. The word “foul” shows his disgust over meat like this.
218	EZK	4	15	n64y		Look	Alternate translation: “Listen” or “Pay attention to the important thing I will tell you now”
219	EZK	4	15	zf4y		I have given you	Alternate translation: “I will allow you to use”
220	EZK	4	15	g35w		cow manure	solid waste from cows. Your language may have a polite way of expressing this.
221	EZK	4	15	l517		human dung	solid waste from humans. Your language may have a polite way of expressing this. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 4:12](../04/12.md).
222	EZK	4	16	w9yv		Behold	Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
223	EZK	4	16	s5sw		I am breaking the staff of bread in Jerusalem	Alternate translation: “I will stop the supply of food to Jerusalem”
224	EZK	4	16	f6dt	figs-metaphor	the staff of bread	The supply is called a staff because some people need a staff to walk and do their work, and people need bread to live. Bread represents all kinds of food. Alternate translation: “the supply of food” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
225	EZK	4	16	i35y	figs-explicit	they will eat bread while rationing it in anxiety	You may need to make explicit why they will ration the bread. “they will carefully divide their bread because they fear that there will not be enough” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
226	EZK	4	16	kdq7		rationing	giving small amounts of something of which there is not enough to many people
227	EZK	4	16	xi3f	figs-metonymy	rationing it in trembling	The word “shaking” is a metaphor for being afraid and “trembling” represents fear. Alternate translation: “rationing it while shaking” or “rationing it in fear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
228	EZK	4	17	s15b	figs-explicit	every man will be dismayed at his brother and waste away	This could mean: (1) “everyone will look at his brother and worry about how much food his brother eats and waste away” or (2) “every one of them will be dismayed and waste away” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
229	EZK	4	17	bv4j	figs-metaphor	waste away	The phrase “waste away” is usually used of flesh or wood rotting. Here it is a metaphor for wicked people becoming thin and dying because they have no food. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
230	EZK	5	intro	hus5			# Ezekiel 5 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The destruction of Jerusalem<br>The destruction of Jerusalem is continued to be pictured in this chapter. Ezekiel showed the destruction of Jerusalem by fire and war.
231	EZK	5	1	wtm2		son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “mortal person” or “human”
232	EZK	5	1	het3		barber’s razor	Alternate translation: “blade for cutting hair”
233	EZK	5	1	p4tg		pass the razor over your head and your beard	Alternate translation: “shave your head and your face” or “remove the hair from your head and the beard from your face”
234	EZK	5	2	x7gj	translate-fraction	Burn a third of it	“Burn a third of your hair” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
235	EZK	5	2	v81v		midst	middle
236	EZK	5	2	p3xt		when the days of the siege are completed	Alternate translation: “when the days of Jerusalem’s siege have ended” or “when the days have ended that you show how Jerusalem will put under siege”
237	EZK	5	2	iaa8	translate-fraction	take a third of the hair	“take one of the three piles of hair” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
238	EZK	5	2	d8s1		strike it with the sword all around the city	Alternate translation: “hit it with your sword all over the city”
239	EZK	5	2	aye1	translate-fraction	scatter a third of it to the wind	“let the wind blow the last third of your hair in different directions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
240	EZK	5	2	b6bf	figs-metonymy	I will draw out a sword to chase after the people	The word “sword” is a metonym for enemy soldiers who will attack with their swords, and to “draw out a sword” is to send the soldiers into battle. Alternate translation: “I will cause their enemies to pursue them and attack them with swords” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
241	EZK	5	2	f2fx		I will draw out a sword	Alternate translation: “I will pull a sword out of its container”
242	EZK	5	3	y2te		a small number of hairs from them	Alternate translation: “a few hairs from the piles”
243	EZK	5	3	vva4		tie them	The word “them” refers to the hairs. This could mean: (1) the hairs were long enough so Ezekiel could tie them or (2) Ezekiel was to sew the hairs or otherwise attach them (3) Ezekiel was to place the hairs loosely in a fold of the garment.
244	EZK	5	3	m7jf		the folds of your robe	This could mean: (1) “the cloth on your arms” (“your sleeves”) or (2) “the end of the cloth on your robe” (“your hem”) or (3) the fold in the garment where it is tucked into the belt.
245	EZK	5	4	qx1e	figs-events	Then take	This continues the instructions Yahweh gives to Ezekiel beginning with the words “But take” in verse 3. Ezekiel was to “take a small number of hairs” and “take more of the hair and throw it” when he shaved his hair and beard ([Ezekiel 5:1](../05/01.md)) and before he burned the hair ([Ezekiel 5:2](../05/02.md)). You may need to place these verses before those verses. “But when you shave off your hair and beard, and before you burn them, take … After you have scattered the hair to the wind, then take” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-events]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-versebridge]])
246	EZK	5	4	k7tv	figs-metaphor	from there a fire will go out to all the house of Israel	“from there a fire will spread out and burn up all the people of Israel.” Yahweh speaks of how he will punish Israel as if he were going to set fire to a house and of the people of Israel as if they were the family that lives in that house but were at that time outside the house. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
247	EZK	5	4	isu2	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
248	EZK	5	5	g9gl		Lord Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
249	EZK	5	5	rka7		This is Jerusalem	“This carving represents Jerusalem” ([Ezekiel 4:1](../04/01.md))
250	EZK	5	5	a826		in the midst of the nations	This could mean: (1) other nations were on all sides of Jerusalem or (2) “more important than all other nations.”
251	EZK	5	5	k186	figs-personification	I have placed her	Jerusalem is referred to as “her” and “she.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
252	EZK	5	5	qg7v		other lands	Alternate translation: “the neighboring countries” or “the countries around her”
253	EZK	5	6	hl49		The people have rejected my judgments	Alternate translation: “The people of Israel and Jerusalem have refused to obey my judgments.”
254	EZK	5	7	puk4		Lord Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
255	EZK	5	7	e8dd		Because you are more troublesome than	Alternate translation: “because your sinfulness is worse than” or “because you are more unruly than”
256	EZK	5	7	ijp8		that surround you	Alternate translation: “that are all around you.”
257	EZK	5	7	a52g	figs-metaphor	have not walked in my statutes	Walking is a metaphor for the way a person lives. Alternate translation: “have not lived according to my statutes” or “have not obeyed my statutes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
258	EZK	5	7	vkc9		or acted according to my decrees	Alternate translation: “or obeyed my decrees”
259	EZK	5	8	h1x6		Behold!	Alternate translation: “Look!” or “Listen!” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
260	EZK	5	8	xp3l		I will execute judgments within your midst	“I will judge you in various ways” or “I will punish you” .
261	EZK	5	9	kbb8		what I have not done and the like of which I will not do again	“as I have not done before and will not do in a similar way again” or “like I have never done before and will never do again” .
262	EZK	5	9	v2eb		because of all your disgusting actions	“because of all the disgusting things you do.” God was angry because the people were worshiping idols and false gods.
263	EZK	5	10	k7dn		fathers will eat the children in your midst, and sons will eat their fathers	Ezekiel is probably telling what will really happen when the people have no food.
264	EZK	5	10	f8kj		I will execute judgment on you	Alternate translation: “I will judge you” or “I will punish you severely”
265	EZK	5	10	n6c5		scatter to every direction all of you who are left	Alternate translation: “I will force all of you who are left to go to different places.”
266	EZK	5	11	e2zn		Lord Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
267	EZK	5	11	hg2m		defiled … sanctuary	ruined the place that Yahweh had set aside to be only for his use
268	EZK	5	11	z6sh	figs-explicit	with all your hateful things	“with all of those things of yours that I hate.” You may need to make explicit that this refers to idols: “with all your idols, which I hate” or “with all your disgusting idols.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
269	EZK	5	11	my31		with all your disgusting deeds	Alternate translation: “with all the disgusting things that you do”
270	EZK	5	11	i3z4	figs-synecdoche	my eye will not have pity on you	The eye is a synecdoche for the person whose eye it is. Alternate translation: “I will not pity you” (See: and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
271	EZK	5	11	r14z		I will not spare you	Alternate translation: “I will surely punish you”
272	EZK	5	12	a3ye		they will be consumed by famine in your midst	Alternate translation: “many of them will die because of famine”
273	EZK	5	13	az69		my wrath will be completed	Alternate translation: “I will no longer be angry because I will have done everything I wanted to do because I was angry”
274	EZK	5	13	w8xw	figs-metonymy	I will cause my fury toward them to rest	The word “fury” means violent anger, and here it is a metonym for punishment. “I will stop punishing them because I will have punished them fully.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
275	EZK	5	13	b1ac	figs-explicit	I will be satisfied	You may need to make explicit why Yahweh will be satisfied. Alternate translation: “I will be satisfied that I have punished them enough” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
276	EZK	5	13	dxx1		when I have completed my fury against them	Alternate translation: “when I have finished punishing them”
277	EZK	5	15	aiv4	figs-doublet	in wrath and fury	The words “wrath” and “fury” mean basically the same thing and emphasize that Yahweh is very angry. Alternate translation: “because I will be very angry with you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
278	EZK	5	16	pk83	figs-metonymy	will send out harsh arrows of famine against you	The word “arrows” is a metonym for the sharp pains that people feel when they have had no food for a long time. Alternate translation: “will make you feel the pain of intense hunger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
279	EZK	5	16	tq5n		increase the famine on you	Alternate translation: “make the famine more severe for you” or “make the famine last longer for you” or “make sure that there is less and less for you to eat”
280	EZK	5	16	y84u	figs-metaphor	break your staff of bread	A “staff” was something that people leaned upon to support them. This phrase is a metaphor that means removing the supply of food that the people were depending upon. See how “staff of bread” is translated in [Ezekiel 4:16](../04/16.md). Alternate translation: “cut off your food supply” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
281	EZK	5	17	k7kf	figs-personification	Plague and blood will pass through you	Sickness and violent death are spoken of as if they were soldiers going through the city killing everyone they could. Alternate translation: “Many people will die of disease, and many others will die in war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
282	EZK	6	intro	j871			# Ezekiel 6 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Shrines on the hill tops<br><br>God will destroy all those who have been worshiping idols at the hill top shrines.
283	EZK	6	1	ih46	figs-apostrophe	General Information:	Yahweh is telling Ezekiel to speak to the mountains as if they were people so that the people of Israel would hear the words and know that Ezekiel’s words were for them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])
284	EZK	6	1	x3yv	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
285	EZK	6	2	hip9		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
286	EZK	6	2	u6qp	translate-symaction	set your face against the mountains of Israel	This is a command to stare at the mountains as a symbol of punishing the people there. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 4:3](../04/03.md). Alternate translation: “stare at the mountains of Israel” or “stare at the mountains of Israel so that the people there will be harmed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
287	EZK	6	2	guc4	translate-symaction	set your face against the mountains of Israel	The mountains of Israel were far away, so Ezekiel could not see them, but staring in that direction would be a symbol of harming it. Alternate translation: “turn toward the mountains of Israel and stare” or “stare toward the mountains of Israel so that the people there will be harmed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
288	EZK	6	2	s98w	figs-metonymy	set your face	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
289	EZK	6	2	e98m		the mountains of Israel	Alternate translation: “the mountains in the land of Israel”
290	EZK	6	3	uy62		Behold!	Alternate translation: “Look!” or “Listen!” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
291	EZK	6	3	ev2k		Lord Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
292	EZK	6	3	c5nh	figs-metonymy	I am bringing a sword against you	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation: “I am bringing soldiers to come and kill you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
293	EZK	6	4	i987		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
294	EZK	6	4	sc5d	figs-activepassive	Then your altars will become desolate and your pillars will be destroyed	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “People will no longer worship at your altars and your enemy will destroy your pillars” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
295	EZK	6	4	kbs8	figs-explicit	I will throw down	Yahweh was speaking of sending soldiers ([Ezekiel 6:3](../06/03.md)) to do these things. Alternate translation: “I will send soldiers to throw down” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
296	EZK	6	4	yv9q		your dead	Alternate translation: “your people who have died”
297	EZK	6	5	utv5	figs-explicit	I will lay … and scatter	Yahweh was speaking of sending soldiers ([Ezekiel 6:3](../06/03.md)) to do these things. Alternate translation: “I will send soldiers to lay … and scatter” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
298	EZK	6	6	k4gp		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
299	EZK	6	6	ri8t	figs-activepassive	cities will be laid waste	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Enemy armies will lay waste your cities” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
300	EZK	6	6	iff1	figs-activepassive	they will be broken	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “enemy armies will break your altars” or “enemy armies will break them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
301	EZK	6	6	ez3w	figs-activepassive	your pillars will be cut down	This can be translated in active form. See how you translated “pillars” in [Ezekiel 6:4](../06/04.md). Alternate translation: “they will cut down your pillars” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
302	EZK	6	6	qj8a	figs-activepassive	your works will be wiped away	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one will remember what you have done” or “they will destroy everything you have made” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
303	EZK	6	7	ye9a		The dead will fall down in your midst	Alternate translation: “You will see the enemy kill many people”
304	EZK	6	7	i3ub	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
305	EZK	6	8	x38q		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
306	EZK	6	8	p3b3	figs-metonymy	some who escape the sword	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation: “some whom the soldiers do not kill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
307	EZK	6	8	luc8	figs-activepassive	when you are scattered throughout the countries	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “when I scatter you in different countries” or “when I force you to live in other countries” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
308	EZK	6	9	nw31	figs-synecdoche	I was grieved by their promiscuous heart that turned away from me	Yahweh speaks of the Israelites as if they were a woman who sleeps with many people. Alternate translation: “I was sad because they were like a wife who has left me to sleep with other men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
309	EZK	6	9	quq7	figs-synecdoche	by their eyes that whored after their idols	Yahweh speaks of the Israelites as if they were a married woman who looks at other men and desires to sleep with them. Alternate translation: “by the way they desired strongly to worship idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
310	EZK	6	9	cul8		they will show loathing on their face for the wickedness which they have committed	This could mean: (1) “their faces will show that they hate themselves because of the wicked things they have done” or (2) “their faces will show that they hate the wicked things that they have done.”
311	EZK	6	11	e96i	figs-123person	The Lord Yahweh says this	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to remind Ezekiel and the people that what he is saying is important. Alternate translation: “I, the Lord Yahweh, say this” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
312	EZK	6	11	wif1		Lord Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
313	EZK	6	11	v6gt	writing-symlanguage	Clap your hands and stomp your foot	Ezekiel was to do this symbolic action to get the people’s attention. This was not applause. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
314	EZK	6	11	nb8l		Alas	This word is spoken by those who see people doing bad things and realize that bad things will happen to the evildoers as a result. If your language has a similar word, you might want to use it here.
315	EZK	6	11	w4c1	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
316	EZK	6	11	kds2		they will fall by sword, famine, and plague.	To “fall” is a euphemism for to “die.” The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation:
317	EZK	6	12	cu81		I will accomplish my fury against them	Alternate translation: “I will satisfy my anger against them” or “I will punish them until I am no longer angry”
318	EZK	6	13	n7bh		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
319	EZK	6	13	rr6w		hill—on all the mountain peaks, and under every flourishing tree and thick oak	Another possible meaning is “hill, on all the mountain peaks, under every flourishing tree, and under every thick oak.”
320	EZK	6	13	txr9		flourishing	healthy and growing
321	EZK	6	13	v2z8		oak	a large tree with strong wood that provided shade for worshipers
322	EZK	6	14	nw61	translate-names	Diblah	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
323	EZK	7	intro	rti1			# Ezekiel 7 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Now is the time for punishment<br><br>The people will be punished severely for their idol worship and the temple will be destroyed. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
324	EZK	7	1	y1pz		General Information:	This starts God’s prophecy of judgment on Israel.
325	EZK	7	1	kts6	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
326	EZK	7	2	q227	figs-123person	the Lord Yahweh says this	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to remind Ezekiel and the people that what he is saying is important. Alternate translation: “I, the Lord Yahweh, say this” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
327	EZK	7	2	cz5j		Lord Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
328	EZK	7	2	pvc3	figs-metonymy	to the land of Israel	The word “land” is a metonym for the people who live on the land. Alternate translation: “to the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
329	EZK	7	2	j9de		An end!	Alternate translation: “The end has come!”
330	EZK	7	2	m6is		the four borders of the land	“the entire land” The “four borders” are to the north, east, south, and west.
331	EZK	7	3	t8wc		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
332	EZK	7	3	rmc8	figs-personification	the end is upon you	The “end” is spoken of as if it were a robber attacking the people. Alternate translation: “your life is finished” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
333	EZK	7	3	ty13	figs-metaphor	I am sending out my wrath on you	“Wrath” is spoken of as if it were an arrow that Yahweh was shooting at the people. Alternate translation: “I am angry, and I will punish you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
334	EZK	7	3	yt4u		according to your ways	Alternate translation: “according to the things you do” or “because of the wicked things you do”
335	EZK	7	3	d31i		I will bring all your abominations upon you	Alternate translation: “I will punish you for doing those things that I hate so much”
336	EZK	7	4	s8xd	figs-synecdoche	For my eyes will not pity you	The eye is a synecdoche for the person whose eye it is. Alternate translation: “For I will not pity you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
337	EZK	7	4	n5vz	figs-metaphor	I will bring your ways upon you	The way a person lives is spoken of as a path on which one walks. Alternate translation: “I will punish you for the things you have done” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
338	EZK	7	4	r54l		your abominations will be in your midst	This could mean: (1) “I will punish all of you because of your abominations” or (2) “this will happen as long as you continue to worship idols.”
339	EZK	7	4	u9s9	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
340	EZK	7	5	p6dg		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
341	EZK	7	5	mg8u	figs-123person	The Lord Yahweh says this	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to remind Ezekiel and the people that what he is saying is important. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:11](../06/11.md). Alternate translation: “I, the Lord Yahweh, say this” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
342	EZK	7	5	pr6h		Lord Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
343	EZK	7	5	jx8l		Disaster! A unique disaster! Behold, it is coming.	These exclamations are meant to make the passage very strong. Alternate translation: “Behold, a terrible disaster is coming, one that no one has ever experienced before”
344	EZK	7	5	s2p9		Behold, it	Alternate translation: “You can be absolutely sure that it”
345	EZK	7	6	p8rf	figs-personification	The end has woken up against you	The judgment that is coming is treated as if it were an enemy waking up from sleep. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
346	EZK	7	7	tv29	figs-metonymy	the mountains will no longer be joyful	The word “mountains” is a metonym for the people who live on the mountains. Alternate translation: “the people on the mountains will not have any more joy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
347	EZK	7	8	f85a		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words to the people of Israel.
348	EZK	7	8	j6i8		Now before long	Alternate translation: “Very soon now”
349	EZK	7	8	efn1	figs-metaphor	I will pour out my fury against you and fill up my wrath upon you	Yahweh uses the terms “pour out” and “fill up” to speak of his anger as if it were water that he poured out into a jar. These phrases emphasize that Yahweh will punish the people severely. Alternate translation: “I will punish you severely because I am very angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
350	EZK	7	8	x29m		fury	Alternate translation: “wrath” or “great anger”
351	EZK	7	9	g3le	figs-synecdoche	For my eye will not look compassionately	The eye is a synecdoche for the person whose eye it is. Alternate translation: “I will not look on them with compassion” or “I will not be compassionate to them” (See: and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
352	EZK	7	9	u6zj		I will not spare you	Alternate translation: “I will not leave you without punishment” or “I will punish you”
353	EZK	7	9	fbm4		your abominations will be in your midst so you will know that I am Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 7:4](../07/04.md).
354	EZK	7	10	z47j		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words about Israel.
355	EZK	7	10	x4mj	figs-explicit	Behold, the day! Behold, it is coming!	“Behold! The day is coming!” You may need to make explicit which day is coming. Alternate translation: “Behold! The day when I will punish you is coming!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
356	EZK	7	10	n977		Behold	Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
357	EZK	7	10	xv3u		Doom has gone out	Alternate translation: “Disaster has begun to come to Israel” or “Terrible things have begun to happen”
358	EZK	7	10	yu2t	figs-metaphor	The rod has blossomed, arrogance has budded	This could mean: (1) “The people of Israel have grown very proud” or (2) “The people of Israel have become very violent and very proud.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
359	EZK	7	12	bn6n		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words about Israel.
360	EZK	7	12	qp62	figs-parallelism	The time is coming; the day has come close	Both “The time” and “the day” refer to the time when God will punish the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “Israel’s punishment will happen very soon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
361	EZK	7	12	ny3b		my anger is on the entire multitude	Alternate translation: “I am angry with the whole multitude”
362	EZK	7	12	vt9d		multitude	a very large number of people. Here it refers to the people of Israel.
363	EZK	7	13	d9pl		as long as they both live	as long as “the buyer” and “the seller” (7:12) both live
364	EZK	7	13	i546		the vision concerning the entire multitude will not be reversed	Alternate translation: “God will surely do to the multitude what he has shown me”
365	EZK	7	13	ex6g	figs-activepassive	none of them will be strengthened	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “God will not strengthen any of them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
366	EZK	7	14	t3cl		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words about Israel.
367	EZK	7	14	r62j		They have blown the trumpet	Alternate translation: “They have blown the trumpet to call people to fight against the enemy”
368	EZK	7	14	yqb2		my anger is on the entire multitude	“I am angry with the whole multitude.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 7:12](../07/12.md).
369	EZK	7	15	ea3s		The sword is on the outside	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation:
370	EZK	7	15	m9pg		the building	the city
371	EZK	7	15	l3cl	figs-metaphor	while famine and plague will consume those in the city	The word “consume” is a metaphor for “totally destroy.” Alternate translation: “and most of the people in the city will die from hunger and sickness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
372	EZK	7	17	i9cf		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words about Israel.
373	EZK	7	17	iw6d	figs-synecdoche	Every hand will falter and every knee will be weak as water	The hands and knees are synecdoches for the people themselves. Alternate translation: “Everyone will be so terrified that they will be unable to work and their knees will become weak so that they cannot stand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
374	EZK	7	17	f9a7		falter	fail to do what it is supposed to do
375	EZK	7	17	j698	figs-euphemism	every knee will be weak as water	Another possible translation is, “every knee will flow with water,” a euphemism for all the people losing control of their bladders because they are so frightened. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
376	EZK	7	17	p7gb	figs-simile	knee … weak as water	Water cannot stand up, and the people’s knees will be so weak that the people are unable to stand on their legs. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
377	EZK	7	18	rp7c	figs-metaphor	terror will cover them	Terror is spoken of as if it were clothing. Alternate translation: “everyone will see how terrified they are” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
378	EZK	7	18	gtb2	figs-explicit	baldness on all of their heads	Shaving the head was a sign of sadness. Alternate translation: “all of them will shave their heads” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
379	EZK	7	19	xfz1		in the day of Yahweh’s rage	Alternate translation: “in the day when Yahweh acts on his anger” or “when Yahweh punishes them”
380	EZK	7	19	u2cm		the day	This can be a time period of more or less than one 24-hour day.
381	EZK	7	19	ux4y	figs-activepassive	their hunger will not be satisfied	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “they will not be able to satisfy their hunger” or “they will still be hungry even after they eat all they have” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
382	EZK	7	19	n5ad		their iniquity has become a stumbling block	This could mean: (1) “because having a lot of gold and silver has led them to sin” or (2) “because they are evil, they are committing sins that show how evil they are.”
383	EZK	7	20	kt4d		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words about Israel.
384	EZK	7	20	pbt7		with them	with the jeweled ornaments
385	EZK	7	21	jpj3	figs-metonymy	I will give those things into the hand of strangers	The word “hand” is used to refer to control. “I will give those idols into the control of people they do not know” or “I will give those idols to people they do not know” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
386	EZK	7	21	n7gz		plunder	things that are stolen or taken by force
387	EZK	7	21	apv5		they will defile them	The strangers and wicked people will defile the idols that the people of Israel had made.
388	EZK	7	22	u5yj		I will turn my face away	Alternate translation: “I will not pay attention” or “I will look away” or “I will not notice”
389	EZK	7	22	ge5t		my cherished place	“the place I love.” This refers to God’s temple.
390	EZK	7	22	u74s		bandits	violent people who steal and destroy
391	EZK	7	23	zs1w		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words to Ezekiel about Israel.
392	EZK	7	23	y53i		Make a chain	Chains are used to hold slaves or prisoners. God says this to show the people that they will become slaves or prisoners.
393	EZK	7	23	gu3l	figs-metonymy	the land is filled with the judgment of blood	This could mean: (1) “everywhere in the country God is judging people because they violently killed others” or (2) “the courts everywhere in the country are murdering people.” The word “blood” here represents murder and death. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
394	EZK	7	23	u3zi	figs-metaphor	the city is full of violence	The city is spoken of as if it were a container, and violence is spoken of as an object that can be put in a container. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word violence, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “violence is everywhere in the city” or “many people in the city are doing violent things to others” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
395	EZK	7	24	r3n8		they will possess their houses	the wicked will take the Israelites’ houses
396	EZK	7	24	a75e		I will bring an end to the pride of the mighty	Alternate translation: “I will cause the powerful people in Israel to stop being proud of themselves”
397	EZK	7	24	zk6t	figs-activepassive	their holy places will be defiled!	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “enemies will defile the places where they worship” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
398	EZK	7	24	tyh8		their holy places	the places in which they worshiped idols
399	EZK	7	25	acw4		Fear will come	Alternate translation: “The people will be afraid”
400	EZK	7	25	tyg5		They will seek peace	Alternate translation: “They will try to make peace with their enemies”
401	EZK	7	25	c19s		but there will be none	Alternate translation: “but they will be unable to make peace with their enemies”
402	EZK	7	26	br9z		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words about Israel.
403	EZK	7	26	v3q8	figs-personification	Disaster upon disaster will come	Disaster is spoken of as if it could move by itself. Alternate translation: “One disaster after another will happen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
404	EZK	7	26	sxh6		they will seek a vision from the prophet	Alternate translation: “they will ask the prophets what visions they have seen”
405	EZK	7	26	f4qm		the law will perish from the priest and advice from the elders	“The priests will not teach the law, and the elders will not be able to give good advice.” This is because God will not give them wisdom.
406	EZK	7	27	t2rb		the prince	This could mean: (1) “the king’s son” or (2) every male member of the royal family except the king.
407	EZK	7	27	gux5	figs-idiom	will dress in despair	This could mean: (1) clothing is a metonym for what a person feels, “will have no hope,” or (2) “will dress in clothes that show he is mourning.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
408	EZK	7	27	zy7f	figs-synecdoche	the hands of the people of the land will tremble in fear	The word “hands” is a synecdoche for the people. Alternate translation: “the people of the land will be so afraid that their hands will tremble” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
409	EZK	8	intro	xkv7			# Ezekiel 8 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Judah’s sin<br><br>The people have contaminated the temple with their worship of other gods and through their sin. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
410	EZK	8	1	vqq8		General Information:	Ezekiel tells about another vision he saw.
411	EZK	8	1	b54y		So it came about	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
412	EZK	8	1	r44k	translate-ordinal	in the sixth year	You may need to make explicit the time period of which this is the sixth year. Alternate translation: “in the sixth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
413	EZK	8	1	kh86	translate-hebrewmonths	the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month	This is the sixth month of the Hebrew calendar. The fifth day is near the beginning of September on Western calendars. Alternate translation: “the fifth day of the sixth month” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
414	EZK	8	1	g1l3	figs-metaphor	the hand of the Lord Yahweh again fell upon me	This should be translated literally, as Ezekiel later sees something like a hand. Others may choose to consider the hand a metaphor for Yahweh’s presence or power. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
415	EZK	8	1	mzl2		Lord Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:4](../02/04.md).
416	EZK	8	1	ni1l		fell upon	Alternate translation: “took hold of”
417	EZK	8	2	c8h3	figs-abstractnouns	a likeness with the appearance of a man	Here, likeness means that what Ezekiel saw looked like a man. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the ideas behind the words likeness and appearance, you could express the same ideas with verbal forms. Alternate translation: “there was someone who appeared to be a man” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
418	EZK	8	2	lie4		glowing metal	When metal is very hot, it glows with a yellow or orange light.
419	EZK	8	2	dw9z	figs-abstractnouns	the appearance of his hips … the appearance of something shining	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word appearance, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “what appeared to be his hips … what appeared to be something shining” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
420	EZK	8	3	mje5		he reached out	The word “he” probably refers to the “figure like a man” ([Ezekiel 8:2](../08/02.md)).
421	EZK	8	3	q8np		between earth and heaven	Alternate translation: “between the ground and the sky”
422	EZK	8	3	h6bp		in visions from God, he brought me to Jerusalem	The words “in visions” mean that this experience is happening in Ezekiel’s thoughts. His body would still be in his home while God shows him these things.
423	EZK	8	3	k28b	figs-explicit	the inner northern gate	“the inner northern gate of the temple.” The temple was surrounded by two walls, one inside the other. This gate was on the north side of the inner wall. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
424	EZK	8	3	bpy7		the idol that provokes great jealousy	Alternate translation: “the idol that causes God to be very jealous”
425	EZK	8	4	eu7m		according to the vision I had seen on the plain	This could mean: (1) “who looked the same as what I had seen in the vision that I saw when I was on the plain” or (2) “who looked the same as what I saw when I was on the plain.”
426	EZK	8	4	x9fq		the plain	a large area of flat land that has few trees.
427	EZK	8	5	h9iv		General Information:	The “figure like a man” ([Ezekiel 8:2](../08/02.md)) speaks to Ezekiel.
428	EZK	8	5	i1ht	figs-explicit	Son of man	“Son of a human being” or “Son of humanity.” God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
429	EZK	8	5	y68q	figs-idiom	lift up your eyes … lifted up my eyes	This idiom means that he should look towards something. Alternate translation: “look up … looked up” or “turn your head and look … turned my head and looked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
430	EZK	8	5	kcq2		gate leading to the altar	Alternate translation: “gate through which people would walk so they could go to the altar”
431	EZK	8	6	ru9g	figs-rquestion	do you see what they are doing?	God uses this question to bring Ezekiel’s attention to what the people were doing. Alternate translation: “I want you to understand why I hate what the people here are doing.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
432	EZK	8	6	j84y	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
433	EZK	8	7	l1ke	figs-explicit	the courtyard	You may need to make explicit which courtyard. “the temple courtyard” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
434	EZK	8	10	a6w1		behold	This word shows that Ezekiel was surprised by what he saw. Your language may have a different word to show this.
435	EZK	8	10	hrz5		every form of creeping thing and detestable beast	“carvings in the wall of all kinds of creeping animals and detestable beasts.” The phrase “creeping thing” refer to insects and other small animals.
436	EZK	8	10	af6e	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
437	EZK	8	10	cyf5	figs-explicit	the wall all around	You may need to make explicit which wall. Alternate translation: “the wall all around the temple” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
438	EZK	8	11	q6xk	translate-names	Jaazaniah … Shaphan	men’s names (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
439	EZK	8	11	b5gn		censer	a pan that people burn incense in when they worship God or false gods
440	EZK	8	12	h4rf	figs-rquestion	do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the dark?	God is commanding Ezekiel to look at what the elders are doing. Alternate translation: “look at what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the dark.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
441	EZK	8	12	jd3f	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
442	EZK	8	12	t1xu		the hidden chamber of his idol	Alternate translation: “the room where no one can see him worship his idol”
443	EZK	8	14	kg11		the entrance of the gate of Yahweh’s house that was on the north side	This was the outer north gate—not the same one as in [Ezekiel 8:3](../08/03.md).
444	EZK	8	14	sjj1		behold!	This word shows that Ezekiel was surprised by what he saw.
445	EZK	8	14	b5rb	translate-names	mourning for Tammuz	grieving because the false god Tammuz had died (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
446	EZK	8	15	rjm9	figs-rquestion	Do you see this … man?	Yahweh is commanding Ezekiel to think about what he has just seen. Alternate translation: “Think about this … man.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
447	EZK	8	16	hz3d		behold!	This word shows that Ezekiel was surprised by what he saw.
448	EZK	8	16	f91g		portico	covering in front of an entrance with columns or posts for support
449	EZK	8	16	bk4v		their faces toward the east	Alternate translation: “they were looking toward the east”
450	EZK	8	17	t38e	figs-rquestion	Do you see this … man?	Yahweh is commanding Ezekiel to think about what he has just seen. Alternate translation: “Think about this … man.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
451	EZK	8	17	rp1r	figs-rquestion	Is it a little thing for the house of Judah to do these abominations that they are doing here?	God uses this question to show that he is right to be angry at the people of Judah. Alternate translation: “I am right to be angry at the house of Judah because of these abominations that they are doing here.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
452	EZK	8	17	wsq5	figs-metonymy	house of Judah	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the descendants of Judah over many years. See how you translated these words in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Judah people group” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
453	EZK	8	17	jz5k		they have filled the land with violence	Alternate translation: “throughout the country they are doing violent things or “all over the country they are attacking one another”
454	EZK	8	17	bq27		to provoke me to anger	Alternate translation: “to make me angry”
455	EZK	8	17	s9li	figs-idiom	putting the branch to their noses	This could mean: (1) the people were using the branches in false worship or (2) the people were using the branches to show rebellion against Yahweh. The words “branch to … noses” may be a literal tree branch and literal noses, or they could be the term for a hand gesture. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
456	EZK	8	18	ivi2	figs-synecdoche	my eye will not have compassion	The eye is a synecdoche for the person whose eye it is. Alternate translation: “I will not look on them with compassion” or “I will not be compassionate to them” (See: and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
457	EZK	8	18	h7ic		I will not spare them	Alternate translation: “I will still punish them”
458	EZK	8	18	ay27		Though they cry in my ears with a loud voice	Alternate translation: “Though they yell their prayers to me with a loud voice”
459	EZK	8	18	d7vs		I will not hear them	Alternate translation: “I will not listen to them”
460	EZK	9	intro	jy4e			# Ezekiel 9 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Sorrow over sin<br><br>God was looking for people who were sad that there was so much evil being done. Yahweh would keep these faithful people from being killed with the rest of the people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]])
461	EZK	9	1	d5u4		he cried in my hearing	Alternate translation: “I heard him call out”
462	EZK	9	1	jw3q		he cried	the “figure like a man” ([Ezekiel 8:2](../08/02.md)) cried
463	EZK	9	1	ew8m		weapon of destruction	weapon for destroying people or things
464	EZK	9	2	mpa9		weapon of slaughter	weapon for killing many people
465	EZK	9	2	s8gh		behold	Alternate translation: “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
466	EZK	9	2	jt5l		the upper gate that faces north	Alternate translation: “the upper northern gate” or “the north gate of the inner court”
467	EZK	9	2	b5f1	translate-unknown	linen	a strong, smooth cloth made from a plant. It is worn by many people in places that are hot. Alternate translation: “smooth cloth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
468	EZK	9	2	i87b		scribe’s equipment	tools that scribes write with
469	EZK	9	2	tl3q	translate-unknown	bronze	A dark gold-colored metal. It is made from mostly copper with tin added for strength. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
470	EZK	9	3	ywh8	figs-explicit	from the cherubim where it had been	This could mean: (1) “from above the four winged creatures” ([Ezekiel 1:5](../01/05.md)) or (2) from between the two cherubim in the most holy place in the temple. Try to translate this literally. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
471	EZK	9	3	ljc9		threshold of the house	The “house” refers to God’s temple.
472	EZK	9	3	s89y		linen	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:2](../09/02.md).
473	EZK	9	3	lik6		scribe’s equipment	tools that scribes write with. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:2](../09/02.md).
474	EZK	9	4	a4ww	figs-doublet	groan and sigh	These are sounds people make when they feel very sad or grieved about something. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
475	EZK	9	4	qf2l		the abominations being performed in the midst of the city	“the horrible things being done in the city” or “the detestable things that people are doing in the city
476	EZK	9	5	mrs3		he spoke to the others within my hearing	The word “others” refers to the guards ([Ezekiel 9:1](../09/01.md)).
477	EZK	9	5	r5es	figs-synecdoche	Do not let your eyes have compassion	The eye is a synecdoche for the person whose eye it is. Alternate translation: “Do not have compassion” (See: and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
478	EZK	9	5	w6k5		do not spare	Alternate translation: “do not refrain from killing”
479	EZK	9	6	p9s8		mark on his head	These were the people who groaned about the abominations happening in Jerusalem. See how you translated “mark” in [Ezekiel 9:4](../09/04.md).
480	EZK	9	6	e6wg	figs-explicit	Begin at my sanctuary	You may need to make explicit what the people are to begin to do at the sanctuary. Alternate translation: “Begin to kill the ones who do not have the mark at my sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
481	EZK	9	6	j3le		the elders	This could mean: (1) the “seventy elders of the house of Israel” ([Ezekiel 8:11](../08/11.md)) or (2) any “old man” (see the beginning of the verse).
482	EZK	9	7	j1wv		General Information:	God continuing to speak to the guards judging the people of Israel.
483	EZK	9	7	zct1		the house	the temple
484	EZK	9	7	hqw7	figs-metonymy	attacked the city	The word “city” is a metonym for the people in the city. Alternate translation: “attacked the people in the city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
485	EZK	9	8	pb8i	figs-idiom	I fell on my face	“I bowed down to the ground” or “I lay on the ground.” Ezekiel did not fall by accident. He went down to the ground to show that he respected and feared Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:28](../01/28.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
486	EZK	9	8	wp6i		Ah, Lord Yahweh	Ezekiel says this because he is very troubled by what the Lord told the men to do to Jerusalem. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 4:14](../04/14.md).
487	EZK	9	8	tm5e	figs-idiom	will you destroy all the remnant of Israel in the outpouring of your wrath on Jerusalem?	Ezekiel is pleading with Yahweh not to destroy the remnant. Alternate translation: “please do not destroy all the remnant of Israel in the outpouring of your wrath on Jerusalem!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
488	EZK	9	8	gw3d	figs-abstractnouns	in the outpouring of your wrath on Jerusalem	Wrath is spoken of as if it were a liquid that Yahweh could pour out of a container. The word “Jerusalem” is a metonym for the people in the city. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word outpouring, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “when you pour out your wrath on Jerusalem” or “when you punish the people of Jerusalem because you are very angry with them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
489	EZK	9	9	b5dk	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
490	EZK	9	9	v24y		exceedingly great	Alternate translation: “very great”
491	EZK	9	9	xs21	figs-metaphor	The land is full of blood and the city full of perversions	Here “land” is spoken of as if it were a container filled with blood. Here “blood” is metonym for murder. And “city” is spoken of as if it were a container and “perversions” were the contents inside of it. Alternate translation: “All over the land people are killing innocent people, and all over the city people are doing wicked things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
492	EZK	9	10	t7gp	figs-synecdoche	my eye will not look with compassion	The eye is a synecdoche for the person whose eye it is. Alternate translation: “I will not look on them with compassion” or “I will not be compassionate to them” (See: and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
493	EZK	9	10	ry6f		bring it all on their heads	To bring someone’s conduct on him represents punishing him for his bad conduct. Alternate translation: “punishing them as they deserve”
494	EZK	9	11	u3ij		Behold	Alternate translation: “Pay attention to what I am about to say”
495	EZK	9	11	yrc2	translate-unknown	linen	a strong, smooth cloth made from a plant. It is worn by many people in places that are hot. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:2](../09/02.md). Alternate translation: “smooth cloth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
496	EZK	9	11	lgs3		He reported and said	Alternate translation: “He reported to Yahweh and told him”
497	EZK	10	intro	yaf7			# Ezekiel 10 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### God left the temple<br><br>God now abandoned Judah, and left the temple. This was devastating to the religious life of Judah. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
498	EZK	10	1	cpq3		toward the dome	Alternate translation: “toward the curved roof”
499	EZK	10	1	scp4		cherubim	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:3](../09/03.md).
500	EZK	10	1	fk83		like a sapphire	a valuable blue or green gemstone
501	EZK	10	1	ema4		with the appearance of the likeness of a throne	“that looked like something that looked like a throne.” Ezekiel is not willing to say for sure that it looked like a throne.
502	EZK	10	2	gcl9	translate-unknown	linen	a strong, smooth cloth made from a plant. It is worn by many people in places that are hot. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:2](../09/02.md). Alternate translation: “smooth cloth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
503	EZK	10	2	k5j9		Go between the wheels	Translate the word “wheels” as in [Ezekiel 1:15](../01/15.md).
504	EZK	10	2	k823		fiery coals	Coals are the burned pieces of wood left over after a fire. They are black, but they glow red and orange when they are very hot. They are also called charcoal.
505	EZK	10	2	h16i		scatter them over the city	Alternate translation: “sprinkle them over the city” or “spread them over the city”
506	EZK	10	3	er9k		Connecting Statement:	Ezekiel interrupts his description of what was happening and describes what he saw.
507	EZK	10	3	iz5u	writing-background	The cherubim stood … inner courtyard	This is background information for the events that follow. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
508	EZK	10	3	ijb3		cherubim	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:3](../09/03.md).
509	EZK	10	3	gi9l	figs-explicit	on the right side	As one faces east, “the right side” is toward the south. Alternate translation: “on the south side” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
510	EZK	10	3	ex9e		the house	the temple
511	EZK	10	4	d8gh		The glory of Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:28](../01/28.md).
512	EZK	10	4	e2tx		It filled	the glory of Yahweh filled
513	EZK	10	6	scy2		It came about	This phrase is used here to mark when the action starts. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
514	EZK	10	6	pzn4		when God commanded the man dressed in linen and said	This is a repeat of the information that was given in [Ezekiel 10:2](../10/02.md). After talking about the cherubim and God’s glory in 10:3-5, Ezekiel returns to telling about the man who was wearing linen.
515	EZK	10	6	hkd5		the man dressed in linen	Translate “linen” as in [Ezekiel 9:1](../09/01.md).
516	EZK	10	6	ge4b		beside a wheel	Translate “wheel” as in [Ezekiel 1:15](../01/15.md).
517	EZK	10	8	n4cv		I saw on the cherubim something like a man’s hand under their wings	Alternate translation: “I saw that the cherubim had something like a man’s hand under their wings”
518	EZK	10	9	cwh7		behold	Ezekiel was surprised by what he saw
519	EZK	10	9	q9j7		wheels	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:15](../01/15.md).
520	EZK	10	9	d8v9	figs-abstractnouns	the appearance of the wheels was like a beryl stone	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word appearance, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “the wheels appeared to be like a beryl stone” or “what appeared to be wheels were like a beryl stone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
521	EZK	10	9	nza9	translate-unknown	beryl stone	“Beryl” here is a very hard, valuable stone. This beryl was probably green or blue. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
522	EZK	10	10	i72z	figs-abstractnouns	Their appearance was the same likeness for all four of them	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word appearance, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word likeness, you could express the same idea with an adjective. Alternate translation: “All four of them appeared to be similar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
523	EZK	10	10	c1u1		a wheel intersecting another wheel	The word “intersecting” means “crossing” or “passing through.”
524	EZK	10	11	vgw9		they went in any of their four directions	This could mean: (1) “their” refers to the creatures. Alternate translation: “they would go straight in any one of the four directions that the creatures looked towards” or (2) “their” refers to the wheels.
525	EZK	10	11	qn2m		whatever direction the head faced, they followed	Here, the phrase the head could mean: (1) this refers to the winged creatures. Alternate translation: “they went in whatever direction the winged creatures were looking” or (2) this refers to the front wheel. Alternate translation: “they followed in whatever direction the front wheel went”
526	EZK	10	12	a1cv		wheels	Translate the word “wheels” as in [Ezekiel 1:15](../01/15.md).
527	EZK	10	13	r5jq	figs-activepassive	the wheels were called, “Whirling.”	The word “Whirling” means “Spinning.” Here it is the name of the wheels. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “someone called the wheels, ‘Whirling.’” or “the name of the wheels was ‘Whirling.’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
528	EZK	10	14	edf6		They had four faces each	“Each cherub had four faces” or “Each of the cherubim had four faces.” Each creature had a face on the front, a face on the back, and a face on each side of its head. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:6](../01/06.md).
529	EZK	10	15	c58d		living creatures	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:13](../01/13.md).
530	EZK	10	15	jya4		rose up	Alternate translation: “went up into the air”
531	EZK	10	16	r9ip		They still stayed beside them	Alternate translation: “The wheels stayed with the cherubim.” Alternate translation: “The wheels moved with the cherubim”
532	EZK	10	17	x7na		stood still	Alternate translation: “stayed still” or “did not move”
533	EZK	10	17	b52c	figs-idiom	the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels	This could mean: (1) Ezekiel is speaking of the “creatures” of verse 15 as if they were one creature. Alternate translation: “the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels” or (2) Ezekiel is using an idiom. Alternate translation: “the spirit of life was in the wheels” or “the living spirit was in the wheels” or (3) the spirit in the creatures and in the wheels is the same. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “the same spirit that gave life to the creatures also gave life to the wheels” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
534	EZK	10	18	m9ii		the glory of Yahweh	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:28](../01/28.md).
535	EZK	10	18	gb9v		the house	the temple
536	EZK	10	18	x2tm		stood over	Alternate translation: “stayed over” or “waited over”
537	EZK	10	19	c2qy		came upon them from above	Alternate translation: “went above the cherubim”
538	EZK	10	20	b8ev		the living creatures	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:13](../01/13.md).
539	EZK	10	20	mjn1		the Kebar Canal	This is a river that people in Chaldea had dug to give water to their gardens. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 1:1](../01/01.md).
540	EZK	10	21	is6s	figs-abstractnouns	the likeness of human hands	Here, likeness means that what Ezekiel saw looked like human hands. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word likeness, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “something that looked like human hands” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
541	EZK	10	22	vgn2	figs-abstractnouns	the likeness of their faces was like the faces that I had seen	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word likeness, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “their faces looked like the faces that I had seen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
542	EZK	10	22	z9wt		went straight ahead	Alternate translation: “faced forward” or “looked directly ahead”
543	EZK	11	intro	p5z8			# Ezekiel 11 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Safety<br><br>The people were trusting Jerusalem to keep them safe. But God was going to pull them out of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Metaphor<br><br>The people in Jerusalem used the metaphor “this city is the pot and we are the meat in the pot” meaning they were safe in Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
544	EZK	11	1	fu8k		to the eastern gate of Yahweh’s house, facing east	This gate was part of the wall that surrounded the temple area. Alternate translation: “the gate on the eastern side of the wall surrounding Yahweh’s house” or “the gate on the eastern wall of the temple courtyard”
545	EZK	11	1	vq4e		Yahweh’s house	See how you translated this phrase in [Ezekiel 8:16](../08/16.md).
546	EZK	11	1	i38v		behold	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
547	EZK	11	1	wh2t	translate-numbers	twenty-five men	“25 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
548	EZK	11	1	maj2	translate-names	Jaazaniah son of Azzur and Pelatiah son of Benaiah	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
549	EZK	11	1	w2rd		among them	Alternate translation: “among the twenty-five men”
550	EZK	11	2	unw8		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
551	EZK	11	3	g14h		The time to build houses is not now	This shows the people feel so secure they are not worried about building houses now. Other versions of the Bible read, “Now is the time to build our houses.” This would mean that the people want to build houses because they feel secure.
552	EZK	11	3	a2wt	figs-metaphor	this city is the pot, and we are the meat	The people speak of themselves as if they were good cuts of meat and of the city as if it were a pot in which the meat was stored or cooked. The metaphor suggests that they are important and safe within the city. Alternate translation: “This city is like a pot that will protect us as a pot protects meat” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
553	EZK	11	3	nf9t		the pot	This could mean: (1) a pot for storing meat or (2) a pot for cooking meat.
554	EZK	11	5	n2rp	figs-metaphor	the Spirit of Yahweh fell on me	Ezekiel speaks of the Spirit of Yahweh inspiring and empowering him to prophesy as if the Spirit of Yahweh fell upon him. Alternate translation: “the Spirit of Yahweh empowered me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
555	EZK	11	5	k82u		That is what you are saying	“You are saying these things.” This refers to what the people were saying in [Ezekiel 11:3](../11/03.md).
556	EZK	11	5	x459	figs-metonymy	house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “Israelites” or “Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
557	EZK	11	7	n3xy	figs-metaphor	The people you have killed … are the meat, and this city is the pot	Yahweh speaks of the people whom they have killed as if they were good cuts of meat and of the city as if it were a pot in which the meat was stored or cooked. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 11:3](../11/03.md). Alternate translation: “The people you have killed … are like the meat in the pot, and this city is like the pot. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
558	EZK	11	7	bdf4	figs-activepassive	But you are going to be brought out	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “But I am going to bring you out” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
559	EZK	11	8	qb7n	figs-123person	this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
560	EZK	11	9	wxb4	figs-metonymy	put you into the hands of foreigners	Here the metonym “hands” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “put you into the power of foreigners” or “enable foreigners to capture you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
561	EZK	11	10	g6p1	figs-metonymy	You will fall by the sword	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation: “They will kill you with their swords” or “You will die in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
562	EZK	11	10	t7zd	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
563	EZK	11	11	th4x	figs-metaphor	This city will not be your cooking pot, nor will you be the meat	The people had spoken of themselves as if they were good cuts of meat and of the city as if it were a pot in which the meat was stored or cooked. Yahweh says that this is not true. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 11:3](../11/03.md). Alternate translation: “This city is not like a pot that will protect you as a pot protects meat” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
564	EZK	11	11	pku7		within the borders of Israel	Alternate translation: “in the land of Israel”
565	EZK	11	12	yep1	figs-metaphor	the one whose statutes you have not walked in	Yahweh speaks of obeying his statutes as if it were walking in them, like person would walk along a road. Alternate translation: “the one whose statutes you have not obeyed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
566	EZK	11	13	gb3r		It came about	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
567	EZK	11	13	t9qn	translate-names	Pelatiah son of Benaiah	This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 11:1](../11/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
568	EZK	11	13	b8by	figs-idiom	I fell on my face	“I bowed down to the ground” or “I lay on the ground.” Ezekiel did not fall by accident. He went down to the ground to show that he respected and feared Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
569	EZK	11	13	xi9q	figs-exclamations	Alas, Lord Yahweh	The word “Alas” is an exclamation that expresses fear and sadness. Alternate translation: “Oh no, Lord Yahweh” or “Ah, Lord Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations]])
570	EZK	11	14	tw4u	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
571	EZK	11	15	p5yg		your brothers! Your brothers!	This is stated twice for emphasis.
572	EZK	11	15	e296	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family, in this case the Israelites who are the descendants of Jacob. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
573	EZK	11	15	lm9a	figs-activepassive	All of them are those of whom it is said by those living in Jerusalem	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The people living in Jerusalem say about all of them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
574	EZK	11	15	ilt7		All of them are those of whom	Some versions have “All of them are those to whom”
575	EZK	11	15	tkv9	figs-activepassive	This land was given to us as our possession	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has given this land to us as our possession” or “This land has become our possession” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
576	EZK	11	16	lw4m		General Information:	Yahweh gives this message to Ezekiel about the Israelites who were in exile.
577	EZK	11	16	g1a3	figs-metaphor	I have been a sanctuary for them	Yahweh speaks of dwelling among the people who are in exile as if he were a sanctuary for them. Alternate translation: “I have been with them” or “I have been like their place of worship” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
578	EZK	11	17	ycl8	figs-parallelism	I will gather you from the peoples, and assemble you from the lands	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. The repetition emphasizes the surety of Yahweh’s promise to bring the exiles back to the land of Israel. Alternate translation: “I will bring you back from all of the nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
579	EZK	11	17	w63v	figs-activepassive	where you were scattered	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “where I scattered you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
580	EZK	11	18	gyd9	figs-doublet	every detestable thing and every abomination	These words have similar meanings and emphasize that God will remove all the idols from Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
581	EZK	11	18	c4k7		every detestable thing	This means things that cause hatred or disgust. Here it refers to idols.
582	EZK	11	19	twq3	figs-metaphor	I will give them one heart … give them a heart of flesh	Yahweh speaks of all of the Israelites who are in exile as if they are one person, with one heart and one spirit. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
583	EZK	11	19	c2mx	figs-metonymy	I will give them one heart	Here the metonym “heart” represents the will and emotions. Yahweh speaks of causing all of the people to share the same new emotions as if he were giving them one heart. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
584	EZK	11	19	g99v	figs-metonymy	I will put a new spirit within them	Here the metonym “spirit” represents the thoughts and disposition. Yahweh speaks of causing the people to think new thoughts as if he were giving them a new spirit. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
585	EZK	11	19	p8jh	figs-metaphor	I will take out the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh	Yahweh speaks of the people being stubborn as if they had a stone heart and of their being willingly obedient as if they had a heart of flesh. He speaks of causing them to become willingly obedient as if he were exchanging those two hearts. Alternate translation: “I will cause them to stop being stubborn and instead cause them to obey me willingly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
586	EZK	11	20	w6pp	figs-parallelism	they will walk in my statutes, they will carry out my decrees and do them	Each of these phrases have similar meanings and describes the people as obeying what Yahweh has commanded them to do. They are repeated for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
587	EZK	11	20	rbp4	figs-metaphor	they will walk in my statutes	Yahweh speaks of obeying his statutes as if it were walking in them, like a person would walk along a road. Alternate translation: “they will obey my statutes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
588	EZK	11	21	v47i	figs-metaphor	those who walk with affection toward their detestable things	Yahweh speaks of a person’s conduct as if it were the person walking. Alternate translation: “those who conduct their lives out of devotion to their detestable things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
589	EZK	11	21	e32n		detestable things	This means things that cause hatred or disgust. Here it refers to idols. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 11:18](../11/18.md).
590	EZK	11	21	el11	figs-metonymy	I will bring their conduct on their own heads	Here the metonym “conduct” represents the consequences of their actions. The idiom “bring … on their own heads” means they will experience these consequences. Alternate translation: “I will cause them to suffer the consequences of their actions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
591	EZK	11	22	el95		General Information:	The cherubim and the glory of God leave the temple and city.
592	EZK	11	22	j4fr		cherubim	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 9:3](../09/03.md).
593	EZK	11	24	tg29	figs-metaphor	the vision that I had seen went up from upon me	Ezekiel speaks of the vision ending as if the vision was an object that had been upon him and then left him. Alternate translation: “the vision that I had seen ended” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
594	EZK	12	intro	f6uu			# Ezekiel 12 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Exile<br><br>God warned that very soon the people in Jerusalem would be exiled to Babylon.
595	EZK	12	1	k8p8	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
596	EZK	12	2	jq8g		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
597	EZK	12	2	hn5d	figs-metonymy	a rebellious house	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “a rebellious people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
598	EZK	12	2	l1eb	figs-metaphor	they have eyes to see but they do not see … they have ears to hear but do not listen	People being unable to understand Yahweh’s message and what he is doing is spoken of as if the people were unable physically to see and hear. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
599	EZK	12	3	a32k		General Information:	Yahweh is telling Ezekiel to act out another parable.
600	EZK	12	3	kd9n		Therefore as for you	Alternate translation: “So then, this is what I say to you”
601	EZK	12	3	t8sf		in their sight	Alternate translation: “as they watch”
602	EZK	12	3	xs13	figs-metaphor	Perhaps they will begin to see	People being able to understand Yahweh’s message and what he is doing is spoken of as if the people were able physically to see. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
603	EZK	12	3	c6qb	figs-metonymy	a rebellious house	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “a rebellious people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
604	EZK	12	4	na2h		General Information:	God is speaking to Ezekiel and describing how he should act out the parable.
605	EZK	12	4	x9j5		in their sight	Alternate translation: “as they watch”
606	EZK	12	6	u4pj	figs-metaphor	have set you as a sign	Here the word “sign” refers to something that communicates a special warning to those who see it. Yahweh speaks of Ezekiel and his actions as being this warning. Alternate translation: “have made you to be a warning” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
607	EZK	12	6	qb8m	figs-metonymy	house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
608	EZK	12	7	f9ht		General Information:	Ezekiel shows the people of Israel they will soon be forced into exile.
609	EZK	12	7	j529	figs-activepassive	just as I was commanded	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “just as Yahweh commanded me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
610	EZK	12	7	zec9		dug a hole through the wall by hand	Alternate translation: “dug a hole through the wall with my hands”
611	EZK	12	7	i7ai		in the dark	Alternate translation: “at night”
612	EZK	12	8	l466	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
613	EZK	12	9	l9r6	figs-rquestion	Son of man, is the house of Israel, that rebellious house, not asking, ‘What are you doing?’	God asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel of something he already knew—that the people had asked him this question. Alternate translation: “Son of man, the house of Israel, that rebellious house, is asking, ‘What are you doing?’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
614	EZK	12	9	jq4d	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel, that rebellious house	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. Translate “rebellious house” as in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “the people of Israel, that rebellious people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
615	EZK	12	9	vl36	figs-explicit	What are you doing	Since the people had seen what Ezekiel was doing, their question implies their desire to know the reason why he was doing it. Alternate translation: “What is the meaning of the things you are doing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
616	EZK	12	10	f31s	figs-explicit	in whose midst they are	The phrase “in whose midst” refers to Jerusalem, while “they” refers to the “house of Israel.” Alternate translation: “who are in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
617	EZK	12	11	bud3	figs-metaphor	I am a sign to you	Here the word “sign” refers to something that communicates a special warning to those who see it. Ezekiel speaks of himself and his actions as being this warning. Alternate translation: “I am a warning to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
618	EZK	12	11	lu5x	figs-activepassive	so it will be done to them	The word “them” refers to the people living in Jerusalem. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “so others will do to them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
619	EZK	12	12	kqe1		in the dark	Alternate translation: “at night”
620	EZK	12	12	dv4h		They will dig through the wall	The word “They” refers to the people living in Jerusalem.
621	EZK	12	12	nic6		He will cover his face	Alternate translation: “The prince will cover his face”
622	EZK	12	13	v599	figs-metaphor	I will spread out my net over him and he will be caught in my snare	Yahweh speaks of enabling the Chaldeans to capture the prince as if he himself were catching the prince in a trap that he had set. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
623	EZK	12	13	b8eb	figs-explicit	I will bring him to Babylon	Yahweh speaks of enabling the Chaldeans to bring the prince to Babylon as if he himself were bringing the prince there. Alternate translation: “I will cause the Chaldeans to bring him to Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
624	EZK	12	14	g1lt	figs-metonymy	I will send out a sword after them	The word “sword” is a metonym for enemy armies who will attack with their swords. Alternate translation: “I will send armies to pursue them with swords” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
625	EZK	12	15	b8dc	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
626	EZK	12	15	z9cd	figs-parallelism	when I scatter them among the nations and disperse them throughout the lands	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “when I cause them to separate from each other and live in different nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
627	EZK	12	16	gum8	figs-metonymy	I will spare … from the sword, famine, and plague	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. You may need to make explicit that they will not die from famine or plague. Alternate translation: “I will keep … from dying in battle, from starving to death, and from dying of disease” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
628	EZK	12	17	hw99	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
629	EZK	12	19	k8x8	figs-activepassive	the land will be despoiled of its fullness	The word “fullness” refers to everything in the land. The word “despoiled” means that people will empty the land of everything in it. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “others will empty the land of everything in it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
630	EZK	12	20	qv3r	figs-activepassive	the cities that were inhabited will be desolate	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the cities where people lived will be desolate” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
631	EZK	12	21	s431	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
632	EZK	12	22	c3l9	figs-rquestion	what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel that says, ‘The days are prolonged, and every vision fails’?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel something he already knows. The question is a mild rebuke for the people who use the proverb. Alternate translation: “the people in the land of Israel have this proverb that says, ‘The days are prolonged, and every vision fails.’ (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
633	EZK	12	22	izv9	figs-idiom	The days are prolonged	This idiom means that many days have passed. Alternate translation: “Many days have passed” or “Time has gone by” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
634	EZK	12	22	e12i	figs-explicit	every vision fails	This means that the visions that the prophets receive and communicate to the people fail to happen. Alternate translation: “every prophetic vision fails to happen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
635	EZK	12	23	q8d7	figs-explicit	The days have drawn near	This phrase refers to the days in which Israel will be judged. Alternate translation: “The days of judgment are coming soon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
636	EZK	12	23	d1nt	figs-activepassive	every vision will be fulfilled	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will fulfill every vision” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
637	EZK	12	24	ic9f	figs-metonymy	house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
638	EZK	12	25	u14a	figs-idiom	I carry out the words that I speak	This idiom means that Yahweh does what he says. Alternate translation: “I do the things that I say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
639	EZK	12	25	tt5d	figs-explicit	The matter will no longer be delayed	The “matter” refers to the things that Yahweh says will happen. Alternate translation: “What I say will no longer be delayed” or “What I say will happen soon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
640	EZK	12	25	q5pn		I will speak this word	Alternate translation: “I will speak this message” or “I will speak this prophecy”
641	EZK	12	25	k2w3	figs-idiom	in your days	This idiom refers to the period of time in which a person lives. Alternate translation: “while you are alive” or “during you lifetime” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
642	EZK	12	25	v5wt	figs-metonymy	rebellious house	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “rebellious people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
643	EZK	12	25	a4fd	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
644	EZK	12	26	pru4	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
645	EZK	12	27	c293		Behold	The word “Behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
646	EZK	12	27	g561	figs-metonymy	house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
647	EZK	12	27	e8hv	figs-parallelism	The vision that he sees is for many days from now, and he prophesies of far off times	These phrases are both ways the people of Israel are saying Ezekiel’s warnings will not happen in their lifetime but will happen far in the future. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
648	EZK	12	28	t479	figs-activepassive	My words will not be delayed any longer	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will no longer delay the word I have spoken” or “I will no longer delay doing what I said I would do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
649	EZK	13	intro	g7xl			# Ezekiel 13 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>### False prophets<br><br>God spoke against people who said they were prophesying but had not received any message from God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Metaphor<br><br>God said of people who encourage others to feel safe even when they continue to sin were not strengthening a wall but just putting whitewash on it to hide the imperfections. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
650	EZK	13	1	eh7a	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
651	EZK	13	2	xk9v		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
652	EZK	13	2	wva8		prophesying out of their own imaginations	Alternate translation: “prophesying only the things that they imagine”
653	EZK	13	3	utk4	figs-idiom	who follow their own spirit	Here the word “spirit” represents the thoughts and ideas of the person. To “follow” here is an idiom that means to do what their own ideas suggest for them to do. Alternate translation: “who act according to their own ideas” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
654	EZK	13	4	m1pb	figs-simile	like jackals in the wastelands	Like jackals that scavenge for food and shelter among the abandoned ruins of cities, the prophets are using the destruction of Jerusalem for their own benefit. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
655	EZK	13	4	wa76		jackals	wild animals that are related to dogs and that scavenge for food in abandoned places.
656	EZK	13	5	k3rb		the wall around the house of Israel	This refers to the wall surrounding the city of Jerusalem.
657	EZK	13	5	l4sl	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
658	EZK	13	5	m2a3	figs-explicit	resist in battle	You can supply the implicit information here. Alternate translation: “resist the enemy armies” or “defend the city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
659	EZK	13	5	nqi9	figs-explicit	the day of Yahweh	This refers to the time when Yahweh will judge his people by means of an enemy army. Alternate translation: “the day of Yahweh’s judgment” or “the day when Yahweh judges you by sending enemy armies to attack you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
660	EZK	13	6	bj6l	figs-idiom	Such and such	This is a phrase used to refer to anything the prophet may have said. Your language may have another way to say this. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
661	EZK	13	6	hv2j		Yahweh’s declaration	Alternate translation: “is what Yahweh has declared”
662	EZK	13	7	dd96	figs-rquestion	Have you not had false visions … when I myself have not spoken?	Yahweh uses a question to rebuke the false prophets. Alternate translation: “You have had false visions … because I myself have not spoken.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
663	EZK	13	7	ul2r		had false visions and made false predictions	Since the false prophets have not really received a message from Yahweh, what they predict about the future is not true.
664	EZK	13	8	g7d3	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
665	EZK	13	9	yjk8	figs-metonymy	My hand will be against the prophets	Here the word “hand” represents Yahweh’s power. That his hand will be against them is a metaphor that means that he will punish them with his power. Alternate translation: “I will punish the prophets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
666	EZK	13	9	bvb5		They will not be in the assembly of my people	This means that Yahweh will not consider these false prophets to be part of the people of Israel.
667	EZK	13	9	lpb9	figs-activepassive	or enrolled in the record of the house of Israel	This probably refers to an official record of the citizens of Israel. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “nor will anyone enroll their names in the record of the house of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
668	EZK	13	9	d6b4	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
669	EZK	13	9	rw99	figs-explicit	know that I am the Lord Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am the Lord Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, the Lord Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
670	EZK	13	10	j6bq	figs-metaphor	General Information:	In these verses, Yahweh speaks of the false security that the prophets have given to the people by speaking of peace as if the prophets had built a poorly-constructed wall and covered it over with white paint in order to make it look good. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
671	EZK	13	10	gq3b		Because of this	The word “this” refers to the prophets reporting false visions to the people and telling them lies.
672	EZK	13	10	w5mi	figs-metaphor	they led my people astray	Yahweh speaks of the prophets deceiving the people and getting them to believe lies as if the prophets had led the people away from the path upon which they should have been walking. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
673	EZK	13	10	l5v7	figs-metaphor	they are building a wall that they will paint with whitewash	Here “a wall” stands for peace and security that the false prophets told the people that Yahweh was promising to give them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
674	EZK	13	10	i365		whitewash	The word “whitewash” refers to a white liquid mixture or paint used to cover up impurities and make surfaces white.
675	EZK	13	11	z2ym		whitewashing	The word “whitewashing” refers to covering a surface with a white liquid mixture to cover up impurities and make the surface white.
676	EZK	13	11	aee2	figs-metaphor	I will send hailstones to make it fall down, and a windstorm wind to break it down	Yahweh refers to the judgment that he will send upon the people as if it were a severe storm that breaks down the wall. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
677	EZK	13	11	zn9q		hailstones	balls of ice that sometimes falls from the sky during a rainstorm.
678	EZK	13	12	zbu8	figs-rquestion	Have others not said to you, “Where is the whitewash that you put on it?”	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that others will ask the prophets what happened to their whitewash. Alternate translation: “Others will certainly say to you, ‘Where is the whitewash that you put on it?’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
679	EZK	13	12	d3qf	figs-rquestion	Where is the whitewash that you put on it?	This could mean: (1) that this is an honest question for which the people expect and answer or (2) this is a rhetorical question that the people ask out of sarcasm. Alternate translation: “The whitewash that you put on it did no good.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
680	EZK	13	13	ap58	figs-metaphor	I will bring a windstorm … completely destroy it.	Yahweh refers to the judgment that he will send upon the people as if it were a severe storm that breaks down the wall. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
681	EZK	13	13	hsw4		in my rage … in my wrath … in my rage	Alternate translation: “because of my rage … because of my wrath … because my rage.”
682	EZK	13	14	vm16		lay bare	Alternate translation: “uncover”
683	EZK	13	14	hbi9	figs-metaphor	you will be annihilated in the middle of it all	The phrase “in the middle of it all” refers to the stones of the wall that Yahweh will break down. He speaks of destroying the people in his judgment as if the wall would crush them to death when he breaks it down. Alternate translation: “all of its stones will crush you to death” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
684	EZK	13	14	lr73		annihilated	Alternate translation: “destroyed”
685	EZK	13	14	z436	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
686	EZK	13	15	b676		I will annihilate in my fury	Alternate translation: “Because I am very angry, I will annihilate”
687	EZK	13	15	ctz7		whitewashed it	The word “whitewash” refers to a white liquid mixture or paint used to cover up impurities and make surfaces white. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 13:10](../13/10.md).
688	EZK	13	16	sf6q		the prophets of Israel who prophesied about Jerusalem and who had visions of peace for her	This phrase defines who “the people who whitewashed it” are.
689	EZK	13	16	ey4q		visions of peace for her	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem.
690	EZK	13	17	s26u	translate-symaction	set your face against the daughters	This is a command to stare at the women as a symbol of punishing them. Translate “set your face against” as you did in [Ezekiel 4:3](../04/03.md). Alternate translation: “stare at the daughters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
691	EZK	13	17	ik9n	figs-metonymy	set your face against	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze, and “set your face” represents staring. Alternate translation: “stare at” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
692	EZK	13	17	tq75	figs-idiom	daughters of your people	This idiom refers to women who belong to the same people group as Ezekiel does. Alternate translation: “women of Israel” or “your countrywomen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
693	EZK	13	17	e4gm		prophesy out of their own minds	“prophesying only the things that they think in their own minds.” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 13:2](../13/02.md).
694	EZK	13	17	bns7		prophesy against	“prophesy about the bad things that will happen to them.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 4:7](../04/07.md).
695	EZK	13	18	csi2		sew magic charms onto every part of their hand	This means that they sew magic charms together and then attach them to their hands, not that they sew them directly onto their hands.
696	EZK	13	18	n6ji		charms	objects believed to have magical powers.
697	EZK	13	18	u8m1	figs-metaphor	used to hunt down people	Yahweh speaks of these women using beauty, mystery, and lies to deceive people as if the people were animals that the women hunted down and trapped with their charms. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that they use to hunt down people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
698	EZK	13	18	u9hw	figs-explicit	make veils for their heads of every size	This means that they make veils to put on the heads of people of different height. Alternate translation: “make veils for the heads of women of every stature” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
699	EZK	13	18	xte5	figs-rquestion	Will you hunt down my people but save your own lives?	Yahweh asks this as a leading question to rebuke the women who do these things. The implicit answer is, “no.” Alternate translation: “Do not think that you will be able to save your own lives after you have hunted down my people!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
700	EZK	13	19	le52	figs-parallelism	handfuls of barley and crumbs of bread	Barley is a grain used to make bread and the word “crumb” is a small amount of bread. Both phrases are small amounts of food and are used to emphasize how small the payment was to the prophetesses. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
701	EZK	13	20	j7z4	figs-metaphor	the magic charms that you have used to ensnare the people’s lives as if they were birds	Yahweh speaks of these women using their magic charms to deceive people as if the people were birds that the women trapped with those charms. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
702	EZK	13	20	lby4		charms	objects believed to have magical powers
703	EZK	13	20	u59h		to ensnare	Alternate translation: “to trap” “to catch in a snare”
704	EZK	13	20	f7yi		tear them from your arms	Alternate translation: “tear the charms from your arms”
705	EZK	13	21	yvk8	figs-metonymy	rescue my people from your hand	Here the word “hand” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “rescue my people from your power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
706	EZK	13	21	n5mb	figs-metonymy	they will no longer be trapped in your hands	Here the word “hand” represents power or control. Yahweh speaks of the people being in the control of these women as if the women had trapped them with their hands. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you will no longer trap them like prey in your hands” or “you will no longer control them with your power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
707	EZK	13	22	ua8v	figs-synecdoche	discourage the heart of the righteous person	Here the word “heart” represents the person and his emotions. Alternate translation: “discourage the righteous person” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
708	EZK	13	22	j9vh	figs-metaphor	turn from his way	To stop doing something is referred to as turning in a different direction. Alternate translation: “stop what he is doing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
709	EZK	13	23	qq2h	figs-parallelism	have false visions or continue to make predictions	Both of these phrases refer to talking about what will happen in the future. Alternate translation: “continue to make false predictions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
710	EZK	13	23	vus2	figs-metonymy	I will rescue my people out of your hand	Here the word “hand” represents power or control. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 13:21](../13/21.md). Alternate translation: “I will rescue my people from your power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
711	EZK	14	intro	q72w			# Ezekiel 14 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Jerusalem deserves punishment<br><br>When the captives from Jerusalem arrive in Babylon, it will be obvious why God has punished them.
712	EZK	14	1	vy2v	figs-explicit	Some of the elders of Israel came to me and sat before me	The elders sat before Ezekiel in order to inquire of the Lord through Ezekiel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
713	EZK	14	2	bz2f	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
714	EZK	14	3	g57d		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
715	EZK	14	3	ky9e	figs-metaphor	have taken their idols into their hearts	Yahweh speaks of the elders committing themselves to worshiping idols as if the elders had “taken their idols into their hearts.” Alternate translation: “have devoted themselves to idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
716	EZK	14	3	qej2	figs-metaphor	have put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their own faces	Yahweh speaks of the idols that the elders worship as if they were blocks over which the elders stumble, and of being determined to worship those idols as if they had placed those stumbling blocks in front of their faces. Alternate translation: “have resolutely determined to worship the things that lead to iniquity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
717	EZK	14	3	s8bu		stumbling block of their iniquity	This could mean: (1) the idols are a stumbling block that leads to the elders’ iniquity or (2) worshiping idols is an iniquity that causes the elders to stumble.
718	EZK	14	3	lx5m	figs-rquestion	Should I be inquired of at all by them?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that the elders should not be inquiring of him. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. It can also be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Should I permit them to inquire of me at all?” or “They should not be inquiring of me at all.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
719	EZK	14	4	te7p		Therefore announce this to them	The word “them” refers to the “men from the elders of Israel.”
720	EZK	14	4	m2x4	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
721	EZK	14	4	ug3h	figs-metaphor	who takes his idols into his heart	Yahweh speaks of the people committing themselves to worshiping idols as if they had taken their idols into their hearts. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 14:3](../14/03.md). Alternate translation: “who devotes himself to idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
722	EZK	14	4	xtx8	figs-metaphor	who puts the stumbling block of his iniquity before his face	Yahweh speaks of the idols that people worship as if they were blocks over which the people stumble, and of being determined to worship those idols as if they had placed those stumbling blocks in front of their faces. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 14:3](../14/03.md). Alternate translation: “who resolutely determines to worship the things that lead to iniquity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
723	EZK	14	4	xz4e	figs-explicit	I, Yahweh, will answer him according to the number of his idols	This phrase refers to the many idols that the people worship. It is implied that the severity of Yahweh’s answer will as great as the number of idols that they worship. Alternate translation: “I, Yahweh, will give him the answer that he deserves because he worships so many idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
724	EZK	14	5	j64j	figs-metonymy	I may take back the house of Israel in their hearts	Here the word “hearts” represents the minds and affections of the people. Yahweh speaks of causing them to be devoted to him once again as if he were to capture their hearts. Alternate translation: “I will cause the people of Israel to be devoted to me again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
725	EZK	14	5	de8y	figs-metonymy	their hearts that have been driven far from me through their idols	Here the word “hearts” represents the minds and affections of the people. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “who have all left me to worship their idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
726	EZK	14	6	py23	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
727	EZK	14	6	a97y	figs-parallelism	Repent and turn away from your idols! Turn back your faces from all your abominations	Both of these phrases are ways to tell the people of Israel to stop worshiping idols. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
728	EZK	14	6	fs6a	figs-doublet	Repent and turn away	The words “repent” and “turn way” mean basically the same thing. Together they strengthen the command to stop worshiping idols. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
729	EZK	14	6	qdy3	figs-synecdoche	Turn back your faces	Here the word “faces” represents the people. Alternate translation: “Turn back” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
730	EZK	14	7	g5x6	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
731	EZK	14	7	ysu8	figs-metaphor	who takes his idols into his heart	Yahweh speaks of the people committing themselves to worshiping idols as if they had taken their idols into their hearts. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 14:3](../14/03.md). Alternate translation: “who devotes himself to idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
732	EZK	14	7	r65x	figs-metaphor	puts the stumbling block of his iniquity before his own face	Yahweh speaks of the idols that people worship as if they were blocks over which the people stumble, and of being determined to worship those idols as if they had placed those stumbling blocks in front of their faces. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 14:3](../14/03.md). Alternate translation: “who resolutely determines to worship the things that lead to iniquity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
733	EZK	14	8	zqu7	translate-symaction	I will set my face against that man	Yahweh speaks of being opposed to a person as if he were to set his face against that person. Alternate translation: “I will be against that man” or “I will oppose that man” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
734	EZK	14	8	rl54	figs-metonymy	set my face	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze, and “set my face” refers to staring. Alternate translation: “stare” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
735	EZK	14	8	c7bd	figs-metaphor	make him a sign and a proverb	Here the word “sign” refers to something that communicates a special warning to those who see it. The word proverb refers to what people will say about that sign when they see it. Alternate translation: “I will make that man to be a warning and a proverb” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
736	EZK	14	8	x6fl	figs-metaphor	I will cut him off from the midst of my people	Yahweh speaks of causing a person no longer to belong to his people as if he were cutting that person off from the people, like a person would cut a branch from a tree. Alternate translation: “I will cause him no longer to belong to my people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
737	EZK	14	8	gh8a	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
738	EZK	14	9	kcw5	figs-metonymy	I will reach out with my hand against him	God’s “hand” refers to what he does. Alternate translation: “I will work against him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
739	EZK	14	10	sx1i	figs-metonymy	They will carry their own iniquity	Here the word “iniquity” represents the guilt that people incur for committing iniquity. Yahweh speaks of people suffering the consequences of their iniquity as if they were carrying the iniquity. Alternate translation: “They will suffer the consequences of their own iniquity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
740	EZK	14	11	u1nx	figs-metonymy	house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
741	EZK	14	11	w71r	figs-metaphor	will no longer wander away from following me	Yahweh speaks of the people no longer worshiping him as if they were to wander away from him and no longer follow him. Alternate translation: “will no longer stop worshiping me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
742	EZK	14	11	cf1w	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
743	EZK	14	13	edi9	figs-metonymy	when a land sins against me	Here the word “land” represents the people who live in the land. Alternate translation: “when the people who live in a land sin against me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
744	EZK	14	13	n9gs	figs-metaphor	break the staff of its bread	Yahweh speaks of the supply of bread as if it were a staff. The word “bread” represents all kinds of food. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 4:16](../04/16.md). Alternate translation: “end the supply of its food” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
745	EZK	14	13	mf8q	figs-metaphor	cut off both man and beast from the land	Yahweh speaks of killing people and animals as if he were cutting them off, like a person would cut a branch from a tree. Alternate translation: “kill both man and beast in the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
746	EZK	14	16	e731		these same three men	Noah, Daniel, and Job
747	EZK	14	16	qw9t	figs-idiom	as I live	“as surely as I am alive.” Yahweh uses this expression to show that what he says next is certainly true. This is a way of making a solemn promise. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “I solemnly swear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
748	EZK	14	16	dg9n	figs-activepassive	only their own lives would be rescued	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they could only rescue their own lives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
749	EZK	14	17	g26k		if I bring a sword against that land	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation:
750	EZK	14	17	v6i5	figs-metonymy	Sword, go through the land	Here the word “sword” represents the soldiers of an enemy army who attack with swords. Alternate translation: “Army, go through the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
751	EZK	14	17	n3ti	figs-metaphor	cut off both man and beast from it	Yahweh speaks of killing people and animals as if it were cutting them off, like a person would cut a branch from a tree. Alternate translation: “kill both man and beast in the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
752	EZK	14	18	tk6x		these three men	Noah, Daniel, and Job
753	EZK	14	18	rb94	figs-activepassive	only their own lives would be rescued	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they would only rescue their own lives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
754	EZK	14	19	xe11	figs-metaphor	pour out my fury	Yahweh speaks of expressing his fury as if his fury were a liquid that he pours out from a container. Alternate translation: “I will express my fury” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
755	EZK	14	19	d1pl	figs-metaphor	cut off both man and beast	Yahweh speaks of killing people and animals as if he were cutting them off, like a person would cut a branch from a tree. Alternate translation: “kill both man and beast” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
756	EZK	14	20	sa88	figs-activepassive	only their own lives would be rescued	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they would only rescue their own lives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
757	EZK	14	21	v31a	figs-metaphor	to cut off both man and beast from her	Yahweh speaks of killing people and animals as if it were cutting them off, like a person would cut a branch from a tree. The word “her” refers to Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “to kill both man and beast in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
758	EZK	14	22	h8bn		Behold	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the information that follows.
759	EZK	14	22	r9k7		left in her	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem.
760	EZK	14	22	zf8a	figs-activepassive	be comforted concerning the punishment	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they will comfort you concerning the punishment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
761	EZK	14	23	kf7g		done against her	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem.
762	EZK	14	23	u2vu	figs-doublet	their ways and their actions	Both of these phrases refer to what the people of Israel have done. Alternate translation: “the way they live” or “the things they do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
763	EZK	15	intro	n4wz			# Ezekiel 15 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Useless<br><br>God said that the people of Jerusalem were useless to him. He uses a simile to show just how useless they were. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
764	EZK	15	1	bfj3		General Information:	Yahweh is talking to Ezekiel in this section.
765	EZK	15	1	pb75	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
766	EZK	15	2	mim8		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
767	EZK	15	2	j7mt	figs-rquestion	how is a vine better than any tree with branches that is among the trees in a forest?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel of something he already knows. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “a vine is not better than any tree with branches that is among the trees in a forest.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
768	EZK	15	3	c3me	figs-rquestion	Do people take wood from a vine to make anything?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel of something he already knows. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “People do not take wood from a vine to make anything.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
769	EZK	15	3	lw53	figs-rquestion	do they make a peg from it to hang anything on it?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel of something he already knows. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “they do not make a peg from it to hang things on it.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
770	EZK	15	4	z9vv	figs-rquestion	If it is thrown into a fire as fuel … is it good for anything?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel of something he already knows. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “If it is thrown into a fire as fuel … it is not good for anything.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
771	EZK	15	4	s2c2	figs-activepassive	If it is thrown into a fire as fuel	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “If a person throws it into a fire as fuel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
772	EZK	15	5	x46v		See!	The word “see” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
773	EZK	15	5	ln6m		When it was complete	Alternate translation: “When it was whole” or “Before the fire burned it”
774	EZK	15	5	rvt5		it could not make anything	Alternate translation: “no one could make anything from it”
775	EZK	15	7	f5q8		General Information:	Yahweh speaks to Ezekiel about the people of Israel.
776	EZK	15	7	vz2d	translate-symaction	I will set my face against them	Yahweh speaks of being opposed to them as if he were to set his face against them. Alternate translation: “I will be against them” or “I will oppose them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
777	EZK	15	7	f6qy	figs-metonymy	set my face	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze, and “set my face” refers to staring. Alternate translation: “stare” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
778	EZK	15	7	f76q	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
779	EZK	15	7	m4ls	figs-metaphor	Though they come out from the fire, yet the fire will consume them	Yahweh speaks of the punishment that he will afflict upon the people as if it were a fire that burns them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
780	EZK	15	7	xw6u	figs-metaphor	the fire will consume them	Yahweh speaks of fire burning things as if the fire consumed them. Alternate translation: “the fire will destroy them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
781	EZK	15	8	u34p	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
782	EZK	16	intro	ll3w			# Ezekiel 16 General Notes<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Metaphor<br><br>God compared Judah to an adulteress because she worshiped idols instead of God who had done so much to help her. Adultery is a common image used to describe the worship of idols by Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
783	EZK	16	1	c6sa	figs-metaphor	General Information:	In this chapter, Yahweh speaks about Jerusalem as if the city were his unfaithful bride. He describes her growth from infancy to adulthood. The city represents the people who live there. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
784	EZK	16	1	rhc3	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
785	EZK	16	2	cb3d		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
786	EZK	16	3	azi1	figs-doublet	Your beginning and your birth	These two phrases share similar meanings. Yahweh speaks of when people founded the city as if it were the city’s birth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
787	EZK	16	3	ug1v	figs-metaphor	your father was an Amorite, and your mother was a Hittite	The Amorites and Hittites were both pagan people groups who lived in the land before the people of Israel conquered it. Yahweh speaks of Jerusalem’s father and mother belonging to these people groups to express that she was born into idolatry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
788	EZK	16	4	tbf2	figs-synecdoche	your mother did not cut your navel	Here “navel” refers to the umbilical cord that is attached to the navel. Alternate translation: “you mother did not cut your umbilical cord” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
789	EZK	16	5	exg6	figs-synecdoche	No eye had compassion for you	Here the word “eye” represents the person who sees. Alternate translation: “Nobody who saw you had compassion for you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
790	EZK	16	5	hpj2		with loathing for your life	Alternate translation: “because your parents hated you”
791	EZK	16	5	p9bt	figs-activepassive	you were thrown out into the open field	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “your parents threw you out into the open field” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
792	EZK	16	6	uz2j		But I passed by you	Yahweh is walking near the newborn baby.
793	EZK	16	6	q16r	figs-ellipsis	I said to you in your blood	The implicit information can be supplied from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “I said to you as you were lying in your blood” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
794	EZK	16	7	pbn3	figs-simile	I made you grow like a plant in a field	Here Yahweh compares growing quickly with the way a plant grows quickly. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
795	EZK	16	7	vh53	figs-doublet	You multiplied and became great	These two phrases share similar meanings. They both refer to her growing and becoming taller. Alternate translation: “You matured and grew taller” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
796	EZK	16	7	f44l	figs-metaphor	you became the jewel of jewels	Here the woman, who represents Jerusalem, is spoken of as if she had become the finest of all jewels, that is, as if she had become the most beautiful of all women. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
797	EZK	16	7	ufd7		you became the jewel of jewels	Some modern versions translate “You became old enough to wear jewels.”
798	EZK	16	7	v3hb	figs-doublet	naked and bare	These two words mean the same thing. Alternate translation: “completely naked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
799	EZK	16	8	fs2l		See!	The word “see” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
800	EZK	16	8	iv6g		the time of love came for you	This is to say that Yahweh sees the young woman is old enough to be married.
801	EZK	16	10	ryz4		embroidered clothes	“beautiful clothes.” To embroider is to sew a design into a piece of cloth.
802	EZK	16	11	iaz1		I adorned you with jewelry	Alternate translation: “I put jewelry on you”
803	EZK	16	13	j9tf	figs-activepassive	you were adorned with gold and silver, and you were dressed in fine linen	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I adorned you with gold and silver, and dressed you in fine linen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
804	EZK	16	14	m2zj		Your fame went out among the nations	Alternate translation: “Many people in many nations knew who you were”
805	EZK	16	14	f2yp		it was perfect	Alternate translation: “your beauty was perfect”
806	EZK	16	15	uh52		you trusted in your own beauty	Alternate translation: “you placed your confidence in your own beauty”
807	EZK	16	15	mb92	figs-metaphor	acted like a prostitute	Yahweh speaks of Jerusalem as if the city were an unfaithful wife who sleeps with other men in exchange for payment. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
808	EZK	16	15	c6e2	figs-metaphor	you poured out your acts of prostitution	Yahweh speaks of Jerusalem’s immoral actions as if they were liquids and of committing those actions repeatedly as if it were pouring those liquids from a container. Alternate translation: “you repeatedly committed your acts of prostitution” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
809	EZK	16	15	wq1l		so that your beauty became his	This Hebrew phrase is translated in many different ways by various modern versions. For example, some Bibles read “so that you gave yourself to him” or “his it was”
810	EZK	16	17	h8iz		male figures	Alternate translation: “statues of men” or “idols that look like men”
811	EZK	16	17	rgp8	figs-euphemism	you did with them as a prostitute would do	This could mean: (1) this is a polite way to say the young woman was sleeping with the male figures. Alternate translation: “you slept with them” or (2) this is a metaphor in which Yahweh speaks of her worshiping the figures as if she were sleeping with them. Alternate translation: “you worshiped them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
812	EZK	16	19	ml19		set before them	Alternate translation: “placed as an offering in front of them”
813	EZK	16	20	ev7l		whom you bore for me	Alternate translation: “who were my children”
814	EZK	16	20	tgj4	figs-explicit	you sacrificed them to the images to be devoured as food	Here Yahweh speaks of something that the people of Israel had actually done. They sacrificed their children to pagan idols. In these ancient pagan sacrifices, the people believed that the gods would eat the food that they offered to them. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you sacrificed them to the images so that those images could devour them as food” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
815	EZK	16	20	ku1z	figs-rquestion	Are your acts of prostitution a small matter?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that the woman is acting as if her prostitution was not bad enough and so she decided to sacrifice her children as well. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “You must think that your acts of prostitution are a small matter.” or “I do not think your acts of prostitution are a small matter.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
816	EZK	16	21	pxu4	figs-explicit	made them pass through the fire	Here Yahweh speaks of something that the people of Israel had actually done. They sacrificed their children to pagan idols. It is implicit that she put them into the fire in order to offer them as burnt offerings to her images. Alternate translation: “sacrificed them as burnt offerings” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
817	EZK	16	22	wvq2	figs-doublet	naked and bare	These two words mean the same thing. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 16:7](../16/07.md). Alternate translation: “completely naked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
818	EZK	16	24	fs8i		you built yourself a mound and made yourself a lofty shrine in every public place	This could mean: (1) she could worship her idols or (2) she could practice her prostitution.
819	EZK	16	25	lz72	figs-metaphor	at the head of every road	Yahweh speaks of the beginning of a road as if it were its head. Alternate translation: “at the beginning of every road” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
820	EZK	16	27	myt7		See!	The word “see” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
821	EZK	16	27	c82p	figs-metonymy	I will strike you with my hand	Here “hand” represents power. Alternate translation: “I will use my power to strike you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
822	EZK	16	27	ge6y	figs-metaphor	cut off your food	Yahweh speaks of stopping the supply of food as if it were cutting off the food. Alternate translation: “stop your food supply” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
823	EZK	16	27	ltw1	figs-synecdoche	I will hand your life over	Here “life” represents the person. Alternate translation: “I will hand you over” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
824	EZK	16	27	r2ql	figs-metaphor	the daughters of the Philistines	Here Yahweh speaks of the cities of Philistia as if they were the daughters of the Philistines. The cities represent the people who live there. Alternate translation: “the Philistine people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
825	EZK	16	30	db6k	figs-rquestion	How sick is your heart … that you would do all these things, deeds of a shameless prostitute?	Yahweh asks the rhetorical question in order to rebuke Jerusalem. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “Your heart must be very sick … that you would do all these things, deeds of a shameless prostitute!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
826	EZK	16	30	yze4	figs-metonymy	How sick is your heart	Here the word “heart” represents the will and emotions. Yahweh speaks of her inability to control her desires as if her heart were sick. Alternate translation: “How weak-willed are you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
827	EZK	16	31	bg24		built your mounds … made your lofty shrines	This could mean: (1) she could worship her idols or (2) she could practice her prostitution. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 16:24](../16/24.md).
828	EZK	16	31	wxg7	figs-metaphor	at the head of every street	Yahweh speaks of the beginning of a street as if it were its head. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 16:25](../16/25.md). Alternate translation: “at the beginning of every street” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
829	EZK	16	32	nw3d	figs-euphemism	you accept strangers instead of your husband	This refers to accepting someone to sleep with her. Alternate translation: “you accept strangers into your bed instead of your husband” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
830	EZK	16	36	hnw5	figs-metaphor	you have poured out your lust	Yahweh speaks of Jerusalem’s lust as if it were liquid and of committing actions repeatedly to gratify that lust as if it were pouring that liquid from a container. Alternate translation: “you repeatedly committed actions to gratify your lust” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
831	EZK	16	36	xyi5		poured out your lust	Some modern versions translate “poured your wealth out.”
832	EZK	16	36	n2sq		you gave them your children’s blood	This refers to killing children as a sacrifice to idols.
833	EZK	16	37	zp96		behold	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
834	EZK	16	37	awf2	figs-explicit	so they see all your nakedness	Stripping a person naked in front of others was an action intended to humiliate the person. The word “nakedness” can be translated as an adjective. Alternate translation: “so they can see you completely naked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
835	EZK	16	38	s8wc	figs-metonymy	the shedding of blood	This phrase represents murder in any form. Alternate translation: “murder” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
836	EZK	16	38	ljg4	figs-metonymy	I will bring on you the bloodshed of my anger and passion	Here “bloodshed” represents murder in any form. This could mean: (1) Yahweh speaks of punishing her for murder as if he were bringing bloodshed upon her. Alternate translation: “In my anger and passion, I will punish you for committing murder” or (2) Yahweh speaks of putting her to death as if he were bringing bloodshed upon her. Alternate translation: “In my anger and passion, I will shed your blood” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
837	EZK	16	39	ylz3	figs-metonymy	I will give you into their hands	Here “hands” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “I will place you in their control” or “I will allow them to have power over you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
838	EZK	16	39	ia4f		throw down your vaulted chamber	Possible meanings are that they will destroy (1) the place where she worshiped her idols or (2) the place where she practiced her prostitution. See how you translated “vaulted chamber” in [Ezekiel 16:24](../16/24.md).
839	EZK	16	39	gp28	figs-doublet	naked and bare	These two words mean the same thing. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 16:7](../16/07.md). Alternate translation: “completely naked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
840	EZK	16	41	ket8	figs-abstractnouns	will perform many acts of punishment on you	The word “punishment” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “will punish you in many different ways” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
841	EZK	16	41	e5d2		in the sight of many women	Alternate translation: “where many women can see” or “while many women watch”
842	EZK	16	42	h192	figs-metonymy	I will calm my fury against you; my anger will leave you	The words “fury” and “anger” refer to the punishment that Yahweh inflicts because he is angry. The two phrases mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “I will stop punishing you because I will no longer be angry with you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
843	EZK	16	43	n9xq	figs-idiom	call to mind	This idiom means to remember. Alternate translation: “remember” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
844	EZK	16	43	g913		have made me shake with anger because of all these things	Here “shake” refers to a physical response that a person has when he is extremely angry. As Jerusalem was doing these things, she did not think about what Yahweh had done when she was young.
845	EZK	16	43	qa7p		behold!	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
846	EZK	16	44	c35j		Behold!	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
847	EZK	16	45	ca9t		who detested her husband	Alternate translation: “who hated her husband”
848	EZK	16	45	u96d	figs-metaphor	Your mother was a Hittite, and your father was an Amorite	The Amorites and Hittites were both pagan people groups who lived in the land before the people of Israel conquered it. Yahweh speaks of Jerusalem’s father and mother belonging to these people groups to express that she was born into idolatry. See how you translated these phrases in [Ezekiel 16:3](../16/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
849	EZK	16	46	h77t	figs-explicit	Your older sister was Samaria … your younger sister was the one living south of you, that is, Sodom	Samaria and Sodom were both cities that Yahweh had judged for their idolatry and wickedness. Yahweh speaks of these cities being Jerusalem’s sisters to express that she belonged to a family that practiced idolatry and wickedness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
850	EZK	16	47	ff3w	figs-metaphor	You not only walked in their ways	The way a person lives is spoken of as if the person were walking on a path. Alternate translation: “You not only acted like them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
851	EZK	16	47	m7tq	figs-doublet	copied their behavior and practices	Here the words “behavior” and “practices” mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “copied the things that they did” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
852	EZK	16	49	i51i	figs-metaphor	arrogant in her leisure, careless and unconcerned about anything	Yahweh describes Sodom as a rich woman who has more than enough food and lives in security. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
853	EZK	16	49	ms78	figs-synecdoche	She did not strengthen the hands of the poor and needy people	Here the word “hands” represents the people who work with their hands. The words “poor” and “needy” emphasize that these are people who cannot help themselves. Alternate translation: “She did not help the people who could not help themselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
854	EZK	16	51	l9j8		you have shown that your sisters were better than you	Yahweh uses this phrase three times to emphasize that the wicked cities of Samaria and Sodom were more righteous than Jerusalem.
855	EZK	16	52	z6dn		Especially you, show your own shame	Yahweh uses this phrase twice to emphasize how shamefully the people of Jerusalem have acted.
856	EZK	16	52	zy3m		show your own shame	Alternate translation: “be ashamed” or “bear your disgrace”
857	EZK	16	54	q87d		you will show your shame	Alternate translation: “you will be ashamed” or “you will bear your disgrace”
858	EZK	16	54	c2hp	figs-activepassive	you will be humiliated	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will humiliate you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
859	EZK	16	54	mj9k	figs-abstractnouns	you will be a comfort to them	The noun “comfort” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “you will comfort Sodom and Samaria” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
860	EZK	16	55	hdf7	figs-activepassive	your sister Sodom and her daughters will be restored to their former condition	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will restore your sister Sodom and her daughters to their former condition” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
861	EZK	16	55	k82v	figs-activepassive	Samaria and her daughters will be restored to their former estate	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will restore your sister Samaria and her daughters to their former estate” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
862	EZK	16	55	h3uk		estate	Alternate translation: “condition”
863	EZK	16	55	jw21	figs-activepassive	you and your daughters will be restored to your former condition	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will restore you and your daughters to your former condition” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
864	EZK	16	56	ni17	figs-synecdoche	Sodom your sister was not even mentioned by your mouth	Here the word “mouth” represents the person who speaks. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “You did not even mention your sister Sodom” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
865	EZK	16	57	lwe5	figs-activepassive	before your wickedness was revealed	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “before you revealed your wickedness” or “before I revealed your wickedness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
866	EZK	16	57	fp3f		you are an object of scorn	This refers to Jerusalem as something people talk badly about.
867	EZK	16	57	k4cs	figs-metaphor	the daughters of Edom and to all the daughters of the Philistines	Here Yahweh speaks of the cities of Edom and Philistia as if they were the daughters of Edom and of the Philistines. The cities represent the people who live there. Alternate translation: “the Edomite people and to all the Philistine people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
868	EZK	16	57	j12t		despise	hate very much
869	EZK	16	58	mlw5	figs-123person	this is Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
870	EZK	16	59	lx6u	figs-explicit	despised your oath by breaking the covenant	Jerusalem broke her marriage covenant with Yahweh, thereby showing that she did not care about the oaths that she had made to him. Alternate translation: “despised your oath to me by breaking the covenant that you made with me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
871	EZK	16	60	e9ir	figs-idiom	call to mind	This idiom means to remember. Alternate translation: “remember” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
872	EZK	16	60	n5fx	figs-activepassive	made in the days of your youth	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that I made with you when you were young” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
873	EZK	16	62	lz8g	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
874	EZK	16	63	khs3	figs-idiom	call everything to mind	This idiom means to remember. Alternate translation: “remember everything” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
875	EZK	16	63	g9hm		you will no longer open your mouth to speak because of your shame	This means that Jerusalem will be too ashamed to speak.
876	EZK	17	intro	awq2			# Ezekiel 17 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Breaking allegiance<br><br>The king of Judah had vowed to obey Babylon but instead he followed Egypt. Therefore, God said he would not prosper. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Metaphor<br><br>Judah is compared to a vine that grows one direction and then another. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
877	EZK	17	1	rn2f		General Information:	Ezekiel reports a message that God gives him.
878	EZK	17	1	id6h	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
879	EZK	17	2	q397		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
880	EZK	17	2	ljh4		present a riddle and speak a parable	Alternate translation: “give them a puzzle to think about” or “tell this story as an illustration”
881	EZK	17	2	uy41	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
882	EZK	17	3	b2zm		long pinions, full of feathers	“the ends of its wings were long and full of feathers.” The word “pinion” means the outer end of the wings.
883	EZK	17	3	p8v3		that was multicolored	The eagle’s feathers were many different colors.
884	EZK	17	4	bf21		It broke off the tips of the branches	Alternate translation: “It broke off the highest part of the tree”
885	EZK	17	4	wsh3		took them	Alternate translation: “took the top of the tree” or “took the branches”
886	EZK	17	4	kl1b		he planted it in a city of merchants	“he planted it in a city that had many merchants.” A merchant is a person who sells things.
887	EZK	17	5	n33b		General Information:	This is a continuation of the parable about the eagle.
888	EZK	17	5	dh54		He also took	The word “he” is the eagle in the parable.
889	EZK	17	5	zfy1		fertile soil	Alternate translation: “good ground”
890	EZK	17	5	yg9u		He placed it beside a large body of water	Alternate translation: “the eagle planted the seed in a place where there was a lot of water”
891	EZK	17	5	yl5l	figs-explicit	planted it … like a willow	Willow trees grow in places where there is a lot of water. If the eagle planted the seed like a willow, it means that he planted it in a place with a lot of water. Alternate translation: “and planted the seed like one would plant a willow tree by water” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
892	EZK	17	6	act5		Then it sprouted	Alternate translation: “Then the seed began to grow into a plant”
893	EZK	17	6	u95a		a spreading vine low to the ground	Alternate translation: “a vine that spreads out on the ground”
894	EZK	17	6	qj5j		Its branches turned toward him	The branches of the vine turned toward the eagle. This means that they began to grow upward towards the sky.
895	EZK	17	6	vrq4		its roots grew under it	This could mean: (1) “its roots grew under itself into the ground” or (2) “the roots of the vine grew under the eagle.”
896	EZK	17	6	wq1a		So it became a vine	Alternate translation: “That is how the vine grew”
897	EZK	17	6	kn3n		produced branches and sent out shoots	Alternate translation: “grew branches and spread its shoots”
898	EZK	17	7	nr41		General Information:	The introductory “but” shows that a different eagle is being described other than the one before.
899	EZK	17	7	mxr2		another great eagle	Alternate translation: “another large eagle”
900	EZK	17	7	i797		Behold!	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
901	EZK	17	7	zj2i	figs-personification	This vine turned its roots toward the eagle	Yahweh speaks of the vine as if it were able to behave like a person and intentionally turned its roots toward the other eagle to receive nourishment from it. Alternate translation: “The roots of the vine grew toward the eagle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
902	EZK	17	7	xwj3	figs-activepassive	from the place it had been planted so it would be watered	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “from the place that the first eagle had planted it so that it would have water” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
903	EZK	17	8	g869	figs-activepassive	It had been planted	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The first eagle had planted the vine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
904	EZK	17	9	ejf7	figs-rquestion	Will it prosper?	Yahweh asks this as a leading question to emphasize the negative answer. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “It will not prosper.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
905	EZK	17	9	l3kb	figs-rquestion	Will it not be uprooted and stripped of its fruit so that it withers, and all its fresh growth will wither?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that the vine will certainly be judged. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. It can also be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone will pull up its roots and pluck out its fruit so all of its growth of leaves will wither away.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
906	EZK	17	9	di6t	figs-synecdoche	No strong arm or many people will be needed to pull it out	The phrase “strong arm” represents a strong person. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “There will be no need for a strong person or many people to pull it out” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
907	EZK	17	10	k94f		behold	Alternate translation: “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
908	EZK	17	10	duh3	figs-rquestion	will it grow?	Yahweh asks this as a leading question to emphasize the negative answer. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “It will not grow.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
909	EZK	17	10	l8e6	figs-rquestion	Will it not wither when the eastern wind touches it?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that this will certainly happen. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “It will wither when the eastern wind touches it.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
910	EZK	17	10	ggh9		when the eastern wind touches it	Alternate translation: “when the eastern wind blows on it”
911	EZK	17	11	bwu2	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
912	EZK	17	12	rcf6	figs-metonymy	the rebellious house	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “the rebellious people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
913	EZK	17	12	j8se	figs-rquestion	Do you not know what these things mean?	Yahweh asks this as a leading question in order to provide the answer. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “This is what these things mean.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
914	EZK	17	12	cz8t		Behold	Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
915	EZK	17	12	x6yx		her king and her princes	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem.
916	EZK	17	13	it2v		brought him under an oath	Alternate translation: “made him swear an oath”
917	EZK	17	14	x5je	figs-metaphor	so the kingdom might become lowly and not lift itself up	The kingdom being small and weak is spoken of as if it were lowly and being large and powerful as if it lifted itself up. Alternate translation: “so the kingdom might remain small and not become great” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
918	EZK	17	14	r3al	figs-metonymy	the land will survive	Here the word “land” represents the kingdom of Judah and the people in it. Alternate translation: “the kingdom will continue to exist” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
919	EZK	17	15	z8mt		General Information:	Yahweh speaks about the king of Jerusalem rebelling against the king of Babylon.
920	EZK	17	15	r2jb	figs-rquestion	Will he succeed?	Yahweh asks this leading question to emphasize the negative answer. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “He will certainly not succeed.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
921	EZK	17	15	nh8e	figs-rquestion	Will the one doing these things escape?	Yahweh asks this leading question to emphasize the negative answer. This may be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “The one doing these things will not escape.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
922	EZK	17	15	tpu9	figs-rquestion	If he breaks the covenant, will he escape?	Yahweh asks this leading question to emphasize the negative answer. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “If he breaks the covenant, he will certainly not escape.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
923	EZK	17	16	pb2s		the land of the king who made him king, the king whose oath he despised	Alternate translation: “the land of the king of Babylon who made him King of Judah, the king of Babylon whose oath he despised”
924	EZK	17	17	mp8q		General Information:	Yahweh speaking about the king of Jerusalem.
925	EZK	17	17	eyn4	figs-doublet	his mighty army and a great company of men	These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize how large and strong Pharaoh’s army is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
926	EZK	17	17	v67c		will not help him	Here the word “him” refers to the king of Judah.
927	EZK	17	17	hhy8		siege walls	this refers to a tower with ladders that can be placed next to a wall and allow soldiers to get over the wall and into the city.
928	EZK	17	17	ayl5		to cut off many lives	Alternate translation: “to kill many people”
929	EZK	17	18	kzm6		Behold, he reached out	Alternate translation: “He did something even worse than that: he reached out”
930	EZK	17	18	e7e3	translate-symaction	reached out with his hand to make a promise	This refers to taking hold of another person’s hand as a sign of friendship and agreement. Here it represents the covenant oath that he made with the king of Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
931	EZK	17	19	s5c8	figs-rquestion	was it not my oath that he despised and my covenant that he broke?	Yahweh asks this leading question to emphasize the affirmative answer. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “it was my oath that the king of Jerusalem despised and my covenant that he broke.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
932	EZK	17	19	kev4	figs-idiom	I will bring his punishment on his head	The idiom “bring … on his head” means that he will experience this punishment. See how you translated this idiom in [Ezekiel 11:21](../11/21.md). Alternate translation: “I will cause him to suffer his punishment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
933	EZK	17	20	y1rd	figs-metaphor	I will spread my net out over him, and he will be caught in my hunting net	Yahweh speaks of enabling the enemy army to capture the king as if he were trapping the king in a net. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
934	EZK	17	20	r443	figs-activepassive	he will be caught in my hunting net	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will catch him in my hunting net” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
935	EZK	17	21	lam3	figs-metonymy	All of his refugees … armies will fall by the sword	The word “fall” is a euphemism for “die.” Here the word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people with swords. Alternate translation: “Soldiers will kill all his refugees … armies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
936	EZK	17	21	kq24	figs-activepassive	the ones who remain will be scattered in every direction	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the ones who remain alive will flee in every direction” or “the enemy soldiers will scatter in every directions the ones who remain alive” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
937	EZK	17	21	t3e9	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
938	EZK	17	22	xj4t	figs-metaphor	General Information:	Yahweh resumes the parable that he had told in [Ezekiel 17:1](../17/01.md) and speaks about Jerusalem as if it were a branch that he plants on the mountains of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
939	EZK	17	23	mws7		bear branches	Alternate translation: “grow new branches”
940	EZK	17	24	bv9g	figs-personification	Then all the trees of the field will know that I am Yahweh	Yahweh speaks of trees as if they are people who can know about him. The trees represent the nations and the people who live in them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
941	EZK	17	24	gh1n		I bring down the high trees and I raise up the low trees	Alternate translation: “I cut down the tall trees and I cause the little trees to grow”
942	EZK	17	24	p5un		wither	when a plant dries up and dies.
943	EZK	18	intro	gvm6			# Ezekiel 18 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Inherited Guilt<br><br>God does not punish children for the sins of their parents, but only punishes them for their own sins. Despite this, the parents’ sins may still have consequences for their children. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
944	EZK	18	1	a2ir	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came to me again	The phrase “the word of Yahweh came” is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke to me again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
945	EZK	18	2	gk4f	figs-rquestion	What do you mean, you who use this proverb…‘Fathers eat sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are made blunt’?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to remind Ezekiel something he already knows. The question is a rebuke for the people who use the proverb. Alternate translation: “The people in the land of Israel have this proverb…‘Fathers eat sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are made blunt’.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
946	EZK	18	2	wns2	figs-you	What do you mean, you who use this proverb	Here the word “you” is plural and refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
947	EZK	18	2	wc56	figs-metonymy	land of Israel	This refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
948	EZK	18	2	cn37	writing-proverbs	Fathers eat sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are made blunt	This proverbs means that children experience the consequences of their parents’ actions. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-proverbs]])
949	EZK	18	2	g4t5	figs-idiom	the children’s teeth are made blunt	The idiom “teeth are made blunt” refers to the sour taste in one’s mouth that is a result of eating unripe or sour fruit. Alternate translation: “the children get a sour taste in their mouths” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
950	EZK	18	4	xde9		Behold!	The word “Behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
951	EZK	18	4	fir3	figs-synecdoche	The soul who sins	Here the word “soul” represents the person. Alternate translation: “The person who sins” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
952	EZK	18	6	nhp3	figs-explicit	he does not eat upon the mountains	People often worshiped and offered sacrifices to pagan gods on the mountains. It is implied that this person has not participated in these kinds of pagan rituals. Alternate translation: “he does not eat meat sacrificed to idols on the mountains” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
953	EZK	18	6	nr4h	translate-symaction	lift up his eyes to the idols	The idiom “lift up his eyes” refers to looking toward something. With reference to idols, this gesture represents worshiping or praying to idols. Alternate translation: “worship the idols” or “pray to the idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
954	EZK	18	6	w2dj	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
955	EZK	18	6	up1i	figs-explicit	approached a woman during her monthly period	It is implicit that he has not approached a woman in order to sleep with her. Alternate translation: “approached a woman to sleep with her during her monthly period” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
956	EZK	18	7	mqe1		gives back to the debtor what was put up as security for a loan	Alternate translation: “returns to the debtor the item that the debtor gave him as security for the loan”
957	EZK	18	8	r5q7		interest	This word refers to the money paid by a person to use borrowed money. However, some modern versions interpret “any interest” in this passage as “too much interest.”
958	EZK	18	8	ba42		establishes faithfulness between people	This means that he judges fairly the disputes that may arise between people.
959	EZK	18	9	suz6	figs-metaphor	that man walks in my statutes	Yahweh speaks of a person obeying his statutes as if the statutes were a path in which the person walks. Alternate translation: “that man obeys my statutes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
960	EZK	18	10	ftc3	figs-metonymy	who sheds blood	This phrase represents murder in any form. Alternate translation: “who murders” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
961	EZK	18	10	j9ys		any one of these things	This refers to the sinful actions that Yahweh had mentioned beginning in [Ezekiel 18:5](../18/05.md).
962	EZK	18	11	dz35	figs-explicit	eats upon the mountains	People often worshiped and offered sacrifices to pagan gods on the mountains. It is implied that this person has participated in these kinds of pagan rituals. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 18:5](../18/05.md). Alternate translation: “eats meat sacrificed to idols upon the mountains” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
963	EZK	18	12	l2is	figs-doublet	the poor and needy	The words “poor” and “needy” share similar meanings and emphasize that these are people who cannot help themselves. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
964	EZK	18	12	vp69	translate-symaction	he lifts up his eyes to the idols	The idiom “lifts up his eyes” refers to looking toward something. With reference to idols, this gesture represents worshiping or praying to idols. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 18:6](../18/06.md). Alternate translation: “he worships the idols” or “he prays to the idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
965	EZK	18	13	f8rk		interest	This word refers to the money paid by a person to use borrowed money. However, some modern versions interpret “any interest” in this passage as “too much interest.”
966	EZK	18	13	bsd3	figs-rquestion	should that man live? Surely he will not!	Yahweh asks this as a leading question in order to emphasize the negative answer. Alternate translation: “he will certainly not live!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
967	EZK	18	13	g1qv	figs-metonymy	his blood will be on him	Here the word “blood” represents death. For blood to be on a person is an idiom that means the person is responsible for that death. Alternate translation: “he will be responsible for his own death” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
968	EZK	18	14	mv1i		behold!	The word “behold” here adds emphasis to what follows.
969	EZK	18	15	zmi2	figs-explicit	That son does not eat upon the mountains	People often worshiped and offered sacrifices to pagan gods on the mountains. It is implied that this person has not participated in these kinds of pagan rituals. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 18:6](../18/06.md). Alternate translation: “That son does not eat meat sacrificed to idols upon the mountains” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
970	EZK	18	15	xca2	translate-symaction	he does not lift up his eyes to the idols	The idiom “lifted up his eyes” refers to looking toward something. With reference to idols, this gesture represents worshiping or praying to idols. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 18:6](../18/06.md). Alternate translation: “he does not worship the idols” or “he does not pray to the idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
971	EZK	18	15	q95x	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
972	EZK	18	17	phc8		interest	This word refers to the money paid by a person to use borrowed money. However, some modern versions interpret “interest” in this passage as “too much interest.”
973	EZK	18	17	ud6z	figs-metaphor	walks according to my statutes	Yahweh speaks of obeying his statutes as if his statutes were a path in which the person walks. Alternate translation: “obeys my statutes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
974	EZK	18	18	r9tw		General Information:	Yahweh speaks about the son’s father who has not obeyed God’s law.
975	EZK	18	18	qm5w		extortion	to take something from someone else by using threats or force.
976	EZK	18	18	zx7n		robbed his brother	Alternate translation: “robbed his fellow Israelite”
977	EZK	18	18	re57		behold, he	Alternate translation: “pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important: he”
978	EZK	18	18	j2xs		in his iniquity	Alternate translation: “because of his iniquity”
979	EZK	18	19	b1t5	figs-metaphor	Why does the son not bear the iniquity of his father?	Yahweh speaks of a person being responsible for or guilty of iniquity as if the iniquity were an object that the person carries. Alternate translation: “Why is the son not responsible for the iniquity of his father?” or “Why is the son not guilty of the iniquity of his father?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
980	EZK	18	20	f1kn	figs-idiom	The righteousness of the one who acts rightly will be on himself	For righteousness to be on a person is an idiom that means the person is responsible for that righteousness. Alternate translation: “The one who acts rightly will be responsible for his own righteousness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
981	EZK	18	20	al73	figs-idiom	the wickedness of the wicked will be on himself	For wickedness to be on a person is an idiom that means the person is responsible for that wickedness. Alternate translation: “the wicked person will be responsible for his own wickedness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
982	EZK	18	21	si4u		General Information:	Yahweh speaking of the wicked person who changes and does what is righteous.
983	EZK	18	22	m9ky	figs-idiom	All the transgressions that he has committed will not be called to mind against him	The idiom “call to mind” means to remember. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will not remember all the transgressions that he has committed and will not hold them against him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
984	EZK	18	22	zi9d		by the righteousness that he practices	Alternate translation: “because of the righteous things he has done”
985	EZK	18	23	h2ef		General Information:	Yahweh speaks about his desire for wicked people.
986	EZK	18	23	d6na	figs-rquestion	Do I greatly rejoice over the death of the wicked … and not in his turning away from his way so that he may live?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question in order to emphasize the opposite. Alternate translation: “I do not greatly rejoice over the death of the wicked … but I do greatly rejoice if he turns away from his way so that he may live.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
987	EZK	18	23	mh3x	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
988	EZK	18	23	phj4	figs-metaphor	not in his turning away from his way	Yahweh speaks of a person’s lifestyle or behavior as if it were a way on which the person walks. The idiom “to turn away” from something means to stop doing that thing. Alternate translation: “not in his ceasing to live the way that he lives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
989	EZK	18	24	s4ik		General Information:	Yahweh gives an example of a man who turns from righteousness to wickedness.
990	EZK	18	24	m2kn	figs-rquestion	then will he live?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize the negative answer. Alternate translation: “then he will surely not live.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
991	EZK	18	24	nzl9	figs-idiom	All the righteousness that he had done will not be called to mind	The idiom “call to mind” means to remember. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will not remember all the righteousness that he had done” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
992	EZK	18	24	x971		treason	crime done against a country or against God, by someone who is expected to be loyal
993	EZK	18	24	lf1q		he will die in the sins	Alternate translation: “he will die because of the sins”
994	EZK	18	25	i7zr	figs-metonymy	house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
995	EZK	18	25	nj78	figs-rquestion	Are my ways unfair?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize the negative answer. Alternate translation: “My ways are not unfair.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
996	EZK	18	25	prn4	figs-rquestion	Is it not your ways that are unfair?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize the positive answer. Alternate translation: “It is your ways that are unfair.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
997	EZK	18	26	p2tt	figs-parallelism	dies because of them … die in the iniquity that he has done	These phrases repeat the thought of a man dying because of his sin to express that it was his fault and the fault of no one else. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
998	EZK	18	28	zi5q	figs-metaphor	he has seen	Yahweh speaks of the person thinking about and understanding something as if the person were seeing it. Alternate translation: “he has considered” or “he has understood” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
999	EZK	18	29	pe9e	figs-metonymy	house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1000	EZK	18	29	pq68	figs-metaphor	The way of the Lord is not fair … How is my way not fair … It is your ways that are not fair	Actions or behaviors are spoken of as if they were a way or path that a person travels. Alternate translation: “The Lord does not act fairly … How do I not act fairly … It is you who do not act fairly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1001	EZK	18	30	d4ja	figs-metaphor	according to his ways	Yahweh speaks of a person’s actions as if the person were walking along a path. Alternate translation: “according to his actions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1002	EZK	18	30	j6mr	figs-metaphor	turn away from all your transgressions so that they will not be stumbling blocks of iniquity against you	Yahweh speaks of “transgressions” causing people to rebel against him as if they were blocks over which the people stumble. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1003	EZK	18	30	i18v	figs-metonymy	stumbling blocks of iniquity against you	This could mean: (1) the stumbling blocks cause the person to commit more iniquity. Alternate translation: “stumbling blocks that cause you to commit more iniquity” or (2) The word “iniquity” is a metonym for the punishment that a person receives for his iniquity. Alternate translation: “stumbling blocks that lead to your punishment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1004	EZK	18	31	pv2w	figs-metaphor	Throw away from yourselves all of the transgressions that you have committed	Yahweh speaks of the people determining to stop committing transgressions as if the transgressions were objects, such as clothing, that they removed and threw away. Alternate translation: “Get rid of all of the transgressions that you have committed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1005	EZK	18	31	vlg7	figs-metonymy	make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit	Here the word “heart” represents the will and emotions and the word “spirit” represents the thoughts and disposition. Yahweh speaks of the people having new emotions and thoughts as if they were making a new heart and spirit for themselves. Alternate translation: “get for yourselves new emotions and a new way of thinking” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1006	EZK	18	31	lt9c	figs-rquestion	Why should you die, house of Israel?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to comfort the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “There is no reason for you to die, house of Israel.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1007	EZK	18	31	x2a9	figs-metonymy	house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1008	EZK	19	intro	e5ek			# Ezekiel 19 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Judah destroyed<br><br>The first king was taken as a captive to Egypt, the next was taken as a captive to Babylon. Now Judah is not prospering.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Metaphor<br><br>The kings of Judah are compared to man-eating lions. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1009	EZK	19	1	h1e2	figs-metaphor	General Information:	Yahweh tells Ezekiel to speak to the people of Israel. He tells a story where the nation of Israel is a lioness and some of the past kings in the kingdom of Judah are her cubs. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1010	EZK	19	1	ehw2	figs-idiom	take up a lamentation	This idiom means to sing a lamentation. Alternate translation: “sing a lamentation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1011	EZK	19	2	ufs7	figs-rquestion	Who was your mother?	Yahweh asks this ask a leading question in order to introduce the answer. Alternate translation: “This is who your mother is.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1012	EZK	19	2	s6ne		lioness	a female lion
1013	EZK	19	4	bw46	figs-activepassive	He was caught in their trap	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “They caught him in their trap” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1014	EZK	19	7	fcl5		He seized their widows	Alternate translation: “He seized the widows of the men whom he devoured”
1015	EZK	19	7	kl3g	figs-activepassive	The land and its fullness were abandoned	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “People abandoned the land and its fullness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1016	EZK	19	7	sd5e		its fullness	Alternate translation: “everything in it”
1017	EZK	19	8	f365		from the surrounding provinces	Alternate translation: “from the provinces surrounding the land of Israel”
1018	EZK	19	8	wx8x	figs-activepassive	He was caught in their trap	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “They caught him in their trap” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1019	EZK	19	9	uv2e	figs-activepassive	his voice would no longer be heard	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “people would no longer hear his voice” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1020	EZK	19	10	rhn9	figs-metaphor	General Information:	Yahweh speaks of the nation of Israel as though it was the mother of the leaders of Israel. Here he begins to tell a story where she is a prosperous vine. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1021	EZK	19	10	aw92	figs-metonymy	a vine planted in your blood	Possible meanings are that blood represents (1) the violence of the kings of Judah who had murdered people. Alternate translation: “a vine planted by means of violence” or (2) The plentiful wine of Judah which had become a symbol of prosperity. Alternate translation: “a vine planted in your prosperity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
1022	EZK	19	11	z86b	figs-activepassive	strong branches that were used for rulers’ scepters	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “branches strong enough that people used them for rulers’ scepters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1023	EZK	19	11	p752	figs-activepassive	its height was seen by the greatness of its foliage	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “people could see how tall it was by the greatness of its foliage” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1024	EZK	19	12	a6cn	figs-activepassive	the vine was uprooted in fury and thrown down	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Yahweh uprooted the vine in fury and threw it down” or “people uprooted the vine in fury and threw it down” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1025	EZK	19	12	uxu6	figs-activepassive	Its strong branches were broken off and withered	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Yahweh broke off its strong branches and they withered” or “People broke off its strong branches and they withered” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1026	EZK	19	13	cc66	figs-metaphor	in a land of drought and thirst	The very dry land is spoken of as if it were thirsty. Alternate translation: “in a very dry land of drought” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1027	EZK	19	14	tj4h	figs-explicit	no scepter to rule	The implicit information may be supplied from [Ezekiel 19:11](../19/11.md). Alternate translation: “no branch strong enough for a ruler’s scepter” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1028	EZK	19	14	yvu7	figs-activepassive	will be sung as a lamentation	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you must sing it as a lamentation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1029	EZK	20	intro	ivu9			# Ezekiel 20 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Rebels cannot ask for help<br><br>The people of Israel have rebelled against God again and again. Now they cannot come to God for help in their troubles.
1030	EZK	20	1	y5sk		It came about	This phrase is used to mark the beginning of a new part of the story.
1031	EZK	20	1	k5lv	translate-ordinal	in the seventh year	The implicit information may be supplied. Alternate translation: “in the seventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1032	EZK	20	1	hm54	translate-hebrewmonths	the tenth day of the fifth month	This is the fifth month of the Hebrew calendar. The tenth day is near the beginning of August on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1033	EZK	20	1	zjh7		before me	Alternate translation: “in front of me”
1034	EZK	20	2	d3d6	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1035	EZK	20	3	a3cz		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1036	EZK	20	3	wlf9	figs-idiom	As I live	“As surely as I am alive.” Yahweh uses this expression to show that what he says next is certainly true. This is a way of making a solemn promise. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “I solemnly swear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1037	EZK	20	3	v6lv	figs-rquestion	Have you come to inquire of me?	Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that the elders should not be inquiring of him. Alternate translation: “You should not come to inquire of me.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1038	EZK	20	3	g3ng	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1039	EZK	20	4	nf1h	figs-parallelism	Will you judge them? Will you judge, son of man?	Yahweh asks Ezekiel the same question twice in order to secure Ezekiel’s commitment to pronounce the judgement. Alternate translation: “Are you ready to pronounce judgment on them, son of man?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1040	EZK	20	5	y373	translate-symaction	I … raised my hand to swear an oath	Here “raised my hand” is a symbolic action that shows he will truly do what he has sworn to do. Alternate translation: “I … solemnly swore an oath” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1041	EZK	20	5	b65p	figs-metonymy	the house of Jacob	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the descendants of Jacob over many years. Translate “the house of” as in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the descendants of Jacob” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1042	EZK	20	6	ay9x	figs-metaphor	It was flowing with milk and honey	“It was a land where plenty of milk and honey flowed.” Yahweh speaks of the land being good for animals and plants as if the milk and honey from those animals and plants were flowing through the land. Alternate translation: “It was land that was excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1043	EZK	20	6	mhv7	figs-metaphor	the most beautiful ornament among all the lands	The lands in which people live are spoken of as if they are jewelry or other things that are pleasant to look at. Alternate translation: “the most beautiful of all lands” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1044	EZK	20	7	q74k		to them	Alternate translation: “to the descendants of the house of Jacob”
1045	EZK	20	7	neb8	figs-metaphor	the detestable things from before his eyes	Yahweh speaks of the people worshiping the detestable things as if they had placed those idols in front of their eyes. Alternate translation: “the detestable things that he worships” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1046	EZK	20	7	uyy1		the idols of Egypt	Alternate translation: “throw away the idols of Egypt”
1047	EZK	20	7	gnz8	figs-metaphor	Do not make yourselves unclean	A person who is not acceptable for God’s purposes is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1048	EZK	20	8	vk1e		they rebelled against me	The word “they” refers to “the descendants of the house of Jacob.”
1049	EZK	20	8	f9qd		were unwilling to listen to me	Alternate translation: “would not obey me”
1050	EZK	20	8	t2sa	figs-metaphor	the detestable things from before his eyes	Yahweh speaks of the people worshiping the detestable things as if they had placed those idols in front of their eyes. Alternate translation: “the detestable things that he worshiped” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1051	EZK	20	8	t8aw	figs-metaphor	to pour out my fury upon them	Yahweh speaks of expressing his fury by punishing them as if his fury were a liquid that he poured out on them. Alternate translation: “to act against them in my fury” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1052	EZK	20	9	b5we	figs-metonymy	for my name’s sake	Here the word “name” represents Yahweh’s reputation. Alternate translation: “for the sake of my reputation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1053	EZK	20	9	f5h3	figs-activepassive	so it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “so that the people would not profane it in the eyes of the nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1054	EZK	20	9	f298	figs-metaphor	in the eyes	The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “in the opinion” or “in the judgment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1055	EZK	20	9	v6br	figs-metonymy	the nations	The word “nations” is a metonym for the people who live in the nations. Alternate translation: “the people who live in other nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1056	EZK	20	9	q34i		they were staying	Alternate translation: “they were living”
1057	EZK	20	9	l5wv	figs-idiom	I made myself known to them, in their eyes	Here the word “them” refers to the nations. The idiom “in their eyes” refers to being in a position where people can see. Alternate translation: “I revealed myself to them, in their presence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1058	EZK	20	9	xrt5		bringing them	Alternate translation: “bringing the people of Israel”
1059	EZK	20	10	kfp5		I sent them	The word “them” refers to “the descendants of the house of Jacob.”
1060	EZK	20	12	fk4k	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1061	EZK	20	13	tib6	figs-metaphor	They did not walk in my statutes	Yahweh speaks of obeying his statutes as if the statutes were a path along which a person walks. Alternate translation: “They did not obey my statutes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1062	EZK	20	13	nm2z	figs-metaphor	I would pour out my fury upon them	Yahweh speaks of expressing his fury by punishing them as if his fury were a liquid that he poured out on them. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:8](../20/08.md). Alternate translation: “I would act against them in my fury” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1063	EZK	20	13	gx9w	figs-euphemism	in order to end them	The euphemism “to end them” refers to killing them. Alternate translation: “in order to kill them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1064	EZK	20	14	c3av	figs-metonymy	I acted for my name’s sake	Here the word “name” represents Yahweh’s reputation. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:9](../20/09.md). Alternate translation: “I acted for the sake of my reputation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1065	EZK	20	14	ggw2	figs-activepassive	so it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:9](../20/09.md). Alternate translation: “so that the people would not profane it in the eyes of the nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1066	EZK	20	14	xp8w	figs-metonymy	in the eyes of the nations	Here the “nations” refer to the people who live in those places. The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:9](../20/09.md). Alternate translation: “in the thoughts of the people in other nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1067	EZK	20	14	y8dj		in whose sight I had brought them out of Egypt	Alternate translation: “in whose presence I brought my people out of Egypt”
1068	EZK	20	15	njm6	translate-symaction	I myself also raised my hand to swear an oath	Here “raised my hand” is a symbolic action that shows he will truly do what he has sworn to do. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:5](../20/05.md). Alternate translation: “I myself also solemnly swore an oath” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1069	EZK	20	15	s8f7		to them	Alternate translation: “to the house of Israel”
1070	EZK	20	15	h643	figs-metaphor	a land flowing with milk and honey	“a land where plenty of milk and honey flowed.” Yahweh speaks of the land being good for animals and plants as if the milk and honey from those animals and plants were flowing through the land. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:6](../20/06.md). Alternate translation: “a land that was excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1071	EZK	20	15	y61y	figs-metaphor	the most beautiful ornament among all the lands	The lands in which people live are spoken of as if they are jewelry or other things that are pleasant to look at. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:6](../20/06.md). Alternate translation: “the most beautiful of all lands” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1072	EZK	20	16	q585	figs-metaphor	did not walk in my statutes	Yahweh speaks of obeying his statutes as if they were a path along which a person walks. Alternate translation: “did not obey my statutes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1073	EZK	20	16	pyd3	figs-metonymy	their hearts walked after their idols	Here the word “heart” represents the person’s thoughts and emotions. Yahweh speaks of being dedicated to idols as if a person’s heart walked after them. Alternate translation: “they were dedicated to worshiping their idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1074	EZK	20	17	h6sc	figs-synecdoche	my eye spared them	Here the word “eye” represents Yahweh. Alternate translation: “I spared them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1075	EZK	20	18	t5sb	figs-metaphor	Do not walk in the statutes of your fathers	Yahweh speaks of a person obeying statutes as if the statutes were paths along with a person walks. Alternate translation: “Do not obey the statutes of your parents” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1076	EZK	20	19	v6uh	figs-metaphor	walk in my statutes	Yahweh speaks of a person obeying statutes as if the statutes were paths along with a person walks. Alternate translation: “Do not obey the statutes of your parents … obey my statutes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1077	EZK	20	19	ylm6	figs-doublet	keep my decrees and obey them	To “keep” Yahweh’s decrees is the same as to “obey them.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1078	EZK	20	21	qe7t	figs-metaphor	They did not walk in my statutes	Yahweh speaks of a person obeying his statutes as if the statutes were a path along which the person walks. Alternate translation: “They did not obey my statutes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1079	EZK	20	21	l6ya	figs-metaphor	to pour out my fury upon them	Yahweh speaks of expressing his fury by punishing them as if his fury were a liquid that he poured out on them. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:8](../20/08.md). Alternate translation: “to act against them in my fury” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1080	EZK	20	22	cw43	figs-synecdoche	I turned my hand away	Here the word “hand” represents Yahweh and turning his hand away means that he does not do what he was going to do. Alternate translation: “But I did not do that” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1081	EZK	20	22	lzk8	figs-metonymy	for my name’s sake	Here the word “name” represents Yahweh’s reputation. Alternate translation: “for the sake of my reputation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1082	EZK	20	22	k2x8	figs-activepassive	so it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:9](../20/09.md). Alternate translation: “so that the people would not profane it in the eyes of the nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1083	EZK	20	22	m6pp	figs-metonymy	in the eyes of the nations	Here the “nations” refer to the people who live in those places. The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “in the thoughts of the people in other nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1084	EZK	20	23	swz3	translate-symaction	I myself also lifted up my hand to swear	Here “lifted up my hand” is a symbolic action that shows he will truly do what he has sworn to do. Alternate translation: “I myself also solemnly swore” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1085	EZK	20	23	d6f9	figs-parallelism	scatter them among the nations and disperse them among the lands	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 12:15](../12/15.md). Alternate translation: “cause them to separate from each other and live in different nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1086	EZK	20	24	r381	figs-synecdoche	Their eyes were longing after their fathers’ idols	Here the word “eyes” represents the person who looks to the idols to worship them. Alternate translation: “They were longing after their fathers’ idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1087	EZK	20	25	r4jl		Then I also gave them statutes that were not good, and decrees by which they could not live	The words statutes in this phrase do not refer to God’s law. God permitted them to live by human laws and judgments that were not good.
1088	EZK	20	25	za7n		gave them	The word “them” refers to the children of those whom Yahweh brought out of Egypt.
1089	EZK	20	26	wj9a	figs-explicit	they made a sacrifice of every firstborn of the womb	The phrase “firstborn of the womb” refers to the firstborn child of a woman. The phrase “made a sacrifice” can be translated with the verb “sacrifice.” Alternate translation: “they sacrificed every woman’s firstborn child” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1090	EZK	20	29	q226	figs-rquestion	What is this high place where you bring offerings there?	Yahweh asks this question in order to rebuke the people. Alternate translation: “This is not a high place where you are to bring offerings!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1091	EZK	20	29	c1ae	figs-activepassive	the name is called Bamah	The name “Bamah” means “high place,” a place for worshiping idols. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “people have called that place Bamah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1092	EZK	20	30	usg4	figs-rquestion	Why do you make yourselves unclean with the ways of your fathers?	Yahweh asks this question to rebuke the people. Alternate translation: “You should not make yourselves unclean by doing the things that your fathers did.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1093	EZK	20	30	vms1	figs-metaphor	Why do you make yourselves unclean	A person who is not acceptable for God’s purposes is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1094	EZK	20	30	iz7z	figs-rquestion	So why do you act like prostitutes, searching for disgusting things?	Yahweh asks this question to rebuke the people. Alternate translation: “You should not act like prostitutes, searching for disgusting things.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1095	EZK	20	30	l4ea	figs-simile	why do you act like prostitutes	Yahweh speaks of the people being unfaithful to him as if they were acting like women who sleep with men to whom they are not married. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1096	EZK	20	31	b4ay	figs-rquestion	So why should I let you seek me, house of Israel?	Yahweh asks this question to rebuke the people. Alternate translation: “I will not let you come close to me, house of Israel.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1097	EZK	20	33	ad5k	figs-metonymy	with a mighty hand, a raised arm	The words “hand” and “arm” both represent power. Alternate translation: “with very great power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1098	EZK	20	33	d5h5	figs-metaphor	fury that will be poured out on you	Yahweh speaks of expressing his fury as if the fury were a liquid that he pours out on the people. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fury that I will pour out on you” or “I will express my fury towards you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1099	EZK	20	34	tam7	figs-activepassive	among whom you have been scattered	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “among whom I have scattered you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1100	EZK	20	37	vi6t	figs-metaphor	I will cause you to pass under my rod	This refers to the practice of a shepherd counting and inspecting his sheep as the sheep walked under his staff. This could mean: (1) Yahweh will count his people whom he gathers from the nations to ensure that they are all present. Alternate translation: “I will count you carefully as a shepherd counts his sheep” or (2) Yahweh will inspect each person as they pass under his staff in order to separate the faithful from the unfaithful. Alternate translation: “I will inspect you carefully as a shepherd inspects his sheep” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1101	EZK	20	39	gb75	figs-metonymy	house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1102	EZK	20	39	tsi3		to listen to me	Alternate translation: “to obey me” or “to pay attention to me”
1103	EZK	20	39	ym44	figs-metonymy	profane my holy name	Here the word “name” represents Yahweh himself. Alternate translation: “dishonor me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1104	EZK	20	40	s7hu		to require your offerings	Alternate translation: “to require you to bring your offerings”
1105	EZK	20	40	idl2	figs-metaphor	the firstfruits of your tribute	Yahweh speaks of the best things among all that they give to him as if they were “firstfruits.” Alternate translation: “the best of your contributions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1106	EZK	20	40	tl2m		your holy things	Alternate translation: “the offerings that you set aside to give to me”
1107	EZK	20	41	t8i1	figs-metaphor	I will accept you like fragrant incense	Yahweh speaks of his people worshiping him as they should as if the people themselves were the incense offering. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1108	EZK	20	41	ihb7	figs-parallelism	bring you out from the peoples and gather you out of the countries	These two phrases mean the same thing and emphasize that Yahweh will bring his people back from all of the nations to which he had scattered them. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 20:34](../20/34.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1109	EZK	20	41	wmu4	figs-activepassive	where you have been scattered	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “where I have scattered you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1110	EZK	20	42	dm9p	translate-symaction	I have lifted up my hand to swear	Here “lifted up my hand” is a symbolic action that shows he will truly do what he has sworn to do. Alternate translation: “I have solemnly sworn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1111	EZK	20	43	q5sv	figs-idiom	you will call to mind	This idiom means to remember. Alternate translation: “you will remember” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1112	EZK	20	43	qyk3	figs-metaphor	you defiled yourselves	A person who is not acceptable for God’s purposes is spoken of as if the person were defiled. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1113	EZK	20	43	hf41	figs-metaphor	you will despise yourselves in your own eyes	Here the eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “you will hate yourselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1114	EZK	20	44	c1dm	figs-metonymy	because of my name’s sake	Here the word “name” represents Yahweh’s reputation. Alternate translation: “because of my reputation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1115	EZK	20	45	tvt5	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1116	EZK	20	46	a9yb	translate-symaction	set your face toward the southern lands	This is a command to stare at the southern lands as a symbol of punishing the people there. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 4:3](../04/03.md). Alternate translation: “Stare at the southern lands” or “Stare at the southern lands so that they will be harmed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1117	EZK	20	46	htt4	figs-metonymy	set your face	Here “face” is a metonym for attention or gaze, and “set your face” represents staring. Alternate translation: “stare” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1118	EZK	20	47	s2sk	figs-activepassive	The fiery flame will not be quenched	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The fiery flame will not go out” or “No one will be able to quench the fiery flame” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1119	EZK	20	47	d21g	figs-activepassive	every face from the south to the north will be burned	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the fire will burn every face from the south to the north” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1120	EZK	20	47	e2zx	figs-synecdoche	every face from the south to the north	Here the word “face” represents the person. By mentioning the opposite directions, Yahweh refers to everyone who lives in the north, in the south, and everywhere in between. Alternate translation: “every person who lives in that area” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1121	EZK	20	48	i6we	figs-metonymy	all flesh will see	Here the word “flesh” represents all humans. The idiom to “see” means to understand. Alternate translation: “all people will understand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1122	EZK	20	48	ndc1	figs-activepassive	it will not be quenched	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “it will not go out” or “no one will quench it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1123	EZK	20	49	uy57		Alas	a word that expresses distress or grief
1124	EZK	20	49	c7jn	figs-rquestion	Is he not a mere teller of parables?	The people use this question to insult Ezekiel and dismiss what he is telling them. Alternate translation: “He is merely telling parables” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1125	EZK	21	intro	w2g3			# Ezekiel 21 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Refusing to learn<br><br>Judah has refused to learn from their punishment, so God is about to destroy the nation in war.
1126	EZK	21	1	hd7j	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1127	EZK	21	2	u51f		Son of man	“Son of a human being” or “Son of humanity or “Mortal person” or “Human.” God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md).
1128	EZK	21	2	m1q8	translate-symaction	set your face toward Jerusalem	This is a command to stare at Jerusalem as a symbol of punishing the people there. Alternate translation: “stare at Jerusalem” or “stare at Jerusalem so that the people there will be harmed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1129	EZK	21	2	td4a	translate-symaction	set your face toward Jerusalem	Jerusalem was far away, so Ezekiel could not see it, but staring in that direction would be a symbol of harming it. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 6:2](../06/02.md) Alternate translation: “Turn toward Jerusalem and stare” or “stare toward Jerusalem so that the people there will be harmed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1130	EZK	21	3	is8f	figs-metaphor	I will draw my sword from its sheath and cut off both the righteous person and the wicked person from you	This speaks of Yahweh causing these people to die as if he actually killed them with his own sword. Alternate translation: “I am opposed to you, and it will be as though I pull my sword from its sheath to kill both the righteous and the wicked people among you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1131	EZK	21	3	k8kd		the righteous person and the wicked person	“righteous people and wicked people.” This refers to multiple people, not just one righteous person and one wicked person.
1132	EZK	21	3	ch9n		sheath	something that holds and covers a sword when no one is using it
1133	EZK	21	3	vyg4	figs-euphemism	cut off	This is a euphemism that means to kill. Alternate translation: “kill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1134	EZK	21	4	l13c	figs-euphemism	cut off	This is a euphemism that means to kill. Alternate translation: “kill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1135	EZK	21	4	x4hz	figs-nominaladj	the righteous … the wicked	This refers to righteous and wicked people. Alternate translation: “those who are righteous … those who are wicked” or “the righteous people … the wicked people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1136	EZK	21	4	g8nl		from you	Alternate translation: “among you”
1137	EZK	21	4	yc2b	figs-metaphor	my sword will go out from its sheath against	This speaks of Yahweh causing these people to die as if he actually killed them with his own sword. Alternate translation: “it will be as though I pull my sword from its sheath and strike” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1138	EZK	21	4	bm2n	figs-metonymy	all flesh	Here “flesh” is a metonym for “people.” Alternate translation: “all people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1139	EZK	21	4	w4nb	figs-merism	from the south to the north	This is a merism that refers to the area to the north, and to the south, and all places in between. Alternate translation: “in every direction” or “everywhere” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1140	EZK	21	5	e2el	figs-metaphor	that I, Yahweh, have drawn my sword from its sheath	This speaks of Yahweh causing people to die as if he actually killed them with his own sword. Alternate translation: “it is as though I, Yahweh, have struck people with my sword” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1141	EZK	21	5	ju9i	figs-personification	It will no longer hold back	This speaks of Yahweh not holding back his sword from attacking people as if his sword were a person that was no longer holding itself back from attacking. Alternate translation: “and I will not put it back in its sheath again” or “I will not hold back from attacking people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1142	EZK	21	6	ztb6		General Information:	Yahweh is speaking to Ezekiel.
1143	EZK	21	6	ius9	figs-idiom	groan as your loins break	Yahweh tells Ezekiel to groan as a sign to accompany his message. He tells him to groan deeply as if his abdomen was in great pain. “groan deeply as if your loins were in great pain” or “groan deeply with great sorrow” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1144	EZK	21	6	xg8x		In bitterness groan	Alternate translation: “With great grief” or “With great sorrow”
1145	EZK	21	6	n99h	figs-synecdoche	before their eyes	Here the Israelites are referred to by their “eyes” to emphasize what they see. Alternate translation: “before them” or “before the Israelite people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1146	EZK	21	7	jri2	figs-personification	the news that is coming	This speaks of the “news” as if it were a person that was soon coming to them. Alternate translation: “the news that they will soon hear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1147	EZK	21	7	c8df	figs-synecdoche	for every heart will faint away	This speaks of people becoming afraid, as if their hearts were fainting. Also, this speaks of the people fainting as a result of fear. Alternate translation: “for everyone will become fearful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1148	EZK	21	7	kml3		will falter	Alternate translation: “will be weak”
1149	EZK	21	7	t44k	figs-metaphor	Every spirit will grow faint	This speaks of people becoming fearful in their spirits as if their spirits were about to faint. Alternate translation: “Everyone will be fearful in their inner being” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1150	EZK	21	7	p1p8	figs-euphemism	every knee will flow like water	“every knee will be as weak as water.” This is a euphemism for people being so afraid that they lose their bladder control and urinate on themselves. Alternate translation: “every leg will be wet with urine” or “everyone will lose control of their urine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1151	EZK	21	7	nfk2	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1152	EZK	21	8	jft4	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1153	EZK	21	9	u3s4	figs-metaphor	A sword! A sword! It will be sharpened and polished!	This passage describes the sword of Yahweh which is a metaphor for an enemy army that Yahweh will use to attack Jerusalem. This metaphor begins here and continues through [Ezekiel 21:17](../21/17.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1154	EZK	21	9	luz5	figs-activepassive	It will be sharpened and polished	This phrase indicates that the sword is ready for someone to use it. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “It is sharp and polished” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1155	EZK	21	9	mne4		polished	Someone made the sword smooth, shiny, and clean by rubbing it with a rough material.
1156	EZK	21	10	l1f2	figs-metaphor		Yahweh continues to describe the sword of Yahweh which is a metaphor for the enemy army that Yahweh will use to attack Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1157	EZK	21	10	f22c	figs-activepassive	It will be sharpened … It will be polished in order to	These can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will sharpen it … I will polish it so that it will” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1158	EZK	21	10	d5jv	figs-simile	in order to be like lightning	This means that the sword will be so shiny that light reflects off of it easily and brightly. Alternate translation: “so that it flashes like lightning” or “so that light reflects off of it as brightly as lightning” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1159	EZK	21	10	l8t7	figs-rquestion	Should we rejoice in my son’s scepter?	This rhetorical question emphasizes that the people of Israel will not celebrate their king’s power, because it cannot resist the “sword.” Alternate translation: “The people of Judah will not celebrate about their king’s scepter.” or “we should not celebrate the power of our king’s scepter.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1160	EZK	21	10	vq6m	figs-exclusive	Should we	The word “we” refers to Ezekiel and the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
1161	EZK	21	10	kyj2	figs-metonymy	in my son’s scepter	Here Yahweh refers to the king of Judah as his son. The king’s scepter represents his rule as king. It is important to maintain the image of the king’s scepter here, as the words “every such rod” refer to the scepter. Alternate translation: “in the king’s scepter” or “in the power that the king’s scepter represents” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1162	EZK	21	10	h3tv	figs-personification	The coming sword hates every such rod	Here the “sword” is personified as coming to attack the people. This speaks of the king not being able to resist the “sword”, as if the “sword” were hating the king’s scepter. Alternate translation: “the sword will overpower his scepter like that of any other ruler” or “for the king will not be able to resist when the sword is brought against him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1163	EZK	21	10	d6gp	figs-irony	such rod	This phrase is used to mock the king’s scepter by calling it a “rod.” Alternate translation: “such scepter” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
1164	EZK	21	11	z7un	figs-activepassive	the sword will be given to be polished	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will polish the sword” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1165	EZK	21	11	p6m7	figs-activepassive	then to be grasped by the hand	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “then the right person will hold it in his hand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1166	EZK	21	11	h6tw	figs-activepassive	it is to be given into the hand of the one who kills	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “it is ready for the killer to use” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1167	EZK	21	12	u2r3	figs-metaphor		Yahweh continues to describe the sword of Yahweh which is a metaphor for the enemy army that Yahweh will use to attack Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1168	EZK	21	12	l5al	figs-personification	that sword has come against my people! It is against all	This speaks of Yahweh’s sword attacking his people as if the sword itself were the attacker. Alternate translation: “I will use my sword to kill my people! I will bring it against all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1169	EZK	21	12	t9ym	figs-metaphor	They are thrown against the sword with my people	This speaks of the leaders of Israel being killed with a sword as if they are thrown against the sword. Alternate translation: “They are killed with the sword along with my people” or “The sword will kill them along with my people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1170	EZK	21	12	xzv7	translate-symaction	slap your thigh	In Ezekiel’s culture, slapping one’s thigh was a sign of grief. Some other translation use the gesture of beating one’s breast which is a sign of grief in many cultures. Alternate translation: “beat your chests” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1171	EZK	21	13	w1lx	figs-metonymy	the scepter	Here the king of Judah is represented by his scepter. Alternate translation: “the king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1172	EZK	21	13	z8iw	figs-idiom	does not last	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “cannot resist” or “is destroyed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1173	EZK	21	14	wn2d	figs-metaphor		Yahweh continues to describe the sword of Yahweh which is a metaphor for the enemy army that Yahweh will use to attack Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1174	EZK	21	14	qub8	translate-symaction	hit your two hands together	This means for him to clap his hands as a sign of his grief. Alternate translation: “clap your hands to show that you are very sad” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1175	EZK	21	14	hyy2	translate-ordinal	even a third time	This is an idiom that means multiple times. Alternate translation: “again and again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1176	EZK	21	14	mc1p	figs-activepassive	A sword for the ones to be slaughtered	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “It is a sword for slaughtering people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1177	EZK	21	14	py3r	figs-activepassive	It is a sword for the many to be slaughtered	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “It is a sword for slaughtering many people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1178	EZK	21	14	spp8		piercing them everywhere	“attacking them from every side.” Some Bibles translate this as “which enters into their rooms.” This means no matter where they hide, the sword will kill them.
1179	EZK	21	14	d9nr		piercing them	The word “them” refers to the people of Jerusalem and of the land of Israel.
1180	EZK	21	15	s461	figs-metaphor		Yahweh continues to describe the sword of Yahweh which is a metaphor for the enemy army that Yahweh will use to attack Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1181	EZK	21	15	r7xl	figs-metaphor	to melt their hearts	This speaks of causing the people to be so terrified that it is as if their hearts were melting. Alternate translation: “to fill them with terror” or “to cause them to be terrified” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1182	EZK	21	15	u5ry	figs-metonymy	to multiply their fallen	Here “fallen” refers to the people killed in battle. This means there will be a greater number of people killed. Alternate translation: “to kill many people among them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1183	EZK	21	15	h1ty	figs-metaphor	set the sword for slaughter	Here the sword of Yahweh represents men with swords that are to attack Jerusalem. Also, the word “slaughter” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “placed soldiers armed with swords at their gates, ready to slaughter the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1184	EZK	21	15	r14m		their gates	The word “their” refers to the people of Jerusalem.
1185	EZK	21	15	tdr2	figs-simile	It is made like lightning	This compares how the sword is well polished and how it reflects light to appear like lightning. Alternate translation: “My sword is polished and flashes like lightning” or “It is polished and reflects light as being like lightning” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1186	EZK	21	15	r9yh	figs-metaphor	it is grasped for slaughter	The sword of Yahweh represents the men with swords that are to attack Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “released to slaughter the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1187	EZK	21	16	vhe8	figs-apostrophe	You, sword! Strike to the right!…Go wherever your face is turned.	Here Yahweh speaks to those who will attack his people as if they could hear him and as if they were a sword that they would use in the attack. He does this to emphasize that he is in control of what is happening during the attack. The phrase “wherever your face is turned” is an idiom for “wherever you desire to go.” Alternate translation: “I tell those attacking with swords, ‘Strike to the right!…Attack in every direction.’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1188	EZK	21	17	asm7	translate-symaction	hit my two hands together	“clap my hands.” Here clapping hands is a sign of triumph. Alternate translation: “clap my hands in triumph” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1189	EZK	21	18	nz8n	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came to me again	The phrase “the word of Yahweh came” is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 18:1](../18/01.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke to me again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1190	EZK	21	19	m4nn	figs-metonymy	the sword of the king of Babylon	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill people using swords. Alternate translation: “the soldiers of the king of Babylon” or “the Babylonian army” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1191	EZK	21	19	ym34	figs-explicit	a signpost will mark one of them as leading to a city	This is a sign posted where the road divides into two roads. Alternate translation: “a sign will be posted where the road divides into two roads” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1192	EZK	21	21	g5fx	figs-parallelism	at the crossroads, at the junction	Both of these phrases refer to the place where the two roads meet. Alternate translation: “at the crossroads” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1193	EZK	21	21	n1gp		He will shake some arrows and ask direction from some idols and he will examine a liver	These are divination practices.
1194	EZK	21	22	ccu9	figs-metonymy	In his right hand will be an omen about Jerusalem	This means the he will hold one of the articles of his divination that was read as an omen against Jerusalem in his right hand. Alternate translation: “In his right hand will be an article of divination with an omen against Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1195	EZK	21	22	iw1d		battering rams	A battering ram was a cut tree or large log with a sharpened end or an end covered in metal. It was held by several men who would pound the end against a wall.
1196	EZK	21	22	q1zh		to build a ramp	These were large dirt ramps that the Babylonian soldiers built so that they could get onto the walls of Jerusalem.
1197	EZK	21	22	nzg7		siege towers	These were wooden towers that the Babylonian soldiers built around Jerusalem to enable them to shoot arrows over the walls of Jerusalem.
1198	EZK	21	23	a1iv	figs-metaphor	in the eyes of the ones in Jerusalem	The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “in the thoughts of the people in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1199	EZK	21	24	g6jh		Because you have made your guilt to be remembered	Alternate translation: “Because you remind me of your iniquity”
1200	EZK	21	24	w4vc	figs-activepassive	you will be taken in hand	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. The “enemy’s hand” represents the enemy’s control. Alternate translation: “your enemy will take you in his hand” or “your enemies will capture you and take you into captivity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1201	EZK	21	25	ihj3		General Information:	Yahweh gives Ezekiel his message to the ruler of Israel.
1202	EZK	21	25	x5c4	figs-idiom	whose day of punishment has come	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “whom Yahweh will now punish” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1203	EZK	21	25	zxc1		whose time of committing iniquity has ended	Alternate translation: “at the time when Yahweh ends iniquity”
1204	EZK	21	26	h94t		the turban	“the king’s turban.” A turban is a beautiful piece of cloth that kings wore wrapped on their heads as a symbol of their authority.
1205	EZK	21	26	fwf2	figs-nominaladj	the lowly … the exalted	This refers to people with low status and people who are exalted. Alternate translation: “those who are lowly … those who are exalted” or “those with low status … those with high status” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1206	EZK	21	27	qcp3	figs-metonymy	It will not be restored	Here the crown represents the position of king. The kingship will not be restored until the Messiah comes. Alternate translation: “There will no longer be a king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1207	EZK	21	27	ngj1	figs-activepassive	the one comes who is assigned	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the one comes who I assign” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1208	EZK	21	28	s9mt	figs-abstractnouns	concerning their coming disgrace	The word “disgrace” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “about how he will disgrace them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1209	EZK	21	28	wl2n	figs-metaphor	A sword, a sword is drawn! It is sharpened for the slaughter	This refers to the sword of Yahweh which is a metaphor for the soldiers that Yahweh uses to kill a large number of people who have been disobedient to him. Alternate translation: “Swords! My soldiers have drawn their swords! They are sharpened for the slaughter” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1210	EZK	21	28	t6s4		is drawn	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “is out of its sheath”
1211	EZK	21	28	b94s		It is sharpened for the slaughter in order to devour	This speaks of the soldiers killing people as if they were animals devouring their prey. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “It is sharp in order to slaughter and to kill people”
1212	EZK	21	28	js4d	figs-simile	so it will be like lightning	This means that the sword is so shiny that light reflects off of it easily and brightly. Alternate translation: “and light reflects off of it as brightly as lightning” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1213	EZK	21	29	x4ak	figs-gendernotations	empty visions for you … with lies for you	“empty visions for you Ammonites … with lies for you Ammonites.” The word “you” refers to the people of Ammon. In the original Biblical language, the word “your” is feminine singular and refers to the nation of Ammon. Nations were often thought of as a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
1214	EZK	21	29	qi4r	figs-metaphor	empty visions	This speaks of visions being false and meaningless as if they were empty containers. Alternate translation: “visions that are not true” or “false visions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1215	EZK	21	29	gji8	figs-nominaladj	the wicked	This refers to wicked people. Alternate translation: “those who are wicked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1216	EZK	21	29	la5c	figs-activepassive	who are about to be killed	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “who are about to die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1217	EZK	21	29	a8rs	figs-idiom	whose day of punishment has come and whose time of iniquity is about to end	The phrases “day of” and “time of” are idioms. Alternate translation: “for the time has come for them to be punished and for their iniquity to end” or “for the time has come for me to punish them and for them to no longer be able to commit wickedness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1218	EZK	21	30	r5ab	figs-metaphor	Return the sword to its sheath	“Later the sword will be put back in its sheath.” This speaks of the soldiers withdrawing from attacking Jerusalem, by saying that Yahweh’s sword is put back in its sheath. Alternate translation: “But later the soldiers will return their swords to their sheaths, for the time of slaughter will be over” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1219	EZK	21	30	ge15		sheath	This is something that holds and covers a sword when no one is using it. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 21:3](../21/03.md).
1220	EZK	21	30	g9uy	figs-abstractnouns	In the place of your creation	The word “creation” may be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “In the place that I created you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1221	EZK	21	31	dm1x	figs-metaphor	I will pour out my indignation on you	This speaks of Yahweh punishing the Babylonians because of his indignation against them as if his indignation were a liquid that he poured out of a container upon them. Alternate translation: “I will punish you because of indignation against you” or “Out of my anger I will punish you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1222	EZK	21	31	iui1	figs-metaphor	I will fan the fire of my rage against you	This compares Yahweh’s rage to a consuming fire. Alternate translation: “I will bring my rage upon you like a blazing fire” or “I will punish you in my fierce anger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1223	EZK	21	31	nc5u	figs-metonymy	the hand of cruel men	The “hand” of the men refers to their control. Alternate translation: “the control of cruel men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1224	EZK	21	31	z1g9		craftsmen of destruction	Alternate translation: “men who cause great destruction”
1225	EZK	21	32	cv2j		You will become fuel for the fire	Alternate translation: “The fire will burn up your bodies”
1226	EZK	21	32	w6d5		Your blood will be in the midst of the land	Alternate translation: “Your blood will soak into the ground of your land”
1227	EZK	21	32	h97t	figs-activepassive	You will not be remembered	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “No one will remember you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1228	EZK	22	intro	v9yg			# Ezekiel 22 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Continuous evil<br><br>Murder, idolatry and all sorts of evil have been done in Jerusalem; so God will destroy the city and scatter the people among the nations. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]])
1229	EZK	22	1	r5l7	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1230	EZK	22	2	v6kn	figs-rquestion	Now you, son of man, will you judge? Will you judge the city of blood?	This rhetorical question functions as a command. AT. “Son of man, go and judge. Go and judge the city of blood.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1231	EZK	22	2	eh7w		son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “mortal person” or “human”
1232	EZK	22	2	a7f3	figs-metonymy	the city of blood	The word “blood” is a metonym for murder. Alternate translation: “the city where many people murder their neighbors” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1233	EZK	22	2	jzh2	figs-gendernotations	her	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem. Cities were often thought of as a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1234	EZK	22	3	j2cg	figs-gendernotations	her … herself	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem. Cities were often thought of as a woman. This continues through verse 32. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1235	EZK	22	3	u3b4	figs-metonymy	This is a city that pours … her midst	Here the “city” represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “The people who live in this city pour … its midst” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1236	EZK	22	3	v7a4	figs-metaphor	that pours out blood in her midst	The word “blood” is a metonym for murder. Alternate translation: “where many people murder their neighbors” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1237	EZK	22	3	j6ka	figs-explicit	so that her time may come	This refers to the time when Yahweh will destroy them. Alternate translation: “so that the time of her destruction may come” or “so that the time may come for her to be destroyed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1238	EZK	22	3	ujd2	figs-metaphor	unclean	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1239	EZK	22	4	u2vl	figs-metaphor	by the blood that you have poured out	This speaks of murdering people as pouring out blood. Alternate translation: “because you murdered innocent people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1240	EZK	22	4	lxu6	figs-metaphor	unclean	A person whom God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1241	EZK	22	4	b7gh	figs-idiom	You have drawn your days to a close, and the end of your years has come	The images of days being brought to a close and years coming to an end are both idioms representing ending by death or by destruction. By saying that Jerusalem has brough her days to a close, Yahweh implies that Jerusalem would soon be destroyed because of the people’s sin. Alternate translation: “Because of these things you have done, you are approaching the end of your time” or “You are bringing your existence to an end” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] )
1242	EZK	22	4	tl1y		have drawn your days to a close	Alternate translation: “have brought your days to an end” or “have ended your life”
1243	EZK	22	4	u8pd	figs-abstractnouns	I will make you a reproach to the nations and a laughingstock to all the lands	This can be reworded so that the nouns “reproach” and “laughingstock” are expressed as verbs. Alternate translation: “I will make the nations reproach you and all the lands ridicule you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1244	EZK	22	4	q6vv		a reproach	someone whom people disapprove of or rebuke
1245	EZK	22	4	gu6t		a laughingstock	a person whom people ridicule or mock
1246	EZK	22	4	t4k2	figs-hyperbole	to all the lands	This generalization refers to the places who are familiar with Jerusalem and represents the people who live in these places. Alternate translation: “of the people of every nearby land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1247	EZK	22	6	i3ws		General Information:	Yahweh speaking about the ruler of Israel in Jerusalem.
1248	EZK	22	6	jp3g		Behold	Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
1249	EZK	22	6	d3y2		each one by his own power, have come	Alternate translation: “have each used their authority to come to you.”
1250	EZK	22	6	mi2p	figs-apostrophe	come to you	Yahweh speaks to the city of Jerusalem itself as if it were a woman who could hear him speak. Alternate translation: “come to Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])
1251	EZK	22	6	gx6j	figs-metaphor	to pour out blood	This speaks of murdering people as pouring out blood. Alternate translation: “to murder people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1252	EZK	22	7	q7wc		They have dishonored fathers	Alternate translation: “The rules of Israel have dishonored their fathers”
1253	EZK	22	7	b8l5		within you … in your midst … within you	Yahweh speaks to the city of Jerusalem itself as if it were a woman who could hear him speak. Alternate translation: “within Jerusalem … in the midst of Jerusalem … within Jerusalem.” The words “you” and “your” refer to Jerusalem.
1254	EZK	22	7	rd1h		performed oppression on	Alternate translation: “oppressed”
1255	EZK	22	9	x1yw	figs-explicit	they eat on the mountains	Here “the mountains” refer to the altars on the mountains that are dedicated to idols. They men eat meat that has been sacrificed to the idols in order to be have the blessing of false gods. Alternate translation: “they eat the meat that has been sacrificed to idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1256	EZK	22	9	n1r9		perform wickedness in your midst	Alternate translation: “do evil things among you”
1257	EZK	22	10	zj5w	figs-apostrophe	Within you	In all instances of this phrase, the writer refers to the people of Jerusalem as if they were the city itself, and of the city of Jerusalem as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “within this city” or “among you people of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1258	EZK	22	10	r52h	figs-euphemism	men uncover the nakedness of their father	This means that a son sleeps with his father’s wife. Alternate translation: “there are men who sleep with their father’s wife” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1259	EZK	22	10	d8i1	figs-explicit	they have violated unclean women during their menstrual period	These are all ways to express that the men have had slept with women they should not have and how sinful their actions are. Alternate translation: “They have raped unclean women during their menstrual period” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1260	EZK	22	10	r6h7	figs-metaphor	unclean	A person whom God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. Women were considered to be unclean during their menstrual period. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1261	EZK	22	11	i4cb	figs-explicit	commit abominations with their neighbors’ wives … make their own daughters-in-law shamefully unclean … abuse their own sisters	These are all ways to express that the men have had slept with women they should not have and how sinful their actions are. Alternate translation: “commit abominations by sleeping with their neighbors’ wives … make their own daughters-in-law shamefully unclean by sleeping with them … rape their own sisters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1262	EZK	22	12	n8h5	figs-metaphor	to pour out blood	This speaks of murdering people as pouring out blood. Alternate translation: “to murder people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1263	EZK	22	12	tf3b		interest	This word refers to the money paid by a person to use borrowed money. However, some modern versions interpret “interest” in this passage as “too much interest.”
1264	EZK	22	12	zdw2	figs-explicit	you have damaged your neighbors through oppression	This means that they have oppressed their neighbors by charging them too much interest. Alternate translation: “you have oppressed your neighbors and made them poor” or “you have made your neighbors poor by charging too much interest” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1265	EZK	22	12	jp8b	figs-metaphor	you have forgotten me	Refusing to obey Yahweh is like forgetting that he exists. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1266	EZK	22	12	al1x	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1267	EZK	22	13	b8at	translate-symaction	With my hand I have struck	“I have shaken my fist against” or “I have clapped my hands against.” This is a symbolic action that shows anger and disapproval. Alternate translation: “I have shown my anger and disapproval against” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1268	EZK	22	13	vvt6		the bloodshed that is done in the midst of you	Alternate translation: “the murder that people commit in you”
1269	EZK	22	14	i494	figs-rquestion	Will your heart stand, will your hands be strong on the days when I myself will deal with you?	Yahweh uses this rhetorical question to emphasize how hurt they will be when he punishes them. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “Your heart will not stand and your hands will not be strong on the days when I myself will deal with you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1270	EZK	22	14	se71	figs-synecdoche	Will your heart stand	Here the whole person is referred to by his “heart” to emphasize his emotions and will. Here the idea of “standing” is an idiom that means to be courageous. Alternate translation: “Will you stand” or “Will you be courageous” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1271	EZK	22	14	ajb4	figs-synecdoche	will your hands be strong	Here the whole person is referred to by his “hands.” Alternate translation: “will you be strong” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1272	EZK	22	15	q5cz	figs-parallelism	So I will scatter you among the nations and disperse you through the lands	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 12:15](../12/15.md). Alternate translation: “So I will cause them to separate from each other and live in different nations”(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1273	EZK	22	15	h23a		purge	remove something unwanted
1274	EZK	22	15	zmj9	figs-metaphor	uncleanness	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1275	EZK	22	15	e3bn	figs-metonymy	the nations	Here the “nations” refer to the people who live in those places. Alternate translation: “the people in other nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1276	EZK	22	16	ka57	figs-metaphor	So you will become unclean in the eyes of the nations	Here the “nations” refer to the people who live in those places. The “eyes” represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “So the nations will consider you unclean” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1277	EZK	22	16	y3i5	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1278	EZK	22	17	zqj8	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1279	EZK	22	18	nd5i	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel has	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites have” or “the Israelite people group has” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1280	EZK	22	18	q3kz	figs-metaphor	has become dross to me	Dross is the impurities that are left over after silver or gold has been purified in a furnace. Here Yahweh speaks of the people being worthless to him as if they were dross. Alternate translation: “has become as worthless to me as dross” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1281	EZK	22	18	apn9	figs-metaphor	All of them are the leftovers of bronze and tin … like the dross of silver in your furnace	Yahweh continues to speaks about how the people have become worthless to him as if they were dross. Alternate translation: “All of them are as worthless as the leftover of bronze and tin, and iron and lead that remain after you melt silver in the furnace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1282	EZK	22	19	g5k4		behold	Alternate translation: “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
1283	EZK	22	20	z88f	figs-abstractnouns	I will gather you in my anger and my wrath	The phrases with “anger” and “wrath” are used together to emphasize that he was extremely angry. Alternate translation: “Because of my great anger and wrath, I will gather you” or “I will be furiously angry with you, and I will gather you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1284	EZK	22	21	z69y	figs-metaphor	I will gather you and blow on you the fire of my wrath	This is the image of a person gathering the metals in the furnace and blowing the fire to make it hotter. Yahweh speaks of the greatness of his wrath as if it were a fire that he was blowing to make it hotter. Alternate translation: “I will gather you, and my wrath will be like a fire that I will blow on you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1285	EZK	22	22	mk5l		you will be melted in it	The word “it” refers to Jerusalem.
1286	EZK	22	22	mim9	figs-metaphor	have poured out my wrath on you	God speaks of punishing the people as if his wrath were a liquid that he would pour on them. Alternate translation: “have punished you in my anger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1287	EZK	22	23	k1yr		General Information:	Yahweh tells Ezekiel to speak to Jerusalem.
1288	EZK	22	23	y9kt	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1289	EZK	22	24	i1bn	figs-activepassive	You are a land that has not been cleansed	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. The word “land” here refers to Israel and to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “You are a land and a people that is unclean” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1290	EZK	22	24	c4rz	figs-metaphor	not been cleansed	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1291	EZK	22	24	fy7g	figs-idiom	There is no rain on the day of wrath	Rain is used as an example of God’s blessing. Alternate translation: “There is no blessing on the day of wrath” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1292	EZK	22	25	alu8		There is a conspiracy of her prophets in her midst	The word “her” refers to Israel. Alternate translation: “The prophets within Israel plot conspiracies”
1293	EZK	22	25	xfb1		conspiracy	a secret plan made by two or more people to do something harmful or illegal
1294	EZK	22	25	x5z7	figs-simile	like a roaring lion tearing apart a victim. They consume life and take precious wealth	This compares the prophets of Israel to lions who attack and kill their victims. Alternate translation: “They kill people for they are like roaring lions who attack and kill their prey. They take peoples’ precious wealth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1295	EZK	22	25	irv7	figs-explicit	they make many widows within her	The word “her” refers to Israel. They “make many widows” by killing married men. Alternate translation: “they make many women into widows by killing their husbands” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1296	EZK	22	26	j2q1		do violence to my law	Alternate translation: “disobey my laws”
1297	EZK	22	26	g2wa	figs-nominaladj	the unclean and the clean	This refers to unclean and clean things. Something that God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if it were physically unclean. Alternate translation: “things that are unclean and things that are clean” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1298	EZK	22	26	qr2v	figs-metaphor	They hide their eyes from my Sabbaths	This speaks of the people ignoring and not observing the Sabbath and if they were hiding their eyes from the Sabbath” Alternate translation: “They ignore my Sabbaths” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1299	EZK	22	26	lvt2	figs-activepassive	so that I am profaned in their midst	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “and profane me among themselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1300	EZK	22	27	agb1		her	This pronoun refers to Jerusalem.
1301	EZK	22	27	cy5j	figs-simile	Her princes within her are like wolves tearing apart their victims	This compares Israel’s princes to wolves who attack and kill their victims. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1302	EZK	22	27	ni39	figs-parallelism	They pour out blood and destroy life	These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize the violence that the princes practice. Alternate translation: “They murder people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1303	EZK	22	28	ii3k	figs-metaphor	Her prophets have painted them over with whitewash	This speaks of the prophets trying to hide these sins as if they were something that they could paint over with whitewash. Alternate translation: “It is like her prophets have painted over their sins with whitewash” or “Their prophets try to hide these evil things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1304	EZK	22	28	n4j7		whitewash	This is a solution that is painted on things to make them white that is similar to white paint.
1305	EZK	22	28	y6zm		predict falsehoods to them	“predict lies for the princes.” The word “them” refers to the princes.
1306	EZK	22	29	wdj1	figs-ellipsis	have oppressed … and plundered	The understood words may be supplied. Alternate translation: “have oppressed people … and plundered others” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1307	EZK	22	29	wdd7		extortion	This refers to when someone threatens or hurts another person in order to make them give him money.
1308	EZK	22	29	k2bg	figs-nominaladj	the poor and needy	This refers to poor and needy people. Alternate translation: “those who are poor and needy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1309	EZK	22	30	w3cn	figs-metaphor	General Information:	Yahweh compares the leaders of Jerusalem to a wall and himself to an invading army. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1310	EZK	22	30	d1ss	figs-metaphor	a man from them who would build up a wall	This speaks of a man who would take responsibility to pray for the people and to lead them to repentance as if that man were to build a wall to protect the people from Yahweh. Alternate translation: “a man from among them who would act like he built a wall” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1311	EZK	22	30	ml2l	figs-metaphor	stand before me in its breach	Its “breach” refers to a gap in the wall. This speaks of the man defending the people before Yahweh as if he were a warrior standing in the breach to defend the city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1312	EZK	22	30	fph5	figs-metonymy	for the land so I would not destroy it	Here the “land” represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “for the people so that I would not destroy them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1313	EZK	22	31	v2tp	figs-metaphor	pour out my indignation upon them	This speaks of Yahweh punishing the people as if his indignation were a liquid that he poured out on them. Alternate translation: “I will punish the people because of my indignation for them” or “I will punish the people because of my anger against them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1314	EZK	22	31	l4q3		indignation	anger of a person who has suffered injustice
1315	EZK	22	31	dh4t	figs-metaphor	I will finish them with the fire of my indignation	This speaks of how harsh Yahweh’s judgement is by comparing it to a fire. Here destroying the people is referred to as “finishing” them. Alternate translation: “I will destroy them with my wrath which is as intense as a blazing fire” or “I will destroy them with my wrath” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1316	EZK	23	intro	tr7w			# Ezekiel 23 General Notes<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Metaphor<br><br>Israel and Judah have been unfaithful to God by worshiping idols. They are compared to two unfaithful wives who have repeatedly committed adultery. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1317	EZK	23	1	n9qw	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1318	EZK	23	2	z293		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1319	EZK	23	3	rn52	figs-activepassive	Their breasts were squeezed	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Men squeezed their breasts” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1320	EZK	23	3	gzk8	figs-parallelism	their virgin nipples were fondled there	This phrase means basically the same thing as the previous phrase and emphasizes the immoral behavior of the two young women. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “there men fondled their virgin nipples” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1321	EZK	23	3	vp26		fondled	to be touched lovingly or softly
1322	EZK	23	4	dt7j	figs-explicit	they became mine	This means that he married them and they became his wives. Alternate translation: “they became my wives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1323	EZK	23	4	v1jc	figs-metaphor	Their names mean this: Oholah means Samaria, and Oholibah means Jerusalem	“Oholah represents Samaria, and Oholibah represents Jerusalem.” In this metaphor Samaria is spoken of as if it were Oholah and Jerusalem is spoken of as if it were Oholibah. This speaks of how these cities were unfaithful to Yahweh as if they were unfaithful wives. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1324	EZK	23	4	gq1j	translate-names	Oholah	This is the name of a woman that means “her tent.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1325	EZK	23	4	v8en	translate-names	Oholibah	This is the name of a woman that means “my tent is in her.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1326	EZK	23	5	bdi2	figs-explicit	when she was mine	This refers to when she was his wife. Alternate translation: “while she was still my wife” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1327	EZK	23	5	w61b		who were dominant	Alternate translation: “who ruled over her”
1328	EZK	23	7	mie9		all the best of Assyria’s men	This identifies who the word “them” refers to.
1329	EZK	23	7	kx3n	figs-explicit	she made herself unclean with everyone she lusted for—and with all their idols	This implies that she slept with all of these men and worshiped the idols they worshiped. Alternate translation: “she made herself unclean by sleeping with everyone she lusted for and by worshiping all their idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1330	EZK	23	7	gtx5	figs-metaphor	unclean	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1331	EZK	23	8	j6if	figs-metaphor	poured out their lust upon her	This speaks of lust as if it were a large amount of water that they were pouring out on her. Alternate translation: “to act lustfully toward her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1332	EZK	23	9	lch3	figs-metonymy	I gave her into the hand of her lovers, into the hand of the Assyrians	The word “hand” refers to power or control. The two phrases have the same meaning and the second phrase explains that “her lovers” were “the Assyrians.” Alternate translation: “I gave her over to her lovers, the Assyrians” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1333	EZK	23	10	e3uw	figs-idiom	they executed judgment on her	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “they talked about her disgrace” or “she had a bad reputation among them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1334	EZK	23	11	zbu6	translate-names	Oholibah	This is the name of a woman that means “my tent is in her.” See how you translated this name in [Ezekiel 23:4](../23/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1335	EZK	23	13	jv3w	figs-metaphor	unclean	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 23:7](../23/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1336	EZK	23	13	c3am	figs-explicit	It was the same for both sisters	This refers to how they had both made themselves unclean. Alternate translation: “Both sisters became unclean through their acts of prostitution” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1337	EZK	23	15	tmh2		turbans	hats made out of long cloth and wrapped around the top of a man’s head
1338	EZK	23	15	d6xq	figs-abstractnouns	had the appearance of officers of chariot troops, the likeness of sons	The abstract nouns “likeness” and “appearance” can be translated with verbal phrases. Alternate translation: “appeared the way officers of chariot troops do, and they looked like sons” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1339	EZK	23	15	ae9b		chariot troops	soldiers who drive chariots and who run ahead of and beside them
1340	EZK	23	15	af5n		sons of Babylonia	Alternate translation: “Babylonians”
1341	EZK	23	17	pxm6	figs-explicit	her bed of lust	This refers to her bed where she slept with men and acted lustfully. Alternate translation: “her bed where she acted lustfully” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1342	EZK	23	17	wf38	figs-explicit	they made her unclean with their promiscuousness	This means that they slept with the woman. Alternate translation: “they slept with her and made her unclean” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1343	EZK	23	17	vew5	figs-metaphor	unclean	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 23:7](../23/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1344	EZK	23	17	q8ct	figs-idiom	so she turned herself away from them	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “so she rejected them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1345	EZK	23	20	hg43	figs-simile	whose private parts were like those of donkeys	This compares the size of the mens’ private parts to those of a donkey to show how wicked Oholibah’s desires were. This is an exaggeration as they could not be as large as those of a donkey. Alternate translation: “whose private parts were very long, like those of a donkey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1346	EZK	23	20	cs4h	figs-simile	whose reproductive emissions were like those of horses	This compares the volume of the mens’ emissions to those of a horse to show how wicked Oholibah’s desires were. This is an exaggeration as they could not be like those of a horse. Alternate translation: “whose reproductive emissions were huge, like those of a horse” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1347	EZK	23	22	f3fw		Behold!	“Listen!” The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
1348	EZK	23	22	e1zm		I will bring them against you from every side	Alternate translation: “I will cause them to attack you from all directions”
1349	EZK	23	23	b6g9	figs-hyperbole	the Babylonians and all the Chaldeans, Pekod, Shoa, and Koa, and all the Assyrians with them	This does not refer to all of the people who live in these places, but rather to soldiers from there. Alternate translation: “soldiers from Babylon and all of Chaldea, Pekod, Shoa, and Koa, and all the soldiers of Assyria with them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1350	EZK	23	23	j89j	translate-names	Pekod, Shoa, and Koa	These are the names places in Babylonia. These places represent the soldiers from these places. Alternate translation: “those from Pekod, Shoa, and Koa” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1351	EZK	23	23	znx2		strong, handsome men, governors and commanders … all of them riding on horses	This is the description of the men of Assyria that Oholah had slept with who are now turning against her. This is similar to the description given in [Ezekiel 23:6](../23/06.md).
1352	EZK	23	24	ggm4	figs-idiom	will come against you	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “will attack you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1353	EZK	23	24	pyq5		with weapons	The Hebrew word translated here as “weapons” is rare. Many modern versions translate it in this way, but some versions leave this phrase out.
1354	EZK	23	24	nr1r	figs-metonymy	They will set large shields, small shields, and helmets against you all around	These defensive items are used to refer to various types of soldiers. Alternate translation: “Soldiers will attack you on all sides carrying large shields, small shields, and wearing helmets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1355	EZK	23	25	i8jn	figs-metaphor	For I will set my jealous anger on you, and they will deal with you in fury	Here Yahweh speaks of causing the armies to attack them because he is angry with them as if his anger where something that he was placing upon them. Alternate translation: Because I am very jealous for you, I will cause them to act furiously towards you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1356	EZK	23	25	uwb6	figs-explicit	They will cut off your noses and your ears	This describes the punishment in Babylon for married women who slept with men that are not their husbands. Alternate translation: “They will punish you as an adulteress, by cutting of your noses and your ears” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1357	EZK	23	25	f1n5	figs-euphemism	your survivors will fall by the sword	The word “fall” is a euphemism for “die.” The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who kill with swords. Alternate translation: “men will kill your survivors with their swords” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1358	EZK	23	25	ay3m	figs-personification	your survivors will be devoured by fire	This speaks of the survivors being burned by fire as if the fire were an animal attacking and eating them. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “your survivors will be burned by fire” or “fire will burn your survivors” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1359	EZK	23	27	e5hm	figs-explicit	from the land of Egypt	This refers to her prostitution as beginning in Egypt. Alternate translation: “which you began in the land of Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1360	EZK	23	27	ygi8	figs-metaphor	You will not lift up your eyes toward them with longing	This is a way to refer to a person turning their head to look at something. Here looking represents desire. Alternate translation: “You will not look toward them with longing” or “You will not desire these things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1361	EZK	23	27	sh71	figs-metonymy	you will think of Egypt no longer	Here “Egypt” represents the shameful things that she did in Egypt. Alternate translation: “you will think about the things you did in Egypt no longer” or “you will not think about what you did in Egypt any more” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1362	EZK	23	28	a7lw		Behold	Alternate translation: “Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important”
1363	EZK	23	28	vhb4	figs-explicit	give you into the hand of the ones you hate … into the hand of the ones from whom you had turned away	These two phrases have the same meaning. It means that they will be captured by the men they used to prostitute themselves to. Alternate translation: “allow you to be captured by those you hate and had turned away from” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1364	EZK	23	28	krd4	figs-metonymy	into the hand	Here the word “hand” refers to control. Alternate translation: “into the control” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1365	EZK	23	29	xqa4	figs-doublet	naked and bare	These two words mean the same thing and emphasize that she will be completely uncovered. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1366	EZK	23	29	pgf4	figs-activepassive	your nakedness will be uncovered	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “They will reveal your nakedness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1367	EZK	23	30	n3n4	figs-activepassive	These things will be done to you in your acting	“These things will be done to you because you have acted.” If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “These things will happen to you because you have acted” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1368	EZK	23	30	i1mg	figs-metonymy	acting like a prostitute, lusting after nations	Ezekiel speaks of Oholibah, who represents Judah ([Ezekiel 23:4](../23/04.md)), as if she were a prostitute sleeping with the men of many nations for money. He wants the people of Judah to understand that Yahweh to punish them because they were worshiping the idols of other nations so they could get those nations’ wealth and power. Alternate translation: “acting like a prostitute, lusting after men of other nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1369	EZK	23	30	x6mb	figs-explicit	became unclean with their idols	She became unclean by worshiping the idols. Alternate translation: “became unclean by worshiping their idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1370	EZK	23	30	d56z	figs-metaphor	unclean	A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 23:7](../23/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1371	EZK	23	31	v34p	figs-metaphor	so I will put her cup of punishment into your hand	This refers to Oholibah’s punishment that she will receive as if it were a cup of wine. Alternate translation: “so I will cause you to be punished in the same way as your sister” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1372	EZK	23	32	h9zx	figs-metonymy	You will drink your sister’s cup	Here Yahweh speaks of punishment as if it were a cup of wine the woman drank. Alternate translation: “You will drink the same cup of punishment as your sister” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1373	EZK	23	32	tf7m	figs-metonymy	your sister’s cup that is	Here the “cup” represents what is in the cup. Alternate translation: “from your sister’s cup that is” or “all that is in your sister’s cup, and her cup is” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1374	EZK	23	32	dj8d	figs-parallelism	a laughingstock … a subject for derision	Both of these phrases refer to a person who is laughed at and criticized because of their foolish behavior. Derision is mocking or ridiculing something or someone. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1375	EZK	23	32	w3yx	figs-ellipsis	this cup contains a great amount	This sentence does not say what is in the cup because it is understood by reading [Ezekiel 23:31](../23/31.md). Alternate translation: “this cup contains a great amount of punishment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1376	EZK	23	33	g6dn	figs-metaphor	You will be filled with drunkenness and sorrow	This speaks of being very drunk and full of sorrow as if drunkenness and sorrow were things that filled her body. Alternate translation: “You will become very drunk and very sad” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1377	EZK	23	33	pw5b	figs-doublet	the cup of horror and devastation	“the cup that causes horror and devastation.” The words “horror” and “devastation” share similar meanings here and emphasize how terrible her punishment will be. Alternate translation: “for what is in that cup causes horror and devastation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1378	EZK	23	33	t7dj	figs-metaphor	the cup of your sister Samaria	Oholibah’s sister Oholah represents Samaria. Samaria is called by it’s name but still referred to as a sister. The cup is a symbol for the punishment that she received. Alternate translation: “for this is the same cup of punishment that your sister, who represents Samaria, drank” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1379	EZK	23	34	r2ip		tear your breasts	Alternate translation: “cut your beasts”
1380	EZK	23	34	hs2h	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1381	EZK	23	35	k299	figs-metaphor	thrown me away behind your back	Yahweh speaks of Oholibah rejecting him as if he were an object that she had thrown behind her back and forgotten. Alternate translation: “rejected me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1382	EZK	23	36	ght4	figs-rquestion	Son of man, will you judge Oholah and Oholibah?	Yahweh uses this rhetorical question as a command for Ezekiel. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. The cities of Jerusalem and Samaria are represented by Oholah and Oholibah. Alternate translation: “Son of man, you will judge Oholah and Oholibah!” or “Son of man, judge the people of those two cities represented by Oholah and Oholibah.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1383	EZK	23	36	m5e3		Son of man	“Son of a human being” or “Son of humanity.” God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md).
1384	EZK	23	37	p5bi	figs-idiom	there is blood on their hands	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “they have murdered people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1385	EZK	23	38	bmp1		General Information:	Yahweh speaks about how the people of Jerusalem and Samaria have been unfaithful to him.
1386	EZK	23	38	wj94	figs-metaphor	unclean	A person or thing God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if it were physically unclean. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 23:7](../23/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1387	EZK	23	38	b7r3	figs-ellipsis	on the same day they defile my Sabbaths	The phrase “same day” refers to the previous phrase “make my sanctuary unclean.” Alternate translation: “on the same day on which they make my sanctuary unclean, they defile my Sabbaths” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1388	EZK	23	39	nz1m		behold!	Alternate translation: “pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important”
1389	EZK	23	39	c5rz	figs-synecdoche	in the middle of my house	This refers to the house in general. The reference to the “middle” emphasizes that what was done happened openly in the temple and defiled the whole place. Alternate translation: “in my own house” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1390	EZK	23	40	tq47	figs-metaphor	General Information:	Yahweh again refers to the cities of Jerusalem and Samaria as if they were two prostitutes. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1391	EZK	23	40	g1jq		behold	Alternate translation: “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
1392	EZK	23	40	ale7		you bathed, painted your eyes, and adorned yourself with jewelry	These are things done by a woman to make her appear more beautiful to a man.
1393	EZK	23	40	k1au	figs-you	you bathed	Here the word “you” switches to singular and refers to only one sister, but the situation is probably the same for both sisters. If one sister must be specified in your language, refer to Oholibah here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1394	EZK	23	41	j4l7	figs-you	you sat	Here the word “you” switches to singular and refers to only one sister, but the situation is probably the same for both sisters. If one sister must be specified in your language, refer to Oholibah here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1395	EZK	23	41	mnk9		my incense and my oil	These are items used in worship to Yahweh.
1396	EZK	23	42	jt3b	figs-metonymy	So the sound of a noisy crowd was around her	The sound of the crowd is used to refer to the crowd of people. Alternate translation: “So there was a noisy crowd around her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1397	EZK	23	42	t1ly		was around her … on their hands	This verse begins by referring to one of the sisters but the situation is probably the same for both sisters. If one sister must be specified in your language, refer to Oholibah here. In the second part of the verse it switches back to referring to both sisters with the word “their.” Alternate translation: “was around her … on her and her sister’s hands”
1398	EZK	23	42	b87k	figs-activepassive	Sabeans were brought	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. The word “Sabeans” refers to people from Sheba. Alternate translation: “Sabeans had come” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1399	EZK	23	42	d9u6		they put bracelets	The word “they” refers to the men.
1400	EZK	23	43	wi7x		her who was worn out … with her, and she with them	This refers to one of the sisters but the situation is probably the same for both sisters. If one sister must be specified in your language, refer to Oholibah here.
1401	EZK	23	44	ea8z		They went in to her, as men go in to a prostitute	They had sexual relations with her in the same way that men have sexual relations with a prostitute.
1402	EZK	23	44	ult7		They went in to her	Alternate translation: “They went in to where she was” or “They went to her”
1403	EZK	23	44	fs3v		In this way they went in to Oholah and Oholibah	Alternate translation: “This is how they had sexual relations with Oholah and Oholibah”
1404	EZK	23	45	as8j	figs-idiom	pass judgment	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “condemn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1405	EZK	23	45	zg5h	figs-idiom	who shed blood … blood is on their hands	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “who murder people … murderers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1406	EZK	23	46	mry5	figs-idiom	raise up a company	The phrase “raise up” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “gather a large group of people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1407	EZK	23	46	wi9z		against them and give them	Alternate translation: “against Jerusalem and Samaria and give them”
1408	EZK	23	46	yif5		give them up	Yahweh gives up the responsibility to take care of them and allows them to suffer.
1409	EZK	23	46	na2t	figs-activepassive	to be terrorized and plundered	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “for the company to terrorize and plunder them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1410	EZK	23	47	qul5	figs-idiom	cut them down	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “kill them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1411	EZK	23	49	lkh2		So they will set your	“So the company will set your.” The word “they” refers to the “company” of people from [Ezekiel 23:47](../23/47.md).
1412	EZK	23	49	fgf1	figs-idiom	set your shameful behavior against you	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “cause you to accept responsibility for your shameful behavior” or “punish you for your shameful behavior” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1413	EZK	23	49	uj93	figs-explicit	bear the guilt of your sins with your idols	“accept responsibility for the guilt of your sins with your idols.” This implies that they will be punished for their sins. Alternate translation: “receive the punishment for sinning by worshiping your idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1414	EZK	24	intro	ej5j			# Ezekiel 24 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Too many sins to be forgiven<br><br>The people of Jerusalem cannot be cleaned from their sin. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Metaphor<br><br>Jerusalem is compared to a pot, so rusted that it cannot be cleaned from its rust. They have been completely rotted by their sin. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1415	EZK	24	1	s2z2		General Information:	Yahweh speaks to Ezekiel.
1416	EZK	24	1	e7xf	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1417	EZK	24	1	zmw7	translate-ordinal	in the ninth year	“in year 9.” This refers to how long they had been in exile under King Jehoiachin. Alternate translation: “in the ninth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1418	EZK	24	1	n6gx	translate-hebrewmonths	the tenth month, and on the tenth day of the month	“the tenth day of the tenth month” or “the 10th day of the 10th month.” This is the tenth month of the Hebrew calendar. The tenth day is near the beginning of January on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1419	EZK	24	2	i79z		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1420	EZK	24	2	ve79	figs-metonymy	the king of Babylon has besieged	The army of Babylon is referred to by its leader. Alternate translation: “the army of the king of Babylon has besieged” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1421	EZK	24	3	xw29	figs-metonymy	this rebellious house	This is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:5](../02/05.md). Alternate translation: “this rebellious people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1422	EZK	24	4	cet6	figs-synecdoche	Gather pieces of food	Here “food” refers specifically to meat. Alternate translation: “Place pieces of meat” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1423	EZK	24	5	g2dh		the best of the flock	Here the “flock” refers to sheep, not birds.
1424	EZK	24	5	h692	figs-explicit	pile up the bones under it	Some cultures add bones to a fire because they burn longer than wood. This refers to the bones that remained after the best bones were placed in the pot. Alternate translation: “place the rest of the bones under the pot to fuel the fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1425	EZK	24	6	j2jd	figs-metonymy	the city of blood	Here “blood” is a reference to “murder.” Alternate translation: “the city of murderers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1426	EZK	24	6	l7p7	figs-metaphor	a cooking pot	Yahweh continues to compare Jerusalem to a cooking pot. Alternate translation: “it is like a cooking pot” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1427	EZK	24	6	u69f		rust	the red material that forms on metal. Rust eats away at metal and eventually destroys it
1428	EZK	24	6	t39c		Take piece after piece	Yahweh does not give this command to a specific person. This is a general command given to an unspecified person within this metaphor.
1429	EZK	24	6	wge9		but do not cast lots for it	Casting lots was a way of choosing which pieces of meat to take out, but because Yahweh wants to take out all of the pieces of meat, there is no need to cast lots.
1430	EZK	24	7	b2an	figs-explicit	For her blood is in the midst of her	This means that the blood from those who were murdered in Jerusalem is still there. Alternate translation: “For the blood of those who were murdered among her is still there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1431	EZK	24	7	e9bt		her	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem, which is represented by the cooking pot.
1432	EZK	24	7	tij3	figs-personification	She has set it on the smooth rock; she has not poured it out on the ground to cover it with dust	This personifies Jerusalem as a person who murdered the people and chose where to put their blood. Alternate translation: “They were murdered on the smooth rocks; not on the dirt where the dust would hide their blood” or “Their blood fell on the smooth rocks; it did not fall on the ground where the dust would cover it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1433	EZK	24	7	a5bz		has set it on the smooth rock	Alternate translation: “has put the blood on bare rocks”
1434	EZK	24	8	k2au	figs-explicit	so it brings fury up to exact vengeance	Here Yahweh is speaking about himself taking revenge on those who murdered the people in Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “in order that I could see it and then be angry and get revenge” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1435	EZK	24	8	h9cs	figs-activepassive	so it could not be covered	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “so that no one could cover it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1436	EZK	24	9	k8zi	figs-metonymy	the city of blood	Here “blood” is a reference to “murder.” Alternate translation: “the city of murderers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1437	EZK	24	9	b6ad	figs-explicit	I will also enlarge the pile of wood	It is implied that the pile of wood is under the cooking pot that represents Jerusalem. “I will make the pile of wood on the fire under you even bigger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1438	EZK	24	10	m3iu		kindle the fire	Alternate translation: “light the fire”
1439	EZK	24	10	vsz6	figs-activepassive	let the bones be charred	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “burn the bones” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1440	EZK	24	11	tn3f		scorch	to burn the surface of something
1441	EZK	24	11	f8sl	figs-activepassive	so its uncleanness within it will be melted, its corrosion consumed	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “to melt the uncleanness within it and to consume its corrosion” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1442	EZK	24	11	pz35	figs-metaphor	uncleanness	A person whom God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1443	EZK	24	11	nsy1		corrosion	rust
1444	EZK	24	11	g7q4		consumed	burned away
1445	EZK	24	12	pvf5	figs-metaphor	She has become weary	Here the word “she” refers to the cooking pot. This is the cooking pot that is metaphorical for Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “Jerusalem has become tired” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1446	EZK	24	12	dph2		toil	difficult labor
1447	EZK	24	12	bj7t	figs-idiom	but her corrosion has not gone out of her by the fire	The phrase “has not gone out of her” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “but the fire did not burn away her corrosion” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1448	EZK	24	13	f1bi	figs-metonymy	until I have satisfied my fury upon you.	This speaks of Yahweh punishing the people in his anger as if it were his “fury” that were punishing them. Alternate translation: “until I am finished punishing you and am no longer furious with you” or “until I have punished you and I am longer angry with you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1449	EZK	24	14	il2j		nor will I rest from it	“nor will I rest from punishing you.” The word “it” refers to Yahweh punishing the people.
1450	EZK	24	14	rdm6	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1451	EZK	24	15	cmi1	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1452	EZK	24	16	py3j	figs-synecdoche	the desire of your eyes from	This refers to Ezekiel’s wife. Yahweh refers to Ezekiel by the part of his body he uses to see his wife. Alternate translation: “your wife, whom you love very much, from” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1453	EZK	24	16	wi26		with a plague	Alternate translation: “by a disease”
1454	EZK	24	16	sgn7	figs-parallelism	you must not mourn nor weep, and your tears must not flow	These phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize that Ezekiel is not to cry about his wife dying. Alternate translation: “you must not mourn nor weep” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1455	EZK	24	17	yh8j	figs-nominaladj	the dead	This refers to his dead wife. Alternate translation: “your dead wife” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1456	EZK	24	17	b8pp		turban	a head covering made of a long cloth wrapped around the head
1457	EZK	24	17	wg7t		sandals	a simple shoe held onto the foot with straps around the ankles
1458	EZK	24	17	k28d	translate-symaction	do not veil your facial hair	In Israel, men would shave their beards to express sorrow, then cover their faces until their facial hair grew back. Yahweh told Ezekiel not to cover his facial hair in order to show that he had not shaved his face to express his sorrow. Alternate translation: “do not mourn by veiling your facial hair” or “do not mourn by shaving and covering your beard” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1459	EZK	24	18	e5nr		In the morning	Alternate translation: “The next morning”
1460	EZK	24	19	j5bh		General Information:	The people of Israel question Ezekiel, and Ezekiel tells them what Yahweh has said to them.
1461	EZK	24	20	a86e	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1462	EZK	24	21	a8px	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob over many years. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1463	EZK	24	21	vx6c		Behold	The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
1464	EZK	24	21	tq97		I will desecrate my sanctuary—the pride of … of your soul, and your sons	Alternate translation: “I will desecrate my sanctuary which is the pride … of your soul. Your sons”
1465	EZK	24	21	qcv7	figs-metonymy	the pride of your power	This describes the temple as the building that the people are proud of. This speaks of it as being their “pride” instead of the source of their pride. Alternate translation: “the building that you are proud of” or “the source of your strong pride” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1466	EZK	24	21	lh1d	figs-synecdoche	the delight of your eyes	Here Yahweh refers to the people by their “eyes.” Alternate translation: “the building that you delight to look at” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1467	EZK	24	21	fa6c	figs-synecdoche	the yearning of your soul	Here Yahweh refers to the people by their “soul” to emphasize their inner feelings. Alternate translation: “the building that you truly love” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1468	EZK	24	21	rw4n	figs-metonymy	your sons and your daughters … will fall by the sword	This refers to their enemies by their swords. Alternate translation: “your sons and daughters … will be killed in war” or “your enemies will kill your sons and your daughters … with their swords” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1469	EZK	24	23	vr9u	figs-metaphor	you will melt away	Here “melt away” is a metaphor for wasting away and dying. Alternate translation: “you will become very thin and slowly die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1470	EZK	24	23	mm9s	figs-explicit	in your iniquities	This implies that God will not forgive the sins of these people. Alternate translation: “and I will not forgive your sins” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1471	EZK	24	23	me25		groan	This is the sound a person makes who wants help, but who has too much pain or sorrow to speak.
1472	EZK	24	24	aqs3	figs-metaphor	So Ezekiel will be a sign for you	Here the word “sign” refers to something that communicates a special warning to those who see it. Yahweh speaks of Ezekiel and his actions as being this warning. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 12:6](../12/06.md). Alternate translation: “So Ezekiel will be a warning for you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1473	EZK	24	25	ffu4		that I capture their temple	Here Yahweh speaks of destroying the temple as if it were someone that he was capturing. Alternate translation: “that I destroy their temple”
1474	EZK	24	25	bc3v	figs-metaphor	which is their joy, their pride	The abstract nouns “joy” and “pride” can be translated as noun phrases. Alternate translation: “which is what they are joyful about and what they are proud of” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1475	EZK	24	26	v6zt		refugee	someone who has been forced to leave his country because of war or another disaster
1476	EZK	24	27	xr34	figs-activepassive	your mouth will be opened up	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Ezekiel being given understanding and the ability to speak is represented by his mouth being opened. Alternate translation: “I will open your mouth” or “you will know what to say” or “I will cause you to know what to say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1477	EZK	24	27	t54k	figs-litotes	you will speak—you will no longer be silent	Both of these phrases mean that Ezekiel will speak. In the second phrase it is stated in negative form to emphasize that he will speak. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
1478	EZK	24	27	x42v	figs-metaphor	You will be a sign for them	Here the word “sign” refers to something that communicates a special warning to those who see it. Yahweh speaks of Ezekiel and his actions as being this warning. See how you translated this metaphor in [Ezekiel 12:6](../12/06.md). Alternate translation: “You will be a warning for them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1479	EZK	24	27	v14c	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1480	EZK	25	intro	w37s			# Ezekiel 25 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>### Prophecy against other nations<br>This chapter includes prophecies against some Gentile nations. Ammon, Moab, Edom and Philistia will all be destroyed. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
1481	EZK	25	1	fc5p	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1482	EZK	25	2	hr8s		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1483	EZK	25	2	t1h5	translate-symaction	set your face against the people of Ammon	This is a command to stare at the people of Ammon as a symbol of punishing them. Alternate translation: “stare at the people of Ammon” or “stare at the people of Ammon so that they will be harmed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1484	EZK	25	2	z8cr	translate-symaction	set your face against the people of Ammon	Ammon was far away, so Ezekiel could not see the people there, but staring in that direction would be a symbol of harming the people. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 6:2](../06/02.md). Alternate translation: “Turn toward the people of Ammon and stare” or “stare toward Ammon so that the people there will be harmed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1485	EZK	25	2	ji1x		the people of Ammon	Alternate translation: “the descendants of Ammon” or “those who live in the land of Ammon”
1486	EZK	25	2	y2y9		prophesy against them	“prophesy about the bad things that will happen to them.” This means to prophesy about the horrible things that will happen to the people of Ammon. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 4:7](../04/07.md).
1487	EZK	25	3	h56r		General Information:	Yahweh tells Ezekiel what to say to the people of Ammon.
1488	EZK	25	3	s9pp		Hear the word of the Lord Yahweh	Alternate translation: “Listen to this message from the Lord Yahweh”
1489	EZK	25	3	e8ne		you said, “Aha!”	“you cheered.” The word “Aha” is a sound people make when they are happy about something. In this case the people were happy because bad things happened to Israel and Judah.
1490	EZK	25	3	xrf5	figs-activepassive	over my sanctuary when it was profaned	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “against my sanctuary when the enemy army profaned it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1491	EZK	25	3	t975		against the land … against the house	Alternate translation: “over the land … over the house”
1492	EZK	25	3	z3wr	figs-metonymy	the house of Judah	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the descendants of Judah over many years. See how you translated these words in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Judah people group” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1493	EZK	25	4	q4k4		behold	Alternate translation: “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
1494	EZK	25	4	cex8	figs-metaphor	I am giving you to a people in the east as their possession	This speaks of the enemy army conquering the land of Ammon and taking possession of the land and everything in it as if the enemy were taking the people of Ammon as their possession. It is not implied here that the enemy took the people of Ammon as slaves. Alternate translation: “I will cause an army from a land that is east of you to come and conquer you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1495	EZK	25	4	erp6		They will set up camp against you and set up their tents among you	Alternate translation: “They will set up tents and live in your country”
1496	EZK	25	4	c4qf	figs-explicit	They will eat your fruit and they will drink your milk	It may be helpful to specify the source of the fruit and milk. Alternate translation: “They will eat the fruit from your trees and drink the milk from your cattle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1497	EZK	25	5	p11j	figs-metonymy	the people of Ammon a field for flocks	Here the phrase “the people of Ammon” refers to the land that belonged to the people of Ammon. Also, the understood information at the beginning of this phrase may be supplied. Alternate translation: “I will make the rest of the land of Ammon a field for flocks” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1498	EZK	25	5	jjh8	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1499	EZK	25	6	yv28	translate-symaction	You have clapped your hands and stamped your feet	These actions are ways to show strong emotions. In this case the people are cheering and showing their contempt against Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1500	EZK	25	6	yi9z	figs-metonymy	all the contempt within you against the land of Israel	Here the phrase “the land of Israel” represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “all of the hatred you feel towards the people who live in Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1501	EZK	25	7	bbl3		behold	Alternate translation: “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what i am about to tell you”
1502	EZK	25	7	kzd2	figs-metaphor	I will strike you with my hand	“I will hit you with my powerful hand.” Here Yahweh speaks of punishing the people as if he were literally hitting them with his hand. Alternate translation: “I will punish you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1503	EZK	25	7	u2p4	figs-metonymy	give you as plunder to the nations	The word “you” refers to the people of Ammon but is also a metonym for their land and their possessions. Alternate translation: “I will allow enemies to defeat you and take you, your land, and your possessions as plunder” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1504	EZK	25	7	six2	figs-parallelism	I will cut you off from the peoples … make you perish from among the countries	These phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize that Yahweh will completely destroy the people of Ammon so that they are no longer a nation. Alternate translation: “I will completely destroy you so that you are no longer a nation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1505	EZK	25	8	m7lp	figs-metonymy	Moab and Seir	These places refer to the people who live in them. Alternate translation: “the people of Moab and Seir” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1506	EZK	25	8	jaw7		Behold! The house of Judah is like	Alternate translation: “Look at the house of Judah. It is like”
1507	EZK	25	8	yax1	figs-metonymy	The house of Judah is	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the descendants of Judah over many years. See how you translated these words in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “The Judah people group are” or “The people of Judah are” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1508	EZK	25	9	fnu5		behold! I will open	Alternate translation: “look! I will open” or “listen! I will open” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you! I will open”
1509	EZK	25	9	fyg9	figs-personification	starting at his cities	Here the city of Moab is spoken of with the masculine pronoun “his.” Alternate translation: “starting at its cities” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1510	EZK	25	10	h7xa		to the people of the east who have been against the people of Ammon	Alternate translation: “I will send the same army from the people in the east who attacked Ammon”
1511	EZK	25	10	nvt6	figs-metaphor	I will give them up as a possession	Here Yahweh speaks of allowing the armies from the east to conquer Ammon as if Ammon were a possession that he was giving them. Alternate translation: “I will allow the armies to conquer them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1512	EZK	25	10	qs9u	figs-activepassive	so that the people of Ammon will not be remembered among the nations	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “so that the nations will not remember the people of Ammon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1513	EZK	25	12	ph9y	figs-metonymy	Edom has taken	Here “Edom” refers to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “The people of Edom have taken” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1514	EZK	25	12	hs3x	figs-metonymy	the house of Judah	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the descendants of Judah over many years. See how you translated these words in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Judah people group” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1515	EZK	25	13	shy7	figs-metaphor	I will strike Edom with my hand	Here Yahweh speaks of punishing the people as if he were literally hitting them with his hand. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 25:7](../25/07.md). Alternate translation: “I will punish Edom” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1516	EZK	25	13	u34t	translate-names	I will make them … from Teman to Dedan	“I will make all of Edom … from Teman to Dedan.” These are two cities at opposite ends of Edom. This means that Yahweh will destroy all of Edom. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1517	EZK	25	13	lfw7	figs-metonymy	They will fall by the sword	The word “fall” represents being killed and the word “sword” refers to their enemies who will kill them in battle. Alternate translation: “Their enemies will kill them with their swords” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1518	EZK	25	14	fx1e	figs-metonymy	I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel	Here the “hand” of Israel is a metonym for Israel’s army. Yahweh speaks of taking revenge on the people of Edom as if his vengeance were like a sheet that he covered them with. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word vengeance, you could express the same idea with a verbal form such as “to punish.” Alternate translation: “I will use my people Israel to punish the people of Edom” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1519	EZK	25	14	h1jc		they will do to Edom according to my anger and my fury	Alternate translation: “they will show Edom my anger and fury” or “they will punish Edom according to my anger and fury against the people of Edom”
1520	EZK	25	14	jl32	figs-doublet	my anger and my fury	The word “fury” means basically the same thing as and intensifies the word “anger.” Alternate translation: “my furious anger” or “my extreme anger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1521	EZK	25	14	t72s	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1522	EZK	25	15	ikk3	figs-idiom	The Philistines have taken vengeance with malice and from within themselves they tried to destroy Judah again and again	The phrase “from within themselves” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “The Philistines hate Judah and have tried to take revenge against it by their own strength again and again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1523	EZK	25	15	k6d4	figs-metonymy	to destroy Judah	Here “Judah” refers to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “to destroy the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1524	EZK	25	16	f57y		Behold	This tells the reader to pay special attention to what follows. Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
1525	EZK	25	16	y9w5	figs-metonymy	I will reach out with my hand against the Philistines	Here Yahweh’s power is represented by his “hand.” Alternate translation: “I will turn my powerful hand against the Philistines” or “I will turn my great power against the Philistines” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1526	EZK	25	16	td5r	figs-idiom	I will cut off	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “I will destroy” or “I will get rid of” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1527	EZK	25	16	sc1u	translate-names	Kerethites	people who lived in the city of Kereth in Philistia (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1528	EZK	26	intro	ya6v			# Ezekiel 26 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br>This chapter begins a section of prophecy against Tyre. The Babylonians will destroy Tyre. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
1529	EZK	26	1	t2ex	translate-ordinal	in the eleventh year	“in year 11.” This means the eleventh year after King Jehoiachin was taken into exile in Babylon. Alternate translation: “in the eleventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1530	EZK	26	1	z8up	translate-ordinal	on the first day of the month	“on day 1 of the month.” It is uncertain which month of the Hebrew calendar Ezekiel meant. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1531	EZK	26	1	qf5l	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1532	EZK	26	2	niu7		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1533	EZK	26	2	h3yr	figs-metonymy	Tyre has said against Jerusalem	Here the city names “Tyre” and “Jerusalem” represent the people of those cities. Alternate translation: “the people of Tyre have said against the people of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1534	EZK	26	2	e6ch	figs-exclamations	Aha!	The word “Aha” is a sound people make when they discover something. Alternate translation: “Yes!” or “This is great!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations]])
1535	EZK	26	2	ye9y	figs-metaphor	The gates of the people are broken	The people of Tyre use these words to refer to Jerusalem as if it were a city gate through which traders from the surrounding nations pass. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Armies have broken down the gates of the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1536	EZK	26	2	a2hy	figs-explicit	She has turned to me	Here the word “she” refers to the word “gates” which have “turned” on their hinges to open to Tyre. This phrase means that Tyre has now replaced Jerusalem as the city through which the traders from many nations pass. Alternate translation: “The gateway has opened to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1537	EZK	26	2	xwf1	figs-metonymy	I will be filled up	Here to be “filled up” represents being prosperous. Alternate translation: “I will become prosperous” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1538	EZK	26	2	dz8h		she is ruined	Alternate translation: “Jerusalem is ruined”
1539	EZK	26	3	um27		Behold!	Alternate translation: “Look!” or “Listen!” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
1540	EZK	26	3	bgn4	figs-metonymy	I will raise up many nations against you like the sea raises its waves	Here the word “nations” refers to their armies. Alternate translation: “I will gather armies from many nations that will beat against you like the waves in the raging sea” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1541	EZK	26	4	z8j2	figs-simile	I will sweep her dust away and make her like a bare rock	Yahweh speaks of how he will cause Tyre to be completely destroyed. Alternate translation: “I will cause the armies to completely destroy the city, and they will leave nothing there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1542	EZK	26	5	eq7r		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues to give Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1543	EZK	26	5	cu3g	figs-personification	She will become	The city of Tyre is spoken of here as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “Tyre will become” or “It will become” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1544	EZK	26	5	m2sf	figs-metonymy	a place for nets to dry out in the midst of the sea	Part of Tyre was an island. This expression is a metonym for the results of Tyre’s destruction. Alternate translation: “an empty island used for drying fishing nets” or “a deserted island where people dry out their fishing nets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1545	EZK	26	5	x6ai	figs-metonymy	she will become plunder for the nations	“Plunder” means things that people steal or take by force. Here Tyre becoming plunder represents its wealth being carried off by other nations. Alternate translation: “the armies of the nations will take away every valuable thing from Tyre” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1546	EZK	26	6	kv1j	figs-activepassive	Her daughters who are in the fields will be slaughtered by the swords	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The enemy armies will slaughter with swords her daughters who are in the fields” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1547	EZK	26	6	mr2n	figs-metonymy	Her daughters who are in the fields	This could mean: (1) “Her daughters” were the young women of Tyre who were working in the fields or (2) “Her daughters” is a metonym for nearby towns and villages on the mainland that supported the main city of Tyre. Alternate translation: “Her daughter communities who are on the mainland” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1548	EZK	26	6	rmu1	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1549	EZK	26	7	n4gc		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1550	EZK	26	7	mq6a		Behold	Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
1551	EZK	26	7	ri6u	figs-explicit	Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings	The phrase “king of kings” was a title, meaning that he was the greatest of kings, the king that other kings obeyed. Alternate translation: “Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, the greatest king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1552	EZK	26	7	es3k		a great many people	This emphasizes the great size of Nebuchadnezzar’s army.
1553	EZK	26	8	pm5g	figs-metonymy	He will kill	Here the word “He” refers to Nebuchadnezzar and is a metonym for his army. Alternate translation: “His army will kill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1554	EZK	26	8	q7kf	figs-metonymy	your daughters in the field	This could mean: (1) “your daughters” refers to the young women of Tyre who were working in the fields or (2) “your daughters” is a metonym for nearby towns and villages on the mainland that supported the main city of Tyre. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 26:6](../26/06.md). Alternate translation: “your daughter communities who are on the mainland” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1555	EZK	26	9	dl2k	figs-metonymy	General Information:	The words “he” and “his” in these verses refer to Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, and represent the soldiers in Nebuchadnezzar’s army doing these actions. The word “your” refers to the city of Tyre. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1556	EZK	26	9	h14v		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1557	EZK	26	9	vu9t	figs-metonymy	He will place his battering rams to hit against your walls, and his tools will tear down your towers	Although the battering rams and tools are spoken of as acting against the walls and towers of Tyre, they would have been used by the soldiers in Nebuchadnezzar’s army against the walls and towers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1558	EZK	26	9	n3a4		battering rams	“Battering rams” are large trees or poles that many men in an army would pick up and hit against a wall or door so they could break it down and get inside. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 4:2](../04/02.md).
1559	EZK	26	9	e4l4		tools	Weapons or instruments made of iron used to tear down the towers
1560	EZK	26	10	d7sh	figs-simile	When he enters your gates, he will enter as men come into a city whose walls have been broken down	Here Yahweh uses a simile to describe how Nebuchadnezzar’s army will enter into the city of Tyre. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1561	EZK	26	10	az2d	figs-activepassive	whose walls have been broken down	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “after breaking down its walls” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1562	EZK	26	12	j1ma		General Information:	The word “They” in these verses refers to the soldiers in the armies of Nebuchadnezzar. The words “your” and “you” refer to the city of Tyre.
1563	EZK	26	12	ydv6		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1564	EZK	26	12	k2sc	figs-parallelism	They will plunder your riches and loot your merchandise	The phrases “plunder your riches” and “loot your merchandise” mean about the same thing and are repeated for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1565	EZK	26	12	ep9y		luxurious	expensive and comfortable
1566	EZK	26	12	ky6z		Your stones, your timber, and the rubble	These refer to what is left after the walls and homes are torn down.
1567	EZK	26	12	x5ey		into the waters	Alternate translation: “into the sea”
1568	EZK	26	13	y7hj	figs-activepassive	The sound of your harps will be heard no more	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “No one will hear the sound of your harps anymore” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1569	EZK	26	14	r43e	figs-metaphor	I will make you a bare rock	This metaphor describes the results after Yahweh completely destroys Tyre. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 26:4](../26/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1570	EZK	26	14	y7m1	figs-metaphor	you will become a place where nets are spread out to dry	This metaphor also describes the results after Yahweh destroys Tyre. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 26:5](../26/05.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1571	EZK	26	14	f7ce	figs-activepassive	you will become a place where nets	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will make you a place where nets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1572	EZK	26	15	v6ti		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1573	EZK	26	15	mn77	figs-rquestion	Will not the islands quake … in your midst?	This question expects a positive answer and emphasizes the results of Tyre’s destruction. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “The islands will quake … in your midst.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1574	EZK	26	15	l6ij	figs-metonymy	Will not the islands quake	Here “the islands” represents the people living on the islands. Alternate translation: “Will not the people of the islands quake with fear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1575	EZK	26	16	gy2a		princes of the sea	Alternate translation: “princes of the coastlands”
1576	EZK	26	16	fg7y	figs-metaphor	They will clothe themselves with trembling	This metaphor represents the princes trembling enough to seem like it was their clothing. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1577	EZK	26	16	fk99		be appalled because of you	Alternate translation: “be unable to speak because what has happened to you is so bad”
1578	EZK	26	17	cf7x		General Information:	In these verses, “They” refers to the “princes of the sea” in the previous verse, and “you” refers to Tyre.
1579	EZK	26	17	az5c		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1580	EZK	26	17	p6k6		lift up	Alternate translation: “sing”
1581	EZK	26	17	u3mk	figs-activepassive	How you, who were inhabited by sailors, have been destroyed	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “How your enemies have destroyed you—you who were inhabited by sailors” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1582	EZK	26	17	ey9i	figs-abstractnouns	spread a terror about themselves upon everyone who lived near them	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word terror, you could express the same idea with an adjective such as “terrified.” Alternate translation: “caused all the people around them to be terrified” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1583	EZK	26	18	qw2y	figs-parallelism	Now the coasts tremble on the day of your downfall. The islands in the sea are terrified, because you are no longer in your place	These two lines are similar in meaning and emphasize the response of the surrounding people to the destruction of Tyre. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1584	EZK	26	18	l8fi	figs-metonymy	Now the coasts tremble	Here “the coasts” represents the people living there. Alternate translation: “Now the people of the coastlands tremble” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1585	EZK	26	18	ny49	figs-metonymy	The islands in the sea are terrified	Here “the islands in the sea” represents the people living there. Alternate translation: “The people of the islands are terrified” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1586	EZK	26	18	yy4m	figs-personification	you are no longer in your place	The destruction of Tyre is spoken of as if it was a person who had died. Alternate translation: “you have departed” or “you exist no more” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1587	EZK	26	19	lav7		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1588	EZK	26	19	wk94		When I make you	The word “you” here refers to the city of Tyre. In the original language “you” here is feminine singular.
1589	EZK	26	19	sn11	figs-simile	When I make you a desolate city, like the other cities that are not inhabited	Here Tyre is compared to other cities that no longer had people living in them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1590	EZK	26	19	h8v9	figs-nominaladj	the deeps	Here “the deeps” means the deep waters of the sea. Alternate translation: “the deep waters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1591	EZK	26	20	npm2	figs-personification	then I will bring you down to the people of ancient times, like the others who have gone down into the pit; for I will make you live in the lowest realms of the earth as in ruins of ancient times	What Yahweh would do to Tyre is compared to people going to the grave and cities falling into ruin. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1592	EZK	26	20	k4z8	figs-metonymy	the pit	This refers to the grave. Because the grave was thought to be the entrance to the world of the dead, the pit also represents that world. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1593	EZK	26	20	c3ul	figs-metaphor	stand in the land of the living	This represents being restored to the city’s former existence. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1594	EZK	26	21	lui3	figs-abstractnouns	I will place disaster on you	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word disaster, you could express the same idea with an adjective such as “terrible” or the verb “destroy.” Alternate translation: “I will bring you to a terrible end” or “I will destroy you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1595	EZK	27	intro	m11q			# Ezekiel 27 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br>The prophecy against Tyre continues in this chapter. Tyre has become wealthy from trade as far as Spain, but Tyre will be destroyed. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Metaphor<br><br>Tyre is compared to a ship built with the very best materials. Despite its strength and power, Yahweh will destroy it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1596	EZK	27	1	w529	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1597	EZK	27	2	x6yp		son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “mortal person” or “human”
1598	EZK	27	2	zc5g	figs-abstractnouns	begin a lamentation	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word lamentation, you could express the same idea with a verbal form such as “lament.” Alternate translation: “begin to lament” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1599	EZK	27	3	wz6j	figs-metonymy	say to Tyre	Here the word “Tyre” represents the people living in Tyre. Alternate translation: “say to the people of Tyre” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1600	EZK	27	3	h74v		who lives within the gates of the sea	Alternate translation: “who lives at the gates of the sea” or “who lives at the entry to the sea”
1601	EZK	27	3	uay7	figs-metonymy	Tyre, you have said	Here the word “Tyre” represents the people living in Tyre. Alternate translation: “People of Tyre, you have said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1602	EZK	27	3	lrt3	figs-abstractnouns	I am perfect in beauty	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word beauty, you could express the same idea with an adjective such as “beautiful.” Alternate translation: “I am perfectly beautiful” or “I am entirely beautiful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1603	EZK	27	4	r25t	figs-metaphor	General Information:	“Your” and “you” in these verses refer to Tyre. The city of Tyre is described here and in the following verses as if it were a beautiful ship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1604	EZK	27	4	nk2f		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1605	EZK	27	4	r7fr		Your borders	Alternate translation: “Your boundaries”
1606	EZK	27	4	w59z		heart of the seas	Alternate translation: “middle of the seas”
1607	EZK	27	5	j44a		planks	long, flat pieces of wood; thick boards
1608	EZK	27	5	kk7d		a mast	a large pole on a ship that holds up the sails of the ship
1609	EZK	27	6	pc2s		General Information:	“They” in these verses refers to the builders of Tyre. “Your” refers to Tyre.
1610	EZK	27	6	tne4	figs-metaphor		Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre. The city of Tyre continues to be described as if it were a beautiful ship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1611	EZK	27	6	gc41		oars	long pieces of wood with flat blades at one end that people use to make a boat move
1612	EZK	27	6	mb7n		decks	the parts of the boat that people can walk on
1613	EZK	27	6	jm6a		overlaid them	Alternate translation: “covered them”
1614	EZK	27	6	gx72		ivory	a white, beautiful, and hard material that is made from the long teeth of some animals
1615	EZK	27	7	kz9m		sails	large pieces of cloth that move a ship when the wind blows on them
1616	EZK	27	7	qe9t	figs-simile	Your sails were made from colorful linen from Egypt that served as your banner	The sails of the ship are compared to the banners or flags of Tyre. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1617	EZK	27	8	u5r7		General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1618	EZK	27	8	f813	figs-metaphor		Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre. The city of Tyre continues to be described as if it were a beautiful ship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1619	EZK	27	8	hd5c	translate-names	Arvad	This is the name of a small island off the coast of Syria. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1620	EZK	27	8	d8z5		sages of Tyre	Alternate translation: “wise men of Tyre”
1621	EZK	27	8	f7tx		pilots	A pilot is a person who controls where a ship goes by steering the ship.
1622	EZK	27	9	r7t4	translate-names	Byblos	This is the name of a city on the Syrian coast. Other versions call it by the name “Gebal.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants]])
1623	EZK	27	9	z45r		filled your seams	Alternate translation: “repaired your cracks” or “repaired your leaks”
1624	EZK	27	9	v3ke		sailors	A sailor is one of the team of workers on a ship.
1625	EZK	27	10	t1q7		General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1626	EZK	27	10	aw8i		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1627	EZK	27	10	fj9d	translate-names	Persia, Lydia … Libya	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1628	EZK	27	10	z7jj		your men of war	Alternate translation: “men who fought in your wars” or “serving as your warriors”
1629	EZK	27	10	hpk8	figs-abstractnouns	your splendor	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word splendor, you could express the same idea with an adjective such as “splendid.” Alternate translation: “how splendid you were” or “how majestic you were” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1630	EZK	27	11	hyb6	translate-names	Arvad … Helek … Gammad	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1631	EZK	27	11	m439	figs-abstractnouns	They completed your beauty	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word beauty, you could express the same idea with an adjective such as “beautiful.” Alternate translation: “They finished making you beautiful” or “They made you perfectly beautiful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1632	EZK	27	12	y349		General Information:	The word “your” in these verses refers to Tyre.
1633	EZK	27	12	e1zd		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1634	EZK	27	12	eq3f		Silver, iron, tin, and lead	metals that were used during that time period
1635	EZK	27	12	k94d		your wares	Alternate translation: “the things you offered for sale”
1636	EZK	27	13	w98r	translate-names	Javan	This is the name of a coastal region also known as Ionia. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1637	EZK	27	13	l4c6		They handled your merchandise	Alternate translation: “They traded for your merchandise”
1638	EZK	27	14	we25		General Information:	The word “your” in these verses refers to Tyre.
1639	EZK	27	14	fip1		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1640	EZK	27	14	nr6y	translate-names	Beth Togarmah	the name of a place (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1641	EZK	27	14	bfe8		stallions	adult male horses
1642	EZK	27	15	byb9	translate-names	Rhodes	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1643	EZK	27	15	kwz4	figs-metonymy	Merchandise was in your hand	Having things in the hands here is probably a metaphor for carrying those things or having them in their possession. Alternate translation: “You owned things that you sold to them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1644	EZK	27	15	i849		horn	This refers to the tusks or elongated teeth of certain animals.
1645	EZK	27	15	bcv9		ebony	a dark brown to black hardwood that is very dense or heavy
1646	EZK	27	16	wy28		General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1647	EZK	27	16	bl1q		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1648	EZK	27	16	m6pt	figs-metonymy	Aram was a dealer	Here “Aram” refers to the people of Aram. Alternate translation: “The people of Aram were dealers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1649	EZK	27	16	b9u3		dealer	Alternate translation: “trader”
1650	EZK	27	16	p36i		emeralds	An emerald is a type of green precious stone.
1651	EZK	27	16	bmk5	figs-nominaladj	purple	Here purple cloth or yarn is referred to by just its color. Alternate translation: “purple cloth” or “purple yarn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1652	EZK	27	16	ka72		pearls	beautiful beads of hard white material that come from creatures in the sea
1653	EZK	27	16	u2vd		rubies	A ruby is a type of red precious stone.
1654	EZK	27	17	gp5u	figs-metonymy	Judah and the land of Israel were trading with you	Here “Judah and the land of Israel” refers to the people of those places. Alternate translation: “The people of Judah and Israel were trading with you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1655	EZK	27	17	f7fy	translate-names	Minnith	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1656	EZK	27	17	mek4		cakes	The meaning of the Hebrew word translated here as “cakes” is uncertain. Other versions may translate it as another type of food.
1657	EZK	27	17	fv9m		balsam	a sweet-smelling gum or resin that comes from a tree
1658	EZK	27	18	c3qx	translate-names	Helbon … Zahar	names of places (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1659	EZK	27	18	sji6		enormous wealth	Alternate translation: “abundant wealth” or “great wealth”
1660	EZK	27	19	meg9		General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1661	EZK	27	19	by7i		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1662	EZK	27	19	z471	translate-names	Dan … Javan … Izal	These are names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1663	EZK	27	19	c7yt	figs-metonymy	Dan and Javan	This is a metonym for the people of Dan and Javan. Alternate translation: “The people of Dan and Javan” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1664	EZK	27	19	v3kv		wrought iron	a form of iron that can be shaped with a hammer
1665	EZK	27	19	sf4p	translate-unknown	cinnamon	This is a type of spice that comes from the bark of a tree. “Cassia” is another name for this spice. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1666	EZK	27	19	m7yg	translate-unknown	calamus	a type of grass that people used as perfume and for medicine (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1667	EZK	27	20	jt9g	figs-metonymy	Dedan was	This is a metonym for the people of Dedan. Alternate translation: “The people of Dedan were” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1668	EZK	27	20	t1xy		saddle blankets	A saddle blanket is a piece of cloth that people place on a horse beneath a saddle or seat.
1669	EZK	27	21	cen5	translate-names	Arabia … Kedar	These are names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1670	EZK	27	21	pe5d	figs-metonymy	Arabia	This is a metonym for the people of Arabia. Alternate translation: “The people of Arabia” or “The Arabians” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1671	EZK	27	22	tk79		General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1672	EZK	27	22	i5a5		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1673	EZK	27	22	u136	translate-names	Sheba … Raamah	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1674	EZK	27	22	pmg1		precious gems	Alternate translation: “valuable stones”
1675	EZK	27	23	p6qs	figs-metonymy	Haran, Kanneh, and Eden were traders with you, along with Sheba, Ashur, and Kilmad	This refers to the people from these places. Alternate translation: “The people of Haran, Kanneh, and Eden were traders with you, along with the people of Sheba, Ashur, and Kilmad” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1676	EZK	27	23	ad7i	translate-names	Haran … Kanneh … Eden … Sheba … Ashur … Kilmad	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1677	EZK	27	24	r4c9		General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1678	EZK	27	24	u2us		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1679	EZK	27	24	neq7		These were your dealers	Alternate translation: “They traded with you”
1680	EZK	27	24	e7b1		ornate robes of violet cloths with woven colors	Alternate translation: “purple robes with many different colors”
1681	EZK	27	24	kbt9		blankets of multicolored, embroidered, and well-woven cloth	Alternate translation: “blankets with many colors that had designs and were of high quality”
1682	EZK	27	25	g238	figs-activepassive	The ships of Tarshish were the transporters of your merchandise	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The ships of Tarshish carried your merchandise” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1683	EZK	27	25	i67z	figs-metaphor	you were filled up, heavily laden with cargo	Tyre’s abundance is spoken of as if it was a ship that was full of cargo. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1684	EZK	27	25	lk4d		heart of the seas	“middle of the seas.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 27:4](../27/04.md).
1685	EZK	27	26	t2gs	figs-metaphor	General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre. The city of Tyre is described here and in the following verses as if it were a wrecked ship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1686	EZK	27	26	uq7n		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre.
1687	EZK	27	26	l9bc		Your rowers	Alternate translation: “The people that row you”
1688	EZK	27	26	r4ff		vast seas	Alternate translation: “great waters”
1689	EZK	27	26	kh95		the eastern wind	Alternate translation: “the strong wind from the east”
1690	EZK	27	26	il9m		middle of them	“heart of the seas” or “middle of the seas.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 27:4](../27/04.md).
1691	EZK	27	27	hyf8		sailors	men who sail boats
1692	EZK	27	27	v82e		depths of the sea	“heart of the seas” or “middle of the seas.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 27:4](../27/04.md).
1693	EZK	27	27	v5jc	figs-abstractnouns	on the day of your destruction	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word destruction, you could express the same idea with a verbal form such as “destroy.” Alternate translation: “at the time you are destroyed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1694	EZK	27	28	vu1s		General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1695	EZK	27	28	vb1f	figs-metaphor		Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre. The city of Tyre continues to be described as if it were a wrecked ship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1696	EZK	27	28	zz11	figs-metonymy	Cities at the sea will tremble	Here “Cities at the sea” represents the people in those cities. Alternate translation: “The people of the cities by the sea will tremble” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1697	EZK	27	29	ar4c		All those who handle oars	Alternate translation: “All the rowers”
1698	EZK	27	30	w6f7		wail bitterly	Alternate translation: “cry out sadly”
1699	EZK	27	30	ja2t	translate-symaction	they will cast dust up on their heads. They will roll about in ashes	These are expressions of grieving and mourning. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1700	EZK	27	31	y422		General Information:	The word “they” in these verses refer to the people mentioned in verses 28 and 29. The words “you” and “your” refer to Tyre.
1701	EZK	27	31	v5hn	figs-metaphor		Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre. The city of Tyre continues to be described as if it were a wrecked ship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1702	EZK	27	31	l2lh	translate-symaction	They will shave their heads bald for you and bind themselves with sackcloth	These are expressions of grieving and mourning. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1703	EZK	27	31	ftb1		bald	having no hair on the head
1704	EZK	27	32	f54l	figs-abstractnouns	They will lift up their wails of lamentation	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word lamentation, you could express the same idea with a verbal form such as “lament.” Alternate translation: “They will cry out and lament” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1705	EZK	27	32	lh75		sing dirges	Alternate translation: “sing funeral songs”
1706	EZK	27	32	d8za	figs-rquestion	Who is like Tyre, who has now been brought to silence in the middle of the sea?	This question expects a negative answer and emphasizes Tyre being different from all other cities. It can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: “No other city is like Tyre, who has now been brought to silence in the middle of the sea.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1707	EZK	27	32	f4lr	figs-activepassive	who has now been brought to silence	This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “who its enemies have now silenced” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1708	EZK	27	33	i7dx	figs-activepassive	When your merchandise went ashore	This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “When people brought your merchandise ashore” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1709	EZK	27	33	jza3		ashore	Alternate translation: “onto the land”
1710	EZK	27	33	cs6p		you enriched the kings of the earth	Alternate translation: “you made the kings of the earth rich”
1711	EZK	27	34	x1uz		General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Tyre.
1712	EZK	27	34	fi4d	figs-metaphor		Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Tyre. The city of Tyre continues to be described as if it were a wrecked ship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1713	EZK	27	34	r7k6	figs-activepassive	when you were shattered by the seas, by deep waters	This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “when the seas, the deep waters, shattered you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1714	EZK	27	34	wr3x		shattered	To “shatter” is to break up into pieces.
1715	EZK	27	34	d3qi		crew	team of workers
1716	EZK	27	35	x4z1		were appalled at you	Alternate translation: “were shocked and terrified by what happened to you”
1717	EZK	27	35	c2nm	figs-abstractnouns	their kings shuddered in horror	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word horror, you could express the same idea with an adverb such as “fearfully.” Alternate translation: “their kings shuddered fearfully” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1718	EZK	27	35	yhh2		shuddered	Alternate translation: “shook, trembled with fear”
1719	EZK	27	35	l348	figs-metonymy	Their faces trembled	Here “faces” represents the whole person. Alternate translation: “They appear to be trembling” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1720	EZK	27	36	vh13	translate-symaction	hiss at you	Hissing was making a whistling sound through the teeth. It may have been out of dismay, grief, or surprise. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1721	EZK	27	36	wj8x	figs-abstractnouns	you have become a horror	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word horror, you could express the same idea with an adjective such as “dreadful.” If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you have become dreadful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1722	EZK	28	intro	b1j6			# Ezekiel 28 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The prophecy against Tyre concludes in this chapter. Tyre will be destroyed because of its pride and unfair business practices. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
1723	EZK	28	1	g4fl	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1724	EZK	28	2	c7sq		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1725	EZK	28	2	gi4w	figs-metonymy	Your heart is arrogant	Here “heart” represents the will or thoughts of the ruler of Tyre. Alternate translation: “You are arrogant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1726	EZK	28	2	b46m		arrogant	falsely believing oneself to be importantbelieving oneself to be important
1727	EZK	28	2	zqk6	figs-metaphor	I will sit in the seat of the gods	“I will sit on the throne of the gods.” Here sitting in the seat of the gods represents claiming to be in the same exalted position as if he were one of the gods. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1728	EZK	28	2	nrp2		heart of the seas	“middle of the seas.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 27:4](../27/04.md).
1729	EZK	28	2	b648	figs-metonymy	you make your heart like the heart of a god	Here “heart” represents the mind or thinking. A god thinks of himself as better than people. Alternate translation: “you think that you have the mind of a god” or “you have allowed yourself to think that you are better than other people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1730	EZK	28	3	xy88	figs-simile	you think that you are wiser than Daniel	Here the ruler of Tyre compares himself to Daniel the prophet in how wise he thought he was. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1731	EZK	28	4	ds1i		General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to the ruler of Tyre.
1732	EZK	28	4	b1dk		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the ruler of Tyre.
1733	EZK	28	4	fgz2	figs-rpronouns	You have made yourself wealthy with wisdom and skill	The abstract nouns “wisdom” and “skill” can be translated using the adjectives “wise” and “skillful.” Alternate translation: “You have become wealthy by your own wisdom and skill” or “You have become wealthy by being wise and skillful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1734	EZK	28	4	jir2		obtained gold and silver	Alternate translation: “stored up gold and silver”
1735	EZK	28	4	xpa9		treasuries	places to store valuable objects and keep them safe
1736	EZK	28	5	s7hz	figs-abstractnouns	By great wisdom and by your trading, you have multiplied your wealth, so your heart is arrogant because of your wealth	The abstract nouns “wisdom” and “wealth” can be translated using the adjectives “wise” and “wealthy.” Alternate translation: “By being very wise and by your trading, you have become more and more wealthy, so your heart is arrogant because of how wealthy you are” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1737	EZK	28	5	z3cd	figs-metonymy	your heart is arrogant	Here “heart” represents the will or thoughts of the ruler of Tyre. Alternate translation: “you are arrogant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1738	EZK	28	6	vgc2		General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to the ruler of Tyre.
1739	EZK	28	6	p5is		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the ruler of Tyre.
1740	EZK	28	6	kas1	figs-metonymy	you have made your heart like the heart of a god	Here “heart” represents the mind or thinking. A god thinks of himself as better than people. See how you translated the similar phrase in [Ezekiel 28:2](../28/02.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1741	EZK	28	7	nrp5	figs-abstractnouns	the beauty of your wisdom	The abstract nouns “beauty” and “wisdom” can be translated using the adjective “beautiful” and the adverb “wisely.” Alternate translation: “the beautiful things that you have so wisely made” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1742	EZK	28	7	b7md	figs-abstractnouns	profane your splendor	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word splendor, you could express the same idea with an adjective such as “splendid.” Alternate translation: “profane how splendid you are” or “defile how majestic you are” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1743	EZK	28	8	w6fj	figs-metonymy	down to the pit	Here “the pit” refers to the grave or to hell. Alternate translation: “down to the grave” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1744	EZK	28	8	t782		in the heart of the seas	Alternate translation: “in the middle of the seas”
1745	EZK	28	9	d3z2	figs-rquestion	Will you truly say, “I am a god” to the face of one who kills you?	This question expects a negative answer to emphasize the irony when one who claims to be a god is destroyed by men. If your readers would misunderstand this question, you can express it as a statement. Alternate translation: “You will not say ‘I am a god’ to the face of one who kills you!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
1746	EZK	28	9	a38a	figs-synecdoche	to the face of	Here the face represents being in the presence of another person. Alternate translation: “in the presence of” or “before” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1747	EZK	28	9	a1vr	figs-metaphor	in the hand of	Here being in the hand of someone represents being under their control. Alternate translation: “under the control of” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1748	EZK	28	10	z2rh	figs-metonymy	by the hand of foreigners	Here “hand” is a metonym for the actions of the foreigners’ army. Alternate translation: “by an army of foreigners” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1749	EZK	28	10	aag6	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1750	EZK	28	11	t3he	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came again to me, saying,	The idiom “The word of Yahweh came again to” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated similar words in [Ezekiel 18:1](../18/01.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to me a second time. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this second message to me:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1751	EZK	28	12	ak3z		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1752	EZK	28	12	i9b8		lift up	Alternate translation: “sing”
1753	EZK	28	12	mf2x	figs-abstractnouns	You were the model of perfection	The abstract nouns “model” an d “perfection” can be translated using the words “completely” and “perfect.” Alternate translation: “You were completely perfect” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1754	EZK	28	12	c7vx	figs-abstractnouns	full of wisdom and perfect in beauty	The abstract nouns “wisdom” and “beauty” can be translated using the adjectives “wise” and “beautiful.” Alternate translation: “fully wise and perfectly beautiful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1755	EZK	28	13	hbr5		Every precious stone covered you	Alternate translation: “You wore every kind of precious stone”
1756	EZK	28	13	u7pz	translate-unknown	ruby, topaz, emerald, chrysolite, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and beryl	These are all precious stones of different colors. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1757	EZK	28	13	a65a		settings and mountings	pieces of metal that hold the precious stones
1758	EZK	28	13	mah3	figs-activepassive	It was on the day you were created that they were prepared	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I prepared them on the day that I created you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1759	EZK	28	13	kac1		prepared	Alternate translation: “made ready”
1760	EZK	28	14	a5aq		General Information:	The word “you” in these verses refers to the king of Tyre.
1761	EZK	28	14	r1ky		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the king of Tyre.
1762	EZK	28	14	ybm7		cherub	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 10:9](../10/09.md).
1763	EZK	28	14	hjx3	figs-metaphor	the fiery stones	“the stones of fire.” This could mean: (1) a metaphor for the colorful and bright stones mentioned in [Ezekiel 28:13](../28/13.md) or (2) other fiery stones on the “holy mountain of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1764	EZK	28	15	fa3g	figs-activepassive	from the day you were created until injustice was found within you	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “since the day that I created you until I found injustice within you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1765	EZK	28	16	j1e3		General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to the king of Tyre.
1766	EZK	28	16	gg36		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the king of Tyre.
1767	EZK	28	16	man6		great trade	Alternate translation: “large volume of trade”
1768	EZK	28	16	b582	figs-metaphor	you were filled with violence	Yahweh speaks of the king of Tyre as if he were a container that was filled up with violence. The king is a synecdoche for himself and his people If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word violence, you could express the same idea with an adjective such as “violent.” Alternate translation: “you and your people became completely violent” or “you and your peoplewere completely violent” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1769	EZK	28	16	m9pq		guardian cherub	Alternate translation: “guarding cherub”
1770	EZK	28	16	gp4k	figs-metaphor	the fiery stones	“the stones of fire.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 28:14](../28/14.md). This could mean: (1) a metaphor for the colorful and bright stones mentioned in [Ezekiel 28:13](./13.md) or (2) other fiery stones on the “holy mountain of God.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1771	EZK	28	17	s2ql	figs-synecdoche	Your heart was arrogant	Here the “heart” represents the whole person, emphasizing the person’s thoughts. Alternate translation: “You were arrogant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1772	EZK	28	17	sy75		arrogant	falsely believing oneself to be importantbelieving oneself to be important
1773	EZK	28	17	mxj7	figs-abstractnouns	Your heart was arrogant with your beauty; you ruined your wisdom because of your splendor	The abstract nouns “beauty,” wisdom” and “splendor” can be translated using the adjectives “beautiful,” “wise” and “splendid.” Alternate translation: “Your heart was arrogant because you were beautiful; you became unwise because you were so splendid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1774	EZK	28	17	q2gm		before kings	“in front of kings “
1775	EZK	28	17	fn67		so they may see you	Alternate translation: “so they may look at you”
1776	EZK	28	18	nl8j		General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to the king of Tyre.
1777	EZK	28	18	ylx7		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the king of Tyre.
1778	EZK	28	18	abf7	figs-idiom	it will consume you	“it will devour you.” The fire is spoken of here as if it was eating him up. Alternate translation: “it will burn you up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1779	EZK	28	18	iv3f	figs-idiom	turn you into ashes	This idiom means burning up until only ashes are left. Alternate translation: “burn you up to ashes” or “burn you up completely” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1780	EZK	28	19	ud9p		shudder	shake or tremble with fear
1781	EZK	28	19	l469		you will be no more forever	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 27:36](../27/36.md).
1782	EZK	28	20	en7r	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1783	EZK	28	21	ak8t		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1784	EZK	28	21	b4a7	translate-symaction	set your face against Sidon	Sidon was far away, so Ezekiel could not see it, but staring in that direction would be a symbol of harming the people there. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 6:2](../06/02.md). Alternate translation: “Turn toward Sidon and stare” or “stare toward Sidon so that the people there will be harmed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1785	EZK	28	21	tmx3		prophesy against	“prophesy about the bad things that will happen to.” See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 4:7](../04/07.md).
1786	EZK	28	22	ab7q		Behold!	Alternate translation: “Look!” or “Listen!” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
1787	EZK	28	22	a4g5	figs-activepassive	I will be glorified in your midst	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will reveal my glory among you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1788	EZK	28	22	tv4z	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1789	EZK	28	22	pmu4	figs-abstractnouns	when I execute justice within you	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word justice, you could express the same idea with a verbal form such as “judge.” Alternate translation: “when I judge you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1790	EZK	28	22	n4vt	figs-activepassive	I will be shown to be holy in you	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will use you to show you that I am holy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1791	EZK	28	23	s9iw		General Information:	The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to Sidon.
1792	EZK	28	23	b3c4		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Sidon.
1793	EZK	28	23	iqf4	figs-metaphor	blood in your streets	Here “blood” refers to the blood of the people of Sidon and represents those whom their enemies would kill. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1794	EZK	28	23	j727	figs-nominaladj	the slain will fall	Here “the slain” means the people of Sidon whom their enemies would kill. Alternate translation: “the slain people will fall” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1795	EZK	28	23	w5pj	figs-metonymy	When the sword comes against you	Here “sword” is a metonym for an attacking enemy army. Alternate translation: “When enemy armies attack you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1796	EZK	28	24	g3zp	figs-metaphor	pricking briars and painful thorns for the house of Israel from all those around her who despise her people	Here the briars and thorns represent what would cause suffering and pain. Alternate translation: “people anywhere around the house of Israel who wound them like briars, hurt them like thorns, and despise them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1797	EZK	28	24	me5p	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to Israel’s descendants. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1798	EZK	28	25	m69d	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to Israel’s descendants. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:1](../03/01.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1799	EZK	28	25	g4tq	figs-activepassive	among whom they were scattered	This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “among whom I scattered them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1800	EZK	28	25	y9f5		so the nations may see	Alternate translation: “in such a way as the nations will see it”
1801	EZK	28	25	n75q	figs-metonymy	my servant Jacob	Here “Jacob” represents the descendants of Jacob. Alternate translation: “the descendants of my servant Jacob” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1802	EZK	28	26	m5nf		within her	Alternate translation: “in the land”
1803	EZK	28	26	cn86	figs-abstractnouns	when I execute justice on all	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word justice, you could express the same idea with a verbal form such as “judge.” Alternate translation: “when I judge all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1804	EZK	29	intro	qm8t			# Ezekiel 29 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter begins a prophecy against Egypt and its king, Pharaoh. Because Egypt did not fulfill its promise of protecting Judah, it will be conquered by Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/fulfill]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
1805	EZK	29	1	nk1i	translate-ordinal	In the tenth year	It can be stated clearly that this was the tenth year of Jehoiachin’s exile. Alternate translation: “In the tenth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1806	EZK	29	1	h48u	translate-hebrewmonths	in the tenth month on the twelfth day of the month	“on the twelfth day of the tenth month.” This is the tenth month of the Hebrew calendar. The twelfth day is near the beginning of January on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1807	EZK	29	1	kjl4	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1808	EZK	29	2	xr1u		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1809	EZK	29	2	ere5	translate-symaction	set your face against Pharaoh	This is a command to stare at Pharaoh as a symbol of punishing him and his people. Pharaoh was far away, so Ezekiel could not see him, but staring in his direction would be a symbol of harming him and his people. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Ezekiel 6:2](../06/02.md). Alternate translation: “turn toward Pharaoh and stare” or “stare toward Pharaoh so that he and his people will be harmed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1810	EZK	29	2	tbn7		prophesy against him and against all of Egypt	Alternate translation: “tell the terrible things that will happen to him and everyone in Egypt”
1811	EZK	29	3	au6r	writing-symlanguage	the great sea monster	“the huge creature that lives in the water.” Yahweh calls Pharaoh a monster that lives in the water. The monster is probably a crocodile. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
1812	EZK	29	4	g15e		hooks	sharp and bent pieces of metal or wood that people use to catch fish and other animals in the water
1813	EZK	29	4	f9rd		scales	hard pieces of skin that are on fish, crocodiles, and other animals
1814	EZK	29	5	ks6e	figs-activepassive	you will not be gathered nor lifted up	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. The implication is that they would die in the wilderness. Alternate translation: “no one will gather you or pick you up” or “no one will gather your bodies and bury you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1815	EZK	29	6	csp3	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1816	EZK	29	6	kq2j	figs-metaphor	they have been a reed stalk	The word “they” refers to the inhabitants of Egypt. A reed stalk is unreliable because it is easily broken. Yahweh speaks of them as a reed stalk because the people of Israel relied on the Egyptians to help them in war, but the Egyptians did not help them. Alternate translation: “they have been as unreliable as a reed stalk” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1817	EZK	29	6	n6x3		reed	a plant that grows near water and looks like very large grass
1818	EZK	29	6	z2bz		stalk	the part of a reed that is long and like a thick stick. People can use them like sticks, but the stalks of reeds are not as strong as wood and can break suddenly.
1819	EZK	29	7	nez2	figs-metaphor	When they took hold of you in their hand	God speaks of Israel relying on Egypt as if they were taking hold of a reed stalk in order to use it as a crutch. Alternate translation: “When they relied on you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1820	EZK	29	7	lg5c		When they took hold of you	The word “they” refers to the Israelites and the word “you” refers to Pharaoh or Pharaoh and Egypt.
1821	EZK	29	7	xp6x	figs-metaphor	you caused their legs to be unsteady	Because Egypt did not help the Israelites, the Israelites could not defend themselves against their enemy, the Babylonians. God speaks of the Israelites being unable to defend themselves as if their legs were unsteady. Alternate translation: “you caused them to be like people whose legs are unsteady” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1822	EZK	29	8	k7e5		Behold!	This word adds emphasis to what is said next. This is the Lord’s message to Pharaoh. Alternate translation: “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
1823	EZK	29	8	s3py	figs-metonymy	I will bring a sword against you	Here “sword” is a metonym for battle, and “bring a sword against you” is a metaphor for causing an enemy army to come fight against Egypt. Alternate translation: “I will cause your enemies to come fight against you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1824	EZK	29	8	pv3c	figs-you	a sword against you	The word “you” refers to the nation of Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1825	EZK	29	8	uq3i	figs-metaphor	I will cut off both man and beast from you	Here “cut off man and beast” is a metaphor for destroying the people and animals. God would do this by causing the enemy army to do it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1826	EZK	29	10	tiq2		I am against you and against your river	The word “you” refers to Pharaoh. God speaks to Pharaoh as if Pharaoh were a monster in the river.
1827	EZK	29	10	nz8i	figs-personification	I will give the land of Egypt over to desolation and waste	“I will put Egypt into the power of desolation and waste.” Desolation and waste are spoken of as if they were people who could be given power over Egypt. Alternate translation: “I will cause Egypt to become a desolate waste” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1828	EZK	29	10	r6rs	figs-metonymy	you will become a wasteland	Here “you” refers to Pharaoh and represents Egypt, the country he rules over. Alternate translation: “your country will become a wasteland” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1829	EZK	29	10	b3tw	figs-merism	from the Migdol to Syene and the borders of Cush	This refers to all of Egypt. Where these places are can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “throughout all of Egypt, from Migdol in the north to Syene in the south and the borders of Cush further south” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1830	EZK	29	10	va76	translate-names	Migdol	This is the name of a place in the far northern part of Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1831	EZK	29	10	lb1i	translate-names	Syene	This the name of a town in southern Egypt. It is now called Aswan. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1832	EZK	29	10	vn8c	translate-names	the borders of Cush	These borders of Cush were south of Syene. Some versions say Sudan or Ethiopia, the modern names of countries south of Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1833	EZK	29	11	dk5j	figs-synecdoche	No man’s foot will pass through it	Here “man’s foot” represents people. Alternate translation: “No man will walk through the land of Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1834	EZK	29	11	x4yx	figs-synecdoche	no wild animal’s foot will pass through it	Here “animal’s foot” represents animals. Alternate translation: “not even a wild animal will walk through it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1835	EZK	29	12	b86m	figs-abstractnouns	For I will make the land of Egypt a desolation	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word desolation, you could express the same idea with the adjective “desolate.” Alternate translation: “For I will make the land of Egypt desolate” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1836	EZK	29	12	ef3g	figs-metonymy	I will scatter Egypt among the nations	Here “Egypt” represents the people of Egypt, and “scatter” represents causing them to move to other places. Alternate translation: “I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations” or “I will make the people of Egypt go and live among the nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1837	EZK	29	13	kwt6	figs-metonymy	I will gather Egypt	Here “Egypt” is a metonym for the people of Egypt, and “gather” is a metaphor for causing them to return to Egypt. Alternate translation: “I will cause the people of Egypt to return to Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1838	EZK	29	13	k5h2	figs-activepassive	among whom they were scattered	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “among whom I scattered them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1839	EZK	29	14	ae9f	figs-metaphor	I will restore the fortunes of Egypt	The phrase “fortunes of Egypt” is a metaphor for the people of Egypt who had been taken away to other countries. Alternate translation: “I will bring back the people of Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1840	EZK	29	14	c3md	translate-names	the region of Pathros	the southern part of Egypt between the Delta and the land of Cush. This is also called Upper Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1841	EZK	29	14	ug87	figs-metaphor	a lowly kingdom	Here “lowly” represents unimportant. Alternate translation: “an unimportant kingdom” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1842	EZK	29	15	bd7q	figs-metaphor	the lowliest of the kingdoms	Here “lowliest” represents least important. Alternate translation: “the least important of the kingdoms” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1843	EZK	29	15	ff4u	figs-metaphor	it will not be lifted up any more among the nations	Here “be lifted up” represents becoming important. Alternate translation: “it will not become important again among the nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1844	EZK	29	15	grg4	figs-metaphor	I will diminish them	“I will make them small.” Here “diminish them” represents making Egypt weak or unimportant. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1845	EZK	29	16	p8ei	figs-abstractnouns	The Egyptians will no longer be a reason for confidence for the house of Israel	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word confidence, you could express the same idea with the verbs “trust” or “rely on.” Alternate translation: “The house of Israel will no longer trust in the Egyptians” or “The house of Israel will no longer rely on the Egyptians” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1846	EZK	29	16	r6x6	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	Here “house” represents the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “the people of Israel” or “the nation of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1847	EZK	29	16	e48h	figs-explicit	they will be a reminder of the iniquity that Israel committed	How Egypt would be a reminder can be stated clearly. The abstract nouns “reminder” and “iniquity” can be expressed with the verbs “remember” and “sin.” Alternate translation: “when Israel sees what I do to Egypt, Israel will remember how Israel sinned” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1848	EZK	29	16	mh8u	figs-metonymy	when they turned to Egypt for help	Here “turn … for help” is a metonym for “ask … for help.” Alternate translation: “whenever they asked Egypt to help them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1849	EZK	29	17	ch2l		it came about	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
1850	EZK	29	17	gqc9	translate-ordinal	in the twenty-seventh year	This was after King Jehoiachin and the people of Judah were taken as exiles to Babylon. Alternate translation: “in the twenty-seventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1851	EZK	29	17	wl2a	translate-hebrewmonths	on the first of the first month	“on the first day of the first month.” This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. The first day is near the beginning of April. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1852	EZK	29	17	awb7	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1853	EZK	29	18	t2q3		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1854	EZK	29	18	l44j	figs-explicit	to do hard work against Tyre	The kind of hard work they did can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “to work hard at attacking Tyre” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1855	EZK	29	18	xi8j		Every head … every shoulder	This refers to the heads and shoulders of the Babylonian soldiers.
1856	EZK	29	18	u4f4		Every head was rubbed until it was made bald	Either their helmets or the heavy things they carried on their heads rubbed the hair off their heads.
1857	EZK	29	18	c9ej		every shoulder was made raw	Either their armor or the heavy things they carried on their shoulders rubbed the skin off their shoulders. Alternate translation: “every shoulder was rubbed raw” or “every shoulder was rubbed bare”
1858	EZK	29	18	f8rl	figs-metaphor	he and his army received no payment from Tyre	Here “payment” represents the valuable things that Nebuchadnezzar’s army would steal from Tyre as a reward for defeating it. God speaks of these things as if they were what God would pay them for working for him. Alternate translation: “he and his army did not get any valuable things from Tyre as reward” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1859	EZK	29	19	e2h7		Behold!	This word adds emphasis to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
1860	EZK	29	19	kl6x	figs-metaphor	I am giving the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon	Yahweh speaks of causing the army of Babylon to defeat Egypt as if God were giving Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar. Alternate translation: “I will cause the army of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, to defeat Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1861	EZK	29	19	vlc7	figs-metaphor	that will be his army’s wages	God speaks of these things that Nebuchadnezzar’s army would take as if they were what God would pay them for working for him. Alternate translation: “his army will receive those things as if they were payment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1862	EZK	29	20	g36f	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1863	EZK	29	21	i2nc	figs-metonymy	I will make a horn sprout up for the house of Israel	An animal horn represents the animal’s strength, so horn is a metonym for strength. God speaks of making Israel strong as if Israel were an animal, and he were to cause its horn to grow. Alternate translation: “I will make the people of Israel strong” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1864	EZK	29	21	uf1d	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. Here it refers to the people of Israel, the descendants of Jacob whom God called Israel. Alternate translation: “the people of Israel” or “the nation of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1865	EZK	29	21	hj6u		speak in their midst	Alternate translation: “speak to them”
1866	EZK	30	intro	pp8x			# Ezekiel 30 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The prophecy against Egypt and its king continues in this chapter. Babylon will destroy all the towns of Egypt and their allies will not be able to help them. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
1867	EZK	30	1	q2x2		General Information:	Ezekiel tells about a message that Yahweh gave him.
1868	EZK	30	1	fl7h	figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1869	EZK	30	2	v8k8		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1870	EZK	30	2	xa56		Wail	cry out with grief
1871	EZK	30	2	z93b	figs-exclamations	Woe is the coming day	This exclamation expresses the fear that people would feel about a certain day when terrible and frightening things will happen. Alternate translation: “Oh that day” or “Oh, what a frightening day is coming” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations]])
1872	EZK	30	3	g365		The day is near	Alternate translation: “That day is soon” or “It will soon be that day”
1873	EZK	30	3	mf3g	figs-explicit	The day is near for Yahweh	It is implied that on that day, Yahweh will punish people. Alternate translation: “It will soon be the day when Yahweh will punish you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1874	EZK	30	3	aq8x	figs-metaphor	a day of clouds	Dark storm clouds represent danger and fear. Alternate translation: “It will be like a day with dark clouds” or “It will be frightening like a day with dark clouds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1875	EZK	30	3	w6vn	figs-abstractnouns	a time of doom for nations	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word doom, you could express the same idea with the phrase “terrible things will happen.” Alternate translation: “a time when terrible things will happen to the nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1876	EZK	30	4	sx35		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words about Egypt.
1877	EZK	30	4	gs25	figs-metonymy	Then a sword will come against Egypt	The word “sword” here represents war or an army that attacks. Alternate translation: “There will be war against Egypt” or “An enemy army will attack Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1878	EZK	30	4	d6ih	figs-abstractnouns	there will be anguish in Cush	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word anguish, you could express the same idea in terms of how the people feel. Alternate translation: “the people of Cush will be very sad” or “the people of Cush will suffer” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1879	EZK	30	4	tq5r		when they take her wealth	Alternate translation: “when the attackers take away the wealth of Egypt”
1880	EZK	30	4	j6k8	figs-activepassive	when her foundations are ruined	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “when the attackers destroy the foundations of the buildings in Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1881	EZK	30	5	kb1v	figs-metonymy	Cush and Put, Lydia and all Arabia, and Libya	These names refer to the people of these countries. Alternate translation: “The people of Cush and Put, Libya, and all Arabia, and Lydia” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1882	EZK	30	5	c3n1	translate-names	Libya	Libya is a country west of Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1883	EZK	30	5	aai4		Lydia	This probably refers to the kingdom of Lydia which was in what is now Turkey.
1884	EZK	30	5	xzs8	figs-metonymy	will all fall by the sword	Here the sword represents battle. Alternate translation: “will all die in battle” or “will all die in the war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1885	EZK	30	5	p9mu	figs-hyperbole	will all fall by the sword	The word “all” here is a generalization. It means that many people will die. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1886	EZK	30	6	f8np		Yahweh says this	“This is what Yahweh says.” This sentence introduces what the Lord would say.
1887	EZK	30	6	kq6i		So the ones	Alternate translation: “In this way, the peoples” or “In this manner, the nations”
1888	EZK	30	6	y92j		who support Egypt	Alternate translation: “who help Egypt”
1889	EZK	30	6	lmk4		will fall	Alternate translation: “will die” or “come to ruin”
1890	EZK	30	6	hiz1	figs-metaphor	the pride of her strength will go down	This represents Egypt no longer being proud of their strength. The reason that they will not be proud is that they will no longer be strong. Alternate translation: “Egypt will no longer be proud about being strong” or “Egypt will no longer have the strength that they were so proud of” (See:[[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1891	EZK	30	6	a5nq	figs-merism	From Migdol to Syene	Ezekiel names towns on the borders of Egypt in order to refer to all of Egypt. Alternate translation: “In all of Egypt” or “From the northern border of Egypt to the southern border of Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1892	EZK	30	6	jsk6	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1893	EZK	30	7	tr5v		They will be appalled in the midst of the abandoned lands	Alternate translation: “The soldiers of the allies of Egypt will be appalled when they are left surrounded by nothing but abandoned lands”
1894	EZK	30	7	gsq4		in the midst of	Alternate translation: “among” or “surrounded by”
1895	EZK	30	7	rud4	figs-metaphor	their cities will be among all the ruined cities	Being “among” the ruined cities represents being ruined like the ruined cities of other countries. Alternate translation: “their cities will be ruined like the cities of other countries” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1896	EZK	30	8	m675		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words about Egypt.
1897	EZK	30	8	m795		Then they	This could mean: (1) “Then people” or (2) “Then the Egyptians.”
1898	EZK	30	8	lss3	figs-explicit	they will know that I am Yahweh	Yahweh is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated as similar phrase in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “they will understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “they will realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1899	EZK	30	8	m7q3	figs-metonymy	when I set fire in Egypt	Here “set fire in Egypt” represents sending an army to attack Egypt and set fires. Alternate translation: “when I send an army to burn Egypt with fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1900	EZK	30	8	fe2h	figs-activepassive	all of her helpers are destroyed	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I destroy all of the allies of Egypt” or “when armies destroy all of those who help Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1901	EZK	30	9	tb3u		messengers will go out from before me in ships to terrorize a secure Cush	Messengers will bring the news of Egypt’s destruction to Cush, who will be frightened by the news.
1902	EZK	30	9	j3s7		to terrorize a secure Cush	Alternate translation: “in order to frighten Cush, who now feels safe from danger”
1903	EZK	30	9	q7r7	figs-abstractnouns	there will be anguish among them on the day of Egypt’s doom	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the ideas behind the words anguish and doom, you could express the same ideas with the words “suffer” and “punish.” Alternate translation: “the people of Cush will also suffer when I punish Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1904	EZK	30	9	s8gg		behold!	The word “behold” here adds emphasis to what follows. It can also be translated as “indeed!”
1905	EZK	30	9	i4r1		It is coming	“It” refers to the “great pain” or “great sorrow” that Cush will have when they are punished along with Egypt.
1906	EZK	30	10	x5ln		The Lord Yahweh says this	The word “this” refers to what follows. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:5](../05/05.md).
1907	EZK	30	10	n8sq		I will make an end of the multitudes of Egypt	Alternate translation: “I will make it so that Egypt will no longer have many people.”
1908	EZK	30	10	m1i8		by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar	Here “the hand” represents Nebuchadnezzar’s military power. Nebuchadnezzar will be the one who brings this punishment about.
1909	EZK	30	11	wyx4	figs-activepassive	He and his army with him … will be brought to destroy the land	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will bring Nebuchadnezzar and his army … to destroy the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1910	EZK	30	11	ysz6	figs-activepassive	He and his army … will be brought to destroy the land	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will cause him and his army … to go destroy the land of Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1911	EZK	30	11	c3dg	figs-abstractnouns	He and his army with him, the terror of nations	Yahweh calls Nebuchadnezzar “the terror of the nations” because all of the nations are greatly afraid of his army. Alternate translation: “He and his army with him, the one who terrifies many nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1912	EZK	30	11	qe7v	figs-metonymy	they will draw out their swords against Egypt	Here “draw out their swords” represents fighting with their swords. Alternate translation: “they will use their swords and fight against Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1913	EZK	30	11	z8nw	figs-hyperbole	fill the land with those who have been killed	This is an exaggeration to show that the Babylonians will kill very many Egyptians. There will be so many dead Egyptians that it will seem that their dead bodies cover all of the land of Egypt. Alternate translation: “kill so many people that it will seem like dead bodies are everywhere” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1914	EZK	30	12	u41k		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words about Egypt.
1915	EZK	30	12	cf8a		I will make the rivers into dry ground	Alternate translation: “I will dry up the rivers of Egypt”
1916	EZK	30	12	uwr5	figs-metaphor	I will sell the land into the hand of wicked men	Yahweh will give the Babylonians control over Egypt just as a person who sells something gives the one who buys it control over that thing. Alternate translation: “I will give control of the land to wicked men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1917	EZK	30	12	j9ts		its fullness	Alternate translation: “everything in the land”
1918	EZK	30	13	dy8q		The Lord Yahweh says this	The word “this” refers to what follows. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:5](../05/05.md).
1919	EZK	30	13	lx21		I will bring an end to the worthless idols	Alternate translation: “I will destroy the worthless idols”
1920	EZK	30	13	xdb6	translate-names	Memphis	Memphis was a very important city in Egypt. It was near modern-day Cairo. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1921	EZK	30	13	c8ph		a prince in the land of Egypt	Alternate translation: “an important ruler in the land of Egypt”
1922	EZK	30	13	p91i	figs-metaphor	I will put terror on the land of Egypt	Here “put terror on the land” represents causing the people of the land to be very afraid. Alternate translation: “I will make the people of Egypt very afraid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1923	EZK	30	14	fxb3		Pathros	This was a region in southern Egypt.
1924	EZK	30	14	dp2n		set fire in Zoan	Alternate translation: “I will burn Zoan with fire”
1925	EZK	30	14	s6js		Zoan	Zoan was another important city in Egypt.
1926	EZK	30	14	ewv2	figs-abstractnouns	I will execute acts of judgment on Thebes	The phrase “acts of judgment” refers to punishment. Alternate translation: “I will punish Thebes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1927	EZK	30	14	pak1		Thebes	This was the capital city of southern Egypt.
1928	EZK	30	15	bb6y		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words about Egypt.
1929	EZK	30	15	dgd8	figs-metaphor	For I will pour out my fury on Pelusium	Here “pour out my fury” represents punishing the people because of his great anger. Alternate translation: “For I will act in great anger against Pelusium” or “Because I am so angry, I will punish Pelusium severely” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1930	EZK	30	15	ki5k	translate-names	Pelusium	Pelusium is the name of a fortress in northern Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1931	EZK	30	15	qu8x	figs-metaphor	cut off the multitude of Thebes	Here “cut off” represents killing the people. Alternate translation: “kill the very large number of people in Thebes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1932	EZK	30	15	d9jg		Thebes	This was the capital city of southern Egypt. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:14](../03/14.md).
1933	EZK	30	16	vd15	figs-idiom	Then I will set fire in Egypt	Here “set fire” is an idiom meaning “start a fire.” Alternate translation: “I will start a fire in Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1934	EZK	30	16	i9pg	figs-metonymy	Pelusium will be in great agony	Here “Pelusium” is a metonym for the people of the city near Pelusium, and “be in great agony” can be translated with the verb “suffer.” Alternate translation: “The people of Pelusium will suffer terribly” or “The people of Pelusium will feel terrible pain” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1935	EZK	30	16	dqz4	figs-activepassive	Thebes will be broken up	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “enemies will break up the walls and buildings in Thebes” or “enemies will destroy the Thebes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1936	EZK	30	16	e499	figs-metonymy	Memphis will face enemies every day	Here “face enemies” represents seeing or having enemies. The name of the city is a metonym for the people who live in the city. Alternate translation: “The people of Memphis will have enemies every day” or “Enemies will fight against the people of Memphis every day” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1937	EZK	30	16	gk59		Memphis	Memphis was a very important city in Egypt. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 30:13](../30/13.md).
1938	EZK	30	17	p2jj		General Information:	These are Yahweh’s words about Egypt.
1939	EZK	30	17	ax38	translate-names	Heliopolis and Bubastis	These were cities in northern Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1940	EZK	30	17	s7a4	figs-metonymy	will fall by the sword	The word “sword” is used here to refer to a battle or war. Alternate translation: “will die in battle” or “will die in the war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1941	EZK	30	17	ht2j	figs-metonymy	their cities will go into captivity	Here “cities” represents the people of the cities. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word captivity, you could express the same idea the more concrete noun “captive” or the verb “capture” Alternate translation: “the people of their cities will become captives” or “their enemies will capture their people and take them away” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1942	EZK	30	18	h434		Tahpanhes	This was an important city in northern Egypt.
1943	EZK	30	18	mtp2	figs-personification	the day will hold back its light	The day is spoken of as if it were able to keep its own light from shining. Alternate translation: “the day will be dark” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1944	EZK	30	18	pwv1	figs-metaphor	when I break the yoke of Egypt there	The word “yoke” here refers to Egypt’s power to oppress people. Alternate translation: “when I stop Egypt from oppressing people” or “when I end Egypt’s power to cruelly control other nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1945	EZK	30	18	e5mh	figs-metaphor	the pride of her strength will be finished	This represents Egypt no longer being proud of their strength. The reason that they will not be proud is that they will no longer be strong. Alternate translation: “Egypt will no longer be proud about being strong” or “Egypt will no longer have the strength that they were so proud of” (See:[[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1946	EZK	30	18	ylq1	figs-metaphor	There will be a cloud covering her	This could mean: (1) the dark cloud represents how sad the people of Egypt will feel. Alternate translation: “It will be as if there is a cloud over Egypt” or (2) there will be a cloud of dust over Egypt from everything that is destroyed. Alternate translation: “A cloud of dust will be over Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1947	EZK	30	18	mw36		her daughters	This could mean: (1) the people of the Egyptian towns or (2) the daughters of the Egyptian people
1948	EZK	30	19	hci1	figs-abstractnouns	I will execute acts of judgment in Egypt	The phrase “acts of judgment” refers to punishment. Alternate translation: “I will punish Egypt in many ways” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1949	EZK	30	19	q3ti		so they	Alternate translation: “so the Egyptians”
1950	EZK	30	20	v536	figs-parables	General Information:	God speaks of making Pharaoh’s army weak as if he were to break Pharaoh’s arm, and of the army not being able to become strong again as if Pharaoh’s arm could not be healed. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])
1951	EZK	30	20	x8fn	writing-newevent	Then it came about	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
1952	EZK	30	20	tl8c		in the eleventh year	This is the eleventh year after King Jehoiachin was taken into exile in Babylon. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 26:1](../26/01.md).
1953	EZK	30	20	gy39	translate-hebrewmonths	in the first month, in the seventh day of the month	“in the seventh day of the first month.” This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. The seventh day is near the beginning of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1954	EZK	30	20	n3p5	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1955	EZK	30	21	qjk8		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1956	EZK	30	21	b22i	figs-parables	I have broken the arm of Pharaoh	Here “arm” represents the powerful army of a king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1957	EZK	30	21	dz36		Behold	Alternate translation: “Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important”
1958	EZK	30	21	ts3a	figs-activepassive	It has not been bound up	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “No one has bound up his arm” or “No one has wrapped up his arm” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1959	EZK	30	21	m4v7		or set to heal with a bandage	Here “set to heal with a bandage” refers to the arm being wrapped tightly in a bandage so that the parts of the bone will stay together and heal.
1960	EZK	30	22	s55y		the Lord Yahweh says this	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:11](../03/11.md).
1961	EZK	30	22	ywd2		both the strong one and the broken one	Alternate translation: “both the arm that is healthy and the arm that is already broken”
1962	EZK	30	22	ch9f		I will make the sword fall from his hand	Alternate translation: “I will knock the sword out of Pharaoh’s hand”
1963	EZK	30	23	tf9h	figs-parallelism	scatter Egypt among the nations and disperse them among the lands	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. See how you translated similar phrases in [Ezekiel 12:15](../12/15.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1964	EZK	30	23	bv5e		among the lands	Alternate translation: “among the places in which people live”
1965	EZK	30	24	sg7g		I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon	Alternate translation: “I will make the arms of the king of Babylon strong”
1966	EZK	30	24	cq89		He will groan before the king of Babylon	Alternate translation: “When the king of Babylon comes to attack Egypt, Pharaoh will groan.”
1967	EZK	30	24	e6ip		groan	A groan is a noise that people make when they have a lot of pain or are dying.
1968	EZK	30	24	y8p3		with the groans of a dying man	Alternate translation: “as a man who is dying groans” or “like a man who is dying”
1969	EZK	30	25	rjv6	figs-metonymy	For I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon	Here “arms” are a metonym for the army. Alternate translation: “I will make the army of the king of Babylon strong” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1970	EZK	30	25	wjm9	figs-metonymy	while Pharaoh’s arms will fall	Here “Pharaoh’s arms” is a metonym for his army, and “will fall” represents being weak. Alternate translation: “but Pharaoh’s army will be unable to defeat enemies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1971	EZK	30	25	g2eq		Then they	Here, the word they could refer to: (1) “the Egyptians” or (2) “all people who hear what Yahweh has done.”
1972	EZK	30	25	mku4		for he will attack the land of Egypt with it	Alternate translation: “and the king of Babylon will attack the land of Egypt with my sword”
1973	EZK	30	26	mv68	figs-parallelism	scatter Egypt among the nations and disperse them through the lands	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. See how you translated similar phrases in [Ezekiel 12:15](../12/15.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1974	EZK	31	intro	chn5			# Ezekiel 31 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The prophecy against Egypt and its king continues in this chapter. God told Egypt to remember what happened to Assyria when it became proud. This same things will now happen to Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
1975	EZK	31	1	db1f		it came about	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
1976	EZK	31	1	t3pb	translate-ordinal	in the eleventh year	“in year 11.” This means the eleventh year after King Jehoiachin was taken into exile in Babylon. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 26:1](../26/01.md). Alternate translation: “in the eleventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1977	EZK	31	1	ghs3	translate-hebrewmonths	in the third month, on the first day of the month	“on the first day of the third month.” This is the third month of the Hebrew calendar. This first day is near the beginning of June on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1978	EZK	31	1	kcs5	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1979	EZK	31	2	b3zm		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
1980	EZK	31	2	d4m7	figs-rquestion	In your greatness, who are you like?	“Who is as great as you are?” Yahweh uses this question to introduce a new topic. Pharaoh thought that his nation was the greatest, but God is about to talk about another great nation. Alternate translation: “You think that there is no country whose power is as great as the power of your country.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1981	EZK	31	3	x6wc	figs-parables	General Information:	These are God’s words to Pharaoh about Assyria. God gives his message in the form of a parable about a great cedar tree. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])
1982	EZK	31	3	ga72		Behold!	Alternate translation: “Look!” or “Listen!” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!”
1983	EZK	31	3	a5an	figs-parables	Assyria was a cedar	In this parable, God speaks about Assyria as if it were a great tree to emphasize how great and powerful the Assyrians were. This parable continues until 31:9. Alternate translation: “Assyria was like a cedar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])
1984	EZK	31	3	dm9d		the branches formed its treetop	Some versions of the Bible translate this as “the top of the tree was in the clouds.” Alternate translation: “its top was above the branches of the other trees”
1985	EZK	31	4	hgu1		Many waters made it tall	Alternate translation: “Because the cedar had a lot of water, it grew very tall”
1986	EZK	31	4	g9yr		the deep waters made it huge	Alternate translation: “the water deep in the ground made the cedar grow very big”
1987	EZK	31	4	we7t		for their channels stretched out to all the trees in the field	Alternate translation: “and streams flowed from the rivers to all the trees of the field”
1988	EZK	31	5	i2i5		Its great height was more than any of the other trees in the field	Alternate translation: “The cedar was taller than any of the other trees of the field”
1989	EZK	31	5	a33e		its branches became very many	Alternate translation: “it grew very many branches”
1990	EZK	31	5	vt63		because of many waters as they grew	Alternate translation: “because it had a lot of water”
1991	EZK	31	6	p46h		Every bird of the heavens nested in its branches	Alternate translation: “All kinds of birds that fly in the sky made nests in its branches”
1992	EZK	31	6	xq9w		while every living thing of the field gave birth to its young under its foliage	Alternate translation: “and all of the creatures that live in the field gave birth under the cedar’s branches”
1993	EZK	31	6	v3e6	figs-metonymy	All of the many nations lived under its shade	“All of the great nations lived in the shade of that tree.” Here “nations” represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “The people from all the nations lived in the shade of that tree” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1994	EZK	31	7	at82		it was beautiful in its greatness and the length of its branches	Alternate translation: “It was beautiful because it was very big and its branches were very long”
1995	EZK	31	8	lcc8	figs-123person	Cedars in the garden of God could not equal it	Since these were God’s words to Pharaoh, it can also be translated with the first person. Alternate translation: “The cedar trees in my garden were not as great as that tree” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1996	EZK	31	8	n5ax		the garden of God	This is another way of referring to “the garden of Eden.”
1997	EZK	31	8	hf16	figs-explicit	None among the cypress trees matched its branches	Yahweh was comparing how many branches the trees had. Alternate translation: “None of the cypress trees had as many branches as the cedar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1998	EZK	31	8	ftl7		cypress trees	Cypress trees have very many branches. They can grow very tall. See how you translated “cypress” in [Ezekiel 27:5](../27/05.md).
1999	EZK	31	8	x9pl	figs-explicit	the plane tree could not equal its boughs	It was implied Yahweh was comparing the long branches of the cedar tree with the long branches of the plane tree. Alternate translation: “the plane tree did not have branches like the cedar tree” or “no plane tree had branches as long as the branches of the cedar tree” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2000	EZK	31	8	w3nx	translate-unknown	plane tree	A plane tree was a large, leafy tree with strong branches. It is similar to a sycamore tree. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
2001	EZK	31	8	cj56		was like it in its beauty	Alternate translation: “was as beautiful as the cedar tree”
2002	EZK	31	9	gqy2		I made it beautiful with its many branches	Alternate translation: “I made the cedar beautiful by giving it many long branches”
2003	EZK	31	9	bt1v		envied it	Alternate translation: “were jealous of the cedar tree”
2004	EZK	31	10	faz5	figs-123person	Therefore the Lord Yahweh says this	Since Yahweh is speaking this can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: “Therefore, this is what I, Yahweh the Lord, say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
2005	EZK	31	10	k9ew		it set its treetop between its branches	Some versions of the Bible translate this as “the top of the tree was in the clouds.” Alternate translation: “its top was above the branches of the other trees”
2006	EZK	31	11	px3j	figs-metonymy	I have given it into the hand of a mighty one of the nations	The word “hand” represents control. Alternate translation: “I put it in the power of the strongest nation” or “I gave the strongest nation power over it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2007	EZK	31	11	xdq6		I have thrown it out	Alternate translation: “I sent the cedar away from the cedar’s land because the cedar was wicked”
2008	EZK	31	12	m12k	figs-abstractnouns	who were the terror of all the nations	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word terror, you could express the same idea with a verbal form such as “afraid.” And here “nations” represents the people of the nations. Alternate translation: “who made the people of all the nations afraid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2009	EZK	31	12	cu9y		cut it off	Alternate translation: “cut the cedar down”
2010	EZK	31	12	jjb9		its boughs lay broken	Alternate translation: “the foreigners broke the boughs of the cedar”
2011	EZK	31	12	q3v2		boughs	Boughs are very large branches that grow on trees. Usually, many smaller branches grow on the boughs.
2012	EZK	31	12	nb2r		came out from under its shade	Alternate translation: “left the shade of the cedar”
2013	EZK	31	13	if23		All the birds of the sky	Alternate translation: “All the birds that fly in the sky”
2014	EZK	31	13	yn66		rested on the trunk of the fallen tree	Alternate translation: “rested on the remains of the cedar”
2015	EZK	31	13	a9ul		trunk	The trunk is a very thick part of the tree that comes out of the ground and holds up the rest of the tree.
2016	EZK	31	13	uf9q		every animal of the field came to its branches	Alternate translation: “the wild animals lived in the branches of the cedar”
2017	EZK	31	14	gp3y		that no other trees that grow by the waters	Alternate translation: “that no other trees that get a lot of water”
2018	EZK	31	14	m4jh		will lift up their foliage to the height of the tallest trees	Some Bibles translate this as “will set their tops among the clouds.” Alternate translation: “will grow taller than the branches of other trees”
2019	EZK	31	14	wzz1		that no other trees that grow beside the waters will reach up to that height	Alternate translation: “that no other trees that get a lot of water will ever grow that tall again”
2020	EZK	31	14	s7d5	figs-activepassive	All of them have been assigned to death, to the earth below	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word death, you could express the same idea with the verb “die.” Alternate translation: “For I made it so that they all will die and go deep under the ground” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2021	EZK	31	14	atm7		among the children of humanity, with those that go down to the pit	Alternate translation: “to be with those people who have died and gone down to the grave”
2022	EZK	31	14	ne1g	figs-metonymy	the pit	This refers to the grave; because the grave was thought to be the entrance to the world of the dead, the pit also represents that world. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 26:20](../26/20.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2023	EZK	31	15	qq6r	figs-idiom	On the day when the cedar went down to Sheol	The phrase “went down to Sheol” means “died.” Alternate translation: “On the day that the cedar died” or “On the day that the cedar was chopped down” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2024	EZK	31	15	ry34	figs-abstractnouns	I brought mourning to the earth	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word mourning, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “I caused the earth to mourn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2025	EZK	31	15	xaz6	figs-metaphor	I covered the deep waters over it	The word “covered” possibly refers to putting on clothes for mourning. Alternate translation: “I made the water from the springs mourn for the cedar” or “it was as though the springs that watered it mourned for it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2026	EZK	31	15	gx5u		I held back the ocean waters	Alternate translation: “I kept the water in the ocean from watering the earth”
2027	EZK	31	15	j8ug		I kept back the great waters	Alternate translation: “I made it so that there would not be a lot of water anymore”
2028	EZK	31	15	hv86	figs-abstractnouns	I brought mourning to Lebanon for him	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word mourning, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “I made Lebanon mourn for the cedar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2029	EZK	31	16	i84r	figs-idiom	when I threw it down to Sheol with those who went down into the pit	Here “threw it down to Sheol” is an idiom that means to kill. “The pit” refers to the grave; because the grave was thought to be the entrance to the world of the dead, the pit also represents that world. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 31:14](../31/14.md). Alternate translation: “when I killed the cedar and it went to Sheol with everyone else that is dead” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2030	EZK	31	16	cc1y	figs-idiom	in the lowest parts of the earth	“that were already deep down in the ground.” This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “that had already died and are now in Sheol” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2031	EZK	31	16	fpl1		the choicest and best trees of Lebanon; the trees that drank the waters	“the best trees of Lebanon that everyone would want; trees that got a lot of water.” This is describing the trees of Eden that were in the lowest parts of the earth.
2032	EZK	31	16	c1t9		the choicest	This is something that everyone would want because it is very good.
2033	EZK	31	17	nmq8	figs-idiom	they also went down with it to Sheol	Here “went down … to Sheol” is an idiom that means to die. Alternate translation: “those trees of Lebanon also died and went down to Sheol with the cedar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2034	EZK	31	17	pk4t	figs-activepassive	who had been killed by the sword	Here “sword” represents enemies who fought them in battle. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “whom enemies had killed with swords” or “who had died in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2035	EZK	31	17	j8k6	figs-metonymy	These were its strong arm	“These trees of Lebanon were its strong arm.” The phrase “strong arm” represents “power.” Alternate translation: “These trees of Lebanon were the power of the cedar” or “These trees strengthened the cedar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2036	EZK	31	18	uk5x	figs-rquestion	Which of the trees in Eden was your equal in glory and greatness?	“Which of these trees in Eden had as much glory as you and was as great as you?” God asks Pharaoh this question to show him that the parable applies to him and his country. It can start with “So Pharaoh” or “So Egypt.” Alternate translation: “None of the trees in Eden was your equal in glory and greatness!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
2037	EZK	31	18	el53	figs-activepassive	For you will be brought down	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “For I will bring you down” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2038	EZK	31	18	qmp4		with the trees of Eden	Alternate translation: “like the other trees of Eden”
2039	EZK	31	18	yp8v		to the lowest parts of the earth	Alternate translation: “to a place deep in the ground”
2040	EZK	31	18	m128		among the uncircumcised	Alternate translation: “where you will be with people who are not circumcised”
2041	EZK	31	18	m3da	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
2042	EZK	32	intro	vpr6			# Ezekiel 32 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The prophecy against Egypt and its king concludes in this chapter. Egypt will have its army destroyed, just as happened to so many other nations. Beginning in verse 1, the land of Egypt is addressed through Pharaoh, its king, so God refers to Egypt as “he” and “him.” However, beginning in verse 12, Egypt is referred to as “she” and “her,” as if she were a woman. It was common in Hebrew for lands and countries to be referred to as if they were women. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2043	EZK	32	1	r6qy		Then it happened	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
2044	EZK	32	1	esv2	translate-hebrewmonths	in the twelfth month … on the first of the month	This is the twelfth and final month of the Hebrew calendar. The first day is near the end of February. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
2045	EZK	32	1	vh9u	translate-ordinal	of the twelfth year	This refers to the twelfth year of the reign of King Jehoiachin. Alternate translation: “of the twelfth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2046	EZK	32	1	alb1	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2047	EZK	32	2	l8pu		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
2048	EZK	32	2	iu25		lift up	Alternate translation: “sing”
2049	EZK	32	2	w2mp		You are like a young lion … like a monster in the seas	This could mean: (1) he thought he was like a lion, but he was really only a monster, or (2) he was like a lion and a monster.
2050	EZK	32	2	u588	figs-simile	like a young lion among the nations	Egypt was stronger than other nations, like lions are stronger than other animals. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
2051	EZK	32	2	v3jk	figs-simile	like a monster in the seas	Pharaoh was powerful, but he only caused trouble for others, like this monster in the water. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
2052	EZK	32	2	ih5d		monster	A monster is an animal that is big and dangerous. This one might be a crocodile. See how you translated this word in [Ezekiel 29:3](../29/03.md).
2053	EZK	32	3	rvm9		The Lord Yahweh says this	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:5](../05/05.md).
2054	EZK	32	3	e8fe	figs-metaphor	So I will spread my net over you in the assembly of many peoples	God’s punishment of Pharaoh is spoken of as if the king were the river monster caught in a net. Alternate translation: “So I will gather many peoples and throw my net over you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2055	EZK	32	4	y8ig		I will abandon you in the land	“I will leave you helpless on the land.” The monster that was fearsome and powerful when it was in the water cannot do anything when it is left on dry land.
2056	EZK	32	4	hw9d		all the birds of the heavens	Alternate translation: “all the birds that fly in the sky”
2057	EZK	32	4	vq12	figs-activepassive	the hunger of all living animals on earth will be satisfied by you	This can be put into active form. Alternate translation: “I will let all the animals of the earth eat your body until they are hungry no longer” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2058	EZK	32	5	a9vx	figs-explicit	your worm-filled corpse	The worms help the dead body to rot. Alternate translation: “your rotting body” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2059	EZK	32	6	jvz5	figs-activepassive	the stream beds will be filled with your blood	This can be put into active form. Alternate translation: “I will fill the streams with your blood” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2060	EZK	32	7	fg4i	figs-metaphor	when I extinguish you	It was common to speak of a person’s life as if it were a lamp that could be put out. Alternate translation: “When I destroy you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2061	EZK	32	7	ih1k	figs-metaphor	I will cover the heavens	Yahweh speaks of making the stars dark as if he were putting a cover over the sky. Alternate translation: “I will make everything in the sky go dark” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2062	EZK	32	8	q8bu	figs-123person	this is the Lord Yahweh’s declaration	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 5:11](../05/11.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
2063	EZK	32	9	t2sg	figs-metonymy	I will terrify the heart of many peoples	Here “heart” represents the people’s emotions. Alternate translation: “I will make the hearts of many peoples afraid” or “I will cause many people to be terrified” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2064	EZK	32	9	ss3w		in lands that you do not know	The way that Yahweh destroys Egypt will make afraid even people in lands that Pharaoh never knew about.
2065	EZK	32	9	j9w1	figs-metaphor	when I bring about your collapse among the nations	The nation of Egypt, symbolized by its king, is spoken of as if it were a building that was collapsing. Alternate translation: “when nations hear about the way I destroyed you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2066	EZK	32	10	nm9u	figs-metonymy	when I swing my sword	Here swinging a sword represents using the sword. Alternate translation: “when I use my sword” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2067	EZK	32	10	taf8		Every moment each one will tremble because of you	Here “tremble” is an action that people often do when they are very afraid. Alternate translation: “Every one of them will keep shaking because of their fear”
2068	EZK	32	10	j552	figs-metaphor	on the day of your downfall	The idea of falling down (“downfall”) represents dying. Alternate translation: “when I destroy you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2069	EZK	32	11	j9j7	figs-metonymy	The sword of the king of Babylon will come against you	Here “sword” represents an army. Alternate translation: “The army of the king of Babylon will attack you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2070	EZK	32	12	l2us	figs-abstractnouns	each warrior a terror of nations	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word terror, you could express the same idea with a verbal form such as “terrifies” or “afraid.” Alternate translation: “Each warrior terrifies the nations” or “each one of them makes the nations afraid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2071	EZK	32	12	lft6	figs-abstractnouns	will devastate the pride of Egypt	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word pride, you could express the same idea with a verbal form such as “proud.” Alternate translation: “will cause the Egyptians to no longer be proud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2072	EZK	32	12	i7f7	figs-hyperbole	destroy all of its multitudes	Here “all” is probably a generalization that refers to the killing of large numbers of soldiers, and perhaps other people also. Alternate translation: “kill a very large number of people who live in Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
2073	EZK	32	13	n7m4		from beside the plentiful waters	Alternate translation: “in the places where there is a lot of water”
2074	EZK	32	13	cr7b	figs-synecdoche	the foot of man will no longer stir the waters up	The foot here is a synecdoche for the whole person. Alternate translation: “people will no longer stir the waters up with their feet” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
2075	EZK	32	13	lvt6		stir the waters	make clear water muddy
2076	EZK	32	13	d8xw	figs-metonymy	the hooves of cattle stir them	The hoof is a synecdoche for cattle. Alternate translation: “cattle stir them with their hooves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2077	EZK	32	14	siz7		Then I will calm their waters	This could mean: (1) “I will make the water calm” or (2) “I will make the water clear.” When no one stirs up the water, the dirt settles down and the water becomes clear.
2078	EZK	32	15	p2d8	figs-activepassive	When I make the land of Egypt an abandoned place	This can be put into active form. Alternate translation: “When I make the land of Egypt a place where no one is living” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2079	EZK	32	15	x25c		when the land is made bare of all its fullness	Alternate translation: “when the country is made to lose all its wealth”
2080	EZK	32	15	kg8c	figs-metonymy	when I attack all the inhabitants in her	Here the idea of attacking represents destroying. Alternate translation: “when I destroy all who live in her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2081	EZK	32	15	j4jw	figs-metaphor	in her	It was normal in biblical language to represent countries and lands as if they were women. Alternate translation: “in it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2082	EZK	32	15	jpw4	figs-explicit	know that I am Yahweh	When Yahweh says that people will know that he is Yahweh, he is implying that they will know that he is the one true God who has supreme authority and power. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: “understand that I am Yahweh, the one true God” or “realize that I, Yahweh, have supreme power and authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2083	EZK	32	16	lj5g	figs-metaphor	over her	It was normal in biblical language to represent countries and lands as if they were women. Alternate translation: “over it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2084	EZK	32	16	fw4s		the daughters of the nations	This could mean: (1) “the women of other nations” or (2) “people of other nations”
2085	EZK	32	16	y6w8		over Egypt, over all her multitudes	Alternate translation: “about Egypt, about all her multitudes” or “about the disaster that happened to Egypt, about the disaster that happened to all her multitudes”
2086	EZK	32	17	hbi3		Then it happened	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new message. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
2087	EZK	32	17	mmq4	figs-explicit	in the twelfth year	This could mean: (1) This happened in the twelfth year after the Babylonians took the Israelites to Babylon or (2) this happened in the twelfth year after the Babylonians took Jehoiachin to Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2088	EZK	32	17	aud7	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2089	EZK	32	18	l4kp		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
2090	EZK	32	18	uqn6		bring them down—her and the daughters of majestic nations	God is perhaps telling Ezekiel to cause this to happen by giving a prophetic command.
2091	EZK	32	18	x2hj		her	Once again, the land of Egypt is referred to as a woman.
2092	EZK	32	18	dz2p		the daughters of majestic nations	This could mean: (1) “the people of powerful nations” or (2) “other powerful nations.”
2093	EZK	32	18	b9j9	figs-idiom	the lowest earth	“to the places under the ground.” When people died, they were put in the ground. So “bring them down … to the lowest earth” means “make them die.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2094	EZK	32	18	map2		with those who have gone down to the pit	Alternate translation: “with everyone else who has died and gone into the ground”
2095	EZK	32	18	rhr2	figs-metonymy	the pit	“The pit” refers to the grave; because the grave was thought to be the entrance to the world of the dead, the pit also represents that world. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 31:16](../31/16.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2096	EZK	32	19	b7dx	figs-explicit	Are you really more beautiful than anyone else? Go down and lie down with the uncircumcised.	This is a question and command that the prophet is to ask the Egyptians. Alternate translation: “Go down and lie down with the uncircumcised. Ask them all: ‘Are you really more beautiful than anyone else?’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2097	EZK	32	19	a2ia	figs-explicit	Go down	It is implied that they must go down to Sheol. Alternate translation: “Go down to Sheol” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2098	EZK	32	19	jc5b		lie down	as in death. If your language has a word for dead people lying down that is different from the word for live people lying down to sleep, use it here.
2099	EZK	32	19	t65u	figs-rquestion	Are you really more beautiful than anyone else?	This question really makes a statement. Alternate translation: “You are not more beautiful than anyone else.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
2100	EZK	32	20	uu81		They will fall	Alternate translation: “Egypt and her people will fall”
2101	EZK	32	20	f6rm	figs-activepassive	who were killed by the sword	The word “sword” is a metonym for a soldier who kills people with a sword.This can be put into active form. Alternate translation: “whom enemy soldiers killed with swords” or “who died in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2102	EZK	32	20	lfy2	figs-metonymy	The sword has been drawn!	The word “sword” here is a metonym for war that people fight with swords. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “War has begun” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2103	EZK	32	20	d149	figs-activepassive	She has been given to the sword	This can be put in active form. Alternate translation: “I have given Egypt to the sword” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2104	EZK	32	20	pag6		they will seize her and her multitudes	Alternate translation: “her enemies will seize Egypt and her people”
2105	EZK	32	21	h27l		about Egypt and her allies	Alternate translation: “about the Egyptians and those who join them”
2106	EZK	32	22	sx45	figs-metaphor	Assyria is there with all her assembly	The land of Assyria is represented as a woman. Alternate translation: “The people of Assyria and all its army are there in Sheol” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2107	EZK	32	22	db7h		her assembly	Alternate translation: “all her people together”
2108	EZK	32	22	sb68	figs-metonymy	all of them were killed by the sword	The word “sword” is a metonym for soldiers who use swords to kill people. This can be put in active form. Alternate translation: “Soldiers used swords to kill them all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2109	EZK	32	23	g6yx	figs-metonymy	are set in the recesses of the pit	“The pit” refers to the grave; because the grave was thought to be the entrance to the world of the dead, the pit also represents that world. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 32:18](../32/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2110	EZK	32	23	bp7y	figs-activepassive	all of those who were killed, who fell by the sword	This can be put in active form. Alternate translation: “all those whom enemies killed in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2111	EZK	32	23	t3fw	figs-euphemism	fell by the sword	The word “fell” here is a euphemism for “died.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
2112	EZK	32	23	qc35	figs-abstractnouns	those who brought terror on the land of the living	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word terror, you could express the same idea with a verbal form such as “afraid.” Alternate translation: “those who, when they were still alive, caused people to be extremely afraid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2113	EZK	32	23	zb2x	figs-metonymy	the land of the living	This represents the people who were alive. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2114	EZK	32	24	y3cg	figs-metonymy	Elam is there	Here “Elam” refers to the people of that country. Alternate translation: “The people of Elam are also there in Sheol” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2115	EZK	32	24	h835		her multitudes	This could mean: (1) her many people or (2) her army.
2116	EZK	32	24	h7ns		Her graves surround her	See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 32:22](../32/22.md).
2117	EZK	32	24	p6nh	figs-activepassive	all of them were killed	This can be put in active form. Alternate translation: “Her enemies killed them all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2118	EZK	32	24	p8l5		Those who fell by the sword	Translate “who fell by the sword” as in [Ezekiel 32:23](../32/23.md).
2119	EZK	32	24	bbe7	figs-metonymy	by the sword	Here “the sword” is a metonym for soldiers who use swords to kill people. Alternate translation: “in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2120	EZK	32	24	r7fm		who have gone down uncircumcised	Alternate translation: “who were uncircumcised when they went down”
2121	EZK	32	24	ks5k		to the lowest parts of the earth	“to places deep down in the ground” or “to the land deep down in the ground.” See how you translated “in the lowest realms of the earth” in [Ezekiel 26:20](../26/20.md).
2122	EZK	32	24	jtw3	figs-abstractnouns	who brought their terrors	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word terrors, you could express the same idea with a verbal form such as “afraid.” See how you translated “brought terror” in [Ezekiel 32:23](../32/23.md). Alternate translation: “those who, when they were still alive, caused people to be extremely afraid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2123	EZK	32	24	f2v2	figs-metonymy	the land of the living	This represents the people who were alive. See how you translated “the land of the living” in [Ezekiel 32:23](../32/23.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2124	EZK	32	24	fl6f	figs-metaphor	who carry their own shame	Shame is spoken of as if it were an object that one could carry where he goes. Alternate translation: “who feel ashamed” or “who are now disgraced” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2125	EZK	32	24	hj7r	figs-metonymy	the pit	“The pit” refers to the grave; because the grave was thought to be the entrance to the world of the dead, the pit also represents that world. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 32:23](../32/23.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2126	EZK	32	25	wxs6	figs-metaphor	They set a bedroll for Elam and all her multitudes	Space being made in Sheol for the dead is spoken of as if the dead were given beds to lie on. Alternate translation: “They gave beds to Elam and all its people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2127	EZK	32	25	if13		in the midst of the slain	Alternate translation: “with all the other people who were killed”
2128	EZK	32	25	b2qh	figs-explicit	All of them are uncircumcised	The Israelites did not respect people who were not circumcised. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2129	EZK	32	25	t44i	figs-metonymy	pierced by the sword, because	The word “pierced” here is a metonym for “killed.” This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “their enemies have killed them with swords because” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2130	EZK	32	25	wm2f		Elam is among all those who were killed	This is very similar to the first part of the verse. Alternate translation: “The dead people gave Elam a place to lie among themselves”
2131	EZK	32	26	ev99		Connecting Statement:	Yahweh continues speaking to Ezekiel about nations in Sheol.
2132	EZK	32	26	z1f7		Meshech … Tubal	See how you translated these names in [Ezekiel 27:13](../27/13.md).
2133	EZK	32	26	yyc8		Their graves surround them	See how you translated “her graves surround her” in [Ezekiel 32:22](../32/22.md).
2134	EZK	32	26	cz8c	figs-metonymy	killed by the sword	Here “the sword” represents warfare. Alternate translation: “killed in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2135	EZK	32	26	f99x	figs-abstractnouns	they had brought their terrors on the land of the living	Causing people to fear is spoken of as if it were the act of bringing an object to them. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word terrors, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “they terrified everyone in the land of the living” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2136	EZK	32	26	d3ir		All of them … land of the living	See how you translated “All of them … land of the living” in [Ezekiel 32:25](../32/25.md).
2137	EZK	32	27	yw5h	figs-metaphor	their iniquities over their bones	The warriors’ iniquities cover their bodies, although one would expect that their shields would cover them in death. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2138	EZK	32	27	ib2c		they were the terror of warriors in the land of the living	Alternate translation: “while they were still alive, they made other warriors very afraid”
2139	EZK	32	27	h3q4	figs-metaphor	in the land of the living	The time during which these warriors were living is spoken of as if it were a place. Alternate translation: “while they were alive” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2140	EZK	32	28	r4lz	figs-activepassive	you … will be broken	“Broken” here represents “destroyed.” This can be put in active form. Alternate translation: “I will destroy you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2141	EZK	32	28	i379		in the midst of	Alternate translation: “in the middle of”
2142	EZK	32	28	mq69	figs-metonymy	those who were pierced	The word “pierced” here is a metonym for “killed.” This can be translated in active form. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 32:25](../32/25.md). Alternate translation: “those whose enemies have killed them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2143	EZK	32	28	x2sa	figs-metonymy	by the sword	This represents being in warfare. Alternate translation: “in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2144	EZK	32	29	md54	figs-metonymy	Edom is there with her kings and all her leaders	Here “Edom” represents all the people of Edom. Alternate translation: “the people of Edom are in Sheol with their kings and all their leaders” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2145	EZK	32	29	s1gf	figs-metonymy	the pit	“The pit” refers to the grave; because the grave was thought to be the entrance to the world of the dead, the pit also represents that world. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 32:25](../32/25.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2146	EZK	32	30	zig8		The princes of the north	Alternate translation: “The princes who ruled nations in the north”
2147	EZK	32	30	ac77		are there	Alternate translation: “are in Sheol”
2148	EZK	32	30	anr3		went down	Alternate translation: “went down to Sheol”
2149	EZK	32	30	ay1b	figs-metonymy	had been pierced	The word “pierced” here is a metonym for “killed.” This can be translated in active form. See how you translated similar words in [Ezekiel 32:25](../32/25.md). Alternate translation: “whom enemies had killed with swords” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2150	EZK	32	30	a25h	figs-metonymy	by the sword	This represents being in warfare. Alternate translation: “in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2151	EZK	32	30	yq15	figs-metaphor	They carry their own shame	Shame is spoken of as if it were an object that one could carry where he goes. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 32:25](../32/25.md). Alternate translation: “who feel ashamed” or “who are now disgraced” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2152	EZK	32	30	tss7		the pit	“The pit” refers to the grave; because the grave was thought to be the entrance to the world of the dead, the pit also represents that world. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 32:29](../32/29.md).
2153	EZK	32	31	u77n	figs-explicit	Pharaoh will look	It can be made explicit who Pharaoh will see. Alternate translation: “Pharaoh will see all the dead people from other nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2154	EZK	32	31	gyv1	figs-explicit	be comforted about all his multitudes	It is implied that Pharaoh will be comforted because the armies of other great kings also died. Alternate translation: “will comfort himself that he was not the only king whose entire army died” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2155	EZK	32	32	gpa3		I put him as my terrifying one in the land of the living	Alternate translation: “While Pharaoh was still alive, I made him to terrify people”
2156	EZK	32	32	xw85	figs-activepassive	he will be laid down in the midst of the uncircumcised	This can be put in active form. Alternate translation: “Others will lay him in the midst of the uncircumcised” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2157	EZK	33	intro	bez7			# Ezekiel 33 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Repentance<br><br>God does not want sinners to die. He wants them to repent and live. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]])
2158	EZK	33	1	zsm8	figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message” or “Yahweh spoke these words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2159	EZK	33	2	ncc7		Son of man	God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “Mortal person” or “Human”
2160	EZK	33	2	u95d	figs-metonymy	a sword against any land	The word “sword” refers to an enemy army that attacks. Also, “land” refers to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “an army to attack the people of any land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2161	EZK	33	2	lp4x		make him a watchman	Alternate translation: “appoint him as a guard” or “make him guard”
2162	EZK	33	3	j7l1	figs-metonymy	He looks for the sword	Here “sword” represents an enemy army. Alternate translation: “He looks for an enemy army” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2163	EZK	33	4	uy2a		do not pay attention	Alternate translation: “ignore the warning”
2164	EZK	33	4	es87	figs-metonymy	each one’s blood is on his own head	Here “blood” represents death. The phrase “on his own head” is an idiom that means the person will be held responsible. Alternate translation: “it is their own fault if they die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2165	EZK	33	5	j5px		his blood is on him	Here “blood” represents a person’s death. The phrase “on him” is an idiom that means that person is considered responsible. Alternate translation: “it will be his own fault that he dies”
2166	EZK	33	5	y6tp		save his own life	Alternate translation: “will keep himself from dying”
2167	EZK	33	6	whv7	figs-metonymy	the sword as it is coming	The word “sword” refers to an enemy army. Alternate translation: “the enemy army as it is coming” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2168	EZK	33	6	i3vd	figs-activepassive	with the result that the people are not warned	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “and he does not warn the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2169	EZK	33	6	n3dx	figs-metonymy	the sword comes and takes anyone’s life	Here “sword” represents an enemy army. Alternate translation: “the enemy army comes and kills anyone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2170	EZK	33	6	ih9v		that person dies in his own sin	Alternate translation: “that person dies because of his own sin”
2171	EZK	33	6	bt9e	figs-metonymy	I will require his blood from the watchman	Here “blood” represents a person’s death. The phrase “I will require his blood from” is an idiom that means to consider someone responsible. Alternate translation: “I will consider that person’s death to be the fault of the watchman” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2172	EZK	33	7	wy4i	figs-metonymy	the house of Israel	Here “house” represents people. Alternate translation: “the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2173	EZK	33	7	kx9j	figs-metonymy	you will hear the words from my mouth and warn them on my behalf	Here “mouth” represents what Yahweh says. Alternate translation: “you will hear the message that I speak and you will warn them on my behalf” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2174	EZK	33	7	k3xm		warn them on my behalf	Alternate translation: “warn them as my representative” or “give them the warning from me”
2175	EZK	33	8	f3uh		do not announce this	Alternate translation: “do not say this”
2176	EZK	33	8	uv5c		about his way	“the way he acts” or “the things he does.” See how you translated “your ways” in [Ezekiel 7:3](../07/03.md).
2177	EZK	33	8	xxx9	figs-metonymy	I will require his blood from your hand	Here “blood” represents a person’s death. The phrase “require … from your hand” is an idiom that means to consider someone responsible. Alternate translation: “I will consider you responsible for his death” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

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