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General Information:
Moses continues to speak to the Israelites as if they are one person. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)
a land in which you will eat bread without lack
This litotes can be translated positively. AT: "a land where there will be plenty of food for you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes)
where you will not go without anything
This can be stated in positive form. AT: "where you will have everything you need" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives)
stones are made of iron
The stones are full of iron ore. Iron is a very hard metal useful for swords and plows.
dig copper
"mine copper." Copper is a soft metal useful for making household utensils.