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I will gather every nation against Jerusalem for battle
Here "every nation" is a generalization that means "many nations." Alternate translation: "I will cause many nations to attack Jerusalem" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole)
the city will be captured
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "your enemies will capture the city" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
The houses will be plundered and the women raped
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Enemies will plunder the houses and rape the women" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
the remainder of the people will not be cut off from the city
Not removing people from the city is spoken of as if the people will not be "cut off." This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "your enemies will allow the remaining people to stay in the city" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)