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General Information:
Isaiah continues speaking to God's faithful people.
coming with fire
Yahweh's appearances in the Old Testament are often accompanied by fire that represents Yahweh's anger and judgment. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
like the windstorm
Storms represent Yahweh's powerful actions to make his judgment effective. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
with his sword
"Sword" is one weapon that represents all of warfare and killing. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)
Those killed by Yahweh will be many
This can be stated in active form. AT: "Yahweh will kill many people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)