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# the sword
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Here this refers to the battle in which swords are used. Alternate translation: "the war" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# into the hand
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Here "hand" refers to the power of their enemies over them. Alternate translation: "into the power" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon ... their enemies ... those seeking their life
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All of these phrases refer to Nebuchadnezzar and his army. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
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# seeking their life
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"wanting to kill them"
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# with the edge of the sword
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Possible meanings are 1) this is a metonym for death in battle. Alternate translation: "in battle" or 2) they will be killed by literal swords. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# He will not pity them, spare them, or have compassion
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These three phrases have the same meaning and emphasize that Nebuchadnezzar will deal severely with them. Alternate translation: "He will not show them any mercy or compassion at all" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
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