unfoldingWord_en_tn/num/11/17.md

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some of the Spirit that is on you

The "Spirit" here represents the power that God's Spirit had given to Moses so that Moses could do what God told him to do. Alternate translation: "some of the power that the Spirit has given you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

They will bear the burden of the people with you

God speaks of the responsibility of leading and providing for the people as if it were a burden that Moses and the leaders would carry. Alternate translation: "They will help you care for the people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

You will not have to bear it alone

God speaks of the responsibility of leading and providing for the people as if it were a burden that Moses and the leaders would carry. Alternate translation: "You will not care for them alone" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)