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696 B
Markdown
19 lines
696 B
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## These men ##
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This refers to the "seven shepherds" and "eight leaders."
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## land of Nimrod ##
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This is another name for the land of Assyria. Nimrod was a hunter and early leader. Translators may add this footnote: "The name 'Nimrod' means 'rebellion.'" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
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## He will rescue ##
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"The ruler will rescue"
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## like dew from Yahweh, like showers on the grass ##
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This emphasizes that the people of Judah will be a refreshing, a blessing, to the nations. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
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## that do not wait for man, not for human beings ##
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AT: "and they will wait and depend on God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
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