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# When the time approached for Israel to die
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This speaks about time as if it travels and comes to a place. AT: "When it was almost time for Israel to die" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# If now I have found favor in your eyes
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Here "eyes" is a metonym for sight, and "sight" stands for thoughts or opinions. AT: "If I have found favor with you" or "If I have pleased you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# now
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This does not mean "at this moment," but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.
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# found favor
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This means that someone is approved of by someone else. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
# put your hand under my thigh
This act is a sign of making a serious promise. See how you translated this in [Genesis 24:2](../24/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
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# show me faithfulness and trustworthiness
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The abstract nouns "faithfulness" and "trustworthiness" can be translated as adjectives. AT: "treat me in a faithful and trustworthy manner" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
# Please do not bury me in Egypt
The word "please" adds emphasis to this request.
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# When I sleep with my fathers
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Here "sleep" is a polite way to refer to dying. AT: "When I die and join my family members who died before me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
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# Swear to me
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"Promise me" or "Make an oath to me"
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# swore to him
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"promised him" or "made an oath to him"