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# all peoples, nations, and languages

This phrase uses the word "all" as a generalization that represents a large number. Alternate translation: "a great number of people, of different nations and languages" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-hyperbole]])

# peoples, nations, and languages

Here "nations" and "languages" represent people from different nations who speak different languages. See how you translated this in [Daniel 3:4](../03/04.md). Alternate translation: "people from different nations and who speak different languages" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# trembled and feared him

These words mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of the fear. Alternate translation: "were very afraid of him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublet]])

# He put to death those he wanted to die

This phrase does not mean King Nebuchadnezzar put people to death himself, but rather those he commanded. Alternate translation: "Nebuchadnezzar commanded his soldiers to kill those he wanted to die" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# He raised up those he wanted

"He raised up those he wanted to raise up"

# wanted ... wished

These words here mean the same thing.

# he humbled those he wished

"he humbled those he wished to humble"