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# Now Rachel ... upon them
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The word "now" is used here to mark a change from the story to background information about Rachel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
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# saddle
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a seat placed on the back of an animal so a person can ride on it
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# my master
Calling someone "my master" is a way of honoring them.
# that I cannot stand up before you
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"because I am unable to stand up in your presence"
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# for I am having my period
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This refers to the time of the month when a woman bleeds from her womb. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
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