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- Isaiah 1:31 is probably a continuation of God speaking.
- The strong man - "The strong person" or "Whoever is powerful." This may refer to people who are important and who influence other people.
- will be like tinder - Here, the powerful person is compared to material that is easily broken and burned. Alternate translation: "will be like kindling for a fire." (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_simile)
- tinder - dry material that is used to start a fire
- and his work like a spark - This compares the person's deeds or evil works to a spark that sets the tinder on fire. Alternate translation: "His work will be like the small flame that starts the fire."