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671 B
671 B
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"Look" or "Listen" or "Pay attention to what I am about to tell you"
Yahweh rides on a swift cloud
Yahweh seems to be pictured here as riding on a cloud as if he was riding in a chariot. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
the idols of Egypt quake before him
The idols are described as having feelings of fear as Yahweh approaches. AT: "the idols of Egypt tremble in fear before Yahweh" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)
the hearts of the Egyptians melt within themselves
The heart melting represents losing their courage. AT: "the Egyptians have no more courage" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)