unfoldingWord_en_tn/deu/08/09.md

# General Information:

Moses continues to speak to the Israelites as if they are one person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

# a land in which you will eat bread without lack

This litotes can be translated positively. AT: "a land where there will be plenty of food for you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])

# where you will not go without anything

This can be stated in positive form. AT: "where you will have everything you need" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])

# stones are made of iron

The stones are full of iron ore. Iron is a very hard metal useful for swords and plows.

# dig copper

"mine copper." Copper is a soft metal useful for making household utensils.