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# General Information:
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Jeremiah and Yahweh have a conversation about the people of Judah.
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# My sorrow has no end
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The word "my" refers to Jeremiah. The original text is unclear and is interpreted here in different ways by modern versions.
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# has no end
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These words are an exaggeration that express the great extent of Jeremiah's sorrow. Alternate translation: "is very great" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
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# my heart is sick
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Here "heart" represents Jeremiah, emphasizing his feelings and emotions. Alternate translation: "I feel sick deep down inside me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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