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# by their own sword
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The word "sword" refers to military power. Alternate translation: "by fighting with their own swords" or "by their own army's strength" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# their own arm
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Here the word "arm" refers to power. Alternate translation: "their own power" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# the light of your face
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You may supply a verb for this phrase. Alternate translation: "the light of your face obtained the land for their possession" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
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# your right hand, your arm
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Here the words "hand" and "arm" both refer to God's power. Combined, they emphasize the greatness of God's power. Alternate translation: "your great power" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
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# the light of your face
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The writer speaks of Yahweh looking with favor upon them and being kind to them as if Yahweh's face shone a light on them. Alternate translation: "your kindness" or "your good favor" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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