unfoldingWord_en_tn/jer/10/11.md

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General Information:

God is speaking to Jeremiah.

You will speak to them like this

The word "you" refers to the Israelites and the word "them" refers to the people of the other nations.

will perish from the earth

This speaks of the idols disappearing and losing their significance as if they were dying. This emphasizes their lack of power. Alternate translation: "will disappear from the earth" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)