See in Reader
1.4 KiB
Look
This word is used here to draw peoples' attention to what is said next. AT: "Listen"
Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm
This compares the king and princes who protect the people to a shelter. AT: "the rulers will protect the people like a shelter does in a storm" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
like streams of water in a dry place
This is another comparison that means that the rulers will provide for the needs of the people. AT: "they will provide for the people like streams of water in a dry place" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
like the shade of a great rock in a land of weariness
This is another comparison that means that the rulers will provide comfort and rest for the people. AT: "they will provide rest for the people like a huge rock gives shade to weary people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
Then the eyes ... attentively
Both of these phrases emphasize that the leaders will enable the people to understand God's truth. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
will not be dim
"will see clearly"