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They were told not to damage the grass on the earth or any green plant or tree
Ordinary locusts were a terrible threat to people because when they swarm, they can eat up all the grass and all the leaves on plants and trees. These locusts were told not to do this.
but only the people
The phrase "to damage" or "to harm" is understood. Alternate translation: "but only to harm the people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis)
the seal of God
The word "seal" here refers to a tool that is used to press a mark onto a wax seal. In this case the tool would be used to put a mark on God's people. See how you translated "seal" in Revelation 7:3. Alternate translation: "the marker of God" or "stamp of God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
foreheads
The forehead is the top of the face, above the eyes.