unfoldingWord_en_tn/psa/044/009.md

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  • thrown us off - This phrase compares God's rejection of the people of Israel like an unwanted piece of clothing he has thrown off. (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor)
  • spoil - resources and treasures that an army collects after winning a battle
  • like sheep destined for food - The Israelites compare themselves to sheep that are to be killed for food. AT: "you have allowed us to be unprotected" (See::en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_simile)
  • destined for food - "are for food"
  • scattered us among the nations - AT: "caused us to live separately in different nations instead of living together in Israel"