unfoldingWord_en_tn/jer/50/37.md

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# A sword is coming against
Here "sword" represents war. Alternate translation: "War will soon happen to" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
# they will become like women
The weakness of the Babylonian soldiers is spoken of as if they were women. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: "they will all become as weak as women" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
# storerooms
A storeroom is a place where supplies or valuables are kept.
# they will be plundered
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "enemy soldiers will plunder them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])