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# I will make of you a great nation
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Here "you" is singular and refers to Abram, but Abram represents his descendants. AT: "I will start a great nation through you" or "I will make your descendants become a great nation" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# make your name great
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The word "name" represents the person's reputation. AT: "make you famous" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# you will be a blessing
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The words "to other people" are understood. AT: "you will be a blessing to other people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
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