Yahweh continues speaking of things he will do in the future.

## the heavens and on the earth ##

This is a phrase that refers to the whole creation.

## blood, fire and pillars of smoke ##

"blood" is symbolizing the death of people. AT: "death, fire and pillars of smoke" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## and the moon into blood ##

AT: "and the moon will turn red" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## great and terrible day ##

AT: "an important, fearful day" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])