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655 B
Isaiah continues speaking.
turban
a long piece of cloth that is wrapped around the head
oil of joy…a mantle of praise
People put oil on themselves and dressed in beautiful, long robes during times of celebration and joy. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
in place of a spirit of dullness
"in place of sadness"
oaks of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh
This means Yahweh has caused the people to be fine and sturdy. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
that he may be glorified
AT: "so that the people's lives may glorify him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)