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Yahweh is talking about Judah and Israel.
## For I will be like a lion to Ephraim ##
Yahweh is going to pursue and attack Ephraim like a predator. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
## and like a young lion to the house of Judah ##
(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
## I, even I, ##
Yahweh is emphasizing that he is the one that is bringing judgment on all his people (Ephraim and Judah).
## will tear ##
As a lion tears its prey apart, so Yahweh will tear his people away from their homes and country. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
## I will go and return to my place ##
Yahweh will leave his rebellious people.
## and seek my face ##
(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])