# cause them to listen ... cause them to listen

This phrase is repeated to emphasize the importance of the command. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parallelism]])

# Lift up a signal

"Put up a sign"

# Babylon is taken

"Babylon is conquered"

# Bel is made ashamed. Marduk is dismayed. Its idols are put to shame; its images are dismayed

These lines mean the same thing and emphasize that Yahweh has disgraced the gods of Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# Bel ... Marduk

These are two names for the chief god of Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])