# The voice of Yahweh causes

Here "voice" represents Yahweh speaking. Alternate translation: "When Yahweh speaks, the sound causes" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# the oaks to twist

"the large trees to shake"

# strips the forests bare

Removing the leaves of the trees is spoken of as if it was removing their clothing. Alternate translation: "strips off the leaves from the trees" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])