# the day of Yahweh's wrath

This phrase refers to the "day of Yahweh." Translate it as you did similar phrases in [Zephaniah 1:7-9](../01/07.md).

# Seek Yahweh

Seeking Yahweh represents either 1) asking God for help or 2) thinking about God and obeying him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# Seek righteousness. Seek humility

The abstract nouns "righteousness" and "humility" can be stated as actions. Alternate translation: "Try to do what is right and to be humble" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# you will be protected in the day of Yahweh's wrath

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Yahweh will protect you in the day of his wrath" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])