# Why do you pretend to be someone you are not?

This question shows that Ahijah knew she was disguised. Alternate translation: "Stop pretending to be someone else; I know who you are." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])

# I have been sent to you with severe news

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Yahweh told me to give you severe news" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# severe news

"very bad news"