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by their own sword
The word "sword" refers to military power. Alternate translation: "by fighting with their own swords" or "by their own army's strength" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
their own arm
Here the word "arm" refers to power. Alternate translation: "their own power" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
the light of your face
You may supply a verb for this phrase. Alternate translation: "the light of your face obtained the land for their possession" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-ellipsis)
your right hand, your arm
Here the words "hand" and "arm" both refer to God's power. Combined, they emphasize the greatness of God's power. Alternate translation: "your great power" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy and rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublet)
the light of your face
The writer speaks of Yahweh looking with favor upon them and being kind to them as if Yahweh's face shone a light on them. Alternate translation: "your kindness" or "your good favor" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)