# That day This phrase refers to the day the Egyptians lose the battle to the Babylonians. # for the Lord Yahweh of hosts, and he will avenge himself on his foes "for me, Lord Yahweh of hosts, and I will avenge myself on my foes" # The sword will devour and be satisfied. It will drink its fill of their blood "I will completely destroy my enemy. It will be like my sword devours them and gets drunk on their blood" # The sword will devour Yahweh punishing and killing his enemies is spoken of as if he would use a sword to kill them. # For there will be a sacrifice "For the Egyptians will be like a sacrifice"