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# How have you loved us?
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This question indicates that the people doubt the truth of what God says. This can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: "You have not shown that you love us." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
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# Was not Esau Jacob's brother?
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This question, a reply of Yahweh reminding the people of their nation's history, may also be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: "You know that Esau was Jacob's brother." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
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# declares Yahweh
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"Yahweh has solemnly said this"
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# I have loved Jacob
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Here "loved" implies a relationship of loyalty between Yahweh and Jacob, in which a covenant existed between them. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: "as you know, I obligated myself with a covenant to love Jacob" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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# I have loved Jacob
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This name "Jacob" refers here not only to Jacob, but also to all his descendants. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-synecdoche]])
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