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# all peoples, nations, and languages
This phrase uses the word "all" as a generalization that represents a large number. Alternate translation: "a great number of people, of different nations and languages" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-hyperbole]])
# peoples, nations, and languages
Here "nations" and "languages" represent people from different nations who speak different languages. See how you translated this in [Daniel 3:4](../03/04.md). Alternate translation: "people from different nations and who speak different languages" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])
# trembled and feared him
These words mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of the fear. Alternate translation: "were very afraid of him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublet]])
# He killed those he wanted to die
King Nebuchadnezzar commanded others to do the killing. He did not do it himself. Alternate translation: "Nebuchadnezzar commanded his soldiers to kill those he wanted to die" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])
# He raised up those he wanted
"He raised up those he wanted to raise up"
# wanted ... wished
These words here mean the same thing.
# he humbled those he wished
"he humbled those he wished to humble"