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# Connecting Statement:
Yahweh continues to speak to the people of Israel.
# Report this
"Tell this"
# the house of Jacob
The word "house" is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to Jacob's descendants. Translate "house of Jacob" as in [Jeremiah 2:4](../02/04.md). Alternate translation: "descendants of Jacob" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])
# let it be heard in Judah
This can be expressed in active from. Alternate translation: "Let those in Judah hear it" or "announce it in Judah" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])