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In his hand is the life ... and the breath of all mankind

Yahweh's hand represents his control or power. Alternate translation: "God controls the life of every living thing and gives breath to all mankind" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)

the breath of all mankind

Here "breath" represents life or the ability to live. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)