en_tn_condensed/zec/07/11.md

set their shoulders stubbornly

This is an image of an ox refusing to allow its owner to put a yoke on its shoulders. This metaphor represents the people being stubborn. Alternate translation: "became stubborn" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)

They stopped up their ears so they would not hear

This is an image of people putting something into their ears so they would not hear the message from Yahweh. This metaphor represents the people not being willing to hear and obey. Alternate translation: "They refused to listen" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)