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## that each prophet ##
This refers to the false prophets, not to the true prophets of Yahweh.
## no longer wear a hairy cloak ##
"Cloak" refers to a heavy outer garment. s made of animal hair that prophets usually wore.
## work the soil ##
That is, farm.
## the land became my work while I was still a young man ##
Different versions interpret this phrase in different ways.
## What are these wounds between your arms? ##
AT: "How did you get those cuts on your back between your shoulders?" This refers to the custom of idol worshipers allowing themselves to be wounded in their ceremonies.
## he will answer ##
That is, he will answer with a lie.