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# General Information:
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These verses are almost identical to [Jeremiah 6:22](../06/22.md) and [Jeremiah 6:23](../06/23.md). See how you translated those verses.
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# See, a people is coming
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Yahweh speaks to the people of Babylon. This can be made clear. Alternate translation: "See, people of Babylon, a people is coming" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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# See, a people
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"Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important: a people"
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# a great nation and many kings
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This phrase refers to the time when the Medes and Persians conquered Babylon in 539 BC. Here "nation" represents their armies. Alternate translation: "the armies of a great nation and many kings" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-synecdoche]])
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# are being stirred up from the farthest parts of the earth
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Being "stirred up" represents being urged to take action. Alternate translation: "are preparing to come from the most distant places on earth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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