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# General Information:
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Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to Pharaoh.
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# Behold!
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"Look!" or "Listen!" This word adds emphasis to what is said next. This is the Lord's message to Pharaoh. Alternate translation: "Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!"
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# I will bring a sword against you
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Here "sword" is a metonym for battle, and "bring a sword against you" is a metaphor for causing an enemy army to come fight against Egypt. Alternate translation: "I will cause your enemies to come fight against you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# a sword against you
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The word "you" refers to the nation of Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
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# I will cut off both man and beast from you
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Here "cut off man and beast" is a metaphor for destroying the people and animals. God would do this by causing the enemy army to do it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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