en_tn/isa/49/01.md

translationWords

• en:tw:bowweapon
• en:tw:hand
• en:tw:name
• en:tw:peoplegroup
• en:tw:shadow
• en:tw:sword
• en:tw:yahweh

translationNotes

• Listen to me - Here "me" refers to Yahweh's servant.
• He has made my mouth like a sharp sword - This means that his message has the power to save or destroy. (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_simile)
• he hid me in the shadow of his hand - This means Yahweh has protected his servant and kept his purpose secret. (See: en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_synecdoche).
• he has made me into a polished arrow; in his quiver he has hidden me - This also means Yahweh has protected his servant to be ready for attack later and kept his purpose secret. An arrow is used to attack an enemy. (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor)