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# before the decree takes effect
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This phrase refers to the punishment that will happen as a result of Yahweh's decree. AT: "before Yahweh punishes you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# that day ... the day of the wrath of Yahweh ... the day of Yahweh's wrath
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These phrases all refer to the "day of Yahweh." Translate these phrases as you did similar phrases in [Zephaniah 1:7-9](../01/07.md).
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# that day passes like the chaff
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The chaff is the insignificant part of the plant that the wind blows away. In a similar way, the day of judgment will pass quickly. AT: "that day passes as quickly as chaff blown by the wind" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
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# before the fierce anger of Yahweh's wrath comes upon you, before the day of the wrath of Yahweh comes upon you
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The prophet repeats the same phrase almost exactly in order to emphasize how terrible Yahweh's judgment will be and the urgency with which the people must repent. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
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# Yahweh's wrath
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This stands for God's intent to punish. AT: "Yahweh's punishment" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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