## thrown us off ##

This phrase compares God's rejection of the people of Israel like an unwanted piece of clothing he has thrown off. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## spoil ##

resources and treasures that an army collects after winning a battle

## like sheep destined for food ##

The Israelites compare themselves to sheep that are to be killed for food. AT: "you have allowed us to be unprotected" (See:[[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## destined for food ##

"are for food"

## scattered us among the nations ##

AT: "caused us to live separately in different nations instead of living together in Israel"