en_tn_condensed/isa/65/12.md

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Yahweh continues speaking to those in Israel who worship idols.

destine you for the sword

"The sword" represents various weapons of war that Yahweh will use to punish those who do not respond to Yahweh's call. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

when I called, you did not answer; when I spoke, you did not listen

Both clauses mean the same and are repeated for emphasis. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism)

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