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# his soul
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The person is represented by his "soul." Alternate translation: "him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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# to bring his soul back from the pit
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This speaks of saving the man from dying as if he had died and was being brought back to life. Alternate translation: "to keep him from dying and going to the pit" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# the pit
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The place where people go when they die is referred to here as "the pit." Alternate translation: "the place where dead people are" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# he may be enlightened with the light of life
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This is an idiom and may be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "he may be happy to still be alive" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
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