# like a lion ... like a leopard ... as a bear ... as a lion ... as a wild beast
These are wild animals that attack and kill other animals. Yahweh continues to say that he will destroy his people for their sins. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
The words "would attack" are left out because they are understood. This can be stated in active form. AT: "like a bear would attack an animal that takes her cubs" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
The words "would devour them" are left out because they are understood. AT: "as a lion would devour them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
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