en_tn/isa/19/11.md

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  • Zoan - This is a city in northern Egypt. (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:translate_names)
  • How can you say to Pharaoh - Isaiah uses a question to mock those in Egypt who claim to be wise. AT: "You should not say to Pharaoh." (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_rquestion)
  • Where then are your wise men? - Isaiah uses a question to mock the wise men. The word "your" refers to Pharaoh. AT: "Call for your wise men, O Pharaoh." (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_you)
  • Let them tell you and make known what Yahweh of Hosts plans concerning Egypt - Isaiah is implying that wise men should be able to understand God's plans, but Isaiah does not really believe they are wise. AT: "But they will not be able to make known to you what Yahweh of Hosts plans concerning Egypt." (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_irony)
  • Yahweh of Hosts - See how you translated this in en:bible:notes:isa:01:09.