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15 lines
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## Judah is a lion’s cub ##
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Jacob compares Judah to a young lion to emphasize his strength. Alternate translation: "Judah is like a young lion" (UDB) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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## From the prey, my son, you have gone up ##
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"You, my son, have come back from eating your prey"
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## like a lioness ##
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Jacob also compares Judah to a female lion. The lioness is the primary hunter and protector of her cubs. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
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## Who will rouse him? ##
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Jacob uses a question to emphasize how terrifying Judah is to other people. Alternate translation: "No one wants to wake him up." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) |