29 lines
851 B
Markdown
29 lines
851 B
Markdown
(Zechariah continues to prophesy.)
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## to show mercy ##
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"to be merciful to" or "to act according to his mercy"
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## remember ##
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In this context "remember" does not mean to not forget. It means to keep a commitment or fulfill something.
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## from the hand of our enemies ##
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"from the control of our enemies" or "from being harmed and enslaved by our enemies." "Hand" refers to the harmful control or power a person has over another person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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## without fear ##
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This could be translated as "without being afraid of our enemies."
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## in holiness and righteousness ##
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"in holy and righteous ways" (UDB) or "while we live in a holy and righteous way" or "while we live holy lives and do what is right"
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## before him ##
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"in his presence" or "according to his will"
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## all our days ##
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"our entire life" |