37 lines
1.4 KiB
Markdown
37 lines
1.4 KiB
Markdown
(Zechariah continues prophesying to his newborn son.)
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## because of his tender mercy ##
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This could be translated as "because he is compassionate and merciful to us."
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## of our God ##
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Note that throughout these verses "our" and "us" are inclusive. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
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## like the rising sun ##
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"like the sunrise" or "like the dawn." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
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## He will shine upon ##
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This is a metaphor that means "He will give knowledge to." This could be translated as "He will give spiritual light to." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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## people who sit in darkness ##
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This is a metaphor that means "people who do not know the truth".
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## and (who sit in) the shadow of death ##
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This is a metaphor that means "who are about to die" or "and who are afraid that they will soon die."
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## guide ##
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This is a metaphor for "teach."
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## our feet ##
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This is a synecdoche and refers to the whole person, not just the feet. It could be translated as "us." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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## into the path of peace ##
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This is a metaphor that means "into a peaceful life" or "into a life at peace with God." It could be translated as "to walk along a path that leads to peace" or "to live in a way that brings peace with God." Make sure your translation of this fits with how you translate "our feet." |