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in the great assembly

"in the large crowd"

Lower ... Egypt

"Lower Egypt" refers to the northern region of Egypt.

Upper Egypt

This refers to the southern region of Egypt. It is sometime called "Pathros."

About the word that you have told us in Yahweh's name—we will not listen to you

Here "in Yahweh's name" means "in Yahweh's authority" or "as Yahweh's representative." AT: "We will not obey this message that you say Yahweh told you to tell us" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

queen of heaven

This a title of a false goddess that the people of Judah worshiped. This goddess is also called "Asherah." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

the streets of Jerusalem

Here "streets" represent the public places in Jerusalem. AT: "in the public places of Jerusalem" or "in Jerusalem" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

Then we will be filled with food and will prosper, without experiencing any disaster

The people of Judah thought they would prosper because the queen of heaven would bless them if they worshiped her. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

Then we will be filled with food

This can be stated in active form. AT: "Then we will have plenty of food" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

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