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29 lines
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# all peoples, nations, and languages
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This phrase uses the word "all" as a generalization that represents a large number. AT: "a great number of people, of different nations and languages" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
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# peoples, nations, and languages
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Here "nations" and "languages" represent people from different nations who speak different languages. See how you translated this in [Daniel 3:4](../03/04.md). AT: "people from different nations and who speak different languages" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# trembled and feared him
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These words mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of the fear. AT: "were very afraid of him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
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# He put to death those he wanted to die
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This phrase does not mean King Nebuchadnezzar put people to death himself, but rather those he commanded. AT: "Nebuchadnezzar commanded his soldiers to kill those he wanted to die" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# He raised up those he wanted
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"He raised up those he wanted to raise up"
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# wanted ... wished
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These words here mean the same thing.
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# he humbled those he wished
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"he humbled those he wished to humble"
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