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986 B
Markdown
33 lines
986 B
Markdown
These are Yahweh's words about Israel.
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## Make a chain ##
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Chains are used to hold slaves or prisoners. God says this to show the people that they will become slaves or prisoners.
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## the land is filled with the judgment of blood ##
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"everywhere in the country God is judging people because they violently killed others." The word "blood" here represents murder and death.
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## the city is full of violence ##
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"violence is everywhere in the city" or "many people in the city are doing violent things to others"
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## and they will possess their houses ##
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"the wicked will take the houses of Israel"
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## I will bring an end to the pride of the mighty ##
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I will cause the powerful people in Israel to stop being proud of themselves"
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## their holy places will be defiled! ##
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"Enemies will defile the places where you worship."
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## Fear will come ##
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"The people will be afraid"
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## They will seek peace ##
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"They will hope for peace" or "They will try to make peace with their enemies" |