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35 lines
848 B
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## thus says the Lord Yahweh ##
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See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:10](../03/10.md).
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## Behold ##
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The word “behold” here adds emphasis to what follows. Alternate translation: “Indeed.”
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## I myself ##
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The word "myself" emphasizes that it is Yahweh who will judge.
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## will judge between the fat sheep and the thin ones ##
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"will makes sure that the fat sheep and goats and the skinny sheep and goats are treating each other fairly"
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## for you ##
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The word "you" refers to sheep and goats that were not treating other sheep and goats well.
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## with your sides ##
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"with the sides of your body"
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## have gored ##
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Possible meanings are 1) "have pushed" or "have shoved" 2) "have stabbed" or "have pierced"
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## scattered them ##
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"made them go in many different directions"
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## away from the land ##
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"away from the land of Israel" |