973 B
973 B
Yahweh continues speaking to Ezekiel.
speak to you and say
See how you translated "are talking and say" in Ezekiel 33:23.
what these things of yours mean
AT: "what your sticks means" or "why you have these sticks"
Behold
AT: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you.”
the branch of Joseph
"the stick of Joseph." This represents the kingdom of Israel.
that is in the hand of Ephraim
The word "hand" refers to power. AT: "that is in the power of Ephraim" or "that the tribe of Ephraim rules over" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
the tribes of Israel his companions
AT: "the other tribes of Israel who are his companions" or "the other tribes of Israel who are part of that kingdom"
the branch of Judah
"the stick of Judah." This represents the kingdom of Judah.
before their eyes
See how you translated this in Ezekiel 21:6.