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15 lines
568 B
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## save your lives - ##
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** The word "your" refers to the people of Moab.
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## become like juniper trees ##
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The people who escape the destruction in the city are compared to a tree which survives the harsh conditions in the desert and has green leaves all year. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
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## trust in your practices ##
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AT: "to live by following the customs and teachings of your religion"
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## Chemosh ##
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"Chemosh" is the chief god of the Moabites. Here "Chemosh" represents the nation of Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) |