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685 B
My wrath burns against the shepherds
"Shepherds" represents the leaders of God's people. AT: "My anger toward the shepherds of my people is strong" or "I am very angry with the leaders of my people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
it is the male goats—the leaders—that I will punish
"Male goats" represents oppressive leaders. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
Yahweh of hosts will also attend to his flock, the house of Judah
AT: "I will take care of the house of Judah"
and make them like his war horse in battle
AT: "and will give them my mighty fearless strength" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)