Jeremiah

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## Part 1: General Introduction

### Outline of the Book of Jeremiah

1. Yahweh calls Jeremiah to be a prophet (1:1-19)
1. Yahweh will judge and punish Judah (2:1-29:32)
- Judah called to repent of spiritual adultery (2:1–6:30)
- Judah judged for its false religion (7:1–10:16)
- Jeremiah stands between Yahweh and his people (11:1–20:19)
- Jeremiah confronts his people (21:1–29:32)
1. Yahweh promises to restore Judah (30:1-33:26)
- Yahweh will bring the people of Judah back to their land (30:1–24)
- Yahweh will create a new covenant with them (31:1–40)
- The people will come back (32:1–44)
- Kings descended from David will rule again (33:1–26)
1. Jeremiah suffers (34:1-45:5)
- Before Yahweh punishes Judah (34:1–36:32)
- While Yahweh punishes Judah (37:1–39:18)
- After Yahweh punishes Judah (40:1–45:5)
1. Yahweh will judge and punish the nations (46:1-51:64)
- Egypt (46:1–28)
- Philistia (47:1–28)
- Moab (48:1–47)
- Ammon (49:1–6)
- Edom (49:7–22)
- Damascus (49:23–27)
- Kedar (49:28–33)
- Elam (49:34–39)
- Babylonia (50:1–51:64)
1. Jerusalem captured and destroyed (52:1–34)

### What is the Book of Jeremiah about?

The Book of Jeremiah gives the prophesies of a priest named Jeremiah. It also tells how Jeremiah suffered in different ways while he prophesied.

Jeremiah began prophesying about 626 B.C. After the death of King Josiah, many groups of people in Israel opposed Jeremiah. Some of these people wanted to depend on Egypt to protect the nation. Others were idol worshipers. They hated Jeremiah for denouncing their gods. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])

During the reign of King Jehoiakim, Jeremiah prophesied about the temple of Yahweh. King Jehoiakim received some of these prophecies in writing and burned the document. The next king, Zedekiah, put Jeremiah in prison when he told the king to surrender to Babylon.

King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia invaded Judah in 597 B.C. He conquered Jerusalem in 587 B.C. He offered Jeremiah housing and money if Jeremiah would go to Babylon. But Jeremiah remained in Jerusalem to help the few Jews left there.

Shortly after that, Gedaliah, whom Nebuchadnezzar had chosen to be governor over Judah, was murdered. Some Jewish rebels captured Jeremiah and took him to Egypt. Those rebels went to Egypt to be protected there rather than to live under Nebuchadnezzar’s rule. Jeremiah may have died soon after being taken to Egypt. But while in Egypt he prophesied that the Babylonians would invade and conquer Egypt.

### How should the title of this book be translated?

The traditional title of this book is “The Book of Jeremiah” or just “Jeremiah.” Translators may also call it the “The Book about Jeremiah” or “What the Prophet Jeremiah Said.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

### Who wrote the Book of Jeremiah?

Jeremiah was a priest and a prophet living in Judah. He spoke the prophesies in the Book of Jeremiah. A friend named Baruch wrote down many of the prophecies as Jeremiah spoke them to him.

## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts

### What is the new covenant that is presented in the Book of Jeremiah?

Jeremiah introduced a “new covenant” between Yahweh and Israel (chapter 31). Yahweh would “write this covenant on the hearts” of the people. This means that the covenant would be a part of the people instead of just written on stone or paper. The people would obey the new covenant with all their heart. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]])

### What relationship do Jeremiah’s prophecies have to the other nations besides Israel?

Much of the Old Testament before this time is only about the nation of Israel. But Jeremiah also spoke of how Yahweh would judge other nations of the world. Yahweh would also punish the other nations for their wicked deeds. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])

## Part 3: Important Translation Issues

### Are the events in the Book of Jeremiah told in the order that they actually happened?

Many of the events in the Book of Jeremiah are not told in the order that they actually happened. Instead, the various prophecies appear to be arranged by topic.

### Why does the Book of Jeremiah refer to this prophet as “he” or “him”?

Many times in the book, the author refers to Jeremiah as “Jeremiah” or “he.” This is unusual if Jeremiah wrote the book. The reason this occurs is perhaps because Baruch, Jeremiah’s secretary, wrote down some parts of the book. Translators should keep the words “Jeremiah” and “he.”']

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## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 1:4-10.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Jeremiah appointed as prophet

God chose Jeremiah to be his prophet and although many powerful people would be against him, God promised to protect him. This chapter emphasizes that Jeremiah was chosen by God to be his prophet. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/elect]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])

### Northern kingdom
This was not a reference to the northern kingdom of Israel; it had already been conquered. It was a reference to a kingdom located north of Judah, that is, to Babylon. The Babylonian armies would attack Judah and conquer it.

### Opposition
The people were supposed to listen to God’s prophet. When he prophesied, they should have repented. Instead, they persecuted Jeremiah. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]])']

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BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '1', 'hbs3', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Anathoth', 'This is the name of a town. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '1', 'm9zz', '', '', '0', 'the land of Benjamin', '“the land that belongs to the tribe of Benjamin”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '2', 'qj8r', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word of Yahweh came to him', 'This idiom is used to announce that God gave messages to him. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave messages to him” or “Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

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BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '2', 'gg1j', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'in the days of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah', 'Here “in the days of” is an idiom that refers to the time when a king reigned. Alternate translation: “when Josiah son of Amon was king of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '2', 'xy18', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'the thirteenth', 'The word “thirteenth” is the ordinal form of “13.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

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BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '3', 'wl81', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'the eleventh', 'The word “eleventh” is the ordinal form of “11.”(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '3', 'vh91', '', '', '0', 'It also came', '“The word of Yahweh also came”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '3', 'iba7', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'in the days of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah', 'Here “in the days of” is an idiom that refers to the time when a king reigned. Alternate translation: “when Johoiakim son of Josiah was king of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '3', 'ui8x', 'translate-hebrewmonths', '', '0', 'the fifth month', 'This is the fifth month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of July and the first part of August on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '3', 'xqi2', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'of Zedekiah', 'This refers to the rule of Zedekiah. This can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “of the reign of Zedekiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '3', 'g4f3', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'when the people of Jerusalem were taken away as prisoners', 'This can be stated in active form. It can be stated clearly that they were taken to Babylon. Alternate translation: “when the army of Babylon took the people of Jerusalem away as prisoners” or “when the army of Babylon took the people of Jerusalem as prisoners to Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '4', 'vzg7', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word of Yahweh came to me, saying', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave me a message. He said” or “Yahweh spoke this message to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '5', 'j2el', '', '', '0', 'formed you', '“shaped you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '5', 'f9sn', '', '', '0', 'before you came out from the womb', 'This can also be expressed without referring to the womb. Alternate translation: “before you were born”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '6', 'x52n', '', '', '0', 'Ah, Lord Yahweh', 'Here “Ah” shows Jeremiah’s fear of doing what God has said.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '6', 'j6eh', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'I do not know how to speak', 'Jeremiah may have been exaggerating to show his fear of speaking in public. Alternate translation: “I do not know how to speak in public” or “I do not know how to make announcements to people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '8', 'r2iu', '', '', '0', 'Do not be afraid of them', '“Do not be afraid of the people I will send you to speak to”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '8', 'jk96', '', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'The word “this” refers to what Yahweh just said in verses 7 and 8.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '8', 'tfp9', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '9', 'gq1r', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Then Yahweh reached out with his hand, touched my mouth', 'This could mean: (1) this is a metaphor representing Yahweh giving Jeremiah special authority to speak. Alternate translation: “Then it was as though Yahweh touched my mouth” or (2) Jeremiah was seeing a vision and Yahweh actually did this as a symbolic act of giving Jeremiah authority to speak. Alternate translation: “Then Yahweh touched my mouth with his hand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '9', 'sw5r', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I have placed my word in your mouth', 'This phrase represents giving Jeremiah his message. Alternate translation: “I have given you my message for you to speak to the people” or “I have enabled you to tell the people my message” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '10', 'xz7w', '', '', '0', 'I am appointing you … to uproot and break down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant', 'Jeremiah would do these things to various nations by saying that they would happen.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '10', 'k126', '', '', '0', 'to uproot and break down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant', 'He would uproot, break down, destroy and overthrow some nations, and he would build and plant other nations.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '10', 'hzc6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'to uproot', 'God speaks of Jeremiah destroying the nations by what he says as if the nations were plants and he were to pull them up out of the ground. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '10', 'vgg1', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'to destroy and overthrow', 'Jeremiah uses these words, which mean almost the same thing, to show that this will certainly happen. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '10', 'q2dm', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'to build and plant', 'God speaks of Jeremiah causing nations to become strong as if they were a building and he would build them, and as if they were plants and he would plant them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '11', 'i5z1', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word of Yahweh came to me, saying, “What', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated similar words in [Jeremiah 1:4](./04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave me a message. He said, ‘What” or “Yahweh spoke this message to me: ‘What” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '11', 'hmj4', '', '', '0', 'I see an almond branch', 'Yahweh shows Jeremiah a spiritual vision.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '11', 'zuu3', 'translate-unknown', '', '0', 'an almond branch', 'An almond tree is a kind of nut tree. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '12', 'mr44', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I am watching over my word to carry it out', 'This represents guaranteeing that he will do what he has said. Alternate translation: “I am remembering my word to carry it out” or “I guarantee that I will do what I have said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '12', 's9ac', '', '', '0', 'for I am watching over my word', 'The Hebrew words for “almond” and “watch over” sound almost the same. God wants Jeremiah to remember that God will make his word succeed.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '13', 'ntu1', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word of Yahweh came to me a second time, saying', 'The idiom “The word of Yahweh came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](./04.md), and make any changes as needed. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave me a message a second time. He said” or “Yahweh spoke this second message to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '13', 'wx7m', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'whose surface is churning', 'The surface refers to the surface of the water in the pot. Jeremiah could see the water boiling. Alternate translation: “whose water is boiling” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '13', 'dy8k', '', '', '0', 'tipping away from the north', 'This means that it was tipping toward the south, where Jeremiah was in Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '14', 'sxk1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Disaster will be opened up out of the north', '“Disaster will be let loose from the north.” This represents God causing disaster to come from the north to the south. Alternate translation: “Disaster will come from the north” or “I will send disaster from the north” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '15', 'ci59', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to Jeremiah about the disaster that would come from the north.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '15', 'eu1c', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'everyone', 'This generalization refers to the kings of the northern kingdoms. Alternate translation: “every king” or “all of the northern kings” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '15', 'duv8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'will set his throne at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem', 'This could mean: (1) this represents ruling over Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “will rule at the gates of Jerusalem” or (2) this represents judging Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “will judge Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '15', 'j1zf', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'against all the walls that surround it', 'Setting their thrones “against all the walls that surround it” represents commanding their armies to destroy the walls surrounding Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “and they will command their armies to destroy the walls surrounding Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '15', 'd8i9', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'against all the cities of Judah', 'Setting their thrones “against all the cities of Judah” represents commanding their armies to destroy all the cities of Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '16', 'gg7p', '', '', '0', 'I will pronounce sentence against them', '“I will announce how I will punish them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '16', 'wrh7', '', '', '0', 'I will pronounce sentence against them', '“I will pronounce sentence against the people of Judah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '16', 's442', '', '', '0', 'worshiping what they made with their own hands', 'Since the people had made the idols with their own hands, they should have known that the idols are not worthy of worship.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '17', 'k94h', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to Jeremiah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '17', 'qw4v', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Do not be shattered … I will shatter you', 'Here “be shattered” represents being extremely afraid, and “shatter” represents causing Jeremiah to be extremely afraid. Alternate translation: “Do not be terrified … I will terrify you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '18', 'q32g', '', '', '0', 'Behold!', '“Pay attention!”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '18', 'k16n', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land', 'Being strong like these things represents being confident and unchanging in saying what God had told him to say. Alternate translation: “I have made you strong against the whole land like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '18', 'l1sl', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'iron … bronze', 'These were the strongest materials known at that time. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '18', 'u7cf', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the whole land', 'This represents all the people of the land. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '19', 'zp53', '', '', '0', 'They will fight against you', 'This refers to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '1', '19', 'c3xx', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', 'intro', 'cx16', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 2 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 2:1-31.

The prophecy revealed to Jeremiah is recorded in 2:1-3:5. Despite covering more than one chapter, this should be seen as one unit. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/reveal]])

## Special concepts in this chapter

### The people refuse to learn

The people worshiped other gods, particularly the fertility gods of Baal and Ashtoreth. Even when the nation was punished, the people did not learn. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])

## Important figures of speech in this chapter

### Metaphor

Israel is compared to a female camel or a wild donkey for being unstable and lustful. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

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BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '2', 'g2d8', '', '', '0', 'Go and proclaim in the hearing of Jerusalem', '“Go and speak where the people in Jerusalem can hear you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '2', 'mz95', '', '', '0', 'I have called to mind on your behalf', '“I remember about you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '2', 'jw4x', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'the covenant faithfulness in your youthfulness, your love', 'The abstract nouns “faithfulness,” “youthfulness” and “love” can be expressed with the adjectives “faithful” and “young,” and the verb “love.” Alternate translation: “how, when you were young, you were faithful to our covenant, and how you loved me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '2', 'p3v3', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'when we were engaged', 'God speaks of his relationship with the people of Israel as though they had been engaged to be married. Alternate translation: “when we first agreed that we would marry each other” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '2', 'gl65', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the land that was not sown', 'This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “the land where no one had sown seed” or “the land where no food was growing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '3', 'ubv5', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the firstfruits of his harvest', 'God speaks of Israel as if they were an offering dedicated to God. Alternate translation: “like the firstfruits of his harvest” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '3', 'b2kn', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'All who ate from the firstfruits were held guilty', 'God speaks of those who attacked Israel as if they were eating the offering that was set apart for God. Alternate translation: “All who attacked Israel were held guilty like people who ate from the first fruits of his harvest” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '3', 'j1qx', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'disaster came upon them', 'The phrase “came upon them” is a metaphor for happened to them. Alternate translation: “Disasters happened to them” or “I made terrible things happen to them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '3', 'bei6', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '4', 'u5jc', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'house of Jacob, all you clans of the house of Israel', 'Jacob and Israel were two names for one man, and these two phrases refer to the same group of people. Alternate translation: “all you descendants of Jacob” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '4', 'gq5q', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'house of Jacob', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to Jacob’s descendants. Alternate translation: “descendants of Jacob” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '4', 'p8u3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to Israel’s descendants, who had become the nation of Israel. Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '5', 'y22p', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'What did your fathers find wrong with me, that they went far from following me? That they went after useless idols and became useless themselves?', 'Yahweh uses these questions to say that since he has done no wrong, his people should not have rejected him and worshiped idols. Alternate translation: “I did nothing wrong to your forefathers, so they should not have gone far from following me, and they should not have gone after useless idols. By doing that they themselves have become useless!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '5', 'k654', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they went far from following me', 'This represents rejecting God and refusing to be loyal to him. Alternate translation: “they rejected me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '5', 'p2c2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they went after useless idols', 'This represents choosing to be loyal to idols and worship them. Alternate translation: “they worshiped useless idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '5', 'ea5y', '', '', '0', 'useless idols', 'idols that people can use for nothing good. The translation should not make people think that there are some idols that are useful.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '6', 'qj82', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'They did not say', 'It is implied that they should have said what follows. Alternate translation: “They should have said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '6', 'bj3g', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Where is Yahweh, who brought us … Egypt?', 'This rhetorical question would have been used to show the people’s need of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “We need Yahweh. He is the one who brought us … Egypt.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '6', 'sb9y', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Where is Yahweh, who led us … lives?', 'This rhetorical question would have been used to show the people’s need of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “We need Yahweh. He is the one who led us … lives.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '6', 'xpu1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'a land of drought and deep darkness', 'A “land of drought” is a land that does not have enough water. Here “deep darkness” is a metaphor for danger. Alternate translation: “a dangerous land where there is not enough water” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '7', 'e78y', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'you defiled my land, you made my inheritance an abomination!', 'These two phrases mean the same thing. Alternate translation: “you sinned and made the land I gave you disgusting to me!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '7', 'z346', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'you defiled my land', 'Here “defiled” represents making the land unacceptable to God. They did this by sinning against him there when they worshiped idols. Alternate translation: “by sinning, you made my land no good” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '7', 'x8z6', '', '', '0', 'you made my inheritance an abomination', '“you made my inheritance disgusting by your sin” or “by sinning, you made my inheritance repulsive”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '7', 'bs45', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'my inheritance', 'This could mean: (1) God is speaking of his land as if he had inherited it. Alternate translation: “my land” or (2) God is speaking of the land he gave to Israel as if he had given it to them as an inheritance. Alternate translation: “the land I gave you” or “the land I gave you as an inheritance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '8', 'kt1g', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Where is Yahweh?', 'This question would have shown that they wanted to obey Yahweh. Alternate translation: “We need to obey Yahweh!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '8', 'hl48', '', '', '0', 'did not care about me', '“were not committed to me” or “rejected me”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '8', 'vv8y', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'The shepherds transgressed against me', 'The leaders are spoken of as if they were shepherds and the people who followed them were sheep. Alternate translation: “Their leaders sinned against me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '8', 'fs7t', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'walked after unprofitable things', 'Here “walked after” represents obeying or worshiping. Alternate translation: “obeyed unprofitable things” or “worshiped unprofitable things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '8', 'b2si', '', '', '0', 'unprofitable things', 'Unprofitable things are things that cannot help a person. Here it refers to idols.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '9', 'wb2t', '', '', '0', 'your sons’ sons', '“your future generations”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '10', 'm3dc', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'cross over to the coasts of Kittim', 'Kittim was an island west of Israel. Today it is called Cyprus. It represented all the lands far to the west of Israel. Alternate translation: “go west across the ocean to Kittim” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '10', 'r42k', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Send messengers out to Kedar', 'Kedar is the name of a land far to the east of Israel. Alternate translation: “Send messengers far east to the land of Kedar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '11', 'g27j', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Has a nation exchanged gods … gods?', 'God uses this question to tell the people of Israel that other nations continue to worship their own gods. They do not change and worship other gods. Alternate translation: “You will see that no nation has ever exchanged gods … gods.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '11', 'y4gc', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'But my people have exchanged their glory for what cannot help them', 'Here God speaks as though he were not speaking directly to his people. Alternate translation: “But you, my people, have exchanged me, your glorious God, for what cannot help you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '11', 'ad5n', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'their glory', 'This expression refers to God himself, who is glorious. Alternate translation: “their glorious God” or “me, your glorious God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '11', 'i74r', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'for what cannot help', 'Here false gods are spoken of in terms of what they cannot do. Alternate translation: “for false gods, which cannot help” or “for gods who cannot help” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '12', 'gfd1', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '13', 'xga4', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'have abandoned the springs of living waters', 'God speaks of himself as if he were springs of living waters. Alternate translation: “have abandoned me, their springs of living waters” or “have abandoned me, who is like springs of living water” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '13', 'zfj3', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'have dug out cisterns for themselves', 'God speaks of false gods as if they were cisterns that people dig in order to get water. Alternate translation: “have gone to false gods, which are like cisterns they have dug for themselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '13', 'y6j8', '', '', '0', 'cisterns', 'deep holes for storing water']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '14', 'gf3q', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'Is Israel a slave? Was he born in his master’s home? So why has he become plunder?', 'Though Yahweh was speaking to the people of Israel, he used the third person as though he were talking to someone else about Israel. Alternate translation: “Israel, are you a slave? Were you born at home? So why have you become plunder?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '14', 'dz58', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Is Israel a slave? Was he born in his master’s home?', 'Yahweh uses these questions to tell why Israel should not have become plunder. Alternate translation: “Israel is not a slave. Israel was not born at home.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '14', 'fp49', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Was he born in his master’s home', 'Here “born in his master’s home” is metonym for being born into slavery. Alternate translation: “Was he born a slave” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '14', 'd84g', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'So why has he become plunder?', 'Yahweh uses this question to indicate that Israel should not have become plunder. Alternate translation: “So he should not have become plunder.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '14', 'gd7n', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'So why has he become plunder', 'Here “become plunder” represents being attacked and taken as captives to another country. Alternate translation: “So why has Israel been taken away as captives” or “So why have Israel’s enemies taken Israel away as captives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '15', 'sra1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Young lions roared against him. They made a lot of noise', 'God speaks of Israel’s enemies attacking Israel as if the enemies were lions roaring and attacking Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '15', 'w8su', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'made his land a horror', 'This represents destroying the land in such a way that people will feel horror when they see it. Alternate translation: “destroyed Israel’s land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '15', 'bs9w', '', '', '0', 'Young lions roared', 'A roar is a loud sound that a wild animal makes when it attacks.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '15', 'fgd1', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'His cities are destroyed without any inhabitants', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They have destroyed Israel’s cities and now no one lives in them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '15', 'ph93', '', '', '0', 'inhabitants', 'people who live in a certain place']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '16', 'z9t5', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Memphis and Tahpanhes', 'These are the names of two cities in Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '16', 'z84p', '', '', '0', 'will shave your skull', 'The Egyptians shaved the head of their slaves to mark them as slaves.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '16', 'f67y', '', '', '0', 'will shave your skull', 'Some versions interpret the Hebrew text as “have cracked your skull.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '17', 'rh64', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Did you not do this to yourselves when you abandoned Yahweh your God, while he was leading you along the way?', 'Yahweh uses this question to remind Israel that it is their own fault that their enemies attacked them. Alternate translation: “You caused this yourselves by abandoning Yahweh your God while he was leading you along the way.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '18', 'ksj8', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'So now, why take the road to Egypt and drink the waters of Shihor? Why take the road to Assyria and drink the waters of the Euphrates River?', 'Yahweh uses these questions to remind his people that it does not do any good to ask Egypt and Assyria to help them. Alternate translation: “It does not help you to go to Egypt and drink from the waters of the Shihor River, or to go to Assyria and drink from the waters of the Euphrates River.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '18', 'qic3', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'why take the road to Egypt and drink the waters of Shihor … Why take the road to Assyria and drink the waters of the Euphrates River', 'These are a metaphor for asking the Egyptian and Assyrian armies to help them. Alternate translation: “why ask the Egyptians to help you … Why ask the Assyrians to help you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '18', 'b4bs', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Shihor', 'This is the name of a stream associated with Egypt. It may have been a branch of the Nile River. Some versions call it the Nile. Alternate translation: “the Shihor Stream” or “the Shihor River” or “the Nile River” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '19', 'd7s4', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'Your wickedness rebukes you, and your faithlessness punishes you', 'Both of these phrases mean that their punishment is the result of their wicked behavior. Alternate translation: “Because you have been wicked and unfaithful, I will punish you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '19', 'r6k2', 'figs-hendiadys', '', '0', 'it is wicked and bitter', 'Here the word “bitter” describes “wicked.” Alternate translation: “it is bitterly wicked” or “it is extremely wicked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '20', 'z744', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'For I broke your yoke that you had in ancient days; I tore your fetters off you. Still you said, ‘I will not serve!’', 'Here “broke your yoke” and “tore your fetters off you” are metaphors for setting them free from slavery. The people of Israel had been slaves in Egypt. Alternate translation: “Long ago I released you from slavery, but still you refused to worship me!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '20', 'i6lm', '', '', '0', 'fetters', 'chains used to restrain a person or an animal']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '20', 'e3b8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'since you bowed down on every high hill and beneath every leafy tree, you adulterer', 'What they bowed down to can be stated clearly. Here “adulterer” is a metaphor for someone who is unfaithful to God. Alternate translation: “You bowed down to idols and worshiped them instead of me, like an adulterous wife who is unfaithful to her husband” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '20', 'rwq2', '', '', '0', 'beneath', 'below']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '21', 'ppz2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I planted you as a choice vine, completely from pure seed', 'God speaks of making his people into a great nation in Canaan as if they were the seed of a grapevine that he had planted. Alternate translation: “I, Yahweh, started you with a very good beginning, like a farmer who uses excellent seed to plant the best kind of vine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '21', 'w7eu', '', '', '0', 'a choice vine', '“a vine of very good quality”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '21', 'ys3q', '', '', '0', 'completely from pure seed', 'Here “pure seed” is the best seed that has not been mixed with seed that is not good. Alternate translation: “that grew from excellent seed”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '21', 'ht1q', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'How then have you have changed yourself into a corrupt, worthless vine?', 'God uses this question to rebuke his people for changing and becoming like a corrupt worthless vine. Alternate translation: “But you have changed yourself into a corrupt, worthless vine!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '22', 'd3qb', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what the Lord Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '23', 'njn2', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'How can you say, ‘I … have not walked after the Baals’?', 'God uses this question to rebuke his people for saying that they have not worshiped the Baals. Alternate translation: “You lie when you say, ‘I … have not walked after the Baals.’ (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '23', 'ga8k', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'walked after', 'This is a metaphor for serving or worshiping. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '23', 'y5u9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'you are a swift female camel running here and there', 'God speaks of Israel worshiping other gods as if they were like a female camel running in different directions looking for a male camel to mate with. Alternate translation: “You are like a swift female camel running back and forth looking for a male camel to mate with” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '23', 'uh3n', '', '', '0', 'swift', 'able to run quickly']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '24', 'vc12', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'a wild donkey accustomed to the wilderness, in her heat sniffing the wind', 'God speaks of Israel worshiping other gods as if they were a wild female donkey running to find male donkeys. Alternate translation: “You are like a young female donkey that lives in the desert. When she wants to mate she is out of control and constantly sniffs the breeze to find a mate” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '24', 'll6w', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'in her heat', 'This phrase is an idiom referring to the time when a female donkey wants to mate with male donkeys. Alternate translation: “when she wants to mate” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '24', 'e3r7', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Who can restrain her lust?', 'This question is used to emphasize that no one can control a female donkey when she is wants to mate with a male donkey. Alternate translation: “No one can turn her around when she wants to mate.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '25', 'j3xn', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'You must restrain your feet from becoming bare and your throat from being thirsty!', 'God speaks of Israel wanting to worship other gods as if they were running around in the desert looking for those gods. Alternate translation: “I have told you to stop running here and there chasing after false gods, because all that it does is wear out your sandals and make you very thirsty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '25', 'gpl8', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'It is hopeless', '“There is no hope for us to restrain ourselves.” This implies that they cannot stop themselves from running after other gods. Alternate translation: “We cannot stop ourselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '25', 'zq2r', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'No, I love strangers and go after them!', 'Here “strangers” represents foreign gods, and “go after them” represents worshiping them. Alternate translation: “We must follow after foreign gods and worship them!’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '26', 'i7vu', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to Israel’s descendants. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 2:4](../02/04.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '26', 'amq4', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'when he is found', 'This idiom means that someone discovers that the person’s actions. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “when someone finds him” or “when people know that he has stolen things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '26', 'w6vi', '', '', '0', 'they, their kings, their princes, and their priests and prophets', 'This list shows that everyone belonging to Israel will be ashamed.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '27', 'yi97', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'These are the ones who say to the tree, ‘You are my father,’ and to the stone, ‘You gave birth to me.’', 'Here “tree” and “stone” represent idols carved from wood and stone. These words emphasize that the idol was made of ordinary things and is not worthy of worship. Alternate translation: “These people are the ones who say to a carved piece of wood, ‘You are my father,’ and to a carved stone, ‘You gave birth to me.’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '27', 'rzb7', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'their back faces me and not their faces', '“their backs are toward me; their faces are not toward me.” This represents them rejecting God. Alternate translation: “they have turned away from me” or “they have turned their backs toward me and not their faces” or “they have completely rejected me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '27', 'v294', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Arise and save us', 'It can be made clear that they say this to Yahweh. “Yahweh, come and save us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '28', 'dv1r', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Yet where are the gods that you made for yourselves?', 'With this question God implies that people should ask the gods they worship to help them. He uses this irony to show that he is angry that they worship other gods. Alternate translation: “You should ask the gods you made to help you.” or “You do not ask the gods you made to help you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '28', 'bmg6', 'figs-irony', '', '0', 'Let them arise if they wish to save you in your time of troubles', 'God implies that false gods should help the people who worship them. He knows that false gods cannot help people. When he said this he was using irony to show that he was angry that his people worshiped false gods. Alternate translation: “You do not ask them because know you that they cannot save you in your time of troubles” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '29', 'xa5m', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '30', 'e8re', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They would not accept discipline', 'Here “accept discipline” represents learning from discipline. Alternate translation: “They refused to learn from discipline” or “When I disciplined them, they refused to learn to obey me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '30', 'm3cp', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Your sword has devoured your prophets like a destructive lion', 'God speaks of the people of Israel killing the prophets as if their sword were a lion that ate the prophets. Alternate translation: “You have killed the prophets brutally with your sword like a destructive lion” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '30', 'px12', '', '', '0', 'destructive', 'capable of causing a very large amount of damage']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '31', 'iyj9', '', '', '0', 'You who belong to this generation! Pay attention to my word, the word of Yahweh', 'The phrase “this generation” refers to the people who lived when Jeremiah lived. Alternate translation: “You who live today, pay attention to what I, Yahweh, say to you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '31', 'egz3', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Have I been a wilderness to Israel? Or a land of deep darkness?', 'Here “a wilderness” and “a land of deep darkness” are metaphors for danger. God uses this question to rebuke the Israelites for behaving as though he had been dangerous. Alternate translation: “You act as though I have been like a wilderness or a land of deep darkness to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '31', 'r2gx', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why would my people say, ‘Let us wander around, we will not go to you anymore’?', 'God uses this question to rebuke his people for saying this. Alternate translation: “You my people say ‘We can go where we want to go and not worship Yahweh anymore.’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '31', 'c46a', '', '', '0', 'wander', 'move around or go to different places usually without any particular purpose or direction']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '32', 'ajg9', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'Will a virgin forget her jewelry, a bride her veils', 'The words “will” and “forget” are understood to be part of the second phrase also. Alternate translation: “Will a virgin forget her jewelry, and will a bride forget her veils” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '32', 'snl1', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Will a virgin forget her jewelry, a bride her veils?', 'God uses this question to introduce the idea of remembering things that are important to someone. Alternate translation: “You know that a virgin would never forget to put on her jewelry, and a bride would never forget to put on her veils.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '32', 'el7h', '', '', '0', 'days without number', '“a very long time”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '33', 'amu3', 'figs-irony', '', '0', 'How well you make your way to look for love', 'God appears to be praising his people for looking for love, but this is irony. He was showing that he was angry with them for being unfaithful to him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '33', 'sl8c', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'to look for love', 'God speaks of his people worshiping other gods as if they were a woman who is unfaithful to her husband and is looking for other men to love her. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '33', 'ymk8', 'figs-irony', '', '0', 'You have even taught your ways to wicked women', 'God speaks of how unfaithful his people are to him as though they were even teaching prostitutes how to be unfaithful to their husbands and find other men to be their lovers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '34', 't7iw', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'The blood that was the life of innocent, poor people has been found on your clothes', 'Blood on their clothes was evidence that they had killed people. Alternate translation: “The blood of innocent, poor people on your clothes shows that you are guilty of killing them” or “You are guilty of killing poor and innocent people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '34', 'z8tn', '', '', '0', 'The blood that was the life', '“The blood that represents the life”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '34', 'bb1t', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'These people were not discovered in acts of burglary', 'If they found people in an act of burglary, this might have been an excuse for killing them. But the people that they murdered were innocent. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “You did not discover these people stealing things” or “But you killed them even though they were not even stealing anything” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '35', 'w9ip', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'surely his anger has turned away from me', 'Here anger is spoken of as if it were a person that could turn away from Israel. Its turning represents Yahweh’s stopping be angry with Israel. Alternate translation: “surely Yahweh has stopped being angry with me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '35', 'w15i', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will bring down judgment on you', 'Here “judgment” represents punishment. Alternate translation: “I will punish you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '36', 'vpy2', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why do you treat so very lightly this change in your ways?', 'Yahweh is scolding the Israelites because they changed from one kingdom to another for help but did not rely on God for help. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '36', 's2aj', '', '', '0', 'lightly', 'without care or concern']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '36', 'gc4f', '', '', '0', 'You will also be disappointed by Egypt', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Egypt will also disappoint you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '36', 'jiq5', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'You will also be disappointed by Egypt', 'The people of Israel will be sad because the army of Egypt will not be able protect them. Alternate translation: “You will be disappointed when Egypt does not protect you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '36', 'f9em', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'just as you were by Assyria', 'The word “disappointed” is understood from the previous phrase. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “just as you were disappointed by Assyria” or “just as Assyria disappointed you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '37', 'e943', '', '', '0', 'You will also go out from there', '“You will go out from Egypt”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '37', 'tk5j', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'with your hands on your head', 'This is a symbol of shame. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '2', '37', 'dzs3', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'so you will not be helped by them', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “so they will not help you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', 'intro', 'v6u2', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 3 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 3:1-5, 12-17, 19-25.

The prophecy revealed to Jeremiah is recorded in 2:1-3:5. Despite covering more than one chapter, this should be seen as one unit. The same is true for 3:19-4:3. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/reveal]])

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Judah told to repent

If Judah repents, God will bring the people back from the captivity into which he is going to send them. In this book, “Israel” serves as another name Judah because the northern kingdom of Israel no longer exists. The people group formed by these ten tribes had been scattered among the other nations by the Assyrians, who had conquered them. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]])

### Adultery
Judah’s faithlessness to God is often pictured as adultery. This is a common image in Scripture. When Judah does not worship God, their nation is spoken of as if it were a woman unfaithful to her husband. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/adultery]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '1', 'hll9', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking. This is part of the prophecy that he starts revealing to Jeremiah in [Jeremiah 2:1](../02/01.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '1', 'b8c6', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'will he return to her again?', 'God uses this question to remind the people that a man would never return to his wife if another man marries her. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “he would not return to her again.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '1', 'wfd2', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Would that land not be greatly polluted?', 'God uses this question to remind the people that a married man would not return to his wife if she married another man, because he knows that the land would become ceremonially unclean. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “He knows that if he did, the land would be greatly polluted.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '1', 'f5ac', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'greatly polluted', 'This is a metaphor for being terribly unacceptable to God. Alternate translation: “completely unacceptable to God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '1', 'j8li', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'You have lived as a prostitute who has many lovers', 'God speaks of Israel worshiping many idols as being like a woman having sex with many men. Alternate translation: “You have given your love and trust to idols the way a prostitute gives her body to men who are not her husband” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '1', 'j5dl', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '2', 'f7nj', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Lift up your eyes', 'Here “your eyes” represents looking at something. Alternate translation: “Look up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '2', 'd2qe', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Is there any place where you have not had illicit sex?', 'God speaks of Israel worshiping idols as if they were a woman who had sex with many different men. He uses this question to tell the Israelites that he knows that they have worshiped idols everywhere. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “There is no place where you have not had illicit sex!” or “As a whore sleeps with many men, you have worshiped your idols everywhere!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '2', 'tkw5', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'By the roadsides you sat waiting for your lovers', 'God speaks of his people being eager to worship any idol as being like a prostitute waiting by the road for any man to come along. Alternate translation: “Like a prostitutes waiting at the roadside for her lovers, you were eager to worship any idol you learned about” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '2', 'p75c', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'as an Arab in the wilderness', 'God speaks of his people being eager to worship any idol as being like someone in the wilderness waiting for anyone to come along so he could rob them. Alternate translation: “like an Arab in the wilderness waiting for people he might rob” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '2', 'h79r', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'an Arab in the wilderness', 'An Arab is a person from Arabia. Some Arabs lived as nomads in the desert and would rob others who came near them. Alternate translation: “a nomad in the wilderness” or “a robber in the wilderness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '3', 'bza8', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'So the showers have been withheld', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “So I withheld the showers from you” or “So I prevented the rains from falling” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '3', 'ry2i', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you have the forehead of a prostitute', 'The arrogance showing on a person’s face is spoken of as if the face itself were arrogant. Alternate translation: “But the expression on your face shows that you arrogant, like the face of a prostitute” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '5', 'gxd9', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'The rhetorical question that begins with the words “Have you not” in verse 4 ends here.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '5', 'tm6g', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Will he … to the end?’', 'The rhetorical question that begins with the words “Have you not” in verse 4 ends here. God uses this question to rebuke his people for calling out to him and saying these things. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You have just called out to me: ‘My father … youth! Will he … to the end?’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '5', 'ks4c', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Will he always be angry? Will he always keep his wrath to the end?', 'These questions express the people’s hope that God will not be angry with them forever. They can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “Surely he will not always be angry. Surely he will not always keep his wrath to the end.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '5', 'ad4m', '', '', '0', 'Look!', '“pay attention” or “listen”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '6', 'q6wm', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Do you see what faithless Israel has done?', 'God uses this question to draw Jeremiah’s attention to Israel’s faithlessness. It can be translated as a command or a statement. Alternate translation: “See how faithless Israel is to me.” or “You see how faithless Israel is to me.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '6', 'pea6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'She has gone up', 'The people of Israel are spoken of as if Israel were a woman. Alternate translation: “Israel’s people have gone up” or “They have gone up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '6', 'q6pr', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'every high hill and under every leafy tree', 'The tops of hills and under shade trees were common places for people to worship idols. The word “every” is used as a generalization to show that the people were worshiping idols in many different places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '6', 'r3ip', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'she has acted like a prostitute', 'God speaks as of Israel worshiping idols as if she were a woman having sex with many men. Alternate translation: (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '7', 'wy1h', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'her faithless sister Judah saw', 'God speaks of Israel and Judah as if they were sisters. Alternate translation: “the people of Judah, who also did not obey me, saw” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '8', 'nm9n', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues to speak of Israel and Judah being unfaithful to him as if they were two sisters who were unfaithful wives.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '8', 'k4ts', '', '', '0', 'bill of divorce', 'Something that a man writes to certify that he has divorced his wife.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '9', 'l7vx', '', '', '0', 'Her prostitution was nothing to her', 'Here prostitution being “nothing” represents Judah not caring about it. Alternate translation: “She did not care about her prostitution” or “She was not ashamed of her prostitution”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '9', 't26n', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'she defiled the land', 'Here “defiled” represents making the land unacceptable to God. They did this by sinning against him there when they worshiped idols. Alternate translation: “she made my land no good” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '9', 'h9kk', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'she committed adultery with stones and trees', 'Here “stones” and “trees” represent the stone and wood material that was used to create idols. The people’s idol worship is spoken of as if they were committing adultery. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '10', 'u38c', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '11', 'cnw5', '', '', '0', 'Faithless Israel has been more righteous than faithless Judah!', 'By calling Israel “more righteous” than Judah, God emphasizes that Judah is very guilty. Alternate translation: “Israel has been unfaithful to me, but Judah is even more guilty than Israel”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '12', 'nc94', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Go and proclaim these words to the north', 'Here the north represents the people of Israel who had been taken north to Assyria. Alternate translation: “Go and proclaim these words to the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '13', 'vc3r', '', '', '0', 'Acknowledge your iniquity', '“Admit how you have sinned.” God was speaking to Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '13', 'afy2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'you have shared your ways with strangers under every leafy tree!', 'The word “strangers” refers to foreign gods. God speaks of Israel worshiping foreign gods as if Israel were a woman who was having sex with strangers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '13', 'cyd5', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'under every leafy tree', 'People would worship idols under trees. The word “every” is a generalization used to show that the people of Israel worshiped many gods under many different trees. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '13', 'n89f', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '14', 'rfl1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I am your husband', 'God speaks of Israel belonging to him as if he were Israel’s husband. Alternate translation: “you belong to me as a wife belongs to her husband” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '15', 'khd7', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will give you shepherds … they will shepherd you', 'Here God speaks of leaders as if they were shepherds and the people they led were sheep. Alternate translation: “I will give you leaders … they will lead you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '15', 'jfu5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'shepherds after my heart', 'Here “heart” represents Yahweh’s desire or will. The phrase “after my heart” is an idiom that describes people who do God’s will. Alternate translation: “shepherds who do my will” or “shepherds who do what I want” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '16', 'aah8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'you will increase and bear fruit', 'The word “you” refers to the people of Israel. The phrase “bear fruit” is a metaphor for having many descendants. Alternate translation: “you will increase greatly in number” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '16', 'dr84', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '16', 'p5dj', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'This matter will no longer come up in their hearts', 'Here “come up in their hearts” represents thinking about it. Alternate translation: “They will no longer think of this matter” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '17', 'i1da', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'This is Yahweh’s throne', 'Here “Yahweh’s throne” represents the place from where Yahweh rules. Alternate translation: “This is from where Yahweh rules” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '17', 'm3kn', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They will no longer walk in the stubbornness of their wicked hearts', 'Yahweh speaks of people’s actions as if the people were walking along a path. Here the word “hearts” represents their minds or wills. Alternate translation: “They will no longer stubbornly do the wicked things that they want to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '18', 'nc4e', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the house of Judah will walk with the house of Israel', 'Here “walk with” represents being united. Alternate translation: “the people of Judah will be united with the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '18', 'gyl2', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Judah', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Judah, which included the descendants of Judah and Benjamin. Alternate translation: “Judah” or “the kingdom of Judah” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '18', 'f85t', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Israel. Alternate translation: “Israel” or “the kingdom of Israel” or “the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '18', 'ni8b', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the land that I gave your ancestors as an inheritance', 'God speaks of giving them the land to possess forever as if it were an inheritance. Alternate translation: “the land that I gave to your ancestors so that it would belong to their descendants forever” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '19', 'mwz9', '', '', '0', 'As for me', 'the word “me” refers to Yahweh']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '19', 'x77q', 'figs-exclamations', '', '0', 'How I want to treat you as my son … nation', 'This is an exclamation that expresses God’s desire. Alternate translation: “I want so much to treat you as my son … nation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '19', 'fll8', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'I want to treat you as my son', 'God speaks of Israel as if Israel were his son. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '19', 'h67j', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'an inheritance more beautiful', 'God speaks of the land he wanted to give to Israel as if it were an inheritance. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '20', 'p93d', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'But like a woman faithless to her husband, you have betrayed me', 'God speaks of Israel being unfaithful to him as if she were an unfaithful wife. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '20', 'ay61', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Israel. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Israel” or “kingdom of Israel” or “people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '20', 'y4z7', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '21', 'jt6v', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'A voice is heard', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “People hear a noise” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '21', 'n3ty', '', '', '0', 'the weeping and pleading of the people of Israel', '“the people of Israel crying and begging loudly”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '21', 'kza9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they have forgotten Yahweh their God', 'Here “have forgotten” represents neglecting or ignoring. Alternate translation: “They have ignored Yahweh their God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '22', 'y37e', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will heal you of treachery!', 'This could mean: (1) “heal you of treachery” represents causing Israel to stop being unfaithful to God. Alternate translation: “I will cause you to stop being unfaithful to me” or (2) “heal you of treachery” represents forgiving Israel for being unfaithful. Alternate translation: “I will forgive your treachery” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '22', 'n26k', '', '', '0', 'heal you of treachery', '“heal you so you will stop being unfaithful to me”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '22', 'z8l6', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'Behold! We will come to you', 'It is understood that this is what the people of Israel will say. Alternate translation: “The people will reply, ‘Behold! We will come to you” or “You will say “Behold! We will come to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '22', 't3nz', '', '', '0', 'Behold', '“Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '23', 'az6h', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Surely lies come from the hills', 'Here “the hills” represent the people’s worship of false gods on the hills. The people now realize that those false gods could not guide and help them. Alternate translation: “The false gods that we worshiped on the hills could not guide us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '23', 'uic1', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'a confusing noise from the mountains', 'People made a lot of noise on the hills and mountains when they worshiped false gods. Alternate translation: “We made a confusing noise on the mountains while we worshiped them, but they did not help us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '23', 'n3uy', '', '', '0', 'surely Yahweh our God is the salvation of Israel', '“surely Yahweh our God is the savior of Israel” or “surely Yahweh our God is the only one who can save Israel”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '24', 'q1yv', '', '', '0', 'their flocks and cattle, their sons and daughters', 'This is a list of animals and people that the people of Israel had killed and offered to the idols.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '25', 'qy9p', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'Let us lie down in shame. May our shame cover us', 'These phrases share similar meanings and emphasize that the people are fully aware of their shameful behavior. Alternate translation: “Let us be completely humiliated” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '25', 'ny7e', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'May our shame cover us', 'Being fully aware of their shame is spoken of as if shame were covering them like a blanket or a garment. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '25', 'x6vr', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'from the time of our youthfulness', 'This could mean: (1) “the time of our youthfulness” refers to when each person was young. Alternate translation: “from when we were young” or (2) “the time of our youthfulness” is a metaphor that refers to when Israel was first becoming a nation. Alternate translation: “from when we were first becoming a nation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '3', '25', 'u638', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'have not listened to the voice of Yahweh our God', 'Here “listened” represents obeying, and “the voice of Yahweh” represents what Yahweh has said. Alternate translation: “have not obeyed what Yahweh our God has said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', 'intro', 'yf6n', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 4 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 4:1-9.

The prophecy revealed to Jeremiah is recorded in 3:19-4:3. Despite covering more than one chapter, this should be seen as one unit. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/reveal]])

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Yahweh’s punishment
This chapter prophecies Yahweh’s punishment on Judah. This should bring Judah to repentance, but it does not. It is also intended to make the nations fear the power of Yahweh and make them desire to worship him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/fear]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '1', 'nmt1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'then it should be to me that you return', 'This could mean: (1) this is a command that emphasizes who they should return to. Alternate translation: “then come back to me” or “then worship me” (2) this is a repetition of the first phrase, which expresses a condition. Alternate translation: “if you will come back to me” or “if you will start worshiping me again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '1', 'q5zm', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'If you remove your detestable things from before me', 'Here “detestable things” refers to idols, which God hates. Alternate translation: “If you remove your disgusting idols from my presence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '1', 'g7zg', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'do not wander from me again', 'Here “wander” is a metaphor for being unfaithful. Alternate translation: “if you remain faithful to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '2', 'qu22', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'As Yahweh lives', '“As surely as Yahweh is alive.” The people use this expression to show that what they say next is certainly true. This is a way of making a solemn promise. Alternate translation: “I solemnly swear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '2', 'i2an', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the nations will bless themselves in him', 'Here “the nations” is a metonym for people of other nations. The word “him” refers to Yahweh. Since Yahweh is speaking, it can also be translated as “me.” Alternate translation: “people of other nations will bless themselves in me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '2', 'hbb7', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the nations will bless themselves in him', 'Here “bless themselves in him” is a metonym for asking Yahweh to bless them. Alternate translation: “the people of the nations will ask Yahweh to bless them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '2', 'nkf4', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'in him they will glory', 'The word “him” refers to Yahweh. Since Yahweh is speaking, “him” can also be translated as “me.” Alternate translation: “they will boast in me” or “they will praise me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '3', 'u4kd', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Plow your own ground, and do not sow among thorns', 'Yahweh tells the people to prepare their lives like a farmer prepares the ground for planting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '4', 'wva4', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Circumcise yourselves to Yahweh, and remove the foreskins of your heart', 'Yahweh describes the people’s devotion to him in terms of the physical sign of covenant. Alternate translation: “Dedicate yourselves completely to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '4', 'pp1f', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'Circumcise yourselves … remove the foreskins of your heart', 'These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Together they emphasize the command. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '4', 'kf3t', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'my fury will break out like fire, and burn with no one to quench it', 'Yahweh speaks of becoming extremely angry as if his anger were fire. Alternate translation: “my anger will burn like a fire and no one will be able to stop it” or “I will be extremely angry, and no one will be able to stop me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '4', 'tw9h', '', '', '0', 'fury', '“great anger”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '5', 'e8kp', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'Report in Judah and let it be heard in Jerusalem', 'These phrases mean basically the same thing. Together they emphasize the command. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '5', 'j19h', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'let it be heard in Jerusalem', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “cause the people in Jerusalem to hear it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '5', 'lrv2', '', '', '0', 'Blow the trumpet in the land', 'The trumpet would warn the people that their enemies were coming to attack them.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '5', 'n1n6', '', '', '0', 'Let us go to the fortified cities', 'They would go to the fortified cities for protection from their enemies.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '6', 'tf7e', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'disaster … a great collapse', 'These words mean basically the same thing. The phrase “a great collapse” defines what the “disaster” will be. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '6', 'xug6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'for I am bringing disaster from the north and a great collapse', 'This represents God sending an army from the north to cause disaster and destruction in Judah. Alternate translation: “for I will cause an army from the north to come and destroy you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '6', 'd4sz', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'from the north', 'This represents an enemy army that would come from the north. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '7', 'a149', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'A lion is coming', 'God speaks of a powerful army as if it were a fierce lion. Alternate translation: “A powerful and merciless army approaches” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '7', 'myr9', '', '', '0', 'thicket', 'a set of bushes that grew closely together']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '7', 'lwr1', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'someone who will destroy nations', 'Here “someone” represents a king and his army. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '7', 'w16d', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'is setting out', 'This idiom refers to starting to move. Alternate translation: “is starting to march” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '7', 'cix1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'to bring horror to your land', 'This represents destroying the land, which would cause people who see it to be horrified. Alternate translation: “to destroy your land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '8', 'q3kk', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'wrap yourself in sackcloth', 'People would wear sackcloth to show that they were very sad. In this context it would be to show that they were very sorry for the bad things they had done. Alternate translation: “put on the clothes that show you are mourning” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '8', 'j7pi', '', '', '0', 'wail', 'cry loudly']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '8', 'pwd6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'For the force of Yahweh’s anger has not turned away from us', 'Anger is spoken of as if it were a living thing that could turn away from people. Here “Yahweh’s anger has not turned away from us” means that Yahweh is still very angry with the people. Alternate translation: “For Yahweh is still very angry with us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '9', 'l39s', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the hearts of the king and his officials will die', 'Here “hearts” represent courage. Also “the hearts … will die” represents losing courage and being afraid. Alternate translation: “the king and his officials will stop being courageous” or “the king and his officials will be terrified” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '10', 'u3zu', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'the sword is striking against their life', 'Here enemies being ready to kill people is spoken of as if the sword was a person striking at people. Alternate translation: “our enemies are ready to slaughter us with their swords” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '11', 'eaf4', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'it will be said', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '11', 'l2gl', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'burning wind from the plains', 'Here a “burning wind” represents a fierce and merciless enemy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '11', 'apu1', '', '', '0', 'will make its way', '“will travel” or “will rush”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '11', 'c8vv', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the daughter of my people', 'Yahweh shows his love for his people by speaking of them as a daughter. Alternate translation: “my people, who are like a daughter to me” or “my dear people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '11', 'y4pq', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'It will not winnow or cleanse them', 'The words “winnow” and “cleanse” refer to blowing away the useless skins from grain. Only a light wind was needed for that. Alternate translation: “It will not be a light wind for blowing the chaff away from the grain” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '12', 'xws1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'A wind far stronger than that', 'far stronger than the “burning wind” of verse 11. The wind is a metaphor for a fierce and merciless enemy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '12', 's27n', '', '', '0', 'will come at my command', '“will come when I command it to come”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '12', 'rx21', '', '', '0', 'at my command', 'This expression in Hebrew is interpreted by some modern versions as “for me” or “from me.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '12', 'y377', '', '', '0', 'pass sentence against them', '“announce their punishment”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '13', 't3g7', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'See, he is attacking like clouds', 'The word “he” refers to the enemy king and his army. The great size of the army is spoken of as if they were giant storm clouds. Alternate translation: “See, great armies like giant clouds are gathering to attack” or “See, great armies are gathering to attack” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '13', 'y26t', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'his chariots are like a storm', 'The enemies’ chariots are spoken of as if they were like a storm. Storms can be noisy, destructive, and fast-moving. Alternate translation: “the roar of their chariots coming is like a fierce storm” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '13', 'pd5b', '', '', '0', 'Woe to us', '“This is terrible”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '13', 'rkz7', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'for we will be devastated', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “for they will devastate us” or “for they will destroy us all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '14', 'n8cb', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Cleanse your heart from wickedness, Jerusalem', 'This is a warning to the people living in Jerusalem to repent. “Cleanse your heart” is a metaphor for removing evil from their lives. Alternate translation: “People of Jerusalem, stop being evil” or “People of Jerusalem, stop living wickedly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '14', 'wj5b', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'How long will your deepest thoughts be about how to sin?', 'This question is used to rebuke the people for always planning how to sin. Alternate translation: “Your deepest thoughts are about how to sin!” or “You are always thinking about how to sin!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '15', 'ri3n', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'a voice is bringing news from Dan', 'Here “a voice” represents a messenger. Alternate translation: “a messenger comes and tells about what is happening in Dan” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '15', 'w5rx', '', '', '0', 'Dan', 'This probably refers to the region of Dan, which was west of Jerusalem.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '15', 'mu7y', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the coming disaster is heard from the mountains of Ephraim', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people hear about the disaster that is coming from Ephraim” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '15', 't4qv', '', '', '0', 'from Dan … mountains of Ephraim', 'By hearing that the enemies had gotten to Dan and Ephraim, people in Jerusalem would understand that the enemies were getting closer to them.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '16', 'e4lv', '', '', '0', 'besiegers are coming', 'Besiegers are soldiers who surround a city in order to keep the people in the city from being able to get supplies of food and water.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '17', 'b2nh', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'They will be like the watchmen of a cultivated field against her all around', 'Carefully guarding a city to keep people from going in and out is spoken of as if they are carefully watching a field to keep people from stealing from it. Alternate translation: “they will guard Jerusalem carefully like watchmen who carefully guard a cultivated field” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '17', 'vj61', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'against her all around', 'The word “her” refers to Jerusalem. Jerusalem was often spoken of as if it were a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '18', 'vwi9', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'your conduct and your deeds have done these things to you', 'Here “conduct” and “deeds” are spoken of as if they are people that could do things. These abstract nouns can be expressed with the phrase “what you have done.” Alternate translation: “These things are happening to you because of what you have done” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '18', 'xek6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'It will strike your very heart', 'Here “heart” probably refers to the emotions, and “strike your very heart” probably refers to causing them to suffer terribly. Alternate translation: “It will be as if it strikes your very heart” or “It will cause you to suffer terrible anguish” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '19', 'yrw5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'My heart! My heart!', 'Here “heart” represents painful emotions, such as grief and fear. The phrase is repeated to express the intensity of the pain. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '19', 'zw89', '', '', '0', 'I am in anguish in my heart', 'The speaker feels severe emotional pain that causes severe physical pain.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '19', 'l92y', '', '', '0', 'My heart is turbulent within me', '“My heart is beating wildly.” Here “heart” refers to the body part. It is turbulent because it is beating much stronger and faster than normal.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '19', 'a6je', '', '', '0', 'turbulent', 'full of confusion, violence, or disorder; not stable or steady']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '20', 'eaz9', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Suddenly my tents are destroyed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Enemies have suddenly destroyed my tents” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '20', 'edb5', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'my curtains in a moment', 'The words “are destroyed” are understood from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “my curtains are destroyed in a moment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '20', 'b4gs', '', '', '0', 'my curtains', 'Curtains are cloths that are hung to separate the rooms in the tents.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '21', 'k2xu', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'How long will I see the standard? Will I hear the sound of the horn?', 'Jeremiah uses these questions to show his distress about seeing the battle flag and hearing the sound of the horn for such a long time. He wishes that the battle would end soon. It can be stated as an exclamation. Alternate translation: “Oh, how I wish that the battle would end, and the flag would be lowered, and the sound of the army’s horn would stop” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '21', 'cy1e', '', '', '0', 'the standard', '“the battle flag”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '21', 'bdm1', '', '', '0', 'the sound of the horn', 'Someone would blow the horn as a signal for battle.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '22', 'q9tl', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'For the foolishness of my people … do not know to do good.', 'It can be stated clearly that Yahweh says this. This is probably his reply to Jeremiah, telling why the battle is still happening. Alternate translation: “Yahweh replied, ‘It is because of the foolishness of my people … do not know to do good.’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '22', 'ci3d', '', '', '0', 'idiotic people', '“stupid people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '23', 'lj51', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah describes a vision that God gave him about things that would happen later.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '23', 'r4yf', '', '', '0', 'Behold', 'The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '23', 'p6iz', '', '', '0', 'formless and empty', 'This vision is a prophecy of what the land of Israel would be like after the people were all taken into captivity.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '23', 'ex8r', '', '', '0', 'there was no light for the heavens', '“there were no lights in the sky”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '26', 'y7ek', '', '', '0', 'all the cities had been pulled down', '“all the cities had been destroyed” or “all the cities were a heap of ruins”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '26', 'zkf9', '', '', '0', 'before Yahweh, before the fury of his wrath', 'This indicates that all these things would happen because Yahweh was so angry with the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '27', 'zmu6', '', '', '0', 'All the land will become a devastation', '“All the land of Judah will be devastated” or “all the land of Judah will be ruined”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '28', 'a8f6', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'the land will mourn, and the heavens above will darken', 'Jeremiah emphasizes Yahweh’s judgment by saying that the earth itself expresses great sorrow. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '28', 'p7nd', '', '', '0', 'I will not hold back', '“I will not change my mind”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '28', 'nz7a', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will not turn from carrying them out', 'Here “turn” represents deciding not to do what he said he would do. Alternate translation: “I will not change my mind about doing what I said I would do” or “I will not refuse to do what I planned to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '29', 's7su', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Every city', 'Here “city” represents the people living in the city. Alternate translation: “The people of every city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '29', 'w9pv', '', '', '0', 'cavalry', 'a group of soldiers riding horses']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '29', 'q17v', '', '', '0', 'they will run into the forests', 'They will run away to the forests for safety.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '29', 'v4z8', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'The cities will be abandoned, for there will be no one to inhabit them', 'These two clauses have similar meanings. The second one strengthens the thought in the first. Alternate translation: “The cities will be empty. There will be no one left to live in them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '30', 'dp7c', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh speaks of the people of Judah as if they were a prostitute because they were unfaithful to him by worshiping other gods.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '30', 'n253', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '30', 'cmv6', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Now that you have been devastated, what will you do?', 'This question is used to tell the people of Judah that there is nothing they can do to help themselves. Alternate translation: “Now that your enemies have devastated you, there is nothing you can do to find help. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '30', 'r96u', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'you dress in scarlet … gold jewelry … eyes … with paint', 'God speaks of the people of Judah as if they were a prostitute making herself look beautiful in order to attract men to her. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “Like a prostitute you dress in scarlet … good jewelry … eyes … with paint” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '30', 'qfd4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you dress in scarlet', 'Here “scarlet” represents expensive, red clothing. Alternate translation: “you wear expensive red clothing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '30', 'r71v', '', '', '0', 'adorn yourself with gold jewelry', '“you put on gold jewelry”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '30', 'z4md', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'men who lusted for you now reject you', 'God speaks of the nations that Judah had depended on for wealth and business as if they were men who lusted after Judah. Those nations would reject Judah when they see God’s judgment. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '30', 'vu5x', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'they are trying to take away your life', 'Here “trying to take your life away” represents trying to kill the people of Judah. Alternate translation: “They are trying to kill you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '31', 'fqh9', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'distress as in the birth', 'This simile is used to show how greatly distressed Judah will be. Alternate translation: “severe distress as in the pain and suffering a woman has while giving birth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '31', 'l6l7', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the daughter of Zion', 'God shows his love for the people of Jerusalem by speaking of them as a daughter. Alternate translation: “my dear daughter, Zion” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '31', 'j9ka', '', '', '0', 'Woe to me', '“I am in great danger”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '4', '31', 'r56w', '', '', '0', 'I am fainting', '“I am becoming weak”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', 'intro', 'hq1g', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 5 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 5:1-31.

## Important figures of speech in this chapter
### Hyperbole
It is possible that Yahweh is using the word “a” (meaning “even one”) as hyperbole when he states, “If you can find a man or anyone who is acting justly and trying to act faithfully, then I will forgive Jerusalem.” The purpose of this is to show how evil Jerusalem had become. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/forgive]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]])

### Rhetorical questions
Yahweh asks several rhetorical questions in this chapter. This is intended to show Jeremiah the justness of his actions. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '1', 'wtq8', 'writing-poetry', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah often wrote prophecy in the form of poetry. Hebrew poetry uses different kinds of parallelism. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '1', 'a164', '', '', '0', 'Rush about through the streets', '“Go quickly through the streets”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '1', 'ig3t', '', '', '0', 'Then look and think about this', '“look and find out”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '1', 'qf12', '', '', '0', 'city squares', 'broad and open places in a city where people can gather']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '1', 'rhm7', '', '', '0', 'who is acting justly', '“who does what is just”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '2', 'y47l', '', '', '0', 'Although they say', 'The word “they” refers to the people of Jerusalem.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '2', 'ey96', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'As Yahweh lives', '“as surely as Yahweh is alive.” The people use this expression to show that what they say next is certainly true. This is a way of making a solemn promise. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 4:2](../04/02.md). Alternate translation: “I solemnly swear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '3', 'cl5c', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'do your eyes not look for faithfulness?', 'Jeremiah uses this question to emphasize that what Yahweh really wants is faithfulness. Wanting people to be faithful is spoken of as looking for faithfulness. Alternate translation: “you look for faithfulness.” or “you want people to be faithful.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '3', 'dma9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'You struck the people, but they do not feel pain.', 'God punished his people in various ways. Here it is spoken of as if he hit them. Alternate translation: “You punish the people, but they do not pay attention” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '3', 'bwd1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they still refuse to receive discipline', 'Here “to receive discipline” represents learning from discipline to do what is right. Alternate translation: “they still refuse to learn their lesson” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '3', 'v9en', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'They make their faces harder than rock', 'Hard faces represents the expression on their faces that shows that they are stubborn. The simile “harder than rock” shows that the people are extremely stubborn. Alternate translation: “They are extremely stubborn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '4', 'ty12', '', '', '0', 'So I said', 'Jeremiah is speaking.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '5', 'mu9t', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'But they all broke their yoke together; they all tore apart the chains that bound them to God.', 'The yoke and chains represent the law which bind God and his people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '6', 'd8ks', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'So a lion … A wolf … A lurking panther', 'These are dangerous animals that can kill people. This could mean: (1) this really is about wild animals killing people or (2) these wild animals are metaphors for enemy armies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '6', 'ei8j', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'So a lion … A wolf … A lurking panther … torn apart', 'One possible meaning is that these are metaphors for enemy armies who will attack Judah. Alternate translation: “Like a lion from the thicket, a wolf from the Arabah, and a lurking panther, enemy armies will come against their cities, attack them, and destroy them. Anyone who goes outside his city will be killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '6', 'qkm7', '', '', '0', 'thicket', 'a set of bushes that grew closely together.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '6', 'a7xd', '', '', '0', 'wolf', 'a large wild dangerous dog']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '6', 'nb63', '', '', '0', 'lurking', 'watching for an opportunity to attack']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '6', 'jm2c', '', '', '0', 'panther', 'a large wild dangerous cat']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '6', 'eb17', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'For their transgressions increase', 'The abstract noun “transgressions” can be translated with the verb “sin.” Alternate translation: “For they sin much” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '6', 'bl92', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'Their acts of faithlessness are unlimited', 'The abstract nouns in “acts of faithlessness” can be translated as “the faithless things they do.” Alternate translation: “The faithless things they do are many” or “They do many faithless things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '7', 'tgq4', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why should I pardon these people?', 'Yahweh uses this question to emphasize that he has no reason to pardon these people. Alternate translation: “Because of the things that they do, I cannot pardon these people.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '7', 'i1na', '', '', '0', 'these people', 'the people of Jerusalem']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '7', 'duz8', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'Your sons', 'Yahweh is speaking to Jerusalem as though she were a woman who had children. Jerusalem’s “sons” represent the people of Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “The people of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '7', 'mvg1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I fed them fully', 'Providing all they needed is spoken of as feeding them. Alternate translation: “I gave them everything they needed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '7', 'cc9s', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they committed adultery and walked in great numbers to the houses of prostitutes', 'This may be a metaphor for being unfaithful to God and worshiping idols, but idol worship also included prostitution. Alternate translation: “they were unfaithful to me and went in large numbers to the houses of prostitutes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '7', 'vq87', '', '', '0', 'walked in great numbers to the houses of prostitutes', '“went in large groups to the houses of prostitutes” or “large groups of them went to the houses of prostitutes”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '8', 'm3wt', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They were horses in heat … neighed to his neighbor’s wife', 'Because the God speaks of them as if they were horses that wanted to mate with other horses. Alternate translation: “They were like horses in heat … neighed to his neighbor’s wife” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '8', 'yq1u', '', '', '0', 'in heat', 'ready to mate']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '8', 'u1ts', '', '', '0', 'mate', 'when animals breed to reproduce']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '8', 'hgv8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Each man neighed to his neighbor’s wife', 'Male horses neigh loudly to female horses when they want to mate with them. Alternate translation: “Like horses who mate with more than one horse, these men wanted to sleep with other men’s wives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '9', 'i5z2', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'So should I not punish them … and should I not avenge myself on a nation that is like this?', 'Yahweh uses this question to emphasize that the things that they are doing are so bad that he will no have mercy but will punish them. Alternate translation: “Because they do these things, I will punish them … I will certainly get revenge for myself against them.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '9', 'l377', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '10', 'rwg3', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to speak. Here he speaks to the enemies of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '10', 'uh17', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Go up onto her vineyards’ terraces', 'In verses 10-13 Yahweh speaks to Israel’s enemies. This can be made clear in the quotation. Alternate translation: “You enemies of Israel, go up onto her vineyards’ terraces” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '10', 'tnx6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Go up onto her vineyards’ terraces and destroy', 'Yahweh speaks of Israel and Judah as if they were a vineyard and the people there were vines. Alternate translation: “Go up into Israel and Judah, which are like a vineyard to me, and destroy them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '10', 'q848', '', '', '0', 'do not bring complete destruction to them', '“do not completely destroy them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '10', 'dtf8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Trim their vines, since those vines do not come from Yahweh', 'The word “their” refers to the vineyards. Yahweh speaks of the people of Israel and Judah as if they were vines. Alternate translation: “like farmers who trim the vines of a vineyard, you must remove many of the people of Israel and Judah, because they do not belong to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '11', 'r8hw', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'For the houses of Israel and Judah', 'The word “house” is a metonym for a person’s descendants. In this case it refers to the people of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Alternate translation: “For the people of Israel and Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '11', 'b2gh', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '12', 'hy7p', '', '', '0', 'They have spoken falsely about Yahweh and they said', '“They have spoken falsely about Yahweh by saying”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '12', 'i2ai', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'no harm will come upon us, and we will not see sword or famine', 'These two sentences say the same thing, the second is more specific than the first. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '12', 'b9kn', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'no harm will come upon us', 'The idiom “come upon us” means “happen to us.” Alternate translation: “No harm will happen to us” or “no one will harm us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '12', 'g399', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'we will not see sword or famine', 'Here “see” is a metaphor for experience, and “sword” is a metonym for war. Alternate translation: “we will not experience war or famine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '13', 'b87v', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'The prophets will become wind', 'Here “prophets” is a metonym that represents what the prophets say, and “wind” is a metaphor for something that does not do anything. Alternate translation: “The prophets words are just noisy wind” or “The prophets make noise like the wind, but what they prophesy will not happen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '13', 'z6ye', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'the word is not in them', 'Here “the word” refers to God’s message. Alternate translation: “God’s message is not in them” or “the messages that they speak are not from God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '13', 'nhv2', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'so let what they say be done to them', 'It can be stated clearly what kinds of things the prophets were talking about. Alternate translation: “so let the harm that the prophets talk about come to them” or “since the prophets say that bad things will happen to us, let those bad things happen to the prophets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '14', 'r6t4', '', '', '0', 'Because you', 'The word “you” refers to the people of Israel and Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '14', 'x6w7', '', '', '0', 'have said this', 'See what the people said in [Jeremiah 5:12](../05/12.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '14', 'pet2', '', '', '0', 'see', '“look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '14', 'e41j', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I am about to place my word in your mouth', 'Here “place my word in your mouth” represents causing Jeremiah to speak God’s message. Alternate translation: “I will cause you to speak my message” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '14', 'bax7', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'It will be like a fire, and this people will be like wood', 'Yahweh speaks of his message as if it were a fire, and of his people as if they were wood. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '14', 'th8l', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'For it will consume them', '“For my message will consume them.” Yahweh’s message was about how he would punish his people, so he speaks as if his message would destroy them as a fire destroys wood. Alternate translation: “For when you speak my message, it will destroy the people of Israel as fire destroys wood” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '15', 'hr3d', '', '', '0', 'against you', '“to attack you.” The word “you” refers to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '15', 'w6v8', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'it is a lasting nation, an ancient nation', 'These phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize how long the nation has existed. This refers to the nation from far away that Yahweh will bring against Israel. Alternate translation: “it is a very old and enduring nation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '15', 'f6kv', '', '', '0', 'a lasting nation', '“an enduring nation” or “a very strong nation”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '15', 'c9wc', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'It is a nation whose language you do not know, nor will you understand what they say', 'These phrases mean the same thing and emphasize that the Israelites do not know the language of those people. It may imply that the Israelites have not had much contact with them. Alternate translation: “It is a nation whose language you will not understand at all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '16', 'ub23', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to speak to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '16', 'yjs1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Its quiver … They are all soldiers', 'Here “Its quiver” represents the enemy nation’s army, and the arrows in the quiver represent the soldiers in the army. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '16', 'a4wr', '', '', '0', 'quiver', 'a container for holding arrows']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '16', 'nsx2', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Its quiver is like an open tomb', 'An open tomb is one that is prepared to have many dead bodies put in it. The enemy army will kill many people. Alternate translation: “That nation’s army will use their arrows and kill many people” or “Because of the arrows of its army, many people will die and be buried” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '17', 'x18i', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'So your harvest will be consumed, your sons and daughters also, and your food', 'This could mean: (1) their harvest and their food that was for their sons and daughters would be consumed. Alternate translation: “So your harvest and your food for your sons and daughters will be consumed” or (2) their harvest, sons and daughters, and food would all be consumed. The idea of the sons and daughters being “consumed” would be a metaphor for killed. Alternate translation: “So your harvest and your food will be consumed, and your sons and daughters will be killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '17', 'ty62', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'So your harvest will be consumed', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “So the army of that nation will eat the food that you expected to harvest” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '17', 'ycw1', '', '', '0', 'your sons and daughters also, and your food', 'This could mean: (1) the enemies would eat the food that the sons and daughters should eat, or (2) the enemies will destroy the sons and daughters and eat the food.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '17', 'e76e', '', '', '0', 'They will eat', 'The word “They” refers to the army of that nation.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '17', 'aj2t', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'They will beat down with a sword your fortified cities', 'The sword is a synecdoche for all of the different weapons that people use in war. Alternate translation: “They will use their weapons to conquer your strong cities that you trusted to protect you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '17', 'fe1b', '', '', '0', 'your fortified cities', 'Fortified cities had a wall around them to protect the people inside from their enemies outside.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '17', 'evt5', '', '', '0', 'that you trusted in', '“that you thought were strong enough to keep you safe”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '18', 'hp6x', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to speak to the people of Israel and Jeremiah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '18', 'fq65', '', '', '0', 'do not intend to destroy', '“will not destroy”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '19', 'v6cs', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'done all these things to us', 'The phrase “these things” refers to sending armies to attack them. Alternate translation: “done all these things to harm us” or “sent foreign armies to attack us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '19', 'f6pe', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Just as you … served foreign gods in your land, so you must also serve strangers', 'Here “served foreign gods” represents worshiping foreign gods. God would punish them for serving foreign gods by making them serve foreign people. Alternate translation: “Because you … worshiped foreign gods in your land, you will have to serve foreigners” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '20', 'h8i5', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to speak to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '20', 'i1qw', '', '', '0', 'Report this', '“Tell this”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '20', 'x88v', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Jacob', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to Jacob’s descendants. Translate “house of Jacob” as in [Jeremiah 2:4](../02/04.md). Alternate translation: “descendants of Jacob” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '20', 'c3ln', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'let it be heard in Judah', 'This can be expressed in active from. Alternate translation: “Let those in Judah hear it” or “announce it in Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '21', 'huc3', '', '', '0', 'who have no understanding', '“who do not understand” or “who understand nothing”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '21', 'iqw3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you cannot see', 'Here “cannot see” is a metonym for not understanding. Alternate translation: “you do not understand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '21', 'h6v9', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you cannot hear', 'Here “cannot hear” represents not understanding. “Alternate translation: “you do not understand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '22', 'y6ba', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Do you not fear me … face?', 'Yahweh uses this question to emphasize that the people are extremely foolish because they do not fear Yahweh. Alternate translation: “It is foolish that you do not fear me … face!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '22', 'u7l9', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'or tremble before my face', 'The trembling would be because of fear, and being “before my face” represents being aware of who God is. Alternate translation: “or shake with fear because of me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '22', 'l6nf', '', '', '0', 'I have placed a border of sand against the sea', '“I placed the sand as the border for the sea”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '22', 'l23z', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'an ongoing decree that it does not violate', 'God speaks of the ocean not going past the border of sand as if the border were a law, and as if the ocean were a person who obeys the law. Alternate translation: “an everlasting limit that it cannot cross” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '22', 'ayh2', '', '', '0', 'rises and falls', '“moves back and forth”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '22', 'kd3c', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'it does not violate it', '“the ocean does not violate my decree.” God speaks of ocean not going past the border of sand as if the border were a law, and as if the ocean were a person who obeys the law. Alternate translation: “it does not succeed in going past the border” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '23', 'ic83', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues to speak to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '23', 'l32t', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'this people has a stubborn heart. It turns', 'The people’s heart represents their attitude toward God. If Yahweh is speaking to the people, this can also be expressed with the word “you.” Alternate translation: “but you people have a stubborn heart. You turn” or “but you people are stubborn. You turn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '23', 'cf4m', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'It turns away in rebellion and goes away', 'The word “it” refers to the people. Here “goes away” represents disobeying God. Alternate translation: “They rebel and disobey me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '24', 's5r8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they do not say in their hearts', 'Here “their hearts” represent their thoughts, and “say” represents thinking. Alternate translation: “they do not think” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '24', 'k3at', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'keeping the fixed weeks of the harvest for us', 'Here “keeping the fixed weeks of the harvest” represents making sure that those weeks happen at the right time. Alternate translation: “making sure for us that the weeks of harvest happen when they are supposed to” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '25', 'g8i4', '', '', '0', 'Your iniquities', 'The word “Your” refers to the descendants of Jacob and the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '25', 'kl5g', '', '', '0', 'these things', 'This refers to the rains and the harvests.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '25', 'th39', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Your sins have stopped good from coming to you', 'Good things “coming” represents good things happening. “Because of your sins, good things have stopped happening to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '26', 'k1ep', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues to speak.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '26', 'x9gl', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'For wicked men are found with my people', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “For I have found wicked men among my people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '26', 'zk7i', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'They watch as someone crouches to capture birds', 'God speaks of wicked people wanting to harm someone as if they were waiting to capture birds. Alternate translation: “Like someone hiding and waiting to capture birds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '26', 'rv4u', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they set a trap and catch people', 'God speaks of wicked people intentionally harming others as if they were setting a trap. Alternate translation: “They set things up so that they can take advantage of people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '27', 'qx63', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Like a cage full of birds, their houses are full of deceit', 'Here “deceit” represents the things that were taken by deceit. Alternate translation: Like a cage full of birds that a hunter has caught, wicked people’s houses are full of things that they have taken by deceiving people (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '27', 'ktf1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they grow large and become rich', 'Here “large” represents powerful. Alternate translation: “these wicked people become powerful and rich” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '28', 'cw6j', '', '', '0', 'they shine with well-being', 'This could mean: (1) their skin shines because of the healthy food they eat, or (2) their body is smooth because of the muscle and fat between their bones and skin. It indicates that they eat well.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '28', 'plb9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They crossed over all bounds of wickedness', 'Doing all kinds of wicked things is spoken of as if there were a boundary separating some wicked things from things that are even more wicked. Alternate translation: “They do all kinds of wicked things” or “They even do the most wicked things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '28', 'mc4l', '', '', '0', 'They do not plead the cause of the people, or the cause of the orphan', '“They do not plead with the rulers to give the people and the orphans what they need” or “They do not plead with the rulers to give justice to the people and the orphans”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '28', 'fdb8', '', '', '0', 'they have not given justice to the needy', '“they have not helped the needy by doing what is just for them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '29', 'pah8', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Should I not punish … a nation like this?', 'Yahweh uses this question to emphasize that the things that they are doing are so bad that he will no have mercy but will punish them. See how you translated a similar sentence in [Jeremiah 5:9](../05/09.md). Alternate translation: “So I will punish them, this is Yahweh’s declaration. I will certainly get revenge for myself against them.”(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '29', 's1ep', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '30', 'y4qb', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues to speak.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '30', 'jnz7', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Atrocities and horrors have occurred', 'This can be stated more actively. Alternate translation: “People do terrible and horrible things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '30', 'a5il', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'in the land', 'Here “the land” refers to the land of Israel.’ Alternate translation: “in the land of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '31', 'm6tl', '', '', '0', 'The prophets prophesy with deceit, and the priests rule with their own power', 'These are the atrocities and horrors that are spoken of in verse 30.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '31', 'jd9n', '', '', '0', 'The prophets prophesy with deceit', '“The prophets prophesy lies” or “The prophets tell lies when they prophesy”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '31', 'md9e', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'the priests rule with their own power', 'This could mean: (1) the priests do not submit to God’s authority. Alternate translation: “the priests rule by their own authority” or (2) the priests rule according to the directions of the prophets (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '5', '31', 'lf6j', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'but what will happen in the end?', '“but what will you do at the end of all of this?” Yahweh uses this question to emphasize that the people will regret being wicked when he punishes them for it. Alternate translation: “but in the end I will punish you and you will be regret your wicked behavior” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', 'intro', 'f4ic', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 6 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 6:1-30.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Gods and battle
In the ancient Near East, it was commonly believed that a nation’s gods were responsible for military victory. It may have been believed that a god would not defend an evil city. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '1', 'h511', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh is speaking.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '1', 'f21l', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'Find safety … by leaving Jerusalem', 'Here “Find safety” represents doing what they can in order to be safe. Alternate translation: “Be safe … by leaving Jerusalem” or “Leave Jerusalem … so that you can be safe” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '1', 'a8g6', '', '', '0', 'people of Benjamin', 'This is who Yahweh was speaking to.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '1', 'h78h', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Blow a trumpet in Tekoa', 'A trumpet is used as a warning that people will be attacked. Alternate translation: “Blow a trumpet in Tekoa to warn the people that they will be attacked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '1', 'v1e9', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Tekoa', 'This is the name of a town about 18 kilometers south of Jerusalem. The name means “a horn for blowing.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '1', 'm5nz', '', '', '0', 'Raise up over Beth Hakkerem a signal', 'This could mean: (1) the signal is smoke from a fire. Alternate translation: “Light a fire to send up smoke at Beth Hakkerem to warn people about the enemy coming” or (2) the signal is a flag. Alternate translation: “Raise up a flag over the town of Beth Hakkerem to warn people about the enemy coming”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '1', 'cj9u', '', '', '0', 'Beth Hakkerem', 'the name of a town about 10 kilometers south of Jerusalem. The name means “the place of the vineyard.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '1', 'fa2a', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'wickedness is appearing from the north', 'Here “wickedness” represents disaster and the people who will cause it. Alternate translation: “enemies will come from the north and cause disaster to happen to you” or “enemies coming from the north will destroy you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '1', 'sub6', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'a great crushing is coming', 'How the crushing will come can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “Enemies will come and crush you” or “Enemies will come and destroy you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '2', 'cw79', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'The daughter of Zion, the beautiful and delicate woman', 'Zion is another name for Jerusalem. Yahweh speaks of Jerusalem as though it were a woman. He speaks of it as a daughter to show his love for Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “My dear Zion, which is like a beautiful and delicate woman” or “My dear Zion” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '3', 'l12q', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'The shepherds and their flocks will go to them', 'Kings were often spoken of as shepherds of their people. Alternate translation: “The kings and their soldiers will go to them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '3', 'j632', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'they will set up tents against her all around', 'The phrase “against her” means “in order to attack Zion.” Alternate translation: “they will set up tents all around Zion in order to attack it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '3', 'g9el', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'each man will shepherd', 'God speaks of kings leading their armies to destroy the land, as if they were shepherds leading their sheep to eat grass. Alternate translation: “like a shepherd each king will lead his army” or “each king will lead his army” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '3', 'uz2s', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'with his own hand', 'Here “hand” represents the portion of something someone his assigned to take in his hand. Here it refers to the portion of land the king is assigned to conquer. Alternate translation: “and conquer his portion of the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '4', 'u13f', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'A king from the attacking army is speaking to the men under his control.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '4', 'ejj3', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Dedicate yourselves', 'It can be stated clearly that the kings say this. Alternate translation: “The kings say to their armies, ‘Dedicate yourselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '4', 'am3p', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Dedicate yourselves to the gods for the battle', 'The attacking army tries to ensure that their gods will help them during the war by performing ceremonies and making sacrifices to them. Alternate translation: “Prepare for war by purifying yourselves and sacrificing to the gods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '4', 'l529', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Arise, let us attack', 'To arise or stand up is a metaphor for no longer watching and thinking and instead beginning to act. Alternate translation: “Let us stop thinking and begin to attack” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '4', 'ldp8', '', '', '0', 'let us attack at noon', '“Let us attack Jerusalem at noon”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '4', 'd1mc', '', '', '0', 'It is too bad that the daylight is fading away, that the evening shadows are falling', 'The kings say this later in the day when they want their army to keep fighting even though it is getting dark.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '4', 'hnt2', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the daylight is fading away', 'The end of the day is spoken of in terms of its light becoming dark. Alternate translation: “the day is ending” or “it is beginning to get dark” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '4', 'su9l', '', '', '0', 'are falling', '“are stretching out” or “are getting longer”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '5', 'jc1c', '', '', '0', 'at night', '“during the night even though it is dark”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '5', 'qmf3', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'her fortresses', 'People often spoke of cities as if they were women. Her the word “her” refers to Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “the strong buildings of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '6', 'unq2', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '6', 'crp6', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'Cut her trees', 'God says this to the army that will attack Jerusalem. The word “her” refers to Jerusalem; cities were often spoken of as if they were women. Alternate translation: “Cut down the trees outside of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '6', 'v6t3', '', '', '0', 'heap up siegeworks against Jerusalem', 'Siegeworks are either high mounds of dirt or high ramps made of wood that the enemies build outside the city wall in order go on top of the wall and attack the people inside the city.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '6', 'p62r', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'because it is filled with oppression', 'Here “it is filled with oppression” represents people there always oppressing people. Alternate translation: “because its people are always oppressing each other” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '7', 'x25i', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'As a well pours out fresh water, so this city keeps producing wickedness', 'Here “this city keeps producing wickedness” represents people in the city continuing to do wicked things. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '7', 'q16a', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Violence and disorder are heard within her', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I hear violence and disorder in her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '7', 'ky66', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'sickness and wounds are continually before my face', 'These things being “before” God’s face represents him seeing them. Alternate translation: “I constantly see sickness and wounds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '8', 'ctm4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Accept discipline, Jerusalem … make you into a ruin, an uninhabited land', 'Here God speaks to the people of Jerusalem as if he were speaking to the city itself. Alternate translation: “Accept discipline, you people of Jerusalem … make your land into a ruin, an uninhabited land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '8', 'nn5k', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Accept discipline', '“Accept discipline” here is a metaphor for learning from discipline. Alternate translation: “Learn from your discipline” or “When I punish you, learn to do what is right” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '8', 'vvn8', '', '', '0', 'an uninhabited land', '“a land that has no people living in it”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '9', 'sz1r', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They will certainly glean those who are left in Israel like a vineyard', 'Yahweh speaks of the enemy attacking those who remain as if the enemy were to pick grapes that remain in a vineyard after others have harvested it. Alternate translation: “After destroying Israel, they will certainly come back to attack the people who are still alive” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '9', 'e5tr', '', '', '0', 'They will certainly', 'The word “They” refers to the enemy that Yahweh sends to destroy Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '9', 'kl5d', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Reach out again with your hand to pick grapes from the vines', 'Yahweh commands the enemy to attack those who remain in Israel as if the enemy were pick to grapes that remain in a vineyard after others have harvested it. Alternate translation: “Come back and attack the people of Israel who remain” or “Like people who reach out again to pick grapes from vines that they have already harvested, come back and attack the people who remain” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '10', 'g9ic', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'To whom should I declare and warn so they will listen', 'Yahweh uses this question to emphasize that none of the people of Israel would listen to him even after they survived the attack of their enemies. Alternate translation: “There is no one left for me to speak to and warn who might listen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '10', 'uv57', '', '', '0', 'Look', '“You can see it yourself”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '10', 'p8ap', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Their ears are uncircumcised', 'This represents their stubborn unwillingness to listen to God. Alternate translation: “Their ears are closed” or “They refuse to listen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '10', 'n19z', '', '', '0', 'Their ears', 'The word “Their” refer to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '10', 'yw68', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word of Yahweh has come to them', 'This idiom is used to announce that God gave messages to them. He did this through his prophets. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has sent messages to them” or “Yahweh has spoken to them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '10', 'p8sc', '', '', '0', 'they do not want it', '“they do not want to listen to the word of Yahweh”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '11', 'dqg7', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'But I am filled with Yahweh’s fury', 'Jeremiah is speaking. He feels the same anger that Yahweh feels, and he speaks of being extremely angry as if he were filled with anger. Alternate translation: “I am completely angry as Yahweh is” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '11', 'bdn3', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I am tired of holding it in', 'Jeremiah speaks of not showing Yahweh’s anger as if he were holding the anger inside himself. Alternate translation: “I am tired from not expressing this anger” or “I am tired of not doing anything about this anger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '11', 'mm2e', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Pour it out on the children in the streets and on the groups of young men', 'God speaks of punishing the people of Israel as if his anger were a liquid that he wanted Jeremiah to pour out on them. Alternate translation: “In anger punish the children in the streets and the groups of young men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '11', 'xce7', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'For every man will be taken away with his wife', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Because enemies will capture every man with his wife” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '11', 'p4cb', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'every old person heavy with years', 'The words “will be taken” are understood from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “every old person heavy with years will be taken” or “they will take every old person heavy with years” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '11', 'ug45', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'every old person heavy with years', 'The phrase “heavy with years” is an idiom that means “very old.” It reinforces the phrase “old person.” Alternate translation: “every very old person” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '12', 'c4qb', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Their houses will be turned over to others', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Their houses will become the possession of other people” or “There people will take their houses” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '12', 'm3qu', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'both their fields and their wives together', 'The phrase “will be turned over to others” is understood from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “and their fields and their women will also be turned over to others” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '12', 'efu6', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '13', 'eyw7', 'figs-merism', '', '0', 'that from the least to the greatest, all of them are greedy', 'The phrase “from the least to the greatest” shows that all the people of Israel are included in the phrase “all of them,” regardless of how important they are. Alternate translation: “all of them, including the least powerful, the most powerful, and every one else, are greedy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '13', 'vs6m', 'figs-nominaladj', '', '0', 'the least', 'This refers to the least powerful and least important people. Alternate translation: “the least powerful people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '13', 'gwi1', 'figs-nominaladj', '', '0', 'the greatest', 'This refers to the most powerful and most important people. Alternate translation: “the greatest people” or “the most powerful people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '13', 'vdj4', '', '', '0', 'all of them', '“all of the people of Israel”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '13', 'qw1u', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'are greedy for dishonest gain', 'The abstract noun “gain” can be expressed with the phrases “get more money” or “get more things.” Alternate translation: “want to get more money by lying to people” or “strongly desire to get more things and will even trick people in order to get them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '13', 'b8dn', '', '', '0', 'all of them practice deceit', '“all of them deceive people” or “all of them are liars”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '14', 'it97', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They have healed the wounds of my people lightly', 'This could mean: (1) the wounds represent the problems the people have as a result of their sin. Alternate translation: “They act as though my people’s problems are not serious, like small wounds” or (2) the wounds represent the people’s sin. Alternate translation: “They acts as though my people’s sins are not serious, like small wounds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '14', 'kz57', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They have healed the wounds … lightly', 'Here “lightly” represents treating the wounds as if they were not serious, as if they were not difficult. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '14', 'lqp6', '', '', '0', '‘Peace, Peace,’ when there is no peace', '“‘All is well, All is well,’ but it is not well”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '15', 'l12m', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Were they ashamed when they practiced abominations?', 'God uses this question to show his anger that the people were not ashamed of their sins. Alternate translation: “They committed terrible sins, and they were not ashamed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '15', 'vc8r', '', '', '0', 'they did not know how to blush', 'When a person is ashamed, his face normally turns red. Alternate translation: “their faces did not even turn red”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '15', 'c3ai', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they will fall among the fallen', 'Here “fall” represents being killed. Alternate translation: “they will be killed along with the others who are killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '15', 'qg6n', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they will be brought down when they are punished', 'Here “will be brought down” represents being destroyed. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will destroy them when I punish them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '16', 's27z', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Yahweh says this', 'It can be stated clearly who Yahweh says this to. Alternate translation: “Yahweh says this to the people of Israel” or “Yahweh says this to his people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '16', 's5rz', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Stand at the road crossing … We will not go', 'The roads and pathways refer to ways that people live their lives. Yahweh wants the people of Israel to ask what is the good way to live their lives and for them to live that way. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '16', 'ez9b', '', '', '0', 'the road crossing', 'This refers to the place where two roads meet.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '16', 's5kk', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'ask for the ancient pathways', 'The ancient pathways represent their ancestors’s behavior, how their ancestors lived long ago. Alternate translation: “ask about the pathways that your ancestors walked on” or “ask about how your ancestors behaved” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '16', 'h56h', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Where is this good way', 'This could mean: (1) “this good way” represents the good way to live. Alternate translation: “What is the good way to live” or (2) “this good way” represents the way to live that results in blessings. Alternate translation: “Where is the way to what is good” or “What is the way to live that results in blessing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '16', 'a4xf', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Then go on it', '“Then walk on that path.” Going on that path represents living that way. Alternate translation: “Then live that way” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '16', 's29n', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'We will not go', 'This represents not living that way. Alternate translation: “We will not live that way” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '17', 'zs9d', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I appointed for you watchmen to listen for the trumpet', 'Yahweh speaks of his prophets as if they were watchmen who were sent to warn the people of danger. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '17', 'jp7i', '', '', '0', 'appointed for you', 'The word “you” refers to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '17', 'a3n7', '', '', '0', 'to listen for the trumpet', '“to listen to the sound of the trumpet.” Yahweh speaks of his warning messages to his prophets as if the messages were a trumpet being blown to warn people about the danger that would come. The prophets were to listen to the warning and tell the people about it.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '18', 'upm1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Therefore, nations, listen! See, you witnesses, what will happen to them.', 'These two sentences are telling the people of other nations to witness what Yahweh will do to the rebellious people of Judah. Alternate translation: “Therefore, you people of other nations, listen! You witnesses, see what will happen to my people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '18', 'k97t', '', '', '0', 'Therefore, nations, listen!', '“Therefore, nations, listen to what I am about to say!”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '18', 'cge9', '', '', '0', 'you witnesses', '“you who are witnesses”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '18', 'zw4l', '', '', '0', 'will happen to them', 'The word “them” refers to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '19', 'jt8u', 'figs-apostrophe', '', '0', 'Hear, earth', 'Jeremiah is speaking to the people of nations far away from him as if they could hear him. He is speaking as if to the earth itself. Alternate translation: “Listen, everyone who lives on the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '19', 'yn3n', '', '', '0', 'I am about to bring disaster to this people', '“soon I will punish these people severely”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '19', 'dce8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the fruit of their thoughts', 'Here the word “fruit” represents results or consequences. Alternate translation: “the consequences of their thoughts” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '19', 'du18', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'They paid no attention to my word or law, but they instead rejected it', 'Here “paid no attention to my word” refers to not listening to what God said, and “rejected it” refers to refusing to obey God’s law. Alternate translation: “They did not listen to what I said. Instead they disobeyed my law” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '20', 'p9c4', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'What does this frankincense going up from Sheba mean to me? Or these sweet smells from a distant land?', 'God uses these questions to rebuke the people. Alternate translation: “Frankincense from Sheba and sweet smelling cane from a distant land mean nothing to me.” or “I do not want your burnt offerings of frankincense from Sheba or sweet smelling cane from a distant land.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '20', 'lzv5', '', '', '0', 'these sweet smells', 'People would burn sweet smelling cane as an offering to God.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '20', 'x7y3', '', '', '0', 'are not acceptable to me', '“do not please me” or “do not make me happy”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '21', 'nwr1', '', '', '0', 'See, I', '“Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important: I”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '21', 'd486', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I am about to place a stumbling block against this people', '“I am about to put obstacles in front of this people.” Yahweh speaks of the troubles that he will make happen to the people of Israel as if they were a blocks that people stumble over. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '21', 'wc6y', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'fathers and sons together', 'The phrase “will stumble” is understood from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “fathers and sons will both stumble” or “fathers and sons will both be hurt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '21', 'eq4s', '', '', '0', 'Inhabitants and their neighbors', '“Neighbors and their friends”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '22', 'yxt3', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'a people is coming', 'Their purpose can be made clear. Alternate translation: “a people is coming to attack you” or “an army is coming” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '22', 'a582', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'a great nation', 'Here “nation” represents the army of the nation. Alternate translation: “the army of a great nation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '22', 'xr58', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'is being stirred up from the farthest parts of the earth', 'Being “stirred up” represents preparing to do something. Alternate translation: “is being prepared to come from a distant land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '23', 'm4uq', '', '', '0', 'They will pick up bows and spears', '“The soldiers will carry bows and spears”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '23', 'bam3', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Their sound is like the sea roar', 'The loud noise that the soldiers make is compared to the loud noise of the ocean. Alternate translation: “The sound that they make is very loud, like the sound of the ocean” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '23', 'xl54', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'they are riding on horses, set out in order as men for battle', 'The phrase “set out in order” means that they have organized themselves and are riding in rows. The phrase “as men for battle” indicates that they are ready to fight. Alternate translation: “they are riding on horses in their assigned rows, and they are ready to fight against you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '24', 'fbb5', '', '', '0', 'We have heard', 'The word “We” probably refers to Jeremiah and the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '24', 'l8gs', '', '', '0', 'our hands fall limp in distress', '“our hands are weak because we are anxious”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '24', 'd28c', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Anguish seizes us', 'Feeling great anguish is spoken of as if the anguish grabs them. Alternate translation: “We feel terrible anguish” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '24', 'b25e', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'as a woman giving birth', 'The anguish that they feel because the enemy coming to attack them is compared to the anguish that a woman feels when she is about to give birth to a baby. Alternate translation: “like a woman who is about to give birth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '25', 'k3f1', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah speaks to the people of Jerusalem. Some versions interpret this as Yahweh speaking to the people of Jerusalem.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '25', 'n3uk', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'for the swords of the enemy and terror are all around', 'The phrase “swords of the enemy” represents the enemy with their swords ready to attack. The abstract noun “terror” refers to things that cause people to be frightened and can be translated with an adjective. Alternate translation: “For the enemy is everywhere with their swords and everyone else is terrified” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '26', 'ti8u', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Daughter of my people', 'Jeremiah shows Yahweh’s love for his people by speaking to them as a daughter. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 4:11](../04/11.md). Alternate translation: “My people, you who are like a daughter to me” or “My dear people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '26', 'bkm8', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'put on sackcloth and roll in ashes', 'People do these things to show that they are extremely sad. Alternate translation: “Show how sad you are by wearing sackcloth and rolling in ashes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '26', 'u1nu', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'mourn with painful sobs as for an only son', 'Jeremiah compares the people’s great sadness to the sadness that a mother feels if her only son dies. Alternate translation: “mourn with painful sobs as you would if your only son died” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '26', 'as8r', '', '', '0', 'for the destroyer will suddenly come upon us', '“because the enemy army will suddenly come to attack us”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '27', 'nfn2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh is speaking to Jeremiah. God speaks of the people of Israel being very sinful as if they were silver that was full of impurities. God speaks of punishing Israel to make them stop sinning as if he were boiling silver and lead in a hot fire in order to remove the impurities from the silver. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '27', 'i71y', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'one who tests my people like one would test metal', 'Yahweh compares Jeremiah testing his people to a person who tests metal to see how good it is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '27', 'uh6e', '', '', '0', 'their ways', '“their behavior” or “how they live”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '28', 'lmk7', '', '', '0', 'who go about slandering others', '“and constantly slander other people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '28', 'qg4z', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'All of them are bronze and iron', 'Bronze and iron are hard metals. Yahweh speaks of the people being stubborn as if they were hard like bronze and iron. Alternate translation: “All of them are hard like bronze and iron” or “All of them are stubborn, as hard as bronze and iron” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '29', 'zb2n', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'The bellows are scorched by the fire that is burning them; the lead is consumed in the flames', 'God speaks of punishing his people as if they were silver and he was boiling the silver in a very hot fire. These phrases emphasize that the one boiling the metal was working very hard. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '29', 'zf3z', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'The bellows are scorched by the fire that is burning them', 'The fire is so hot that it burns the bellows. This can be stated in active form. This very hot fire represents God’s judgment. Alternate translation: “The fire is so hot that it scorches the bellows” or “The punishment is so severe that it is like a fire that even burns the bellows” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '29', 'r6p8', 'translate-unknown', '', '0', 'The bellows are scorched', 'Bellows are a tool used to blow large amounts of air into a burning fire to make the fire hotter. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '29', 'a9dw', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'the lead is consumed in the flames', 'The silver has so many impurities in it that the lead is used up before it can remove them all. This represents the people of Israel being so full of sin, that they continue to sin even after God punishes them. Alternate translation: “the silver is so full of impurities, that the lead that is used to remove them is used up” or “they are like silver that is so full of impurities that the lead cannot remove them all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '29', 'fd3z', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'The refining continues among them', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You will continue to refine them” or “You will continue to try to purify them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '29', 'ujx6', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'because the evil is not removed', 'God speaks of Israel continuing to be evil as if they were silver and the impurities remained in the silver. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “because the evil remains” or “the impurities remain” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '6', '30', 'q4md', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'They will be called rejected silver, for', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “People will say about the people of Israel, ‘They are rejected silver,’ for” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', 'intro', 'i2dl', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 7 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations prefer to set apart quotations. The ULT and many other English translations set the lines of 7:29-34, which is an extended quotation, farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Justice in society
Jeremiah commanded the people of Jerusalem to live justly. Without justice, they did not truly have faith in Yahweh. Without this faith in Yahweh, the temple and its rituals were useless. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])

## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter

### “Do not pray for this people”
Yahweh wanted the people to repent. This statement, and the others that follow, may be taken in another way. They are intended to show that it is too late for the people, and their punishment will come regardless of their response. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '1', 'y68e', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word that came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “This is the message that Yahweh gave to Jeremiah. He said,” or “This is the message that Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '2', 'bj92', '', '', '0', 'all you of Judah', '“all you people of Judah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '3', 'vlv3', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues giving Jeremiah his message to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '3', 'f884', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '3', 'c23a', '', '', '0', 'Make your ways and practices good, and I will let you continue', '“If you improve your ways and your practices, then I will let you continue”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '3', 's5g6', '', '', '0', 'in this place', 'This means in the land of Judah, not in the temple.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '4', 'e2w3', 'figs-rpronouns', '', '0', 'Do not entrust yourself to deceitful words and say', 'The reflexive pronoun “yourself” emphasizes the personal risk to the Israelites. Alternate translation: “Do not trust in deceitful words to protect you, saying” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '4', 'ru5l', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Temple of Yahweh! Temple of Yahweh! Temple of Yahweh!', 'It is implied that, since the temple belongs to Yahweh and represents his presence, he will protect it and the people of Judah will be safe. Possible meanings for why **Temple of Yahweh** is repeated three times are (1) it was repeated for emphasis or (2) it was repeated as part of a temple liturgy. Alternate translation: “This is the temple of Yahweh so it is absolutely certain that no one will destroy it and we are safe.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '5', 'yex8', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues giving Jeremiah his message to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '5', 'b71h', '', '', '0', 'make your ways and practices good', '“improve your ways and practices.” See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 7:3](../07/03.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '5', 's949', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'completely execute justice', 'The abstract noun “justice” can be translated using the verb “judge.” Alternate translation: “judge rightly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '6', 'f96n', '', '', '0', 'do not exploit the one', '“treat fairly the foreigner”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '6', 'klb1', '', '', '0', 'orphan', 'child whose parents have died']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '6', 'ivv5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'pour out innocent blood', 'Here pouring out innocent blood represents killing those not deserving death. Alternate translation: “kill innocent people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '6', 'q1kh', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'walk after other gods', 'Here walking after is a metonym for following after with the intent to serve and obey. Alternate translation: “serve other gods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '6', 'q3q6', '', '', '0', 'in this place', 'Here “this place” refers to the land of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '7', 'p965', '', '', '0', 'will let you stay', '“will let you continue to live”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '7', 'n3ke', '', '', '0', 'from ancient times and forever', '“from ancient times and continually.” This means Yahweh gave the land to the people of Judah to be their permanent possession.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '8', 'd4gt', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The word “you” in these verses refers to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '8', 'znm8', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues giving Jeremiah his message to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '8', 's1dh', '', '', '0', 'Behold!', 'The word “Behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the information that follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '9', 'bi95', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Do you steal, kill, and commit adultery? Do you swear … and walk after other gods whom you have not known?', 'These questions expect a positive answer to make the point that God knows the sins they are committing. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You steal, kill, and commit adultery. You swear … and walk after other gods whom you have not known.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '9', 'ikv4', '', '', '0', 'swear deceitfully', '“lie even in your oaths”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '9', 'ps9p', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'walk after other gods', 'Here walking after is a metonym for following after with the intent to serve and obey. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 7:6](../07/06.md). Alternate translation: “serve other gods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '10', 'w19j', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Then do you come and stand … so you can do all of these abominations?', 'This question expects a positive answer to make the point that God knows the hypocrisy of their words and actions. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Then you come and stand … so you can do all of these abominations.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '10', 'ras4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'house that is called by my name', 'This is a metonym for Yahweh’s temple. It can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “house that belongs to me” or “temple where you worship me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '11', 'pb4b', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Is this house, which carries my name, a den of bandits in your eyes?', 'This question expects a positive answer to make the point that God knows what they think about Yahweh’s temple. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “This house, which carries my name, is a den of bandits in your eyes!” or “You act as though you think this house, which is called by my name, should be a place where bandits can go to hide!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '11', 'kj59', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'this house, which carries my name', 'Yahweh’s temple is spoken of as if it was carrying the name of Yahweh. This has a similar meaning to “this house that is called by my name” in the previous verse. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '11', 'e4vn', '', '', '0', 'bandits', 'violent people who steal and destroy']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '11', 'tj9h', '', '', '0', 'But behold, I have seen it', '“But I certainly have seen what you are doing”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '11', 'ume9', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '12', 'j5kh', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '12', 'n4ba', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues giving Jeremiah his message to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '12', 'c6l5', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'my place that was in Shiloh, where I allowed my name to stay there in the beginning', 'Here “where I allowed my name to stay” is an idiom that means this was a place where Yahweh was worshiped. Alternate translation: “the place in Shiloh where I first allowed my people to worship me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '13', 'm7ib', 'figs-hendiadys', '', '0', 'time and time again', 'This hendiadys is also an idiom that means something is done many times. Alternate translation: “repeatedly” or “persistently” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '14', 'g8pq', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'this house that is called by my name', 'This is a metonym for Yahweh’s temple. It can be expressed in active form. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 7:10](../07/10.md). Alternate translation: “this house that belongs to me” or “this temple where you worship me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '16', 'b1uq', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh speaks to Jeremiah about the people of Judah. In these verses, “this people” refers to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '16', 'h32v', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'do not pray for this people, and do not lift up a lamenting wail or say a prayer on their behalf, and do not petition me', 'These four clauses each mean about the same thing and are repeated for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '16', 'mpn3', '', '', '0', 'lift up a lamenting wail', '“cry out with sadness”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '16', 'ym42', '', '', '0', 'on their behalf', '“for their benefit” or “for them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '16', 'd2un', '', '', '0', 'petition me', '“plead with me”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '17', 'qn8a', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?', 'This question expects a positive answer and is asked to bring these things to Jeremiah’s attention. They can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: “Look at what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '18', 'u9lk', '', '', '0', 'kindling the fire', '“starting the fire”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '18', 'jc1l', '', '', '0', 'kneading dough', 'mixing dough by hand']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '18', 't6z1', '', '', '0', 'dough', 'a thick mixture of flour and liquid used for baking']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '18', 'u6gq', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'the queen of the heavens', 'This was the name of a false god. Alternate translation: “the false god known as ‘the queen of the heavens’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '18', 'sq9a', '', '', '0', 'will provoke me', '“will anger me”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '19', 'ia89', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'In these verses, “they” and “themselves” refer to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '19', 't7ze', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to speak to Jeremiah about the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '19', 'ta4u', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'is it not themselves whom they are provoking, so that shame is on them?', 'This question expects a positive answer. It can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: “they are provoking themselves, so that shame is on them!” or “they are troubling and bringing shame on themselves!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '19', 'jj5b', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'shame is on them', 'The abstract noun “shame” can be translated using the verb “shamed.” Alternate translation: “they are shamed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '20', 'ccj2', '', '', '0', 'See', 'This word is used here to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '20', 'ta7u', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'my anger and wrath will gush out onto this place', 'Yahweh speaks of his anger as if it were something that could be poured out. Alternate translation: “I will punish this place” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '20', 'xv82', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'anger and wrath', 'These words mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of Yahweh’s anger. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '20', 'v5eu', '', '', '0', 'gush out', '“pour out”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '20', 'mf3h', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'It will burn and never be extinguished', 'Yahweh speaks of his anger as if it were a fire that could not be put out. Alternate translation: “No one will be able to stop my anger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '20', 'wz4y', '', '', '0', 'never be extinguished', '“never stop burning”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '21', 'bjt8', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'In these verses, “you” and “your” refer to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '21', 'i6xb', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues giving Jeremiah his message to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '21', 'hg9i', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '21', 'p7ch', 'figs-irony', '', '0', 'Add your burnt offerings to your sacrifices and the meat from them', 'This is an ironic statement emphasizing that none of their sacrifices were acceptable to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “Go ahead and eat the burnt offerings along with your sacrifices and meat from them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '23', 'zn4g', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Listen to my voice', 'Here listening to Yahweh’s voice means to both hear his words and obey what he says. Alternate translation: “Hear and obey what I say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '23', 'ug56', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'walk in all the ways that I am commanding you', 'Yahweh speaks of obeying his commands as if one were walking in them, like person would walk along a road. Alternate translation: “do everything that I am commanding you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '24', 'gts3', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The words “you” and “your” in these verses refer to the people of Judah. “They” refers to the ancestors of the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '24', 'u79z', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues giving Jeremiah his message to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '24', 'mmx8', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'they did not listen or pay attention', 'These phrases mean about the same thing and are repeated for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '24', 'hex1', '', '', '0', 'by their own stubborn plans of their wicked hearts', '“according to their own plans because they were wicked and stubborn”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '24', 'pn8b', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they went backwards, not forward', 'This is a metaphor. This could mean: (1) they refused to pay attention to Yahweh, instead of eagerly obeying him. Alternate translation: “they went away from me instead of drawing closer to me” or (2) they got worse and worse instead of improving. Alternate translation: “they got worse instead of better” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '25', 'g7qg', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'Ever since the day when your ancestors went out from the land of Egypt until this day', 'This is a generalization that means over this entire period of time, not every day during this period of time. Alternate translation: “From the time your ancestors went out from the land of Egypt until now” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '25', 'wl88', '', '', '0', 'I persisted in sending them', '“I sent them again and again” or “I repeatedly sent them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '26', 'x6ns', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'they hardened their necks', 'This is an idiom that means they were stubborn. Alternate translation: “they became stubborn” or “they resisted me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '26', 'hje2', '', '', '0', 'They were more wicked', '“Each generation was more wicked”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '27', 'rs3g', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The words “them” and “they” in these verses refer to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '27', 'm2j2', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues giving Jeremiah his message to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '27', 'nc7q', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'So proclaim all these words to them, but they will not listen to you. Proclaim these things to them, but they will not answer you.', 'These two sentences say the same thing, The second emphasizes the message of the first. Alternate translation: “Tell them my message, but they will not listen to you or answer you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '28', 'y4p4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the voice of Yahweh its God', 'Here “the voice of Yahweh” represents what Yahweh has said. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:25](../03/25.md). Alternate translation: “what Yahweh its God has said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '28', 'di1t', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Truth is destroyed and cut off from their mouths', 'Yahweh speaks of truth as if it was something the people could destroy and stop saying. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The people destroy truth and cut it off from their mouths” or “The people tell only lies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '28', 'zj54', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'Truth is destroyed', 'The abstract noun “truth” can be translated using the adjective “truthful.” Alternate translation: “What is truthful is destroyed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '29', 'd5yd', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The word “your” in these verses refers to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '29', 'y4ae', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues giving Jeremiah his message to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '29', 'rrp6', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'Cut off your hair and shave yourself, and throw away your hair', 'This would be done as a sign of mourning. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '29', 'p56k', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'rejected and abandoned', 'These two words have similar meanings and are repeated for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '30', 'hxu1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'sons of Judah', 'This refers to the people of Judah. Alternate translation: “people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '30', 'aui5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'their detestable things', 'Here “detestable things” refers to idols, which God hates. Alternate translation: “their disgusting idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '30', 'szk4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'house that is called by my name', 'This is a metonym for Yahweh’s temple. It can be expressed in active form. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 7:10](../07/10.md). Alternate translation: “house that belongs to me” or “temple where they worship me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '31', 'bpk3', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The words “they” and “their” in these verses refer to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '31', 'ud4q', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to describe the evil things that the people of Judah had done.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '31', 'v64i', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'the high place of Topheth', 'This is the name of a place where the people of Israel sacrificed their children to a false god by burning them with fire. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '31', 'ikn7', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'the Valley of Ben Hinnom', 'This is the name of a valley south of the city of Jerusalem, where people sacrificed to false gods. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '31', 'iq5w', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'nor did it enter my mind', 'Here the word “mind” refers to Yahweh’s thoughts. Alternate translation: “nor did I ever think about it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '32', 'dgv5', '', '', '0', 'So see', 'The word “see” here adds emphasis to what follows. Alternate translation: “Indeed”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '32', 'pkn1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'days are coming … when it', 'Future time is spoken of as if the “days are coming.” Alternate translation: “in the future … it” or “there will be a time … when it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '32', 't424', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '32', 'ums9', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'it will no longer be called', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people will no longer call it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '32', 'zbr4', '', '', '0', 'they will bury bodies', '“they will bury dead people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '32', 'tue8', '', '', '0', 'no room left', '“no place remaining”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '33', 'xa8f', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to speak of his judgment on the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '33', 'mb9t', '', '', '0', 'The corpses', '“The dead bodies”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '33', 'sc5b', '', '', '0', 'this people', '“the people of Judah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '33', 'h5ey', '', '', '0', 'the birds of the skies', 'See how you translated “the birds of the heavens” in [Jeremiah 4:25](../04/25.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '33', 'jv9c', '', '', '0', 'the beasts of the earth', '“the wild animals of the land”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '33', 'tf93', '', '', '0', 'to frighten them away', '“to scare them away”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '34', 'cm8g', '', '', '0', 'I will put an end to', '“I will remove from”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '34', 'w3gl', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'the sound of joy and the sound of gladness', 'These two phrases mean almost the same thing and are repeated for emphasis. The abstract nouns “joy” and “gladness” can be translated using the verb “rejoicing” and the adjective “glad.” Alternate translation: “the sounds of people rejoicing and being glad” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '34', 'mbc1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the sound of the groom and the sound of the bride', 'This is a metonym for what happens at marriage ceremonies. Alternate translation: “and people celebrating marriage” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '7', '34', 't5xh', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'will become a desolation', 'The abstract noun “desolation” can be translated using the adjective “desolate.” Alternate translation: “will become desolate” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', 'intro', 'b29a', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 8 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 8:5-22.

The prophecy revealed to Jeremiah is recorded in 8:5-9:12. Despite covering more than one chapter, this should be seen as one unit. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/reveal]])

## Important figures of speech in this chapter

### Hyperbole
The author frequently uses hyperbole in this chapter to describe the complete destruction of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '1', 'w8bg', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to speak of his judgment on the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '1', 'x5ig', '', '', '0', 'they will bring', 'This word “they” here refers to the enemies of the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '1', 'c3wu', '', '', '0', 'its officials', '“its princes” or “its rulers”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '2', 'p4kx', '', '', '0', 'will spread them out', 'The word “them” refers to the bones of the people listed in the previous verse.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '2', 'i7h2', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'that they have followed and served, that they have walked after and sought, and that they have worshiped', 'The word “they” here refers to the people of Judah. These three phrases mean about the same thing and are repeated for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '2', 'gvn4', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'walked after', 'This is a metaphor for serving or worshiping. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 2:23](../02/23.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '2', 'mxy9', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'The bones will not be gathered or buried again', 'This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “No one will gather their bones or bury them again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '2', 'j8lx', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'They will be like dung on the surface of the earth', 'The bones are compared to dung on the ground both to emphasize that they will be disgusting and because they will not be buried. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '2', 'vr8n', '', '', '0', 'on the surface of the earth', '“all over the ground”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '3', 'w45m', '', '', '0', 'where I have driven them', 'The word “them” refers to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '3', 'vl6x', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh of hosts has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh of hosts, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '4', 'xxz7', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The words “them” and “they” in these verses refer to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '4', 'tke2', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to speak of his judgment on the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '4', 'rz6z', '', '', '0', 'So say to them', 'Yahweh is telling Jeremiah what to say to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '4', 'v36i', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Does anyone fall and not get up? Does anyone get lost and not try to return?', 'These questions make the point that the way that the people of Judah were acting did not make sense. They can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You know that when someone falls, he gets back up, and when someone gets lost, he tries to find his way back.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '5', 'zes9', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why has this people, Jerusalem, turned away in permanent faithlessness?', 'Yahweh is saying that the way the people of Judah are acting does not make sense. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “It does not make sense that this people, Jerusalem, has turned away in permanent faithlessness.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '5', 'vgq1', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'Jerusalem', 'The word “Jerusalem” here is a synecdoche for all the people of Judah. Alternate translation: “Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '5', 'h7hw', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'hold on to treachery', 'What the people of Judah were doing is spoken of as if they were clinging to treachery and would not let it go. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '5', 'n5b8', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'They hold on to treachery', 'The abstract noun “treachery” is spoken of as if it were a physical object that a person could hold on to. It can be translated using the verb “deceive.” Holding on to something is a metaphor for loving. Alternate translation: “They refuse to turn away from what deceives them” or “They love the people who deceive them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '6', 'y22u', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The words “they” and “them” in these verses refer to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '6', 'v92n', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues giving Jeremiah his message to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '6', 'w5p2', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'paid attention and listened', 'These two things mean about the same thing and are repeated for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '6', 'sg8t', '', '', '0', 'did not speak right', '“did not say what is right”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '6', 'i9mx', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'for his wickedness', 'The abstract noun “wickedness” can be translated using the adjective “wicked.” Alternate translation: “for being wicked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '6', 'yw8x', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'What have I done?', 'The implied information is that this is a question that the people of Judah should have been asking. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I have done a terrible thing.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '6', 'g12y', '', '', '0', 'go where they wish', '“go their own way”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '6', 'r6ux', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'like a stallion rushing toward battle', 'The eagerness of the people to follow their own evil way is compared to the eagerness of a war horse running toward a battle. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '6', 'j57y', '', '', '0', 'stallion', 'adult male horse']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '7', 'j78m', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Even the stork in heaven knows the right times; and the doves, swifts, and cranes', 'The implied information is that these types of birds know the right times to migrate, which means to fly from one place to another at different times of the year for feeding or breeding. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '7', 'lsk2', 'translate-unknown', '', '0', 'stork … doves, swifts, and cranes', 'All of these are different types of birds that migrate. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '7', 'i7xx', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'They go on their migrations at the right time, but my people do not know Yahweh’s decrees', 'The implied information is that the people should have naturally known Yahweh’s decrees. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '7', 'g1he', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'They go on their migrations', 'The abstract noun “migrations” can be translated using the verb “migrate.” Alternate translation: “They migrate” or “They fly from one region to another” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '8', 'qa8a', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues giving Jeremiah his message to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '8', 'n65d', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'How can you say, “We are wise, for the law of Yahweh is with us”?', 'Yahweh asks this question to make the people of Judah think about what they were saying. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You think that you are wise because you have the law of Yahweh with you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '8', 'g95l', '', '', '0', 'How can you say', 'The “you” here refers to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '8', 'd131', '', '', '0', 'Indeed, see!', 'These words tell the hearer to pay close attention to what follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '8', 'qeg1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'The deceitful pen of the scribes', 'The pen represents the words that the scribes write. Alternate translation: “The false things that the scribes write” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '8', 'xs9e', '', '', '0', 'has created deceit', '“has given you false ideas”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '9', 'g2b6', 'figs-irony', '', '0', 'The wise men will be ashamed', 'This is irony because the wise men are normally honored for their wisdom. Alternate translation: “Those men who think they are wise will feel ashamed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '9', 'eb2b', '', '', '0', 'dismayed', 'terrified or shattered']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '9', 'kk1b', '', '', '0', 'Behold!', '“Pay attention!”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '9', 'i9ya', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'so what use is their wisdom?', 'This question expects a negative answer and is intended to make the hearers think about how little what they consider wisdom is really worth when they reject Yahweh’s word. Alternate translation: “so what they think is wise does not do them any good.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '10', 'n8yx', '', '', '0', 'because from the least to the greatest, all of them are greedy for dishonest gain! From the prophet to the priest, all of them practice deceit', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:13](../06/13.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '10', 'eq1m', 'figs-merism', '', '0', 'because from the least to the greatest, all of them are greedy', 'The phrase “from the least to the greatest” shows that all the people of Judah are included in the phrase “all of them,” regardless of how important they are. Alternate translation: “because all of them, including the least powerful, the most powerful, and everyone else, are greedy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '10', 'by2f', 'figs-nominaladj', '', '0', 'the least', 'This refers to the least powerful and least important people. Alternate translation: “the least powerful people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '10', 'm98v', 'figs-nominaladj', '', '0', 'the greatest', 'This refers to the most powerful and most important people. Alternate translation: “the greatest people” or “the most powerful people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '10', 'ry2p', '', '', '0', 'all of them', '“all of the people of Judah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '10', 'c6bc', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'are greedy for dishonest gain', 'The abstract noun “gain” can be expressed with the phrases “get more money” or “get more things.” Alternate translation: “want to get more money by lying to people” or “strongly desire to get more things and will even trick people in order to get them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '10', 'me66', '', '', '0', 'all of them practice deceit', '“all of them deceive people” or “all of them are liars”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '11', 'a894', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The words “they,” “their” and “them” in these verses refer to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '11', 'f7ex', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues giving Jeremiah his message to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '11', 't6ta', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They healed the wounds of my people lightly', 'This could mean: (1) the wounds represent the problems the people have as a result of their sin. Alternate translation: “They act as though my people’s problems are not serious, like small wounds” or (2) the wounds represent the people’s sin. Alternate translation: “They act as though my people’s sins are not serious, like small wounds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '11', 't1ge', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They healed the wounds … lightly', 'Here “lightly” represents treating the wounds as if they were not serious, as if they were not difficult. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '11', 'mjy3', '', '', '0', '“Peace, Peace,” when there was no peace', '“‘All is well, All is well,’ but it was not well”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '12', 'j556', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Were they ashamed when they practiced abominations?', 'God uses this question to show his anger that the people were not ashamed of their sins. Alternate translation: “They committed terrible sins, and they were not ashamed.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '12', 'a8qy', '', '', '0', 'they did not know how to blush', '“their faces did not even turn red.” When a person is ashamed, his face normally turns red.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '12', 'm1ix', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they will fall among the fallen', 'Here “fall” represents being killed. Alternate translation: “they will be killed along with the others who are killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '12', 'x1y2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they will be brought down when they are punished', 'Here “will be brought down” represents being destroyed. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will destroy them when I punish them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '13', 'b972', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '13', 'yf5y', '', '', '0', 'the leaf will wither', '“the leaf will dry up”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '13', 'qr8u', '', '', '0', 'what I have given to them will pass away', 'The meaning of the original text is uncertain here.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '14', 'fx4e', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The words “we,” “us” and “our” refer to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '14', 'nn25', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues his message by telling us what the people of Judah will say at the time of their punishment.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '14', 'r249', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why are we sitting here?', 'This question is asked to motivate action. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “We should not stay here.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '14', 'bl3v', '', '', '0', 'Come together; let us go to the fortified cities', 'The “fortified cities” were cities with high walls and strong defenses. See how you translated the similar phrases in [Jeremiah 4:5](../04/05.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '14', 'vsn4', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'we will become silent there in death', 'Here “become silent” means to die. Alternate translation: “let us die there” or “let us wait for our enemies to kill us there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '14', 'pv27', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'For Yahweh our God will silence us', 'Here “silence” is a metaphor for condemning to death. Alternate translation: “because Yahweh our God has condemned us to die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '14', 'tg23', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'He will make us drink poison', 'This is an idiom for Yahweh’s judgment on his people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '15', 'cpw9', '', '', '0', 'but there will be nothing good', '“but nothing good will happen”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '15', 'i77n', '', '', '0', 'but see', '“but understand”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '16', 'fvu7', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The words “his” and “they” in these verses refer to the enemies of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '16', 's1ew', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues his message about the punishment coming to Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '16', 'ck4x', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'The snorting of his stallions is heard from Dan', 'This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “The people of Dan hear the snorting of his stallions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '16', 'qq3k', '', '', '0', 'snorting', 'a loud sound that a horse makes with its nose']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '16', 'x69l', '', '', '0', 'stallions', 'adult male horses']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '16', 'v3by', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'The whole earth shakes', 'This is an exaggeration that is a metaphor for the people of Judah trembling with fear. Alternate translation: “All the people of the land shake with fear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '16', 'hjp2', '', '', '0', 'at the sound of the neighing of his strong horses', '“when they hear the sound of the enemy’s strong horses”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '16', 'x6ln', '', '', '0', 'neighing', 'a sound that a horse makes']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '16', 'a2w1', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'they will come and consume', 'Here the word “consume” means to eat up. It is an idiom for how the enemies come and destroy the land and its inhabitants. Alternate translation: “they will come and destroy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '17', 'ns7j', '', '', '0', 'For see', '“Now pay attention”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '17', 'nvi3', '', '', '0', 'vipers that you cannot charm', 'To charm means to sing or make music in order to control snakes.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '17', 'ma3y', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '18', 'f7zw', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah and Yahweh have a conversation about the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '18', 'hkg9', '', '', '0', 'My sorrow has no end', 'The word “my” refers to Jeremiah. The original text is unclear and is interpreted here in different ways by modern versions.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '18', 'ia82', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'has no end', 'These words are an exaggeration that express the great extent of Jeremiah’s sorrow. Alternate translation: “is very great” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '18', 'ah2i', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'my heart is sick', 'Here “heart” represents Jeremiah, emphasizing his feelings and emotions. Alternate translation: “I feel sick deep down inside me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '19', 'i7c2', '', '', '0', 'Behold!', 'This alerts the reader to pay attention to what follows. “Pay attention!”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '19', 'i2u5', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the daughter of my people', 'Jeremiah is speaking about the people of Judah in a way that shows his affection for them, as if for a daughter. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 4:11](../04/11.md). Alternate translation: “my dear people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '19', 'qg4d', '', '', '0', 'from a land far away', 'This could mean: (1) From exile. Alternate translation: “from exile in a distant land” or (2) From throughout the land of Judah. Alternate translation: “throughout our land”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '19', 'r91i', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'Is Yahweh not in Zion? Is her king no longer there?', 'These two questions are similar in meaning. They imply that the people of Judah are wondering why Yahweh is not saving them. Alternate translation: “Why does Yahweh not save us if he is the king in Zion?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '19', 'i1se', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why then do they provoke me to anger with their carved figures and their worthless foreign idols?', 'The word “me” refers to Yahweh. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “If they want me to save them, then they must not offend me with their carved figures.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '20', 'i3bj', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The word “we” refers to the people of Judah. The words “I” and “my” refer to Jeremiah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '20', 'f1z4', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Jeremiah continues talking about the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '20', 'ey1x', '', '', '0', 'The harvest has passed on', '“Harvest time is over”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '20', 'd3mu', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'But we have not been saved', 'Jeremiah tells what the people of Judah are saying. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “But Yahweh has not saved us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '21', 'epc5', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'I am hurt because of the hurt of the daughter of my people. I mourn at the horrible things that have happened to her; I am dismayed', 'These statements express the same idea in more than one way for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '8', '22', 'j9cz', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Is there no medicine in Gilead? Is there no healer there? Why will the healing of the daughter of my people not happen?', 'These questions are asked to make the point that the people of Judah have not been saved. Alternate translation: “There is medicine in Gilead, and there are healers there, so tell me why the healing of my dear people will not happen.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', 'intro', 'muj3', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 9 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 9:1-12, 17-24.

The prophecy revealed to Jeremiah is recorded in 8:5-9:12. Despite covering more than one chapter, this should be seen as one unit. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/reveal]])

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Funeral
This chapter pictures Jerusalem as having a funeral with its typical songs. This is an image used to describe their destruction. It is a time of great sadness.

### Circumcision
Circumcision is used here in an unusual way. Since circumcision was intended to be a display of faith, the author uses the term to differentiate between those who have faith in Yahweh and those who don’t. This is a type of metaphor. Those who have a circumcised heart have faith in Yahweh while those with an uncircumcised heart do not have faith in Yahweh, regardless of whether they are physically circumcised. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/circumcise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '1', 'dw2v', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh and Jeremiah continue talking about the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '1', 'rjn7', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'If only my head could produce water, and my eyes be a fountain of tears', 'This is Jeremiah speaking. These two phrases mean the same thing and emphasize how much Jeremiah is weeping. Alternate translation: “I wish I could make more tears” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '1', 'f1ez', 'figs-merism', '', '0', 'day and night', 'By mentioning both “day” and “night” this phrase means all the time. Alternate translation: “all the time” or “continually” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '1', 'x4zd', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the daughter of my people', 'Yahweh shows his love for his people by speaking of them as a daughter. Here Jeremiah uses this same phrase for the people that Yahweh uses. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 4:11](../04/11.md). Alternate translation: “my people, who are like Yahweh’s daughter” or “my dear people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '1', 'gx7s', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'who have been killed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom the enemy has killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '2', 'm5fi', '', '', '0', 'If only someone would give me', '“I wish someone would give me.” This is still Jeremiah speaking.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '2', 't6vy', '', '', '0', 'a place for travelers in the wilderness to stay', 'This refers to a building for people traveling in the wilderness, where they can stop and sleep overnight.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '2', 'l2ci', '', '', '0', 'abandon my people', '“leave my people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '2', 'y2h4', '', '', '0', 'a band of traitors', '“a group of people who betray other people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '3', 'm7dg', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh declares', 'See how you translated “this is Yahweh’s declaration” in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '3', 'dkt1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They tread on their bows of lies with their tongues', 'Telling lies is spoken of as being done by the tongues of the wicked. Also, since a spoken lie cannot be taken back, telling lies is spoken of as if it were shooting arrows. Men who use bows must step on their bows in order to fasten the bowstrings, so liars are referred to here as if they were stringing their bows using their tongues. Alternate translation: “Their lies are like arrows that they shoot with the tongues” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '3', 'q5qh', 'figs-irony', '', '0', 'but it is not because of any faithfulness of theirs that they grow strong on the earth', '“They do not grow strong on the earth because they are faithful to Yahweh, as they are wicked” and “This means that the people are not faithful to Yahweh, but rather are wicked and have gained their power through wickedness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '3', 'vc82', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They go from one wicked act to another', 'Committing one evil action after another is spoken of as if the evildoers were going from one action to another. Alternate translation: “They keep doing evil things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '4', 'm87i', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking with Jeremiah about the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '4', 'i6ut', '', '', '0', 'Each of you', 'The word “you” refers to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '4', 'zbn4', '', '', '0', 'be on guard against your neighbor and do not trust in any brother', '“be careful not to trust your fellow Israelites, and do not even trust your own brother”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '4', 'n2fi', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'every neighbor walks in slander', 'Here “walking” is an idiom for living. Alternate translation: “every neighbor slanders one another” or “every neighbor is a slanderer” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '5', 't4rw', '', '', '0', 'Each man mocks his neighbor and does not speak the truth', '“All of the people mock each other, and they do not tell the truth”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '5', 'w9wa', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'Their tongues teach deceitful things', 'Here people are represented by their “tongues” to emphasize their speech. Alternate translation: “They teach deceitful things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '5', 'k167', '', '', '0', 'They are exhausted from committing iniquity', '“They are tired from committing so much sin”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '6', 'kdu3', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Your dwelling is in the midst of deception', 'Yahweh speaks of living among people who are liars as living in the middle of deception. Alternate translation: “Your dwelling is among the dwellings of liars” or “You dwell in the midst of liars” (See:[[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '6', 'ijp7', '', '', '0', 'in their deceit', '“By telling all of these lies”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '6', 'ra6u', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '7', 'n1gs', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues to speak about the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '7', 'l451', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'See', 'Yahweh uses this word here to draw Jeremiah’s attention to what he says next. Alternate translation: “Listen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '7', 'kq5h', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'to refine them', 'Yahweh speaks of testing the people and dealing with their evil ways, as if they were metal that he were melting in a crucible to remove its impurities. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '7', 'y5gl', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'for what else can I do, because of what my people have done?', 'Yahweh uses this rhetorical question to state that this is how he needs to deal with his people because of what they have done. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “for this is how I must deal with my people because of what they have done.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '8', 'ak19', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Their tongues are sharpened arrows', 'This speaks of people’s tongues as if they were sharpened arrows because of how the people hurt others by what they say. Here their speech is represented by their “tongues.” Alternate translation: “Their words are like sharpened arrows that hurt other people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '8', 'yi2b', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'With their mouths they proclaim peace with their neighbors', 'Here people’s speech is represented by their “mouths.” Alternate translation: “They speak, saying that they want peace with their neighbors” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '8', 'f4zw', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'but with their hearts they lie in wait for them', 'Here a people’s desires are represented by their “hearts.” This speaks of them wanting to hurt their neighbors as if they were an animal crouching and waiting to attack its prey. Alternate translation: “but what they really want is to destroy their neighbors” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '9', 'x1jx', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Should I not punish them because of these things … should I not avenge myself on a nation that is like this?', 'Yahweh uses this question to emphasize that the things that they are doing are so bad that he will not have mercy and stop himself from punishing them. See how you translated similar words in [Jeremiah 5:9](../05/09.md). Alternate translation: “Because they do these things, I will punish them … I will certainly get revenge for myself against them.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '9', 'fm1d', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '10', 'p4rg', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about the people of Judah. In verse 12, Jeremiah makes a comment.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '10', 'zfu4', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'I will sing a song of mourning … a funeral song will be sung for the meadows', 'Yahweh is mourning for the land of Israel as if it were a person who died. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '10', 's5s7', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'a funeral song will be sung', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will sing a funeral song” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '10', 'xf64', '', '', '0', 'the meadows', '“the fields of grass that the livestock eats”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '10', 'x2nb', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'For they are burned', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Because someone has burned the meadows and pastures” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '10', 'dv5k', '', '', '0', 'They will not hear the sound of any cattle', '“Nobody will hear the sound of cattle there”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '11', 'mp5y', '', '', '0', 'a hideout for jackals', '“a place for jackals to hide.” Jackals are fierce wild dogs.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '11', 'har1', '', '', '0', 'places without inhabitants', '“places where no people live”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '12', 'lun7', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'What man is wise enough to understand this?', 'Yahweh uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that only a very wise person will understand the things he has said. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Only people who are very wise can understand these things.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '12', 'dem8', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'To whom has the mouth of Yahweh spoken, and he will declare it?', 'Yahweh uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that only the people he has spoken to can declare these things. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Only those who have been taught by Yahweh can explain these things to others.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '12', 'r7i9', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'the mouth of Yahweh', 'Here Yahweh’s speech is represented by his “mouth.” Alternate translation: “Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '12', 'ru4f', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why has the land perished and been destroyed … pass through?', 'Yahweh uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that only a wise person could explain why the land has been destroyed. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Only a wise person could explain why the land has perished and been destroyed … pass through.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '12', 'x8mt', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'has the land perished and been destroyed', 'This can be stated in active form. Both “perished” and “been ruined” describe the land being ruined. Alternate translation: “is the land ruined” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '13', 'nkx8', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '13', 'v98g', '', '', '0', 'It is because', '“These things will happen because”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '13', 'dqx8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they have abandoned my law', 'Yahweh speaks of the people not obeying his law as if it were something that they had walked away from. Alternate translation: “they have rejected my law” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '13', 'maj3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'they do not listen to my voice', 'Here Yahweh’s “voice” represents what he says. Alternate translation: “they do not pay attention to the things I tell them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '13', 'cf6h', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'or walk by it', 'Here “walk” is an idiom for “live.” Alternate translation: “or live the way I tell them to live” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '14', 'd459', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'they have walked by their stubborn hearts', 'Here the people’s “stubborn hearts” represent their stubborn desires and stubborn will. Also, here “walked” represents living. Alternate translation: “they have been stubborn and lived the way they want to live” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '14', 'upa5', '', '', '0', 'have followed the Baals', '“have worshiped the Baals”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '15', 'rz7x', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '15', 'bg34', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '15', 'za9v', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'See', 'Yahweh uses this word here to draw the people’s attention to what he says next. Alternate translation: “Listen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '15', 's4r8', '', '', '0', 'wormwood', 'a plant that tastes bitter']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '16', 'nyj4', '', '', '0', 'Then I will scatter them among the nations', '“Then I will force them to leave here and live in many different countries”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '16', 'axn5', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'neither they nor their ancestors', 'The understood verb may be supplied. Alternate translation: “that neither they nor their ancestors have known” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '16', 'w74v', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will send out a sword after them', 'Here the word “sword” refers to an enemy army. Alternate translation: “I will send an army of soldiers to fight against them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '16', 'bq4y', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I have completely destroyed them', 'This is a metonym for Yahweh causing the people’s enemies to destroy them. Alternate translation: “I have caused their enemies to completely destroy them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '17', 'lv4i', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh tells the people of Judah to mourn for the coming destruction of the land.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '17', 'ict2', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '17', 'air9', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'Summon funeral singers; let them come … Send out for women skilled at lamenting; let them come', 'These two phrases have the same meaning. They emphasize that they are to call funeral singers to come. Alternate translation: “Get women who are trained in mourning and bring those women here” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '17', 'd5sd', '', '', '0', 'Summon funeral singers', '“Call women who are professional singers at funerals”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '17', 'u7sp', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'let them come', 'This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “tell the women to come” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '17', 'j5jq', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Send out for women skilled at lamenting', 'The phrase “send out for” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “Send people out to get women who are skilled at mourning” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '18', 'ln9m', 'figs-exclusive', '', '0', 'Let them hurry and sing a mournful song … and our eyelids flow with water', 'Here Yahweh says what the people of Judah will say when the destruction comes. The words “us” and “our” refer to the people of Judah and does not include Yahweh. This may be written instead as a command from Yahweh to the people. Alternate translation: “Tell them to hurry and sing a song to mourn for you, so your eyes may run with tears and your eyelids flow with water” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '18', 'fft6', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'so our eyes may run with tears and our eyelids flow with water', 'This describes the people crying a lot. Alternate translation: “so we will cry very hard with tears flowing from our eyes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '19', 'g4rv', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Here Yahweh is saying what the people of Judah will say when he destroys the land.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '19', 'la1m', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'For the sound of wailing is heard in Zion', 'This refers to the people of Zion wailing loudly and can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The people of Zion are crying loudly, saying” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '19', 's2nn', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'How we are devastated', 'Yahweh tells what the people of Judah will say when the land is destroyed. Alternate translation: “We are very upset” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '19', 'g3w7', '', '', '0', 'We are greatly ashamed, for we have abandoned the land since they tore down our houses', '“Our shame is great, because enemies destroyed our houses and we had to leave the land of Israel”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '20', 'n18s', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'hear Yahweh’s word; pay attention to the messages that come from his mouth', 'These two phrases mean the same thing and emphasize the command to listen to what Yahweh says. In the second phrase Yahweh’s “mouth” is a metonym for himself. Alternate translation: “listen to what Yahweh says. Pay attention to his words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '20', 'hr1b', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'each neighbor woman a funeral song', 'The understood verb may be supplied. Alternate translation: “teach each neighbor woman a funeral song” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '21', 'ruq9', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Here Yahweh is saying what the people of Judah will say when he destroys the land.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '21', 'tk2q', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'For death has come through our windows … young men in the city squares', 'The people of Judah will compare death to a person who can climb in windows to attack the people inside and attacks people in the palaces, streets, and city squares. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '21', 'nap5', '', '', '0', 'palaces', 'fancy houses where kings live. Death will come to rich and poor alike.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '21', 'w73h', '', '', '0', 'city squares', 'marketplaces']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '22', 'b1lf', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'This is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “This is what Yahweh has declared” or “This is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '22', 'tfy4', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'the corpses of men will fall like dung … like grain stalks after the reapers', 'These two phrases mean the same thing and emphasize the large number dead bodies. Alternate translation: “dead bodies will fall all over the place” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '22', 'q61w', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'corpses of men will fall like dung in the fields', 'This describes the great number of people who will die, by comparing their bodies to dung that falls in the fields. Alternate translation: “dead bodies will drop everywhere like animal dung falls all over the fields” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '22', 'j451', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'like grain stalks after the reapers', 'This describes the great number of people who will die, by comparing their bodies to cut stalks of grain. Alternate translation: “like stalks of grain fall everywhere after the farmers cut them down” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '22', 'hyq6', '', '', '0', 'there will be no one to gather them', '“there will be nobody to gather the dead bodies”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '23', 'v41m', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'These are the words of Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '23', 'cbr4', '', '', '0', 'Do not let the wise man take pride in his wisdom', '“A wise man should not be proud because he is wise”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '23', 'r3w7', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'or the warrior in his might', 'The understood verb may be supplied. Alternate translation: “or let the warrior take pride in his might” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '23', 'mi8d', '', '', '0', 'Do not let the wealthy man take pride in his riches', '“A rich man should not be proud because he is rich”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '24', 'vub7', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'has insight and knows me', '“understands who I am and knows me.” Both of these phrases have similar meanings. They emphasize people knowing who Yahweh is and understanding who he is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '24', 'eht9', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'For I am Yahweh', 'This refers to people knowing Yahweh and his ways. Alternate translation: “Because people should understand that I am Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '24', 'ccv3', '', '', '0', 'For it is in these that I take pleasure', 'The word “these” refers to covenant loyalty, justice, and righteousness.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '24', 't9de', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '25', 'wg3m', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'These are the words of Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '25', 'md99', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'See', 'Yahweh uses this word here to draw the people’s attention to what he says next. Alternate translation: “Listen” or “Indeed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '25', 'k6yc', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'all the circumcised who are such only in their body', 'This refers to the people of Israel who have entered into Yahweh’s covenant by getting circumcised physically, but who have not changed their inner beings by following his laws. Alternate translation: “all those people who have changed their bodies by circumcising them but who have not changed their inner beings” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '26', 'qn15', '', '', '0', 'all the people who cut the hair on their heads very short', 'This probably refers to people who cut their hair short in order to honor a pagan god. Some modern versions interpret this Hebrew expression as “all the people who live on the edge of the wilderness.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '26', 'siw4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'For all these nations are uncircumcised', 'The word “nations” refers to the people who live in these places. Foreigners being uncircumcised was a sign that they were not in Yahweh’s covenant. Alternate translation: “For the people of these nations did not enter into a covenant with Yahweh through circumcision” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '9', '26', 'l471', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'all the house of Israel has an uncircumcised heart', 'The “heart” represents a person’s will and desires. An “uncircumcised heart” represents the character of a person that does not follow Yahweh and his laws. Also, the “house” of Israel refers to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “all the people of Israel are only circumcised on the outside and have not changed their hearts” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', 'intro', 'v6xy', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 10 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

The ULT sets the lines in 10:1-25 farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because they are a long quotation.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Yahweh’s power
This chapter contrasts the great power of Yahweh with the powerlessness of any other false god. It is intended to question why the Jews would worship any other god. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '1', 'v6qy', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh has just reminded the people of Judah, as well as Egypt, Edom, Ammon, Moab and all people, that they will be punished.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '1', 'd4ld', '', '', '0', 'Hear the word', '“Hear the message”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '1', 'str3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'house of Israel', 'Here the “house” of Israel represents the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '2', 'zcj4', '', '', '0', 'Do not learn the ways of the nations', '“Do not act like the other nations act”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '2', 'v9aa', '', '', '0', 'dismayed', 'worried or upset']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '2', 'cej6', '', '', '0', 'by the signs in the heavens', '“by strange things in the sky”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '2', 'f2sy', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'for the nations are dismayed by these', 'Here “the nations” refer to the people who live in them. This can be written in active form. Alternate translation: “for the people of the nations are afraid of the strange things they see in the sky” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '3', 'd8ux', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh has just reminded them not to learn the ways of the nations nor be worried by things that happen in the sky.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '3', 't24u', '', '', '0', 'craftsman', 'a man skilled in his work']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '5', 'xhf6', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'What they make with their hands is like scarecrows', 'A scarecrow is a man-like figure made to scare birds and prevent them from eating the crops. Here Yahweh compares the idols to scarecrows because they are not capable of doing anything. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '5', 'y84p', '', '', '0', 'cucumber', 'a vegetable that is usually long, with green skin and white flesh that contains much water']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '5', 's7ty', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'they have to be carried', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people have to carry them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '6', 'gd4l', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah has just been talking about idol worship.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '6', 'n439', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'your name is great in power', 'Here Yahweh’s “name” refers to himself and his reputation. Alternate translation: “you are very powerful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '7', 'c4dh', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Who does not fear you, king of the nations?', 'Jeremiah asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that everyone should fear Yahweh. Here he refers to Yahweh as “king of the nations.” This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Everyone should fear you, king of the nations.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '7', 'd3y9', '', '', '0', 'what you deserve', '“what you have earned”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '8', 'p37g', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'They are all the same, they are brutish and stupid, disciples', 'The words “brutish” and “stupid” mean basically the same thing and emphasize how foolish the people are for worshiping idols. Alternate translation: “They are all very stupid, they are disciples” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '8', 'hm7c', '', '', '0', 'disciples of idols that are nothing but wood', '“they try to learn from an idol which is only a piece of wood”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '9', 'ni29', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Tarshish … Uphaz', 'places where silver and gold are mined (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '9', 'zr2p', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'gold from Uphaz made by artificers, the hands of refiners', 'This can be stated in active form. Also, the refiners are represented here by their “hands” because they do their work with their hands. Alternate translation: “gold from Uphaz that skilled craftsmen and refiners have made” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '9', 'a9y4', '', '', '0', 'artificers', '“skilled craftsmen”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '9', 'xa2h', '', '', '0', 'refiners', 'people who heat gold to remove from it anything that is not gold']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '9', 'e22z', '', '', '0', 'Their clothes are blue and purple cloth', '“The people dress the idols in blue and purple cloth”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '10', 'mm4u', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'The earth quakes at his anger', 'This speaks of the earth shaking as an emotional response to Yahweh’s anger, when actually Yahweh causes the earth to quake. Alternate translation: “The earth quakes when he is angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '10', 're97', '', '', '0', 'quakes', '“shakes”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '11', 'ng9f', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'God is speaking to Jeremiah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '11', 'bq56', '', '', '0', 'You will speak to them like this', 'The word “you” refers to the Israelites and the word “them” refers to the people of the other nations.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '11', 'csc7', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'will perish from the earth', 'This speaks of the idols disappearing and losing their significance as if they were dying. This emphasizes their lack of power. Alternate translation: “will disappear from the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '12', 'sjc2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'stretched out the heavens', 'This speaks of Yahweh creating the sky as if it were a large sheet that he stretched out. Alternate translation: “created the heavens” or “created the sky” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '13', 'hlz6', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'His voice makes the roar of waters in the heavens', 'Here Yahweh is represented by his “voice” to emphasize his speech. The phrase “the roar of waters” refers to loud storms. Alternate translation: “His voice causes the storms in the sky” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '13', 'b87n', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'he brings up the mists from the ends of the earth', 'This means that he causes the mists to evaporate and form clouds. The phrase “the ends of the earth” refers to all of the earth. Alternate translation: “he causes clouds to form over every part of the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '13', 'y78p', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'sends out wind from his storehouse', 'This speaks of Yahweh causing the wind to blow as if the wind were kept in a storehouse and brought out when he desires. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '13', 'h3h9', '', '', '0', 'storehouse', 'a building where things are kept']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '14', 'rb7t', '', '', '0', 'has become ignorant', '“is lacking knowledge” or “does not know”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '14', 'up7n', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Every metalworker is put to shame by his idols', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Every metalworker’s idols put him to shame” or “As for every metalworker, his idols shame him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '15', 'l8cb', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'they will perish at the time of their punishment', 'This speaks of the final destruction of the idols. Alternate translation: “there will be a time when God will destroy them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '16', 'gc2y', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the portion of Jacob', 'Here “Jacob” represents the people of Israel. God being their “portion” is an idiom that means that they worship him. Alternate translation: “the portion of Israel” or “whom the people of Israel worship” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '16', 'q8sb', '', '', '0', 'the molder of all things', '“the creator of all things” or “the one who created all things”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '16', 'p7kl', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Israel is the tribe of his inheritance', 'This speaks of Israel belonging to Yahweh as if it were something that Yahweh gained through inheritance. Alternate translation: “The tribe of Israel belongs to him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '17', 'hm4j', '', '', '0', 'Gather your bundle', '“Gather your belongings”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '17', 'g8r9', '', '', '0', 'who have been living under the siege', '“whose city has been surrounded by your enemies’ army” or “who have been living in your city while an enemy army surrounds it”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '18', 'h5w8', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'See', 'Yahweh uses this word here to draw the peoples’ attention to what he says next. Alternate translation: “Listen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '18', 'yy6k', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I am about to throw the inhabitants of the land out this time', 'Here Yahweh speaks of causing the people to leave the land as if they were objects that he were throwing out of a container. Alternate translation: “I will cause the people living in the land to leave that land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '18', 'bz7p', '', '', '0', 'inhabitants of the land', '“people who live in the land”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '18', 'ku2a', '', '', '0', 'distress', 'great pain or suffering']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '19', 'wud3', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah is speaking as if he were the whole tribe of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '19', 'k8py', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Woe to me! Because of my broken bones, my wound is infected', 'Jeremiah speaks of the peoples’ distress as if they were physically wounded by broken bones and infection. Alternate translation: “Woe to us! It is as though we have broken bones and an infected wound” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '19', 'm4ix', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'but I must bear it', 'Here Jeremiah represents the whole tribe of Israel. Alternate translation: “but we must bear it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '20', 'g663', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'My tent is devastated, and all of my tent cords are cut in two', 'Here Jeremiah speaks of the enemy having destroyed their city as if their tent had been destroyed. Alternate translation: “It is as though our great tent is destroyed; the ropes that held it up have been cut” or “The enemy has completely destroyed our city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '20', 'l9vb', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'My tent is devastated', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “My enemy has devastated my tent” or “Our enemy has destroyed our tent” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '20', 'plf2', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'They have taken my children away from me', 'Here Jeremiah represents the whole tribe of Israel. Alternate translation: “Our enemies have taken our children away from us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '20', 'tc5f', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'so they no longer exist', 'The children no longer existing is a metaphor for the parents never seeing them again. Alternate translation: “and it is like they no longer exist” or “and they will never return again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '20', 'n6v1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'There is no longer anyone to spread out my tent or to raise up my tent curtains', 'Here Jeremiah speaks of them not having descendants to rebuild their city as if their city were a tent that needs to be rebuilt. Alternate translation: “There is no one to rebuild our city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '21', 'x7r1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'For the shepherds are stupid … all their flock has been scattered', 'Here the leaders of Israel are spoken of as if they were shepherds and the people of Israel are spoken of as if they were flocks of sheep. Alternate translation: “For the shepherds of our people are stupid … all the people of their flock have been scattered” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '21', 'zmx4', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'all their flock has been scattered', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “and their enemies have scattered all their flock” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '22', 'r6v8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'See! It is coming, a great earthquake is coming', 'Here the marching enemy armies are spoken of as if they were an earthquake. The word “See!” is used here as an idiom to draw the listener’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Look! The enemy army is coming, they sound like a great earthquake as they are marching” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '22', 't67q', '', '', '0', 'jackals', 'a type of fierce wild dog']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '23', 'vv9s', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah prays for the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '23', 'iqa8', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'that the way of a man does not come from himself. No person walking directs his own steps', 'These two phrases mean the same thing. This means that no one has control over the various things that will happen to him during his life. Alternate translation: “that no person controls what will happen to him; no one is able to direct the events that he will experience” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '25', 'kfn6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Pour your fury on the nations', 'Here “the nations” refer to the people who live in them. Alternate translation: “In your fury, punish the nations” or “In your anger, punish the nations of the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '25', 'pi1m', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'that do not call on your name', 'This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “that do not worship you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '25', 'b1zn', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'For they have devoured Jacob and consumed him so as to completely destroy him', 'These three phrases have the same meaning. Jeremiah repeats this idea three times to emphasize the utter destruction of Israel. This speaks of the enemy armies attacking the people of Israel as if the armies were a fierce animal attacking and devouring its prey. Alternate translation: “For they have fiercely attacked the people of Israel and consumed them so as to completely destroy them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '10', '25', 'z8p8', '', '', '0', 'demolish his habitation', '“demolish their homes”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', 'intro', 'tg7m', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 11 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 11:15-17, 20.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### The covenant

The covenant Yahweh made with Moses is prominent in this chapter. Because the people disobeyed this covenant, God will not help them. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '1', 'l9ym', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word that came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 7:1](../07/01.md). Alternate translation: “This is the message that Yahweh gave to Jeremiah. He said,” or “This is the message that Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '2', 'q9d8', '', '', '0', 'the inhabitants of Jerusalem', '“the people who live in Jerusalem”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '3', 'd8vl', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Cursed is anyone', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will curse anyone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '4', 'gi9b', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'from the land of Egypt, from the furnace for smelting iron', 'This speaks of the horrible circumstances and oppression the Israelites were living in Egypt by comparing them to a smelting furnace. Alternate translation: “of Egypt. What happened to them in Egypt was terrible; it was as though they were living in a hot furnace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '4', 'q1a1', '', '', '0', 'smelting', 'heating iron to liquid form']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '4', 'fni7', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Listen to my voice', 'The word “voice” here is a metonym for what the speaker says with the voice, and “listen” is a metonym for “obey.” Alternate translation: “Obey what I say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '5', 'dhd3', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the land flowing with milk and honey', '“the land where milk and honey flow.” God spoke of the land being good for animals and plants as if the milk and honey from those animals and plants were flowing through the land. Alternate translation: “the land that is excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '6', 'ts3p', '', '', '0', 'the words of this covenant', '“the terms of this covenant”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '6', 'szb8', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'carry them out', 'This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “obey them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '7', 'q8ju', '', '', '0', 'solemn', 'serious and important']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '7', 'k1gz', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Listen to my voice', 'The word “voice” here is a metonym for what the speaker says with the voice, and “listen” is a metonym for “obey.” Alternate translation: “Obey what I say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '8', 'uvr6', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'Each person has been walking in the stubbornness of his wicked heart.', 'Here “walking” is an idiom for the way a person lives. The word “heart” is a metonym for a person’s desires and emotions. Alternate translation: “Each person has refused to change and has been living by his own wicked desires” or “Each person has refused to change and continues to do the evil things that they want to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '8', 'dla5', '', '', '0', 'So I brought all the curses in this covenant that I commanded to come against them', '“So I punished them with all the curses that I described in this covenant that I had commanded them to obey”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '9', 'n1vg', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'A conspiracy has been discovered', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “There is a conspiracy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '9', 'n8g7', '', '', '0', 'conspiracy', 'a secret plan to do something that is harmful or illegal']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '9', 'lr11', '', '', '0', 'the inhabitants of Jerusalem', '“the people who live in Jerusalem”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '10', 'g2wu', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'They have turned to the iniquities of their earliest ancestors', 'The phrase “turned to” is an idiom that means to start doing something. Alternate translation: “They have returned to committing the same iniquities as their earliest ancestors committed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '10', 'u3ji', '', '', '0', 'walked after', '“followed after”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '10', 'x1cg', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'The house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Israel. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Israel” or “The kingdom of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '10', 'u4q4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Judah', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Judah, which included the descendants of Judah and Benjamin. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Judah” or “the kingdom of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '11', 'sr2g', '', '', '0', 'See', 'This word is used here to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '12', 'cy8r', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'The cities of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem', 'Here the “cities of Judah” represents the people who live in them. Alternate translation: “The people who live in the cities of Judah and in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '12', 'kpf4', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'but they will certainly not be saved by them', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “but their gods will certainly not save them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '13', 'k26k', '', '', '0', 'to equal', '“to as many as”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '13', 'd3q3', '', '', '0', 'her streets', '“the streets in Jerusalem”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '14', 'em49', '', '', '0', 'You must not wail', '“You must not make a loud cry of sadness”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '15', 'r1nl', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why is my beloved one, the one who has had so many wicked intentions, in my house?', 'Yahweh uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that the people Judah no longer have a right to be in his temple. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “My beloved one, the one who has had so many wicked intentions, should not be in my house.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '15', 'r9hb', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'is my beloved one, the one who has had', 'The people of Judah are spoken of as if they were a single woman greatly beloved. Alternate translation: “are the people whom I love, those who have had” or “are the people of Judah whom I love, who have had” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '16', 'ia9c', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'In the past Yahweh called you a leafy olive tree', 'In the Old Testament people were often compared to trees or plants. Those who were prosperous and healthy were spoken of as leafy, fruitful tree. Alternate translation: “In the past Yahweh said that you were like a leafy olive tree” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '16', 'q1zk', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'will light a fire on it', 'This expression continues the metaphor of the tree. The fire stands for the destruction of the people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '16', 'jn51', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'that will sound like the roar of a storm', 'This compares the sound of the raging fire to the sound of a severe storm. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '16', 'bt3s', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'its branches will be broken', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “it will break off your branches” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '17', 'u8fc', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the one who planted you', 'This speaks of Yahweh placing the people of Israel and Judah in the places where they live as if they were a tree that Yahweh had planted. Alternate translation: “who planted you like a farmer plants a tree” or “the one who placed you to live in the land of Israel and Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '17', 'b82g', '', '', '0', 'has decreed disaster against you', '“has decreed that disaster will come upon you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '17', 'cs7v', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Israel. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Israel” or “the kingdom of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '17', 'p53z', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Judah', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Judah, which included the descendants of Judah and Benjamin. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Judah” or “the kingdom of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '18', 'aeu2', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh made me know these things, so I know them', '“You have revealed things to me and so I know them.” The refers to Yahweh revealing to Jeremiah that his enemies were planning to kill him.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '18', 'nd6g', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'made me see their deeds', 'The refers to Yahweh revealing to Jeremiah that his enemies were planning to kill him. This is spoken of here as if Jeremiah has already see their actions. Alternate translation: “have revealed to me their evil plans” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '19', 's72l', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I was like a gentle lamb being led to a butcher', 'This speaks of Jeremiah being unaware of his enemies’ plans to kill him by comparing him to a lamb who is being led to be slaughtered. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '19', 'msn1', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'being led to a butcher', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that my enemies were leading to a butcher” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '19', 'jta1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Let us destroy the tree with its fruit', 'Here Jeremiah’s enemies speak of killing him as if he were a fruit tree that they were planning to destroy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '19', 'brr9', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'Let us cut him off from the land of the living', 'The phrase “cut him off” means to destroy him. Also, “the living” refers to living people. Alternate translation: “Let us kill him so he is no longer in the land of those who are alive” or “Let us destroy him so that he is no longer among the world of living people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '19', 'cr3r', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'his name will be no longer remembered', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people will no longer remember his name” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '20', 'xa3x', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the heart and the mind', 'The heart is a metonym for what a person feels and desires and “the mind” is a metonym for what a person thinks and decides. Alternate translation: “a person’s feelings and thoughts” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '20', 'u147', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'I will witness your vengeance', 'The word “vengeance” here can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “I will watch you take revenge” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '21', 'xz1z', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Anathoth', 'This is the name of a special city where priests live. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '21', 'jh6a', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'seeking your life', 'This phrase represents wanting or trying to kill someone. Alternate translation: “wanting to kill you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '21', 'm8v8', '', '', '0', 'They say', '“They say to me.” The men are speaking to Jeremiah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '21', 'g4k7', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'you will die by our hand', 'Here the men refer to their “hand” to emphasize that they plan to kill him themselves. Alternate translation: “we ourselves will kill you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '22', 'd5xb', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '22', 'y5mj', '', '', '0', 'See', 'This word is used here to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '22', 'kn5i', '', '', '0', 'vigorous young men', 'men at the strongest time of their lives']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '22', 'hgu8', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'will die by the sword', 'Here the “sword” represents battle. Alternate translation: “will die in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '23', 'k7a8', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'None of them will be left', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will leave none of them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '11', '23', 'wlv1', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'a year of their punishment', 'The word “year” here is a idiom that describes a specific period of time that Yahweh decides. Alternate translation: “in the time of their punishment” or “for the time of their punishment is coming” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', 'intro', 'mtm9', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 12 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 12:1-13.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Jeremiah complains that evil men prosper

Jeremiah complains that evil men prosper. He questions Yahweh’s justice. Yahweh’s response: if Jeremiah is upset by the people of Anathoth, how will he face enemies in Jerusalem? (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])

### Yahweh’s grace to the other nations

Yahweh gives a gracious offer to the Gentile nations. If the other nations who have been against Judah leave their idols and worship God, then God will allow them to return to their lands. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/grace]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '1', 'h7ur', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah speaks to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '1', 'v383', 'figs-nominaladj', '', '0', 'the wicked', 'This refers to wicked people. Alternate translation: “wicked people” or “those who are wicked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '2', 'xd5m', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'You planted them and they took root. They continue to produce fruit', 'Here Jeremiah speaks of the wicked as if they were fruit trees. Alternate translation: “They are like fruit trees that you planted, that you allow to prosper and to produce lots of fruit” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '2', 'bj22', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'You are near to them in their mouths, but far away from their hearts', 'Here “mouths” represents what a person says. And, “hearts” represents what a person thinks or feels. Also, being loyal is spoken of as if it were being near a person, and being disloyal is spoken of as if it were being far away from a person. Alternate translation: “They always say good things about you, but they do not love or respect you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '3', 'lcj7', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues speaking to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '3', 'kt44', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'my heart', 'Here the “heart” represents a person’s thoughts and true feelings. Alternate translation: “my thoughts” or “my inner feelings” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '3', 'p1lp', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Take them away like sheep to the slaughter', 'Here Jeremiah asks Yahweh to prepare to punish the wicked as if they were sheep to be taken away to be slaughtered. Alternate translation: “Take the wicked people away, like sheep for slaughter” or “Prepare to punish those wicked people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '3', 'jep3', '', '', '0', 'the day of slaughter', '“the day they will be destroyed”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '4', 'gvz5', '', '', '0', 'How long will the land go on drying up … because of the wickedness of its inhabitants?', 'Their land is dry and rain has not come as punishment for the peoples’ wickedness.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '4', 'bea9', '', '', '0', 'wither', 'dry up']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '4', 'lm57', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'The animals and the birds have been taken away', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The animals and the birds are gone” or “The animals and the birds have all died” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '4', 'a1hp', '', '', '0', 'God will not see what happens to us', 'This could mean: (1) The people are saying that God does not know what things will happen to them in their future or (2) God is unaware of their sin. Alternate translation: “God does not see the sinful things that we do”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '5', 'hax2', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'how can you compete against horses?', 'This rhetorical question implies that he would not be able to run with horses. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “you will never compete well against horses.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '5', 'e5b2', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'If you fall down', 'This refers to while the person is running. Alternate translation: “If you fall down while running” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '5', 'km32', '', '', '0', 'the safe countryside', 'This refers to the open countryside, where it is easy to travel quickly, in contrast to the overgrown thickets along the Jordan River, where it is difficult to move.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '5', 'rki9', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'how will you do in the thickets along the Jordan?', 'This rhetorical question implies that he would not be able to run through the thickets along the Jordan. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “you will surely not be able to run in the thickets along the Jordan.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '5', 'c56k', '', '', '0', 'thickets', 'many bushes or small trees growing close together']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '6', 'g1pt', '', '', '0', 'denounced', 'to have accused someone publicly']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '7', 'js9l', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'I have abandoned my house; I have forsaken my inheritance. I have given my beloved into the hands of her enemies.', 'These three sentences have similar meanings. The first and second one strengthens the thought in the third. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '7', 'v9at', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I have abandoned my house; I have forsaken my inheritance', 'The two phrases are metaphors in which Yahweh speaks of his people as if they were his “house” and his “inheritance.” Alternate translation: “I have abandoned my Israelite people, the people whom I chose to belong to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '7', 'v6xh', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'into the hands of her enemies', 'Here the word “hands” represents control. Alternate translation: “to be conquered by her enemies” or “over to the control of her enemies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '7', 'ra61', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'of her', 'Here Yahweh refers to his people as a female by using a feminine pronoun. Alternate translation: “of their” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '8', 'n59e', '', '', '0', 'she sets herself against me with her own voice', 'This continues to speaks of Yahweh’s people as a lion. This speaks of the people showing they are against him as if they were roaring at him. Alternate translation: “it is like she roars at me to defy me”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '8', 'ik2q', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'she sets herself … with her … hate her', 'Here Yahweh refers to his people as a female by using feminine pronouns. Alternate translation: “they set themselves … with their … hate them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '9', 'm995', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Has not my prized possession become a speckled bird, that other birds of prey go against her all around?', 'Yahweh uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that his people are surrounded by their enemies. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “My prized possession has become a speckled bird and other birds of prey go against her all around.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '9', 'j8nr', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Has not my prized possession', 'Here Yahweh speaks of his people as his “prized possession.” Alternate translation: “Have not my people, who are my prized possession” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '9', 'rn3n', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'become a speckled bird, that other birds of prey go against her all around', 'Here Yahweh speaks of his people being in danger and surrounded by their enemies as if they were a speckled bird surrounded by birds of prey. Alternate translation: “become like a speckled bird, and her enemies are like birds of prey attacking her on all sides” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '9', 'q57h', '', '', '0', 'a speckled bird', '“a strange looking bird.” This refers to a bird that was often picked on and eaten by other birds.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '9', 'l3t3', '', '', '0', 'birds of prey', 'birds that attack and eat animals']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '9', 'idp1', 'figs-apostrophe', '', '0', 'Go and gather all the wild beasts and bring them to devour her', 'Yahweh speaks here in the form of a command to strengthen what he says. This command is not directed to a specific person and may be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Let all the wild beasts in the fields come and eat her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '10', 'jl5k', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard', 'Here Yahweh speaks of his land and his people being destroyed by armies as if they were a vineyard that shepherds had destroyed. Alternate translation: “My people and my land are like a vineyard that many shepherds have destroyed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '10', 'nw8j', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Many shepherds have destroyed', 'Here the word “shepherds” refers to their sheep. Alternate translation: “Many shepherds have allowed their sheep to destroy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '10', 'dr86', '', '', '0', 'They have stomped all over', '“They have crushed under their feet”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '10', 'd5c7', '', '', '0', 'my portion of land', '“the ground I planted” or “my field”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '11', 'ry1p', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'All the land has been made desolate', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “All the land is desolate” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '11', 'z4k3', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'takes it to heart', 'This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “cares” or “pays any attention” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '12', 'uwl3', '', '', '0', 'Destroyers have come', '“Destroying armies have come”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '12', 'rbb1', '', '', '0', 'bare places in the wilderness', '“places in the wilderness where nothing grows”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '12', 's2mb', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'for Yahweh’s sword is devouring', 'Here Yahweh speaks of the armies that he is using to punish his people as being his “sword.” His”sword” is described here as if it were a large animal that attacked and devoured the people. Alternate translation: “for the armies are my sword that I am using to punish you” or “for I am sending the destroying armies to attack you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '12', 'c8pt', '', '', '0', 'from one end of the land to the other', 'This refers to the whole land that belongs to his people.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '13', 'du4i', '', '', '0', 'They have sown wheat but harvest thornbushes', '“They have sown wheat, but there is nothing to harvest but thornbushes”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '13', 'k4yk', '', '', '0', 'They have', '“My people have”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '13', 'c3di', '', '', '0', 'thornbushes', 'a large plant that is covered in sharp points']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '13', 'jez5', '', '', '0', 'exhausted', 'unable to do more, without any more strength']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '13', 'fby2', '', '', '0', 'So be ashamed of your gain because of Yahweh’s anger', '“So be ashamed of your tiny harvest because Yahweh is angry with you.” Here the word “gain” does not mean a large amount of something, but refers to a small amount.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '14', 'w8dl', '', '', '0', 'strike at the possession', '“have been trying to take away the land”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '14', 'c7h3', '', '', '0', 'made my people Israel inherit', '“gave my people Israel as an inheritance”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '14', 'e4jf', '', '', '0', 'See', 'This word is used here to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '14', 'b371', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'to uproot them from their own ground', 'God speaks of forcing the people to leave their land as if they were plants that he was pulling out of the ground. See how you translated this concept in [Jeremiah 1:10](../01/10.md). Alternate translation: “to make them leave their own land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '14', 'sv7x', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will pull up the house of Judah from among them', 'Here Yahweh speaks of causing the people of Judah to leave the lands of the other nations as if they were plants that he was pulling out of the ground. Alternate translation: “I will cause the house of Judah to leave their lands as well” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '14', 'ylh4', '', '', '0', 'pull up', '“uproot”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '14', 't297', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Judah', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Judah, which included the descendants of Judah and Benjamin. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Judah” or “the kingdom of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '15', 'i4tb', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I uproot those nations', 'God speaks of forcing the people to leave their land as if they were plants that he was pulling out of the ground. Alternate translation: “I make those nations leave their lands and move to different places” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '16', 'f6ti', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'God’s word about Judah’s neighbors.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '16', 'i1wv', '', '', '0', 'It will come about that', '“It will happen that”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '16', 'j3ji', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'As Yahweh lives', '“As surely as Yahweh is alive.” The people use this expression to show that what they say next is certainly true. This is a way of making a solemn promise. Swearing in Yahweh’s name instead of in Baal’s name indicates that they worship Yahweh instead of Baal. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 4:2](../04/02.md). Alternate translation: “I solemnly swear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '16', 'uph7', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they will be built up in the midst of my people', 'This speaks of the people becoming prosperous as if they were a building that was being built. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will build them up in the midst of my people” or “I will make them wealthy and they will live among my people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '16', 'pe5g', '', '', '0', 'midst', 'middle']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '12', '17', 'w4yd', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', 'intro', 'ky38', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 13 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 13:15-27.

===Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter ===

### Symbolism

The action of hiding the undergarment was intended to be a symbolic event. It was supposed to get the Jews’ attention and be a lesson for them to learn. Jeremiah performed the action, but it was not the action itself that was important. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '1', 'yq1d', '', '', '0', 'linen', 'a type of very fine cloth']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '1', 'puq2', '', '', '0', 'undergarment', 'clothing that people wear under their clothes; underwear']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '1', 'd4jw', '', '', '0', 'waist', 'the middle part of the body, usually the narrowest, between the hips and chest']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '1', 'kf2e', '', '', '0', 'do not put it in water first', '“do not wash it or get it wet”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '3', 'z13h', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to me a second time, saying,', 'The idiom “the word of Yahweh came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md), and make any changes as needed. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave me a message a second time. He said” or “Yahweh spoke this second message to me:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '4', 'b7b3', '', '', '0', 'rock crevice', 'a space between rocks or a crack in a rock, big enough to put something into it']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '8', 'wf3x', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,', 'The idiom “the word of Yahweh came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave me a message. He said” or “Yahweh spoke this message to me:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '9', 'a1zp', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'of Judah and Jerusalem', 'Here Judah and Jerusalem refer to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “of the people of Judah and Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '10', 'j3d9', '', '', '0', 'to listen to my word', '“to obey what I say”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '10', 'rn4k', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'who walk in the hardness of their heart', 'This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “who are stubborn and only do the things they desire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '11', 'z1xb', '', '', '0', 'clings to … cling to me', '“sticks to … stick to me” or “stays close to … stay close to me”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '11', 't4mp', '', '', '0', 'all the house of … all the house of', '“all the people of … all the people of”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '11', 'uak7', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Israel. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Israel” or “the kingdom of Israel” or “the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '11', 'h7ch', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Judah', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Judah, which included the descendants of Judah and Benjamin. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Judah” or “the kingdom of Judah” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '11', 'b9j5', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '12', 'sbk9', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Every jar will be filled with wine … every jar will be filled with wine', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Every wineskin should be full of wine … every wineskin should be full of wine” or “Every wine jar should be full of wine … every wine jar should be full of wine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '13', 'bv6t', '', '', '0', 'See', 'This word is used here to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '13', 'g8y3', '', '', '0', 'fill with drunkenness every inhabitant of this land', '“cause all the people of this land to be drunk”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '13', 'e418', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the kings who sit on David’s throne', 'Here the throne that the king of Judah sits on is represented as “David’s throne.” Alternate translation: “the kings who sit on Judah’s throne” or “the kings of the nation of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '14', 'e1iz', 'figs-gendernotations', '', '0', 'smash each man against the other, fathers and children together', 'Here the words “each man” refer to both men and women. Alternate translation: “Then I will cause the people to fight with each other, even parents and children will fight one another” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '14', 'g1jc', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'fathers and children together', 'The understood information may be supplied. Alternate translation: “I will smash fathers and children together” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '14', 'kq6a', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '14', 'n1g8', '', '', '0', 'I will not pity', '“I will not feel sorry for”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '14', 'p3a5', '', '', '0', 'will not spare them from destruction', '“will not withhold punishment from them.” This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “will allow them to be destroyed”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '15', 'd8mp', '', '', '0', 'arrogant', 'falsely believing oneself to be important']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '16', 'wwm1', '', '', '0', 'he brings darkness', '“he causes darkness to come.” Here trouble and despair are spoken of as if they were “darkness.” Alternate translation: “he brings trouble and despair” or “he cause great troubles to come”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '16', 'f21v', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'before he causes your feet to stumble', 'Here a person is referred to by his “feet” to emphasize that he is walking. Alternate translation: “before he causes you to trip and fall as you walk” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '16', 'nkc1', '', '', '0', 'twilight', 'early morning or evening when it is partially dark, when the sun is beginning to rise or when the sun is almost set']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '16', 'lg6k', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'For you are hoping for light, but he will turn the place into a deep darkness, into a dark cloud', 'This speaks of goodness and blessings as “light” and of trouble and despair as “darkness.” Alternate translation: “For you were hoping for light and blessings, but Yahweh will give you darkness and great despair--you will feel like you are surrounded by a dark cloud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '17', 'k2pj', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'for Yahweh’s flock has been taken captive', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “for enemies have captured Yahweh’s flock” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '17', 'j4z9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'for Yahweh’s flock has been taken captive', 'Here Jeremiah speaks of Yahweh’s people as Yahweh’s “flock” because he cares for them like a shepherd cares for his sheep. This event has not happened yet, but it is written here as if it already has. This can be written in future tense. Alternate translation: “for you who are Yahweh’s flock, your enemies will soon capture you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pastforfuture]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '18', 'f5bj', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh is continuing to talk to Jeremiah. He is telling Jeremiah what to say to the king of Judah and the king’s mother.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '18', 'ihz2', '', '', '0', 'queen mother', 'the mother of the king']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '18', 'i8em', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'for your splendid crowns have fallen from your heads', 'A king and queen mother wear crowns to represent their royal positions as the king and queen mother. Also, this event has not happened yet, but it is written here as if it already has. This can be written in future tense. Alternate translation: “for you will no longer be the king and queen mother, for your crowns, your pride and glory, will fall off” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pastforfuture]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '19', 'jw8r', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'The cities in the Negev will be shut up, with no one to open them', 'This means that the cities will be surrounded by their enemies, who will not allow anyone to go in or come out of the cities. Alternate translation: “The cities in the Negev will be shut up, and no one will be able to go into them or come out of them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '19', 'r9z3', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'The cities in the Negev will be shut up', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Your enemies will shut the cities in the Negev up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '19', 'hr6g', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'All Judah will be taken captive, completely taken captive', 'Here “Judah” represents the people who live there. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The enemies will take all of the people of Judah captive into exile” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '20', 'qx4s', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh is talking to the people of Jerusalem.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '20', 's5yj', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'Lift up your eyes and look at the ones coming from the north', 'Here the word “look” is an idiom that means to pay attention and be aware of what is happening. Also, “Lift up your eyes” represents looking at something. Alternate translation: “Pay attention and be aware of the ones coming from the north” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '20', 've51', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'the ones coming from the north', 'This refers an enemy army that will come from the north. Alternate translation: “the enemy army coming from the north” or “the enemy army marching from the north” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '20', 'iny8', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Where is the flock he gave to you, the flock that was so beautiful to you?', 'This rhetorical question is asked to emphasize that the people of Judah will be captured by the enemy armies. This question is asked as if the people of Judah had already been captured even though this has not yet happened. The question can be written as a statement and in future tense. Alternate translation: “I gave you the people of Judah to care for, like a beautiful flock of sheep, but the enemy army will capture them.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pastforfuture]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '20', 'e5mm', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the flock', 'This speaks of the people of Judah as a “flock” of sheep to emphasize that the leaders of Judah were supposed to care for them and look after them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '21', 't9l3', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'What will you say when God sets over you those you had trained to be your special allies?', 'This rhetorical question is used to emphasize that the people who Judah’s leaders thought they were at peace with will conquer them. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “The people you thought were your friends will conquer you and rule over you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '21', 'br9q', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Are these not the beginnings of the labor pains that will seize you just like a woman in childbirth?', 'Yahweh uses this rhetorical question to tell the people that their capture is just the beginning of the suffering they will go through. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “These things that you will suffer are like the beginning of the labor pains of a woman in childbirth.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '22', 'uzi6', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues to talk to Jeremiah. He is telling Jeremiah what to say to the king of Judah and the king’s mother.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '22', 'i8we', 'figs-euphemism', '', '0', 'that your skirts are raised up and you have been violated', 'This means that the enemy soldiers will rape the Judean women. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that the enemy soldiers will lift up the skirts of your women and rape them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '23', 'wyf8', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Can the people of Cush change their skin color, or a leopard change its spots?', 'This rhetorical question is used to state an example of something that is impossible. This question can be written as a statement. Also, the understood verb “can” maybe be supplied in the second phrase. Alternate translation: “The people of Cush cannot change their skin color and a leopard cannot change its spots.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '23', 'm8ie', 'figs-irony', '', '0', 'If so, then you yourself, although accustomed to wickedness, would be able to do good', 'This statement is ironic because the examples about the Cushite and the leopard are impossible situations. This states that if those impossible things could happen then they could do good. Alternate translation: “Just like these things are impossible, so it is also impossible for you who always do evil to do good” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '24', 'rw5p', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'I will scatter them like chaff that perishes in the desert wind', '“I will scatter them like chaff that is blown away by the wind.” Yahweh is saying He will scatter His people throughout the world just as chaff is scattered by the wind. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '26', 'pid5', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I myself will strip your skirts off you, and your private parts will be seen.', 'This means that Yahweh will make them feel ashamed. It does not in any way mean that he will rape them. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “It is as though I myself will strip your skirts off of you so that everyone will see your private parts and you will be ashamed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '13', '27', 'r896', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'neighing', 'This is the sound of a male horse desiring a female horse. Alternate translation: “lusting” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', 'intro', 'pqn1', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 14 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 14:1-10, 17-22.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### False prophets

The false prophets promised there would not be any war or drought. They gave people a false sense of hope, when they needed to repent. Because of this, Yahweh sent a drought and said that the false prophets would die of drought and war. This showed that these were not true prophets of Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/hope]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '1', 'dvb6', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh, through the prophet Jeremiah, has just talked about the adultery of the people.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '1', 'c8lt', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'This is the word of Yahweh that came to Jeremiah', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “This is the message that Yahweh gave to Jeremiah” or “This is the message that Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '2', 'cn9g', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Let Judah mourn', 'Here “Judah” represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “Let the people of Judah mourn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '2', 'zct6', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'let her gates fall apart', 'Here the word “gates,” which keep enemies out of cities and where people conduct business and government, is a synecdoche for Judah’s cities, and Judah’s cities are a metonym for the people who live in them. Alternate translation: “let her cities fall apart” or “let the people in her cities become unable to defend themselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '2', 'twu5', '', '', '0', 'fall apart', '“fall into pieces”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '2', 'qu68', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'their cries for Jerusalem are going up', 'The phrase “going up” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “They are calling out loudly in prayer for Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '3', 'v2l2', '', '', '0', 'Their mighty ones', '“The rich people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '3', 'z6ul', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'ashamed and dishonored', 'Both of these words have similar meaning and together emphasize that the servants were ashamed that they were unable to get water. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '3', 'drx3', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'they cover their heads', 'In biblical times, people would wear a headcovering to show that they were ashamed. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '4', 'l4rv', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh, through the prophet Jeremiah, has continued to tell the people about the drought.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '4', 'je8k', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'The plowmen are ashamed and cover their heads', 'In biblical times, people would wear a headcovering to show that they were ashamed. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '5', 'yca3', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'the doe leaves her young in the fields and abandons them', 'These two phrase have the same meaning and emphasize that the doe leaves her young deer because she cannot provide for them. A doe is a female deer. Alternate translation: “the deer leaves her young in the field” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '5', 'q5hd', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'for there is no grass', 'This means that there is no grass for the deer to eat. Alternate translation: “for there is no grass for them to eat” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '6', 'rv34', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'they pant in the wind like jackals', 'This speaks of the donkeys panting because they are thirsty by saying that they pant like jackals. Jackals are fiece wild dog which pant a lot. Alternate translation: “they pant in the wind like thirsty jackals” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '6', 'sa12', '', '', '0', 'Their eyes fail to work, for there is no vegetation', '“They become blind because there is no grass to eat”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '7', 'u1uz', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh, through the prophet Jeremiah, has just told the people about the drought.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '7', 'a7md', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'our iniquities testify against us', 'Here their “iniquities” are spoken of as if they were people who testified against them about their wrong doing. Alternate translation: “our iniquities give evidence of our wrongdoing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '7', 'hdk6', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'for the sake of your name', 'Here Yahweh’s “name” refers to his reputation. Alternate translation: “for the sake of your reputation” or “in order that everyone can see that you are very great and keep your promises” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '8', 't2bf', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Hope of Israel', 'This is another name for Yahweh. Alternate translation: “You are the hope of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '8', 'pi7p', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'why will you be like a stranger in the land, like a foreign wanderer who stretches out and spends just one night?', 'The people are asking if Yahweh is unconcerned with his people and unable to help them. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “you should not be like a stranger in the land, like a foreign wanderer who stretches out and spends just one night.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '8', 'm5rq', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'why will you be like a stranger in the land, like a foreign wanderer … just one night', 'This question speaks of the possibility of Yahweh being unconcerned with helping his people as if he were a stranger just travelling though a place unconcerned with those living there. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '9', 'i24n', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Why are you like someone who is astounded, or like a warrior who has no power to rescue?', 'This speaks of the possibility of Yahweh being unable to help his people as if he were a confused warrior who was unable to rescue anyone. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You do nothing to help us, like someone who is astounded or like a warrior who has no power to rescue us.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '9', 'np92', '', '', '0', 'astounded', 'unable to understand or to think clearly']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '9', 's46u', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'your name is called over us', 'This can be stated in active form. This speaks of the people being Yahweh’s people by saying that his name is over them. Alternate translation: “we bear your name” or “we are your people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '10', 'jb8u', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah has been praying and asking Yahweh not to leave them alone.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '10', 'u7uz', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they love to wander', '“they love to wander away from me.” This speaks of people being unfaithful to Yahweh and not obey him as if they had wandered from the place where he is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '10', 'x599', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'have not held back their feet', 'Here the people are referred to by their “feet” to emphasize their walking away from Yahweh. Alternate translation: “have not kept themselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '10', 't4hn', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'calls to mind', 'This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “remembers” or “recalls” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '11', 'i69u', '', '', '0', 'on behalf of', '“to assist” or “to help”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '12', 'a2l9', '', '', '0', 'wailing', 'loudly crying because of sorrow']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '12', 'vgw6', 'figs-euphemism', '', '0', 'I will put an end to them', 'This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “I will cause them to die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '12', 'c1vk', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'by sword', 'Here war is represented by the “sword” which was the common weapon used in battle. Alternate translation: “by war” or “by battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '13', 'xfr8', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh has just told Jeremiah not to pray for the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '13', 'l6t3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'You will not see the sword', 'Here “sword” represents war, and to “see” represents experiencing. Alternate translation: “You will not experience any war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '13', 'sd1w', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will give you true security', 'Here “security” is spoken of as if it were an object that someone could give to another person. Alternate translation: “I will allow you to live securely” or “I will allow you to live peacefully” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '14', 'jsc3', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'prophesy deceit', 'The word “deceit” can be expressed as an adjective. Alternate translation: “prophesy deceitfully” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '14', 'xd4x', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'in my name', 'This phrase refers to speaking with Yahweh’s power and authority or as his representative. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '14', 'jv6e', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'I did not send them out', 'This means that Yahweh did not send them out with messages to give to the people. Alternate translation: “I did not send them to prophesy to other people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '14', 't2xs', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'coming from their own minds', 'Here “minds” are spoken of as if they were a place instead of the ability to think of ideas. Alternate translation: “that they think up themselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '15', 'p8k9', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah has just been talking to Yahweh about the things the false prophets have been prophesying.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '15', 'kl3i', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'in my name', 'This phrase refers to speaking with Yahweh’s power and authority or as his representative. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 14:14](../14/14.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '15', 'q47z', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'there will be no sword … perish by sword', 'Here the “sword” represents war. Alternate translation: “there will be no war … perish by war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '16', 'yx8a', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'famine and sword', 'Here the “sword” represents war. Alternate translation: “famine and war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '16', 'ex5f', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Then the people to whom they prophesied will be thrown out in the streets of Jerusalem because of famine and sword', 'This can be stated in active form. This means that whole families will die and people will throw their bodies into the streets instead of burying them. Alternate translation: “Then the people to whom they prophesied will die by famine and sword and people will throw their bodies into the streets of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '16', 'vjb4', '', '', '0', 'their wives, their sons, or their daughters', 'This describes who is referred to by the word “them,” that is, everyone who died by famine and sword.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '16', 'wam5', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will pour out their wickedness on them', 'Here Yahweh speaks of punishing the people in accordance to their wicknedness as if their own wickedness were a liquid that he would pour upon them. Alternate translation: “I will punish them like they deserve to be punished” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '17', 'm8yd', 'figs-merism', '', '0', 'night and day', 'Here two opposite times of the day are given to mean all the time. Alternate translation: “all the time, both night and day” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '17', 'v4hr', '', '', '0', 'incurable wound', 'a cut or break in skin that cannot be cured']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '18', 'kwc2', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'who were killed by the sword', 'This can be stated in active form. Also, here the “sword” represents war. Alternate translation: “who died by the sword” or “who died in war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '18', 'xa86', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'there are the diseases that are caused by famine', 'Here the “diseases” represent the people who have these diseases because of their starvation. Alternate translation: “there are the ones who are sick because of famine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '18', 'uax5', '', '', '0', 'wander', 'move around without purpose']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '18', 'nrq3', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'they do not know', 'It may be helpful to state what they do not know. Alternate translation: “they do not know what they are doing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '19', 'bxi3', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'for a time of healing', 'The understood information may be supplied. Alternate translation: “we hoped for a time of healing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '20', 'z8n3', '', '', '0', 'We admit, Yahweh, our offenses, the iniquity of our ancestors', '“Yahweh, we admit our wicked offenses and our ancestors’ iniquity”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '21', 'ni6n', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues his prayer to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '21', 'ur4i', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'For the sake of your name', 'Here Yahweh’s “name” refers to his reputation. Alternate translation: “For the sake of your reputation” or “In order that everyone can see that you are very great and keep your promises” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '21', 'h4sh', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'your glorious throne', 'Yahweh’s “throne” is represented by Zion, that is Jerusalem. His “throne” also represents the place where he rules as king. Alternate translation: “do disgrace Zion where you glorious throne is” or “do not disgrace Zion, where you rule as king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '14', '22', 'my15', '', '', '0', 'can the skies themselves send down showers', '“Can the skies decide when they make the rain to fall?”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', 'intro', 'ebq4', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 15 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 15:2, 5-21.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Do not pray for the people

God told Jeremiah not to pray for the people because God was punishing them. This was meant to be an illustration for Jeremiah. Jeremiah was not to pray because the punishment was already determined. Yahweh also explains that even the great Moses could not help the sinful Jews. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])

### Yahweh uses Gentile nations
Yahweh is going to use the Gentile nations to punish Judah. This would have been very offensive to the Jews. They would have also been surprised to learn that Yahweh was using the Gentile nations to punish his people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '1', 'w1rn', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah has just been praying to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '1', 'az7b', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'were standing in front of me, I would still not be in favor of this people', 'This implies that they are pleading for Yahweh to spare the people. Alternate translation: “were standing in front of me pleading for these people, I would still not be in favor of them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '1', 'g56c', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'Send them out from before me, for them to go away', 'Yahweh repeats this idea of sending away his people to add emphasis to it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '2', 'i7zf', '', '', '0', 'Those who are for', '“Those whom I have appointed to go to”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '2', 'a7na', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'should go to death', 'This speaks of dying as if death were a place that people can go to. Alternate translation: “should die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '2', 'qrc1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'those who are for the sword should go to the sword', 'Here the “sword” represents war. To be “for the sword” means that God has appointed them to die in war. Alternate translation: “those whom I have appointed to die in war should go to die in war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '2', 's5vx', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Those who are for famine should go to famine', 'This means that Yahweh has appointed these to die because of famine, and these words speak of dying by famine as if “famine” were a place that people can go to. Alternate translation: “Those whom I have appointed to die by famine should go and die by famine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '2', 'ub7g', '', '', '0', 'should go to captivity', '“should go into captivity”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '3', 'xfn3', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh has just told them he will send some of them to death, some to die by the sword, some to die by famine, and some to be captives.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '3', 'b44y', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the sword', 'Here the “sword” refers to the enemy soldiers. Alternate translation: “the enemy soldiers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '4', 'etb6', '', '', '0', 'I will make of them', 'Here the word “them” refers to the people of Judah, not to the four groups listed in the previous verse.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '4', 'g2xb', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'because of what Manasseh … did in Jerusalem', 'Manasseh was a very wicked king who did many evil things in Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “because of the wicked things that Manasseh … did in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '5', 'sb18', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh has just told them he will assign them to four groups to kill them—the sword, dogs, birds, and beasts.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '5', 'lb4g', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'For who will have compassion for you, Jerusalem? Who will grieve for you?', 'Yahweh uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that no one should mourn for Jerusalem. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “No one should have compassion on you, Jerusalem. No one should mourn for your destruction.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '5', 'wfj2', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'for you, Jerusalem', 'Here “Jerusalem” refers to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “for you people who live in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '6', 'es4m', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'You have forsaken me … you have gone back from me', 'These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize that the people have, indeed, forsaken Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '6', 'w5w5', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '6', 'hk2v', '', '', '0', 'gone back from me', '“left me” or “gone away from me”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '6', 'ub2d', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will strike you with my hand', 'Here “hand” represents power. Alternate translation: “I will use my power to strike you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '7', 'xa8z', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'So I will winnow them with a pitchfork at the gates of the land', 'Here Yahweh speaks of scattering the people and causing them to leave Jersalem as if they were winnowed chaff being blown away on the wind. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '7', 'i5zm', '', '', '0', 'pitchfork', 'a farm tool with a long handle and sharp metal prongs, used especially for lifting and tossing grain in the air for winnowing']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '7', 'tdb1', '', '', '0', 'I will bereave them', '“I will cause their children to die” or “I will let their enemies kill their children”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '8', 'lzr4', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh has just told them no one will care about them and that he will destroy his people since they would not turn from their wicked ways.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '8', 'pg9y', '', '', '0', 'widows', 'women whose husbands have died']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '8', 'zf6z', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'more than the sands of the seashore', '“than the grains of sand on the seashore.” This comparison is an exaggeration used to emphasize an uncountable number. Alternate translation: “more than you can count” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '8', 'xv7a', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Against the mothers of young men I will send the destroyer at noonday', 'This means that Yahweh will send an enemy army to kill young men, which will cause their mothers great sorrow. Alternate translation: “At noonday I will send an enemy army to destroy young men and cause their mothers to weep” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '8', 'rv53', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'fall on them', 'This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “happen to them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '9', 'ab1l', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'She will be ashamed and embarrassed', 'The words “ashamed” and “embarrassed” mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of shame. Alternate translation: “She will be completely ashamed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '9', 'ysv5', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'will waste away', 'This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “will grow faint” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '9', 'syp4', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Her sun will set while it is still day', 'This speaks of a woman becoming sorrowful because her children have died, as if her life were a day in which the sun had set early and turned to darkness. Here the darkness represents her sorrow. Alternate translation: “Because of her sorrow, it will be as though the sun has set and her day has turned to darkness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '9', 'e2fw', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will give those who remain to the sword in the presence of their enemies', 'Here the “sword” represents the enemy soldiers. This means that Yahweh will allow the enemy solider to kill any of her children that remain. Alternate translation: “I will allow the enemy soldiers to kill those of her children that remain alive” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '9', 'yh62', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '10', 'tf3x', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'In these verse, Jeremiah speaks to Yahweh about his suffering, and Yahweh answers him.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '10', 'bwu4', 'figs-apostrophe', '', '0', 'Woe to me, my mother', 'Jeremiah pretends to speak to his mother as a way to emphasize how sad he is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '10', 'z3f7', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'a man of controversy and argument', 'The words “controversy” and “argument” mean basically the same thing. Together they emphasize how much Jeremiah is arguing. Alternate translation: “a man with whom everyone argues all the time” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '10', 'pi56', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'I have not lent, nor has anyone lent to me', 'This refers to lending money to people. Often lending money causes people to fight with one another. Alternate translation: “I have not lent money to anyone, nor has anyone lent money to me” or “I have not made anyone angry by lending or borrow money and then quarreling about it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '11', 'jwd5', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Will I not rescue you for good?', 'The implicit answer to this rhetorical question is “yes.” This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “I will certainly rescue you for good!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '11', 'hg1a', '', '', '0', 'your enemies', 'Those are the enemies of Jeremiah who disagreed with his prophecies.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '11', 't2nb', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'in the time of calamity and distress', 'Here the words “calamity” and “distress” mean basically the same thing. They emphasize the amount or intensity of the calamity. Alternate translation: “in the time of great calamity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '12', 'gp33', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Can one smash iron? Especially iron from the north that is mixed with bronze?', 'In these questions Yahweh speaks of the strength of Judah’s enemies as if they were iron mixed with bronze. These rhetorical questions can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “No one can smash iron, especially if it is as strong as the iron from the north that is mixed with bronze.” or “But Judah’s enemies, who are as strong as iron or bronze, will attack Judah from the north, no one will be able to stop them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '13', 'm4cc', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'In these verse, Yahweh speaks to the nation of Israel as if it were one person.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '13', 'r9fq', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'wealth and treasures', 'The words “wealth” and “treasures” mean the same thing and refer to anything that people consider to be valuable. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '13', 'cy1n', '', '', '0', 'plunder', 'things that you steal from a city after conquering it']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '13', 'c2bt', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'all your sins committed', 'This can be written in active form. Alternate translation: “all of the sins you have committed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '13', 'dzj5', '', '', '0', 'within all your borders', '“throughout your country”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '14', 'e1nj', '', '', '0', 'a land that you do not know', '“to a land that is strange to you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '14', 'p77q', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'for a fire will ignite, kindled in my wrath against you', 'The wrath of God is spoken of as if it were a destructive fire. Alternate translation: “I will destroy you because I am very angry with you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '14', 'y1s1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'for a fire will ignite, kindled in my wrath against you', 'Here Yahweh speaks of his wrath as if it were a fire. Alternate translation: “for my wrath is like a fire that I will kindle against you” or “for I will come against you in my wrath, and my wrath will be like a burning fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '14', 'ap1i', '', '', '0', 'kindled', 'to light a fire']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '15', 'mlt5', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah speaks to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '15', 'lk6p', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'You are patient, but do not allow them to take me away', 'Jeremiah is asking Yahweh not to be patient with the sins of his enemies. The phrase “take me away” refers to him being killed. Alternate translation: “Please do not continue to be patient with them and allow them to kill me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '16', 'ds55', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Your words have been found', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I have heard your message” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '16', 'a55i', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I consumed them', 'Jeremiah speaks of listening and understanding Yahweh’s message as if it were food that he ate. Alternate translation: “I understood your message” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '16', 'f4hq', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the delight of my heart', 'Here the “heart” represents a person emotions and feelings. Alternate translation: “what I love most” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '16', 'se2v', '', '', '0', 'I bear your name', '“people know that I serve you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '17', 'xx62', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'I did not sit in the circle of', 'This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “I did not spend time with” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '17', 'lst3', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'of your powerful hand', 'Here Yahweh’s “powerful hand” refers to his control and influence over Jeremiah. Alternate translation: “you powerfully influence me” or “you are the one who controls what I do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '18', 'xb1d', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why is my pain ongoing and my wound incurable, refusing to be healed?', 'Jeremiah uses this rhetorical question to emphasize his pain. He speaks of his pain as if it were a physical wound. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “My pain is ongoing, it is like a wound that will not heal.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '18', 'f64w', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'refusing to be healed', 'This speaks of Jeremiah’s wound as if it were a person that refuses to be healed. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that will not heal” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '18', 'c2kw', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Will you be like deceitful waters to me, waters that dry up?', 'Jeremiah uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that he feels like he cannot depend on Yahweh. He speaks of this as if Yahweh were a stream that dries up. Alternate translation: “It feels like you are undependable to me, like a stream I go to for a drink only to find it dried up.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '19', 'l1n1', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'you will be like my mouth', 'Jeremiah is compared to the mouth of Yahweh because he will be used to speak Yahweh’s message. Alternate translation: “you will speak for me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '19', 'ud46', 'figs-rpronouns', '', '0', 'you yourself', 'The pronoun, “yourself”, is used here to emphasis the command was specifically for Jeremiah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '20', 'gf1p', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'like an impenetrable bronze wall to this people', 'Yahweh compares Jeremiah to a wall because the people will not be able to defeat him. Alternate translation: “I will make you strong, like a bronze wall” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '20', 'nx8l', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they will wage war against you', 'This speaks of the people fighting with Jeremiah as if he were an army that they waged war against. Alternate translation: “they will fight against you” or “they will oppose you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '20', 'z1e8', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'save and rescue', 'The words “save” and “rescue” mean the same thing and emphasize the safety that God promises. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '21', 'bet8', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'rescue you from … and redeem you from', 'These phrases have similar meanings and are used together to emphasize the safety that God provides. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '21', 'z99x', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the hand of the wicked … the hand of the tyrant', 'Here the word “hand” represents control. Alternate translation: “the control of the wicked … the control of the tyrant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '21', 'lwc5', 'figs-nominaladj', '', '0', 'the wicked', 'This refers to wicked people. Alternate translation: “wicked people” or “those who are wicked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '15', '21', 'mm5k', '', '', '0', 'tyrant', 'a ruler who demands absolute obedience and is not friendly for the people under his rule']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', 'intro', 'mts4', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 16 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 16:19-21. This poem also continues in chapter 17, and these should be seen as one section.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Coming punishment

The punishment that is prophesied in this chapter will happen quickly. The author gives many illustrations which describe how quickly this punishment will come. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])

### Israel restored

God will bring his people back from captivity. Even though the punishment of Judah will be great, Yahweh promised a future restoration. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/restore]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '1', 'iq2r', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated it in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave me a message. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this message to me:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '4', 'bdx2', '', '', '0', 'They will die diseased deaths', '“They will die from deadly diseases”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '4', 'nm5s', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'They will not be mourned or buried', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “No one will mourn for them or bury them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '4', 'paq4', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'They will be like dung on the ground', 'The sons and daughters born in the land are compared to dung on the ground to emphasize that they will be disgusting and that no one will bury them. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 8:2](../08/02.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '4', 'b995', 'figs-euphemism', '', '0', 'they will come to an end by sword and famine', 'The phrase “come to an end” is a mild way to say that they will die. The word “sword” represents an army whose soldiers fight with swords. The phrase represents dying in battle. Alternate translation: “they will die in battle or from famine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '5', 'irw5', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, ‘Do', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated it in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave me a message. He said, ‘Do” or “Yahweh spoke this message to me: ‘Do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '5', 'byl9', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'where there is mourning', 'The word “mourning” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “where people are mourning” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '5', 'e7zp', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I have taken away my peace from this people … and my steadfast love and mercy', 'Yahweh speaks of no longer acting towards the people with peace, steadfast love, and mercy as if these were items that he has taken away from them. Alternate translation: “I will no longer act towards them with peace … or with steadfast love and mercy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '5', 'fg62', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '6', 'ngj4', 'figs-merism', '', '0', 'Both the great and the small will', 'This refers to all kinds of people and uses size to refer to how important they are. Alternate translation: “Both the important and the unimportant” or “Many people, regardless of how important they are, will” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '6', 'k2n5', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'They will not be buried', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “No one will bury them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '6', 's8kp', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'no one will … cut themselves or shave their heads for them', 'Cutting oneself and shaving one’s head were symbolic actions that expressed strong grief, especially when a loved one died. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '7', 't3iq', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'No one must share any food in mourning to comfort them because of the deaths … none must give a comforting cup to his father or his mother', 'These two clauses have a similar meaning. God said basically the same thing twice for emphasis. It was customary to take food or wine to people whose relative had died. Yahweh has removed all comfort from the people because of their sin. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '7', 'ae18', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'none must give a comforting cup', 'Here the word “cup” represents the drink that the cup holds. Alternate translation: “none must give a comforting drink” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '8', 'rzm9', '', '', '0', 'a banquet house', '“a house where people are feasting”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '9', 'z6t7', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '9', 'hq3r', '', '', '0', 'See', '“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '9', 'fxi9', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'before your eyes', 'Here the word “your” is plural and refers to the people of Israel. The idiom means that Yahweh will do this where they can see. Alternate translation: “in front of you” or “where you can see” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '9', 'b3s5', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'in your days', 'This idiom means during their lifetime. Alternate translation: “during your lifetime” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '9', 'lki1', '', '', '0', 'the sound of joy and the sound of gladness, the sound of the groom and the sound of the bride', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 7:34](../07/34.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '11', 'fq83', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'worshiped and bowed down to them', 'The words “bowed down to” mean basically the same thing as “worshiped” and describe the posture that people used in worship. God said essentially the same thing twice for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '12', 'cu97', '', '', '0', 'ancestors, for see, each person', '“ancestors. Look at these people and you will see that each person”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '12', 'c169', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'walking by the stubbornness of his wicked heart', 'Yahweh speaks of a person’s actions as if the person were walking along a path. Here the word “heart” represents the mind or will. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 11:8](../11/08.md). Alternate translation: “stubbornly doing the wicked things that he wants to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '12', 'qh3g', '', '', '0', 'who listens to me', '“who does what I tell him to do”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '13', 'y41b', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'throw you from this land', 'Yahweh speaks of forcefully removing the people from the land as if he were throwing them from the land. Alternate translation: “force you to leave this land and go” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '13', 'e16l', 'figs-merism', '', '0', 'by day and night', 'The mention of both “day” and “night” means all the time. Alternate translation: “all the time” or “continually” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '14', 'em2d', '', '', '0', 'behold', 'The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '14', 'l615', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'when it will no longer be said', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “when people will no longer say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '14', 'xr81', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'As Yahweh lives', '“As surely as Yahweh is alive.” The people use this expression to show that what they say next is certainly true. This is a way of making a solemn promise. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 4:2](../04/02.md). Alternate translation: “I solemnly swear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '16', 'mt7v', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will send for many fishermen … so they will fish the people out', 'Yahweh speaks of enemy armies who will attack and kill the people as if they were fishermen who are catching fish. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '16', 'mx2n', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '16', 'y22w', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will send for many hunters so they will hunt for them among', 'Yahweh speaks of enemy armies who will attack and kill the people as if they were hunters who are hunting animals. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '17', 'l1xj', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'my eye is on all their ways', 'Here the word “eye” represents Yahweh who sees all that they do. Alternate translation: “I am watching everything they do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '17', 'c7ju', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'they cannot be hidden from before me', 'Here the word “they” may refer either to the people or to their actions. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they cannot hide from me” or “they cannot hide their ways from me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '17', 'f9r8', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'Their iniquity cannot be concealed from before my eyes', 'Here the word “eyes” represents Yahweh who sees. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They cannot conceal their iniquity from me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '18', 'tpe4', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'for their polluting of my land', 'Yahweh speaks of causing the land to be unacceptable to him as if the people had polluted the land. The words “their polluting” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “because they have polluted my land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '18', 'sq29', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'for their filling my inheritance with their disgusting idols', 'The idiom “to fill” means that they have placed many idols in the land. The words “their filling” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “because they have filled my inheritance with their disgusting idols” or “because their disgusting idols are everywhere in my inheritance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '18', 'wkp2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'my inheritance', 'Yahweh speaks of the land as if it were his inheritance that he has claimed as a permanent possession. Alternate translation: “the land that is my inheritance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '19', 'rt34', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh, you are my stronghold', 'Here Jeremiah begins speaking to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '19', 'y75t', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'my stronghold and my refuge, my place of safety', 'Jeremiah speaks of Yahweh as a place where enemies cannot attack him. He repeats the same idea three times. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '19', 'x7cn', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'The nations will go to you', 'Here the word “nations” represents the people from the nations. Alternate translation: “The people from the nations will go to you” or “The people of the nations will come to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '19', 'nk1x', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the ends of the earth', 'This is an idiom that means the farthest places on the earth. By referencing both ends, it refers to everywhere in between. Alternate translation: “the farthest places on the earth” or “everywhere on earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '19', 'c5xl', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'our ancestors inherited deceit', 'Here the word “deceit” refers to false gods. Alternate translation: “our ancestors inherited nothing but false gods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '19', 'jrc3', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'They are empty; there is no profit in them', 'Here the words “They” and “them” refer to the false gods that the ancestors taught them to believe in. The two phrases mean basically the same thing, with the second explaining how they “are empty.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '20', 'y3fg', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Do people make gods for themselves? But they are not gods', 'The people ask this rhetorical question to emphasize that people cannot make gods for themselves. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “People cannot make gods for themselves. The things that they make are not gods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '21', 'gwn6', '', '', '0', 'Therefore see', '“Therefore, indeed.” Here Yahweh begins speaking. The word “see” adds emphasis to what follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '21', 'fz8r', '', '', '0', 'I will cause them to know', 'Here the word “them” refers to the people from the nations. Yahweh repeats this phrase for emphasis.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '21', 'cs55', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'my hand and my power', 'Here the word “hand” refers to power and authority. The two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize Yahweh’s great power. Alternate translation: “my great power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '16', '21', 'hl7n', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'they will know that Yahweh is my name', 'Here the word “name” refers to Yahweh’s entire person. Alternate translation: “they will know that I am Yahweh, the true God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', 'intro', 'l48r', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 17 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 17:1-18. This poem is a continuation of 16:19-21, and these should be seen as one section.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Trusting God or humans

Trust is an important part of this chapter. Those who trust in human wisdom will not prosper. Those who trust in God will have all of their needs met. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]])

## Important figures of speech in this chapter

### Simile

The person who depends on the power of other people is compared to a bush in the desert which always has to struggle for life. But the person who trusts in God is like a tree growing by a stream and has all his needs supplied. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '1', 'f2as', 'writing-poetry', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah often wrote prophecy in the form of poetry. Hebrew poetry uses different kinds of parallelism. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '1', 'qcz2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'The sin of Judah is written … on the horns of your altars', 'Yahweh speaks of Judah’s sins being so great that they cannot stop committing them as if someone had engraved their sin permanently. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '1', 'ntb1', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'The sin of Judah is written', 'Here the word “Judah” represents the people of Judah. This may be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone has written the sin of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '1', 'r9u2', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'It is engraved', 'This may be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone has engraved it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '1', 't19m', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'engraved on the tablet of their hearts', 'The sinful habits of the people are spoken of as if their sins had been engraved on their own hearts. The word “hearts” refers to the whole person: their thoughts, emotions, and actions. Alternate translation: “engraved in their very beings” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '1', 'gc1k', '', '', '0', 'on the horns of your altars', 'The word “horns” refers to the projections on the corners of the altars.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '3', 've7m', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'your wealth and all your treasures', 'The words “wealth” and “treasures” mean the same thing and refer to anything that they consider valuable. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '3', 'gfz3', '', '', '0', 'plunder', 'This refers to things that people steal or take by force.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '4', 'mei2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'You will lose the inheritance that I gave to you', 'Yahweh speaks of the land as if it were an inheritance that he had given to the people of Judah as a permanent possession. Alternate translation: “You will lose the land that I have given to you as an inheritance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '4', 'w768', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'you have ignited a fire in my wrath, which will burn forever', 'Yahweh speaks of the fierceness of his anger as if his anger were a fire that burns those with whom he is angry. Alternate translation: “you have made me so angry that my anger will be like a fire that will burn forever” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '5', 'zp54', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'The person who trusts in mankind is accursed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will curse any person who trusts in mankind” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '5', 'sd5y', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'he makes flesh his strength', 'Here the word “flesh” represents humans. Alternate translation: “he depends on mere humans for strength” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '5', 'f1ec', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'turns his heart away from Yahweh', 'Here the word “heart” refers to the thoughts and emotions. Alternate translation: “turns his devotion away from Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '6', 'wqm5', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'like a small bush', 'The person who trusts in man instead of Yahweh will be like a plant that struggles to survive in an infertile land. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '6', 'd8k3', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'the wilderness, barren land without inhabitants', 'The phrase “barren land without inhabitants” describes and means basically the same thing as “wilderness.” Alternate translation: “the barren wilderness where no person lives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '8', 'rs4s', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'he will be like a tree planted by water', 'The person who trusts in Yahweh will always prosper, just like a tree does when it is planted by a river. It is not affected when there is no rain. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he will be like a tree that someone has planted by water” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '8', 'pf89', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'It will not fear the heat when it comes … It is not anxious in a year of drought', 'Yahweh speaks of a tree that draws its water from a stream being unaffected by heat and drought as if the tree were unafraid of these things. Alternate translation: “The heat will not affect it when it comes … No harm is caused to it in a year of drought” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '9', 'q56q', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'The heart is more deceitful', 'Here the word “heart” refers to the minds and thoughts of people. Alternate translation: “The human mind is more deceitful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '9', 'h5pr', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'who can understand it?', 'The speaker uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that no one can understand the human heart. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “no one can understand it.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '10', 'per1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'who tests the hearts', 'Here the word “hearts” represents the emotions. Alternate translation: “who tests the emotions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '10', 'zu1h', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'according to his ways', 'Here a person’s behavior is spoken of as if it were the paths along which he walks. Alternate translation: “according to how he lives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '10', 'hlu7', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the fruit of his deeds', 'Here the results of a person’s actions are spoken of as if they were fruit. Alternate translation: “what he has done” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '11', 'r1bc', '', '', '0', 'A partridge hatches an egg … become rich unjustly', 'This analogy of a bird that hatches another bird’s eggs is meant to illustrate a rich man who makes his money by robbing others.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '11', 'j8my', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'when half his days are over', 'Here the word “days” stands for someone’s entire life. Alternate translation: “when he has lived only half of his life” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '11', 't4k5', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'those riches will abandon him', 'The riches are spoken of as if they were servants who would abandon their owner. Alternate translation: “he will lose his wealth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '11', 'wwb2', '', '', '0', 'in the end', '“at the end of his life”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '12', 'c58h', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'The place of our temple is a glorious throne', 'Jeremiah speaks of the temple being a “glorious throne” because it is there that Yahweh dwells and rules. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '12', 'mmb5', '', '', '0', 'The place of our temple', 'This refers to Mount Zion in Jerusalem.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '13', 'j27x', '', '', '0', 'All who abandon you', 'Here the word “you” refers to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '13', 'tkv3', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'those in the land who turn away from you will be written in the earth', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you will write in the dust those in the land who turn away from you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '13', 'e5ej', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'will be written in the earth', 'This could mean: (1) this is a metaphor in which Yahweh speaks of people dying and being forgotten as if someone writes their names in the dust, and those names quickly disappear. Alternate translation: “will disappear like names that someone writes in the dust” or (2) the word “earth” is a metonym for the place of the dead. The phrase is a metaphor in which Yahweh speaks of people going to the place of the dead as if someone enrolled their names in the records of those who have died. Alternate translation: “will join those in the place of the dead” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '13', 'vf2c', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Yahweh, the fountain of living waters', 'Jeremiah speaks of Yahweh being the source of life as if he were a fountain of living waters. Alternate translation: “Yahweh, who is like a fountain of living waters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '13', 'pj3q', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the fountain of living waters', 'Jeremiah speaks of fresh, running water as if it were living water. Alternate translation: “the fountain of fresh, running water” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '14', 'emc7', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'I will be healed … I will be rescued', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you really will have healed me … you really will have rescued me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '14', 't5hz', '', '', '0', 'For you are my song of praise', 'This could mean: (1) “For you are the one whom I praise” or (2) “For you are the reason I sing praise.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '15', 'c8ap', '', '', '0', 'See', '“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '15', 'kn8p', '', '', '0', 'they are saying to me', 'Here the word “me” refers to Jeremiah and the word “they” to his enemies.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '15', 'qef1', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Where is the word of Yahweh?', 'The people use this question to ridicule Jeremiah because the things that he said had not yet happened. It can also be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Where are the things that Yahweh told you would happen?” or “The things that Yahweh told you would happen have not happened.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '15', 's66x', '', '', '0', 'Let it come', '“Let what Yahweh has said happen”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '16', 'dye9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I did not run from being a shepherd following you', 'Jeremiah speaks of leading and caring for the people as if he were a shepherd caring for sheep. He speaks of his abandoning that work as if he were running away from it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '16', 'vlg8', '', '', '0', 'I did not long for', '“I did not desire”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '16', 'm8x1', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'the proclamations that came from my lips', 'Here the word “lips” represents Jeremiah who spoke. The word “proclamations” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “the proclamations that I spoke” or “the things that I proclaimed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '16', 'hkb7', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'They were made', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I made them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '17', 'q4lu', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'You are my refuge', 'Jeremiah speaks of Yahweh as a place where enemies cannot attack him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '17', 'ls2i', '', '', '0', 'on the day of calamity', '“in times of calamity”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '18', 'p168', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'May my pursuers be ashamed, but do not let me be ashamed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Bring shame on my pursuers, but do not bring shame on me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '18', 'us8n', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'May they be dismayed, but do not let me be dismayed', 'This phrase means basically the same thing as the previous one and adds emphasis to Jeremiah’s prayer. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Make them very afraid, but do not make me afraid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '18', 'xrc7', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'shatter them with a double share of destruction', 'Jeremiah speaks of Yahweh destroying his enemies as if they were objects that Yahweh would shatter. The idiom “a double share” means to give twice as much. Alternate translation: “shatter them with complete destruction” or “destroy them twice as much” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '19', 'ab1v', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'then in all the other gates of Jerusalem', 'The verb may be supplied from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “then go and stand in all the other gates of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '21', 'jye6', '', '', '0', 'for the sake of your lives', '“to protect your lives”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '23', 'cu16', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'They did not listen or pay attention', 'These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize that the people refused to listen. Alternate translation: “They refused to listen” or “They refused to obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '23', 'ksk9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'stiffened their neck', 'Jeremiah speaks of the people being stubborn as if they had made their necks stiff and unmovable. Alternate translation: “became stubborn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '25', 'i3jj', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'those who sit on David’s throne', 'Here the throne that the king of Judah sits on is represented as “David’s throne.” See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 13:13](../13/13.md). Alternate translation: “those who sit on Judah’s throne” or “the kings of the nation of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '25', 'r4s3', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'this city will be inhabited forever', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people will inhabit this city forever” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '27', 'xjp9', '', '', '0', 'I will light a fire in its gates', '“I will set the gates of Jerusalem on fire”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '17', '27', 'r5tg', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'it cannot be put out', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people cannot put it out” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', 'intro', 'z3ii', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 18 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 18:13-17, 19-23.

## Special concepts in this chapter
### Attacking Jeremiah
Things were so bad in Judah, they even attacked Jeremiah. To attack Yahweh’s prophet was to attack Yahweh himself. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])

## Important figures of speech in this chapter

### Simile

Like a potter can change what he is making from one type of pot to another, God can change his plans and not punish people if they repent. The image of God as a potter and mankind as clay is an important one in Scripture. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '1', 'ad7f', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word that came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 7:1](../07/01.md). Alternate translation: “This is the message that Yahweh gave to Jeremiah. He said, ‘Arise” or “This is the message that Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah: ‘Arise” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '2', 'ww5x', '', '', '0', 'the potter’s house', '“the workshop of the potter.” A potter is someone who makes pots from clay.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '3', 'z9ps', '', '', '0', 'behold!', 'The word “behold” alerts us to a new person in the story. Your language may have a way of doing this.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '3', 'x9yr', '', '', '0', 'on the potter’s wheel', 'The potter’s wheel is a small table that spins. A potter uses it to make pots.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '4', 'j5pm', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the pot he was making from the clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand', 'The word “spoiled” means that something about the pot made the potter unhappy. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the pot that the potter was making with his hands was not good” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '4', 'ffd2', '', '', '0', 'was making', '“was forming” or “was shaping”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '4', 'qs6u', '', '', '0', 'he returned the clay and formed it into another pot', 'He stopped making the pot, crushed the clay back into a lump, and then used that lump of clay to make another pot.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '4', 'kd4f', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'that was pleasing in his eyes', 'Here the word “eyes” represents sight and sight represents one’s opinion. Alternate translation: “that he thought was good” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '5', 'gj6x', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated it in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave me a message. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this message to me:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '6', 'y4ia', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Should I not be able to act like this potter with you, house of Israel?', 'With this question, Yahweh emphasizes his authority to do as he pleases with Israel. Alternate translation: “I am allowed to act toward you, house of Israel, like the potter acts toward the clay.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '6', 'j2v5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Israel. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Israel” or “kingdom of Israel” or “people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '6', 'elt6', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '6', 'zg76', '', '', '0', 'Behold', '“Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '6', 'uzq5', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Like clay in a potter’s hand—that is how you are in my hand', 'Yahweh compares his being able to remake Israel as he see fit to the way that the potter is able to remake a lump of clay as he sees fit. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '7', 'jk3p', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'tear it down, or destroy it', 'These two expressions basically mean the same thing. In the first expression, Yahweh speaks of destroying a kingdom as if the kingdom were a plant or a building that he tears down. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '8', 'lnu4', '', '', '0', 'relent from', '“withhold” or “not bring”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '9', 'n3us', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'build it up or plant it', 'These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Yahweh speaks of strengthening kingdoms as if they were buildings that he would build, and as if they were plants that he would plant. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '10', 'q9ah', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'if it does evil in my eyes', 'Here the word “it” refers to a nation or kingdom, which is a metonym for the people in that nation or kingdom. The word “eyes” represents seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “if the people of that nation do things that I consider to be evil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '10', 'u2ti', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'not listening to my voice', 'Here the word “voice” represents the words that Yahweh speaks. Here, “not listening” is an idiom that means that they do not obey. Alternate translation: “not obeying what I say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '11', 'h8xz', '', '', '0', 'See', 'This tells the reader to pay special attention to what follows. Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '11', 'tj92', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I am about to form disaster against you. I am about to devise a plan against you', 'Yahweh speaks of planning disaster as if disaster were an object that he forms, like the potter would form clay. The second sentence repeats the same idea as the first using different words. Alternate translation: “I am about to devise a plan to bring disaster against you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '11', 'v6ut', '', '', '0', 'devise a plan', '“make a plan”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '11', 'me21', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'his wicked way', 'Yahweh speaks of a person’s lifestyle as if it were a “way” or path along which the person walks. Alternate translation: “his wicked way of living” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '11', 'w5eq', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'so your ways and your practices will bring good to you', 'The words “ways” and “practices” both refer to a person’s actions and general lifestyle. Alternate translation: “so your actions will result in good happening to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '12', 'fq15', '', '', '0', 'But they will say', 'The word “they” refers to the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '12', 'nmb4', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'This is no use', 'Here, this idiom could mean: (1) the people do not care about what Jeremiah will say to them. Alternate translation: “We do not care what you say” or (2) The people do not think that anything good will come of what Jeremiah tells them to do. Alternate translation: “What you are saying will not work” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '12', 'yc7y', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'what his evil, stubborn heart desires', 'Here the word “heart” represents the person’s mind or will. Alternate translation: “what his evil, stubborn mind desires” or “whatever evil things that we stubbornly want to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '13', 'w781', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Ask the nations, who has ever heard of such a thing as this?', 'Here the word “nations” represents the people in the nations. Yahweh asks this question to scold the people of Judah. Alternate translation: “Ask the nations if any of them have ever heard of such a thing as this.” or “Nowhere on earth has anyone ever heard of such a thing like this.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '13', 'vta7', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'The virgin Israel has committed a horrible act', 'It was common to refer to nations as if they were women. Yahweh speaks of Israel being pure and faithful towards him as if she were a virgin and of Israel being unfaithful to him as if she had “committed a horrible act.” Alternate translation: “Israel, who is like a virgin, has done something horrible” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '14', 'bbi9', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Does the snow in Lebanon ever leave the rocky hills on its sides?', 'Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that the snow on the mountains never melts. Alternate translation: “The snow in Lebanon never leaves the rocky hills on its sides.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '14', 'pn6p', '', '', '0', 'the rocky hills on its sides', '“the sides of the rocky hills”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '14', 'utv2', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Are the mountain streams coming from far away ever destroyed, those cold streams?', 'Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that the mountain streams never cease to flow. He speaks of the streams drying up as if they were destroyed. Alternate translation: “Those cold mountain streams that come from far away never cease to flow.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '15', 'k5st', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'been made to stumble in their paths', 'Yahweh speaks of a person’s lifestyle as if it were a path along which he walks, and of living unfaithfully to him as if the person stumbled along the path. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “this caused them to stumble in their paths” or “it is like they stumbled while walking on a path” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '15', 'x24p', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they have left the ancient paths to walk lesser paths', 'Yahweh speaks of a person’s lifestyle as if it were a path along which he walks. Here, “the ancient paths” represents the way that Yahweh had told their ancestors to live and “lesser paths” represents living unfaithfully to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '16', 'qh44', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'will become a horror', 'The word “horror” may be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “will become something that horrifies people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '16', 'g6ye', '', '', '0', 'an object of everlasting hissing', 'The word “hissing” refers to a sound that shows strong disapproval and can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “an object at which people will always hiss”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '16', 'mx2e', '', '', '0', 'passes by her', 'Here the word “her” refers to “Their land.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '17', 'n6hk', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will scatter them before their enemies like an eastern wind', 'Yahweh speaks of causing the people to flee before their enemies as if he were an eastern wind that scatters dust and debris. Alternate translation: “I will be like an eastern wind and scatter them before their enemies” or “I will scatter them before their enemies like an eastern wind scatters dust and debris” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '17', 'n2xm', '', '', '0', 'will scatter them', 'Here the word “them” refers to “my people.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '17', 'mn5a', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'I will show them my back, and not my face', '“I will turn my back toward them, and not my face.” Turning one’s back towards someone is a symbolic action that represents rejection and turning one’s face towards someone is a symbolic action that represents favor. Alternate translation: “I will reject them and not act favorably towards them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '18', 'vh9w', '', '', '0', 'let us make plots against Jeremiah', '“let us make plans to harm Jeremiah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '18', 'cf4s', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'the law will never perish from the priests, or advice from the wise men, or words from the prophets', 'The words “will never perish” can be supplied to each of these phrases. This can also be expressed in positive terms. Alternate translation: “the law will never perish from the priests, and advice will never perish from the wise men, and words will never perish from the prophets” or “the priests will always have the law, the wise men will always give advice, and the prophets will always speak” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '18', 'f353', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'words from the prophets', 'Here “words” represents messages that the prophets speak from Yahweh. Alternate translation: “words of Yahweh from the prophets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '18', 'ay55', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'attack him with our words', 'The people speak of speaking harmful words against Jeremiah as if their words were weapons with which they attack him. Alternate translation: “say things that will harm him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '19', 'u46b', '', '', '0', 'Pay attention to me', 'Here Jeremiah begins speaking to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '20', 'p988', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Will disaster from them really be my reward for being good to them?', 'Jeremiah asks this question to emphasize that good actions should not be repaid with bad things. Alternate translation: “Disaster from them should not be my reward for being good to them.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '20', 't4h5', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they have dug a pit for me', 'Jeremiah speaks of his enemies planning to kill him as if they had dug a pit in which to trap him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '20', 'p3xy', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'to cause your fury to turn away from them', 'Here the word “fury” represents the punishment that Yahweh intended to inflict upon them. Jeremiah speaks of Yahweh not punishing them as if he were turning his fury away from them. Alternate translation: “so that you would not punish them in your anger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '21', 'xrk4', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'give their children over to famine', 'The idiom “give over” means to place a person in the power of another person. Jeremiah speaks of “famine” as if it were a person who could have power over others. Alternate translation: “cause their children to die from famine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '21', 'x3mp', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'give them to the hands of those who use the sword', 'Here the word “hands” represents power. Alternate translation: “cause those who use the sword to have power over them” or “cause them to die in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '21', 'c2vn', '', '', '0', 'let their women become bereaved and widows', '“let the children and husbands of their women die.” The word “bereaved” refers to a woman whose children have all died.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '21', 'yp4k', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'their men be killed', 'The verb may be supplied from the previous phrase. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “let people kill their men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '21', 'gz9s', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'their young men killed by the sword in battle', 'The verb may be supplied from the previous phrase. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “let people kill their young men with swords in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '22', 'nj6w', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Let a distressed shout be heard', 'The phrase “a distressed shout” can be translated with a verbal phrase. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Let people hear a distressed shout” or “Let people hear others shout in distress” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '22', 'zdc2', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'For they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden traps for my feet', 'These two phrases share similar meanings. Jeremiah speaks of his enemies planning to kill him as if they had dug a pit for him to fall into and set traps in which to capture him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '22', 'l4rh', '', '', '0', 'they have dug a pit', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 18:20](../18/20.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '22', 'pxk9', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'have hidden traps for my feet', 'Here the word “feet” represents Jeremiah. Alternate translation: “have hidden traps for me” or “have hidden traps for me to step on” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '23', 'yh1m', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'Do not wipe their sins away from you', 'Jeremiah speaks of Yahweh forgiving his enemies’ sins as if someone had written their sins down and Yahweh would erase them. This phrase means the same thing as the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “Do not pardon their sins” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '23', 'fin3', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'let them be overthrown before you', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “let people overthrow them in your presence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '18', '23', 'jrr6', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'in the time of your wrath', 'The word “wrath” can be translated with a verb. Alternate translation: “when you are still angry with them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', 'intro', 'e68t', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 19 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter

### People horrified

The destruction of Jerusalem will be so complete that it will leave dead bodies everywhere and horrify people who see it.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '2', 'r77q', '', '', '0', 'Valley of Ben Hinnom', 'This is the name of a valley south of the city of Jerusalem, where people sacrificed to false gods. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 7:31](../07/31.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '3', 'lse3', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '3', 'tn4j', '', '', '0', 'See', '“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '3', 'wu9y', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the ears of everyone who hears of it will tingle', 'Here “ears … will tingle” is an idiom that means everyone will be shocked by what they hear. Alternate translation: “it will shock everyone who hears of it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '3', 'w8jh', '', '', '0', 'will tingle', 'This could mean: (1) “will ring” or (2) “will quiver.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '4', 'i11f', '', '', '0', 'they have abandoned me', 'Here the word “they” refers to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '4', 'h6hz', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'filled this place with innocent blood', 'Here “innocent blood” represents the murder of innocent people. Yahweh speaks of murdering many people as filling a place with blood. Alternate translation: “murdered many innocent people in this place” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '5', 'hi1p', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'nor did it enter my mind', 'Here the word “mind” refers to Yahweh’s thoughts. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 7:31](../07/31.md). Alternate translation: “nor did I ever think about it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '6', 'h15q', '', '', '0', 'see', '“look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '6', 'r6da', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'this place will no longer be called', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people will no longer call this place” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '6', 'n996', '', '', '0', 'Topheth … the Valley of Ben Hinnom … the Valley of Slaughter', 'See how you translated the names of these places in [Jeremiah 7:31](../07/31.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '7', 'mk3z', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'I will make them to fall by the sword before their enemies', 'The idiom “to fall by the sword” means to die in battle. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will enable their enemies to kill them with swords” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '7', 'l3wj', '', '', '0', 'I will make them', 'The word “them” refers to the people of Judah and Jerusalem.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '7', 'hl7t', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'by the hand of the ones seeking their lives', 'The verb may be supplied from the previous phrase. The idiom “fall … by the hand of” means to be killed by someone, with the word “hand” representing the whole person. Alternate translation: “I will enable those who want to kill them to kill them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '8', 'qfw1', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'the object of hissing', 'The word “hissing” refers to a sound that shows strong disapproval and can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “an object at which people hiss” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '9', 'x4ye', '', '', '0', 'I will make them eat', '“I will make the people who live in Jerusalem eat”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '9', 'gu5g', '', '', '0', 'in the siege', '“because of the siege”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '9', 'jy23', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'and in the anguish brought on them by their enemies and the ones seeking their lives', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “because their enemies and those who are seeking their lives have brought anguish upon them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '10', 'ck5z', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'in the sight of the men who went with you', 'The abstract noun “sight” can be expressed with the verb “watching.” Alternate translation: “while the men who went with you are watching” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '11', 'vi9r', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '11', 'uis2', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'it could not be repaired again', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one can repair it again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '13', 'l6aa', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'of the kings of Judah', 'The words “the houses” may be supplied here. Alternate translation: “the houses of the kings of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '13', 'u9v5', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the unclean people', 'People who are not acceptable for God’s purposes are spoken of as if they were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '15', 'ut7s', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '15', 'd4pr', '', '', '0', 'See', '“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '19', '15', 'rv5y', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'stiffened their neck and refused to listen', 'These two phrases both speak of the people being stubborn. In the first phrase, Yahweh speaks of the people being stubborn as if they had made their necks stiff. Alternate translation: “stubbornly refused to listen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', 'intro', 'apn5', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 20 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 20:7-18.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Pashhur
This chapter prophesied punishment against a specific leader named Pashhur. He was in charge of protecting the temple and had Jeremiah beaten and arrested. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])

### Jeremiah’s reaction
Jeremiah’s reaction contrasts with the reaction of the Jews in general. Although Jeremiah was not happy with Yahweh’s actions, he still trusted in Yahweh. On the other hand, the Jews were not happy with the prophecies Yahweh gave to Jeremiah, so they beat the prophet. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '1', 'l4ka', 'writing-poetry', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah often wrote prophecy in the form of poetry. Hebrew poetry uses different kinds of parallelism. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '1', 'xjd1', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Pashhur … Immer', 'These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '2', 'h7fz', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Pashhur beat Jeremiah', 'This could mean: (1) that Pashhur himself beat Jeremiah or (2) that Pashhur ordered other men to beat Jeremiah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '2', 'rg2f', '', '', '0', 'stocks', 'Stocks are a wooden frame with holes in it that people use to lock up a prisoner’s hands, feet, and head.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '2', 'yc2r', '', '', '0', 'Upper Gate of Benjamin', 'This gate is different from the gate in the city wall that shared the same name.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '3', 'wf2c', '', '', '0', 'It happened', 'This phrase is used here to mark where the action starts. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '3', 'pwz5', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'you are Magor Missabib', 'This name means “terror on every side” or “surrounded by terror.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '4', 'a8gs', '', '', '0', 'Look,', 'This word adds emphasis to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '4', 'ebi2', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'they will fall by the sword of their enemies', 'The idiom “fall by the sword” means that they will die in battle. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “their enemies will kill them with swords” or “their enemies will kill them in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '4', 'xmk6', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'your eyes will see it', 'Here the word “eyes” represents Pashhur. Alternate translation: “you will see it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '4', 'n4ua', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will give all of Judah into the hand of the king of Babylon', 'Here the word “hand” refers to power. Alternate translation: “I will enable the king of Babylon to conquer all of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '5', 'hbk2', '', '', '0', 'I will give him', 'Here the word “him” refers to the king of Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '5', 'kd4g', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'all the wealth … all of its riches, all of its precious items and all the treasures', 'Yahweh repeats the same basic idea four times for emphasis. Babylon will take away all the wealth of Israel, including the king’s possessions. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '5', 'j1gs', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will place these things in the hand of your enemies', 'Placing things in people’s hands represents giving thing to the people or allowing the people to take the things. Alternate translation: “I will give these things to your enemies” or “I will allow your enemies to take possession of these things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '6', 'i5vn', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'You and all of your loved ones to whom you prophesied deceitful things will be buried there', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “There, people will bury you and all of your loved ones to whom you prophesied deceitful things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '7', 'sx22', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah speaks to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '7', 'xwv7', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh, you deceived me, and I was deceived', 'Some modern versions interpret these Hebrew expressions as “Yahweh, you persuaded me, and I was indeed persuaded.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '7', 'np4x', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'I was deceived', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you deceived me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '7', 'r6kv', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'I have become a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me', 'These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize the way others mock him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '7', 'r3gc', '', '', '0', 'laughingstock', 'This is a person whom others laugh at and make fun of.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '8', 'dqv6', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'called out and proclaimed', 'These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize that he proclaimed Yahweh’s message boldly. Alternate translation: “openly proclaimed” or “proclaimed loudly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '8', 'bd79', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Yahweh’s word has become for me reproach and mocking every day', 'Here “word” refers to the message of Yahweh. The words “reproach” and “mocking” can be translated with verbal phrases. Alternate translation: “people reproach and mock me every day because I proclaim Yahweh’s message” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '8', 't4n7', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'for me reproach and mocking', 'The words “reproach” and “mocking” mean basically the same thing and emphasize that people have ridiculed Jeremiah for proclaiming Yahweh’s message. Alternate translation: “a reason for people to ridicule me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '9', 'bs6s', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will not speak any longer in his name', 'This could mean: (1) “I will never mention Yahweh or say anything about him” or (2) the word “name” represents authority. Alternate translation: “I will no longer speak as his messenger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '9', 'a3zh', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'it is like a fire in my heart, held within my bones', 'Here the words “heart” and “bones” represent Jeremiah’s innermost being. Jeremiah speaks of being unable to not speak Yahweh’s message as if Yahweh’s message were a fire that burns within him. Alternate translation: “Yahweh’s word is like a fire that burns deep within me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '10', 'tf3t', '', '', '0', 'Report! We must report it', 'Jeremiah’s enemies say these words.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '10', 'x8mp', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'watch to see if I will fall', 'Jeremiah speaks of his enemies waiting for him to do something wrong for which they might accuse him as if they were watching for him to fall down. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '10', 'zz5y', '', '', '0', 'Perhaps he can be tricked … take our revenge on him', 'Jeremiah’s enemies say these words.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '10', 'i3zl', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Perhaps he can be tricked', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Perhaps we can trick him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '11', 'zzb4', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Yahweh is with me like a powerful warrior', 'Jeremiah compares Yahweh helping him and defending him against his enemies to a powerful warrior. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '11', 'yi4y', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'so the ones pursuing me will stagger', 'Jeremiah speaks of his enemies trying to harm him as if they were chasing after him and of their failing to harm him as if they were to stagger. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '11', 'a96t', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'They will be greatly ashamed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will bring great shame upon them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '11', 'uvt7', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'it will never be forgotten', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people will never forget it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '12', 'm8yj', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'see the mind and the heart', 'The word “mind” is a metonym for what a person thinks and decides, and the word “heart” is a metonym for what a person feels and desires. Alternate translation: “know every person’s thoughts and feelings” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '13', 'g8hc', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'those who are oppressed from the hand of evildoers', 'Here the word “hand” represents power. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “those whom evildoers oppress with their power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '14', 'z188', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues speaking to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '14', 'rdr5', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Let the day when I was born be cursed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Curse the day I was born” or “Let people curse the day when I was born” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '14', 'n6m1', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Do not let the day that my mother bore me be blessed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Do not bless the day that my mother bore me” or “Do not let people bless the day that my mother bore me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '15', 'se5g', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Let the man who informed my father be cursed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Curse the man who informed my father” or “Let people curse the man who informed my father” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '16', 'r8ir', '', '', '0', 'that man', 'This refers to the man who informed Jeremiah’s father of Jeremiah’s birth.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '16', 'p6vf', '', '', '0', 'the cities that Yahweh overthrew', 'This refers to Sodom and Gomorrah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '16', 'l3tc', '', '', '0', 'he did not have compassion', 'Here the word “he” refers to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '16', 'ucg7', '', '', '0', 'Let him hear a cry for help', 'Here the word “him” refers to “that man.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '17', 'j5v9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'making my mother to be my tomb', 'Jeremiah speaks of his dying while his mother was still pregnant with him as if his mother’s womb were his tomb. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '17', 'z5dt', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'a womb that was pregnant forever', 'Jeremiah speaks of his pregnant mother never giving birth to the baby in her womb as if she had been pregnant forever. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '18', 'zc9e', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why is it that I came out from the womb to see troubles and agony … shame?', 'Jeremiah uses this rhetorical question to complain that there was no good reason for him to be born. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “There was no reason for me to be born only to see troubles and agony … shame.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '18', 'szf6', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'to see troubles and agony', 'The words “troubles” and “agony” mean basically the same thing and emphasize the amount and severity of suffering. Alternate translation: “to experience so much suffering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '20', '18', 'fz2s', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'my days are filled with shame', 'Here the word “days” represents all the days of Jeremiah’s life. Alternate translation: “my life is filled with shame” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', 'intro', 'd7pt', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 21 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 21:12-14.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Jerusalem doomed

God will fight against Jerusalem and will use the nation of Babylon to fight his battle. If the Jews wanted to live, they needed to surrender to Babylon. Most of the Jews would have rather died than to surrender to Babylon. Usually, fighting against a Gentile nation was a sign of trust in Yahweh’s power. In this instance, it was a sign of trust in Yahweh to surrender. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '1', 'tf6j', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word came to Jeremiah from Yahweh', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 7:1](../07/01.md), and make any changes as needed. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah” or “Yahweh spoke a message to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '1', 'ur9x', '', '', '0', 'Pashhur', 'This is not the same Pashhur that was mentioned in [Jeremiah 20:1](../20/01.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '1', 'ad5j', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Pashhur … Malkijah … Maaseiah', 'These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '1', 'zpe3', '', '', '0', 'and they said', '“Pashhur and Zephaniah said to Jeremiah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '2', 'q4d4', '', '', '0', 'Seek advice from Yahweh on our behalf … making war on us', 'This was a polite, but urgent request. Alternate translation: “Please speak to Yahweh for us … attacking us”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '2', 'z5nz', '', '', '0', 'as in times past', '“as he did in the past”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '2', 's62n', '', '', '0', 'will make him withdraw from us', '“will make him go away”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '4', 'leg9', '', '', '0', 'See', 'This tells the hearer to pay special attention to what follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '4', 'ax9r', '', '', '0', 'turn back', 'This could mean: (1) to make useless or (2) to send back into the city.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '4', 'rb48', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the instruments of war that are in your hand', 'This could mean: (1) the instruments of war refers to the soldiers who carry them and “hand” represents control. Alternate translation: “the soldiers that you command” or (2) the instruments of war are literal weapons and “your hand” represent both the king and his soldiers. Alternate translation: “the weapons that you and your soldiers carry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '4', 'a79u', '', '', '0', 'Chaldeans', 'This term here is another name for the Babylonians.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '4', 'xk9a', '', '', '0', 'closing you in', '“coming close to you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '4', 'cju6', '', '', '0', 'I will gather them', 'This could mean: (1) Yahweh will allow the Babylonians to enter the city or (2) Yahweh will cause the Israelites to bring their weapons back into the center of the city.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '5', 'hc2w', 'figs-rpronouns', '', '0', 'Then I myself', 'This is emphatic and stresses that Yahweh is the one who will do this. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '5', 'jrm2', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'with a raised hand and a strong arm', 'Both of these phrases are idiomatic expressions that refer to great power. Alternate translation: “with very great power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '5', 'f3ic', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'with wrath, fury, and great anger', 'These words all mean basically the same thing. Together they emphasize the great intensity of his anger. Alternate translation: “with extremely great anger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '6', 'c5rg', '', '', '0', 'inhabitants of this city', '“those who live in Jerusalem”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '7', 'k4qv', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the sword', 'Here this refers to the battle in which swords are used. Alternate translation: “the war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '7', 'ziv3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'into the hand', 'Here “hand” refers to the power of their enemies over them. Alternate translation: “into the power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '7', 'vgu8', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon … their enemies … those seeking their life', 'All of these phrases refer to Nebuchadnezzar and his army. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '7', 'z1zk', '', '', '0', 'seeking their life', '“wanting to kill them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '7', 'equ4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'with the edge of the sword', 'This could mean: (1) this is a metonym for death in battle. Alternate translation: “in battle” or (2) they will be killed by literal swords. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '7', 'j95p', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'He will not pity them, spare them, or have compassion', 'These three phrases have the same meaning and emphasize that Nebuchadnezzar will deal severely with them. Alternate translation: “He will not show them any mercy or compassion at all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '8', 'uz34', '', '', '0', 'this people', '“the people of Jerusalem”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '8', 'k2vf', '', '', '0', 'I am about to place before you the way of life and the way of death', 'Yahweh is offering the people of Jerusalem a choice that will determine whether they live or die.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '9', 'uw2k', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'by the sword, famine, and plague', 'Death by the sword refers to death in battle. Alternate translation: “in battle and by famine and plague” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '9', 'fn95', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'falling on his knees before', 'This symbolic act represents surrender. Alternate translation: “surrendering to” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '9', 'g472', '', '', '0', 'closed in against you', '“attacked you from all sides”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '9', 'as7l', '', '', '0', 'He will escape with his life', 'The one who surrenders to the Babylonians will escape with his life, even though he will lose all his possessions.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '10', 's4dv', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'I have set my face against this city', 'This idiom means he “firmly decided.” Alternate translation: “I have made up my mind to oppose this city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '10', 'e61c', '', '', '0', 'have set my face against', '“am staring angrily at”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '10', 'wwu1', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '10', 'jk2w', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'It has been given', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I have given it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '10', 'sef1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'into the hand of the king', 'Here “hand” represents the power of the king to destroy the city. Alternate translation: “into the power of the king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '11', 'u3ev', '', '', '0', 'Concerning the house of the king of Judah, listen to the word of Yahweh', 'This may serve as a title for 21:12 - 23:8. Alternate translation: “Listen to what Yahweh says about the king of Judah, his family, and his servants”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '11', 'l7p3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of the king of Judah', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to king and his family. Alternate translation: “the king of Judah and his family” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '12', 'nl9b', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'House of David', 'This refers to the same people as “the house of the king of Judah.” All of the kings of Judah were descendants of David. Alternate translation: “Descendants of David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '12', 's22h', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'Bring about justice in the morning', 'The abstract noun “justice” can be stated as an action. Alternate translation: “Always treat the people whom you rule over fairly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '12', 'l5bg', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the hand of the oppressor', 'Here “hand” refers to power. Alternate translation: “the power of the one who oppresses them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '12', 'bpj8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'my fury will go out like fire and burn', 'Here Yahweh’s punishment is spoken of as if it was a fire that would burn up those who did evil. Alternate translation: “I will punish and destroy you in my anger quickly and completely” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '12', 'ph8p', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'there is no one who can quench it', 'Jeremiah continues the simile of Yahweh’s punishment as a fire that was so hot that no one could put it out with water. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '13', 'a8zt', '', '', '0', 'See', 'This alerts whoever is hearing to pay special attention to what follows. Alternate translation: “Pay attention”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '13', 'qie5', '', '', '0', 'inhabitant of the valley', 'This could mean: (1) this may refer to Jerusalem, which was located above a valley, because “inhabitant” is singular and feminine, as is Jerusalem or (2) this is directed to another city or group of people. Most versions leave the original form rather than specifying the city.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '13', 'h96i', '', '', '0', 'I am against', '“I oppose” or “I am going to punish”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '13', 'dxt4', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Who will come down to attack us?…Who will enter our houses?', 'These questions are used to state their confidence that they can resist attack. Alternate translation: “No one will attack us!…No one will enter our houses!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '14', 'uf3g', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I have assigned the fruit of your practices to come against you', 'The result of their evil deeds is spoken of as fruit which grew from those practices. Alternate translation: “I will punish you as you deserve because of the things you have done” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '21', '14', 'nf8v', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'in the thickets', 'This could mean: (1) this is a metaphor for the columns of wood that supported the palace or (2) these are literal patches of brush. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', 'intro', 'in1u', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 22 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 22:6-10, 13-28, 28-30.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Luxury and oppression

Because the king lived in luxury and oppressed the poor, God was sending him and his mother into captivity unless he repented. The king lacked justice. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/oppress]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '1', 'z5bz', '', '', '0', 'the house of the king of Judah', '“the palace of the king of Judah.” The word “house” has a range of possible meanings. In this case it refers to the royal palace where the king lived.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '1', 'qfg5', '', '', '0', 'proclaim this word', '“proclaim this message”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '2', 'qj9k', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'your people who come through these gates', 'These gates are the gates of the king’s palace. Alternate translation: “your people who come to visit the king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '3', 'qb4x', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'Perform justice and righteousness', 'The abstract nouns “justice” and “righteousness can be stated as actions. Alternate translation: “Act fairly and justly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '3', 'm8e5', '', '', '0', 'anyone who has been robbed—rescue him from the hand of the oppressor', '“rescue anyone who has been robbed from the hand of the oppressor”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '3', 'y9er', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the hand of the oppressor', 'Here “the hand” refers to power or control. Alternate translation: “the power of the oppressor” or “the one who would harm him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '3', 'm38q', '', '', '0', 'Do not mistreat', '“Do not treat badly”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '3', 'z2z9', '', '', '0', 'orphan', 'a child who does not have parents']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '3', 'b6c5', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'Do not … pour out innocent blood', 'Here “pour out … blood” is associated with murder, and “blood” refers to the murdered people. Alternate translation: “Do not … murder innocent people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '3', 't9h8', '', '', '0', 'in this place', 'This could mean: (1) Jerusalem or (2) the whole country of Judah. This does not imply that it is good to murder people in other places.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '4', 'f37x', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'kings sitting on David’s throne', 'The metonym “throne” refers to kingly authority like David had. Alternate translation: “kings, ruling like David before them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '4', 'vfy3', '', '', '0', 'the gates of this house', 'This refers to the gates to the courtyard of the palace.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '4', 'l5m1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'riding in a chariot and on horses', 'This phrase is a metonym that describes the kings as powerful and wealthy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '4', 'rx2m', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'he, his servants, and his people', 'This sentence lists all who will be powerful and wealthy. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “he, his servants, and his people will ride into the palace on chariots and horses” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '5', 'zef9', '', '', '0', 'if you do not listen to', '“if you refuse to pay attention to” or “if you do not obey”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '5', 'w37m', '', '', '0', 'this royal house', 'This phrase here appears to refer specifically to the royal palace.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '6', 'hfy3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of the king of Judah', 'This could mean: (1) this refers to the royal palace where the king lived or (2) “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, who were the royal line of the kings of Judah. Alternate translation: “the royal dynasty of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '6', 'v879', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'You are like Gilead, or like the summit of Lebanon', 'This could mean: (1) “You are as beautiful as Gilead or the summit of Lebanon” or (2) “You give me as much pleasure as Gilead or the summit of Lebanon.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '6', 'ahd6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'turn you into a wilderness', 'What was formerly beautiful is said to become bare and deserted. Alternate translation: “cause you to become empty like the desert” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '7', 'wcw6', '', '', '0', 'I have designated destroyers to come against you', '“I have chosen an army to attack you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '7', 'd1mn', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the best of your cedars', 'This could mean: (1) the beams of the palace or (2) the leading men of the royal family. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '7', 'wb7h', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'fall into the fire', 'This could mean: (1) a literal fire that will burn the palace beams or (2) the destruction of the royal family is spoken of as if they were burned in a fire. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '8', 't15z', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'Then many nations will pass by this city', 'Here “nations” refers to the people from those nations that pass by. Alternate translation: “Then many people from various nations will pass by this city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '9', 'a4v3', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'bowed down to other gods and worshiped them', 'These two phrases mean the same thing. The phrase “bowed down” describes the posture that people used in worship. Alternate translation: “they worshiped other gods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '10', 'mwb9', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh has shifted from addressing the King of Judah and is now speaking to a general audience.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '10', 'n3gc', '', '', '0', 'the one who is dead', 'This is singular, and refers to King Josiah who had been killed.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '10', 'nz1s', '', '', '0', 'him who is about to go away', 'This refers to King Jehoahaz who was taken into exile in Egypt.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '10', 'mc5c', '', '', '0', 'never return and see his native land', '“never come back and see the land of Israel again” or “never see his homeland again”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '11', 'gm4b', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Jehoahaz', 'The name in Hebrew is “Shallum,” but he is better known as Jehoahaz. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '11', 'rw5q', '', '', '0', 'who served as king instead of Josiah his father', '“who became king when his father, Josiah, died”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '13', 'qz4r', '', '', '0', 'him who builds … his upper rooms … who makes … for him … he does not give', 'The words “him” and “his” and “who” and “he” refer to King Jehoahaz (verse 11).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '13', 'qb7j', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'builds his house by unrighteousness, his upper rooms by injustice', 'The abstract nouns “unrighteousness” and “injustice” have similar meanings, are repeated for emphasis, and can be stated as actions. Alternate translation: “unjustly forced men to build his house and his upper rooms” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '13', 'rzx8', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'his house', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to Jehoahaz (verse 11) and his family. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '13', 'b5uz', '', '', '0', 'him his wages', 'This refers to any of the neighbors of King Jehoahaz (verse 11) whom the king forces to work.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '14', 'm567', '', '', '0', 'he says … he cuts … he panels … he paints', 'These refer to King Jehoahaz (verse 11).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '14', 'ub8w', '', '', '0', 'a large house with spacious upper rooms … large windows … cedar … red', 'These characteristics all describe a very expensive house.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '15', 'ag7u', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Is this what makes you a good king, that you wanted to have boards of cedar?', 'Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to rebuke Jehoiakim for his expensive palace. Alternate translation: “Having a cedar palace does not make you a good king.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '15', 'b88r', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Did not your father also eat and drink, yet do … righteousness?', 'Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to remind Jehoiakim about the example of his father, King Josiah. Alternate translation: “Your father King Josiah enjoyed his life, yet did … righteousness.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '15', 'y86v', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'do justice and righteousness', 'These abstract nouns have similar meanings, are repeated for emphasis and can be stated as actions. Alternate translation: “act justly and fairly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '16', 'nkx5', '', '', '0', 'It was good then', '“Things went well for him”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '16', 'y4lk', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Is this not what it means to know me?', 'Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to rebuke Jehoiakim for not following the example of his father, King Josiah. Alternate translation: “This is what it means to know me.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '16', 'rd6y', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '17', 'tab3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'there is nothing in your eyes and heart except worry … crushing of others', 'Here “eyes” is a metonym for seeing and “heart” is a metonym for thinking. Alternate translation: “you never look for or think about anything except … crushing of others” or “you only look for and think about ways to cheat others and pour out innocent blood, and to oppress and crush others” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '17', 'u23t', '', '', '0', 'unjust profit', 'This is getting money by cheating or by using unfair means.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '17', 'idh3', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'pouring out innocent blood', 'Here “pouring out … blood” is associated with murder, and “blood” refers to the murdered people. Alternate translation: “murdering innocent people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '17', 'l1rn', '', '', '0', 'crushing of others', '“doing violence to others in order to get money”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '18', 'h7h1', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'They will not lament for him', 'In verse 18, Yahweh stops speaking directly to Jehoiakim and begins to speak to other people. Here “lament” refers to grieving at Jehoiakim’s death. Alternate translation: “They will not lament for Jehoiakim when he dies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '18', 'n6j5', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'Woe, my brother!…Woe, my sister!…Woe, master!…Woe, majesty!', 'Yahweh uses the word “Woe” several times for emphasis. He addresses the various people who would normally show great sadness when someone dies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '19', 's435', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'He will be buried with a donkey’s burial, dragged away and thrown out', 'The burial of Jehoiakim is spoken of as being the same as the manner in which people would bury a donkey. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They will bury his dead body the way they would bury a dead donkey; they will drag it away and throw it out” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '20', 'ggs2', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'It appears that Yahweh is here speaking to the people of Jerusalem, telling them that they will be destroyed.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '20', 'gv51', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'Lift your voice', 'This idiom refers to shouting. In this case, they are crying out in grief. Alternate translation: “Cry out” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '20', 'ptb6', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Abarim mountains', 'a mountain range that was southeast of Jerusalem (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '21', 't5yr', '', '', '0', 'I spoke to you when you were safe', '“I spoke to you when you were doing well”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '21', 'fs7b', '', '', '0', 'This was your custom', '“This was your way of life”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '21', 'n4fz', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you have not listened to my voice', 'Listening is a metonym for obeying. Alternate translation: “you have not obeyed me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '22', 'l2p1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'The wind will shepherd away all your shepherds', 'This is a wordplay—Yahweh uses the idea of “shepherd” in two different ways. Here “shepherds” is a metaphor for the leaders of Jerusalem, and the wind “leads” them away. The wind represents Yahweh. Alternate translation: “I will take your leaders away as if the wind had blown them away” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '22', 'm6ua', '', '', '0', 'go into captivity', '“become captives” or “go into exile”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '23', 'i6fc', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'You who live in ‘Lebanon,’ who is nestled in cedar buildings', 'Yahweh speaks of the royal palace as “Lebanon” and “cedar buildings” because it was constructed with a lot of cedar. Alternate translation: “You who live in a palace made from the cedars of Lebanon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '23', 'n9dg', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'You who live', 'This “You” is singular and refers to the king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '23', 'x4j2', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'how you will be pitied', 'The meaning of the Hebrew is not clear. This can be stated in active form. This could mean: (1) “they will greatly pity you” or (2) “you will groan greatly.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '23', 'vfv9', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'when the labor pains come upon you, pain like that of a woman in labor', 'The pain that the king will feel when his enemies defeat him will be as intense as the pain a woman feels in childbirth. Alternate translation: “when you experience pain as intense as the pain of a woman in childbirth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '24', 'lcv6', 'figs-hypo', '', '0', 'even if you … were the signet on my right hand', 'Yahweh speaks to Jehoiachin as if it were possible for him to be the ring on Yahweh’s hand. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '24', 'fu3p', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the signet on my right hand', 'A signet ring was used by a king to place his seal of authority on documents. The signet ring therefore represents authority to rule. The right hand also represents authority to rule. Alternate translation: “the signet ring on my right hand that represented my authority to be king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '24', 'dv7c', '', '', '0', 'I would tear you off', '“I would tear you off from my hand” or “I would quickly pull you off of my hand”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '25', 's6ia', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'I have given you to the hand of the ones seeking your life', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I have made it possible for the ones seeking your life to capture you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '25', 'h93i', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'to the hand of', 'Here the metonym “hand” represents power and control. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '25', 'sr7r', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'seeking your life', 'This phrase represents wanting or trying to kill someone. See how this phrase is translated in [Jeremiah 11:21](../11/21.md). Alternate translation: “trying to kill you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '27', 'cm6e', '', '', '0', 'this land to which they will want to return', 'This refers to the land of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '28', 'clg1', '', '', '0', 'Is this a despised and shattered vessel?…did not know?', 'It is not clear who is speaking in verse 28.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '28', 'h3sy', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Is this a despised and shattered vessel? Is this man Jehoiachin a pot that pleases no one?', 'Jehoiachin is spoken of as a pot that was completely worthless and not liked by anyone. The questions emphasize that he has no value or friends. Alternate translation: “Jehoiachin is as useless as a broken vessel and no one is happy with him.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '28', 'qal1', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why have they thrown him and his descendants out, and have poured them out into a land that they did not know?', 'This rhetorical question explains what will happen to the worthless Jehoiachin. Alternate translation: “Therefore the enemy will remove Jehoiachin and his family from the land and take them to a foreign land.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '28', 'vh5v', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'have poured them out', 'Jehoiachin and his descendants are spoke of as if they had been poured out in another country like garbage from a vessel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '29', 'ac8x', 'figs-apostrophe', '', '0', 'Land, Land, Land', 'Yahweh speaks his message to all the people of the land by calling out to the land where they live. The title is repeated to call attention to the message. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '30', 'll6p', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'He will be childless', 'Jehoiachin has several sons. This phrase, then, means it is as if he was childless. His children will not succeed him as king. Alternate translation: “It will be as if he did not have any children” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '22', '30', 'h57d', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'sit on David’s throne', 'Sitting on a throne is a metonym for ruling as king. Alternate translation: “become king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', 'intro', 'u767', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 23 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 23:5-6, 9-24.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Prophesying lies

The false prophets had encouraged people to continue sinning by saying everything will be alright. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])

## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter

### Wordplay

In Hebrew, the word for “message” can also mean “burden.” In translations that are using footnotes, you may want to explain the wordplay in a footnote. In translations that are not using footnotes or which will primarily be distributed in an oral form, you may need a sentence like “What message has the Lord burdened you with now?” or “You (plural) call God’s message a heavy burden on you.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '1', 'q9nk', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'In verses 1-4, Yahweh refers to Israel as his pasture, the people of Israel as his sheep, and the leaders of Israel as the shepherds. Shepherds have a duty to protect the sheep, but the leaders were not doing that. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '1', 'z9sb', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '2', 'hus7', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'You have scattered my flock and have driven them away', 'These two phrases have similar meanings. The second one strengthens the thought in the first. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '3', 'rk1f', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues to speak about the people of Israel as if they were his sheep and the leaders of Israel as if they were his shepherds. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '3', 'n6wn', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'to a grazing place', 'Yahweh refers to the land of Israel as if it were good pasture for his people. This good pasture is a metonym for provision for their needs. Alternate translation: “to good pasture” or “to where all their needs will be supplied” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '3', 'k44c', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'they will be fruitful and increase', 'The word “increase” explains how they will be “fruitful.” Alternate translation: “they will increase greatly in number” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '4', 'ybw9', '', '', '0', 'I will raise up', '“I will appoint”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '4', 't983', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'they will no longer fear or be shattered', 'The words “be shattered” mean that someone has caused them to be afraid and mean basically the same thing as “fear.” This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one will make them afraid anymore” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '4', 'n8p6', '', '', '0', 'None of them', '“None of my people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '4', 'ku28', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '5', 'xn4x', '', '', '0', 'See', 'This word alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '5', 'wru3', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'I will raise up', 'This idiom means he will appoint a successor. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '5', 'wi4u', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'a righteous branch', 'This future king descended from David is spoken of as if he were a branch grown on a tree. Alternate translation: “a righteous descendant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '5', 'he9a', '', '', '0', 'a righteous branch', 'Some modern versions translate this as “a legitimate successor to the throne.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '5', 'ki8r', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'cause justice and righteousness in the land', 'The abstract nouns “justice” and “righteousness” can be stated as actions. Alternate translation: “cause people to act justly and rightly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '5', 'k63x', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'in the land', 'Here “land” refers to the people who live in the land. Alternate translation: “for all the people in the nation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '6', 'ls7f', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Judah will be rescued', 'Here “Judah” refers to the people of Judah. Alternate translation: “the people of Judah will be rescued” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '6', 'cl3x', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Judah will be rescued', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He will rescue Judah from their enemies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '6', 'y7s1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Israel will live in security', 'Here “Israel” refers to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “the people of Israel will live in security” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '6', 'b9n9', '', '', '0', 'he will be called', 'this refers to the king']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '6', 'tg6a', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'Yahweh is our righteousness', 'The abstract noun “righteousness” can be stated as an action. Alternate translation: “Yahweh, the one who does what is right for us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '7', 'kss4', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'This verse is very similar to [Jeremiah 16:14](../16/14.md), although not exactly the same. Compare how you translated that verse.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '7', 't4jx', '', '', '0', 'see', 'The word “see” here alerts the reader to pay attention to the important information that follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '7', 'xb5a', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'As Yahweh lives', '“as surely as Yahweh is alive.” The people use this expression to show that what they say next is certainly true. This is a way of making a solemn promise. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 4:2](../04/02.md). Alternate translation: “I solemnly swear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '8', 'd1ds', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'This verse is very similar to [Jeremiah 16:15](../16/15.md), although not exactly the same. Compare how you translated that verse.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '8', 'yqm5', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'who brought up and who led back', 'These two phrases mean the same thing and can be combined. Alternate translation: “who brought back” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '8', 'e2wl', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Israel. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Israel” or “the kingdom of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '8', 'eqs7', '', '', '0', 'the northern land and all the lands where they had been driven', 'This refers to the way the northern ten tribes of Israel were captured and spread out among the surrounding countries.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '8', 'c7iz', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Then they will live in their own land', 'This refers to Israel, from where they were scattered. This can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “Then they will live in their own land again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '9', 'j7qj', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'In verses 9-32 Jeremiah delivers Yahweh’s message to the false prophets and the priests. Jeremiah is speaking in verse 9, but it is not clear if verse 10 are the words of Jeremiah or of Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '9', 'f11c', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Regarding the prophets, my heart is broken in me, and all of my bones tremble', 'The prophet speaks of his heart being broken and his bones trembling because he is afraid of the judgment that will result from the lies of the false prophets. Alternate translation: “I have great fear for what will happen because of the false prophets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '9', 'lb5c', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'my heart is broken in me', 'This idiom refers to deep sadness. Alternate translation: “I am very sad” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '9', 'g6mk', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'all of my bones tremble', 'Here trembling is associated with fear. Alternate translation: “I am very afraid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '9', 'a63q', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'I have become like a drunk man, like a man whom wine has overpowered', 'People who are drunk are not able to control themselves. Likewise, Jeremiah has lost control of himself out of fear of Yahweh’s punishment. Alternate translation: “I am like a drunk man; I cannot control myself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '10', 'v7jt', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'the land is full of adulterers', 'The land is spoken of as if it were a container and the adulterers were objects that filled the container completely. That is, everyone in the land is an adulterer, which in turn is an exaggeration for very many people being adulterers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '10', 'pz91', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'adulterers', 'This word here probably has two senses. It has the literal meaning that the men in the nation had committed adultery against their own wives, and it also has the figurative meaning that they had abandoned Yahweh in order to worship idols. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '10', 't6w1', '', '', '0', 'the land is dried up', 'Some modern versions interpret this Hebrew phrase as “the land mourns.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '10', 'u1vx', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'These prophets’ paths are wicked', 'The wicked actions of the false prophets are spoken of as if they were walking on an evil path. Alternate translation: “These prophets are doing things that are wicked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '11', 'g5xv', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Jeremiah continues to deliver Yahweh’s message about the false prophets and priests that he began in [Jeremiah 23:9](../23/09.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '11', 'pq1v', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the prophets and the priests are polluted', 'The prophets and priests are defiled by sin in the same way that water can be polluted by filth. Alternate translation: “the prophets and the priests are sinful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '12', 'fgb1', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'their way will be like a slippery place in the darkness', 'The danger of their actions is spoken of as if they were about to fall off the slippery edge of a cliff in the dark and injure themselves. Alternate translation: “there actions are unstable and dangerous, like walking on a slippery place in the darkness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '12', 'cdv6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will send disaster against them', 'Yahweh speaks of disaster as an enemy that he will send to attack the priests and false prophets. Alternate translation: “I will cause them to experience disaster” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '13', 'q2w8', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Jeremiah continues to deliver Yahweh’s message about the false prophets and priests that he began in [Jeremiah 23:9](../23/09.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '13', 'sqi5', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'led my people Israel astray', 'The deception of the people by the false prophets is spoken of as leading them down the wrong path. Alternate translation: “deceived my people, the Israelites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '14', 'kpq8', '', '', '0', 'They commit adultery', 'This could mean: (1) they were literally unfaithful to their wives or (2) their worship of other gods is spoken of as spiritual adultery.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '14', 'gu9j', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'walk in deceit', 'This idiom means they lived a life of deceit. Alternate translation: “live in dishonesty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '14', 'v93v', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'They strengthen the hands of evildoers', 'Here “hands” refers to the whole person. Alternate translation: “They strengthen those who do evil” or “They encourage people who do evil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '14', 'hf5u', '', '', '0', 'no one turns back from his evildoing', 'This can be state in positive form. Alternate translation: “everyone continues in their sin”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '14', 'cc8r', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'All of them have become like Sodom … like Gomorrah', 'Sodom and Gomorrah were cities that were so wicked that God destroyed them with fire from heaven. Alternate translation: “They all became as evil as Sodom … as wicked as Gomorrah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '15', 't5fw', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '15', 'cv5x', '', '', '0', 'Look', 'The word “look” here alerts the reader to pay attention to the important information that follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '15', 'ug5g', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I am about to make them eat wormwood and drink poisonous water', 'Wormwood is a plant that is very bitter and unpleasant to eat. This phrase describes the punishment that Yahweh was going to bring about on the evil prophets. In the same way wormwood was bitter and the water was poisonous, so would Yaweh’s judgment be on the evil prophets. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '15', 'wjd4', '', '', '0', 'I am about to', '“I will soon”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '15', 'zxk6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'pollution has gone out from the prophets', 'Here the evil teaching of the priests and false prophets is spoken of as if it were something filthy that ruined the land. Alternate translation: “evil has come from the prophets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '15', 'fxa4', '', '', '0', 'pollution', 'dirty and unsafe things that spoil the air, water, or land where they are found']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '16', 'z212', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Jeremiah continues to deliver Yahweh’s message about the false prophets and priests that he began in [Jeremiah 23:9](../23/09.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '16', 'u2nu', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '16', 'yu7d', '', '', '0', 'They have deluded you!', '“The prophets have caused you to believe something that is not true!”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '16', 'qzm5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'visions from their own minds', 'Here “minds” refers to the thoughts of the false prophets. Alternate translation: “visions that they imagined” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '16', 'nij1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'not from Yahweh’s mouth', 'Here “mouth” refers to what Yahweh said. Alternate translation: “not what Yahweh said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '17', 'e3yb', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'They are constantly saying', 'The word “constantly” is an exaggeration to emphasize that this is what they normally say. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '17', 'kg1k', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'everyone walking in the stubbornness of his own heart says', 'Here “heart” refers to their desires. To follow those desires is spoken of as walking in them. Alternate translation: “everyone stubbornly does whatever they desire to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '17', 'ww1a', '', '', '0', 'Disaster will not come upon you', '“Nothing bad will happen to you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '18', 'rtl1', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Yet who has stood in Yahweh’s council meeting? Who sees and hears his word? Who pays attention to his word and listens?', 'These questions are used to rebuke the priests and false prophets for not obeying Yahweh. Alternate translation: “No one advises Yahweh. No one understands what Yahweh says. No one obeys Yahweh’s commands.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '18', 'crs3', '', '', '0', 'pays attention to his word and listens', 'These two phrases mean the same thing. They can be combined in one phrase. Alternate translation: “obeys his word at all”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '19', 'sv8q', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Jeremiah continues to deliver Yahweh’s message about the false prophets and priests that he began in [Jeremiah 23:9](../23/09.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '19', 'b4tl', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'there is a storm coming from Yahweh … His fury is going out … a tempest is whirling about', 'These three phrases all refer to a great storm that is a metaphor for Yahweh’s anger. This can be stated as a simile. Alternate translation: “Yahweh’s anger is coming like a great storm, going out with fury and whirling like a tempest” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '19', 'gsy3', '', '', '0', 'a tempest', 'a violent windstorm']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '19', 'w4qs', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'It is whirling around the heads of the wicked', 'Yahweh’s anger is spoken of as if it were a windstorm whirling around the wicked. Alternate translation: “It is coming upon the wicked like a windstorm” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '20', 'n8pg', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'Yahweh’s wrath will not return until it', 'Yahweh’s wrath is spoken of as if it were alive and could act on its own. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will not stop being angry until he” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '20', 'p9sd', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'carried out and brought into being his heart’s intentions', 'Here “heart’s intentions” refers to the things that Yahweh wanted to happen. Alternate translation: “completed and accomplished all the punishment that he had planned” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '20', 'b1p2', '', '', '0', 'the final days', '“the future”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '21', 'duz4', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh is the speaker in verses 21-40.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '21', 'e2zq', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Jeremiah continues to deliver Yahweh’s message about the false prophets and priests that he began in [Jeremiah 23:9](../23/09.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '21', 'jy71', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'they have still prophesied', 'It is understood that they are prophesying falsely. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “they have prophesied falsely anyway” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '22', 'nx49', 'figs-hypo', '', '0', 'if they had stood in my council meeting', 'Yahweh states what would have happened if the priests and false prophets had participated in Yahweh’s council meeting in heaven. This hypothetical situation is impossible. Alternate translation: “if they had truly listened to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '22', 'kym3', '', '', '0', 'my council meeting', 'In ancient times, God was thought to hold meetings with the angels in heaven. Yahweh is referring to this kind of meeting, which humans could not attend. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 23:18](../23/18.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '22', 'n2ix', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'to turn from', 'This idiom means they would stop doing these things. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '23', 'w171', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to deliver his message about the false prophets and priests that he began in [Jeremiah 23:9](../23/09.md) and completes in [Jeremiah 23:40](./40.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '23', 'dpw9', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Am I only a God nearby … and not also a God far away?', 'Yahweh uses this question to rebuke the priests and false prophets for thinking that he did not rule everywhere. Alternate translation: “I am not only a God who is here in Jerusalem … but I am everywhere!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '23', 'ek7y', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '24', 's2d6', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Can anyone hide in a secret place so I cannot see him?', 'Yahweh uses this question to rebuke the priests and false prophets for thinking that he did not see the evil that they were doing. Alternate translation: “No one can hide in a secret place so I cannot see him.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '24', 'asa4', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'do I not fill the heavens and the earth?', 'Yahweh uses this question to emphasize that he is everywhere in heaven and on earth. Alternate translation: “I am everywhere, both in the heavens and on the earth.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '25', 'efh2', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to deliver his message about the false prophets and priests that he began in [Jeremiah 23:9](../23/09.md) and completes in [Jeremiah 23:40](./40.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '25', 'z8fx', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'prophesying deceit', 'The word “deceit” can be expressed as an adjective or an adverb. Alternate translation: “prophesying deceit things” or “prophesying deceitfully” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '25', 'aqc3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'in my name', 'This phrase refers to speaking with Yahweh’s power and authority or as his representative. See how you translated this phrase in [Jeremiah 14:14](../14/14.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '25', 'ax5f', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'I had a dream!', 'They meant that this dream was from God. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “I had a dream from Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '26', 'ud78', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'How long will this go on, prophets who prophesy lies from their minds, and who prophesy from the deceit in their hearts?', 'Yahweh asks this question to emphasize that this is something that should not continue. Alternate translation: “This should not continue, prophets declaring lies which they themselves have made up.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '26', 'acr3', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'prophesy lies from their minds … prophesy from the deceit in their hearts', 'These two phrases mean the same thing and emphasize that the false prophets made up their prophesies. Alternate translation: “prophesy things that come only from their own minds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '27', 'z1ge', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'forget my name … forgot my name', 'Here the word “name” refers to the whole being of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “forget me … forgot me” or “forget who I am … forgot who I am” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '27', 'ph7r', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'in favor of Baal’s name', 'Here “Baal’s name” refers to the god Baal. Alternate translation: “leading my people to worship Baal instead of me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '28', 'uu8f', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to deliver his message about the false prophets and priests that he began in [Jeremiah 23:9](../23/09.md) and completes in [Jeremiah 23:40](./40.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '28', 'nf21', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '29', 'cmi2', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Is not my word like fire?…and like a hammer that shatters a rock into pieces?', 'Yahweh uses these questions to emphasize that his word is much more powerful than the words of mere men. In that way, his word is like fire or a hammer. Alternate translation: “My word is powerful like fire … and powerful like a hammer that shatters a rock into pieces.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '30', 's9jd', '', '', '0', 'I am against', '“I am opposed to”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '30', 'za3e', '', '', '0', 'steals words from another person', 'This implies that the false prophets are thieves. They are so evil that they take each other’s messages without permission rather than make up their own false messages.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '31', 'fj9k', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to deliver his message about the false prophets and priests that he began in [Jeremiah 23:9](../23/09.md) and completes in [Jeremiah 23:40](./40.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '31', 'eh6r', '', '', '0', 'See', 'This alerts the reader to pay special attention to what follows. Alternate translation: “Pay attention”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '31', 'cyr7', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'who use their tongues', 'Here “tongues” is a metonym for the ability to speak. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '33', 'a291', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'In verses 33-40 there is a wordplay with the word “burden.” Sometimes it means “a message” and other times it means “a heavy load to carry.” This wordplay should be retained if possible.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '33', 'c2ph', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to deliver his message about the false prophets and priests that he began in [Jeremiah 23:9](../23/09.md) and completes in [Jeremiah 23:40](./40.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '33', 'rek5', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'asks you … you will say', 'These two instances of “you” are singular and refer to Jeremiah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '33', 't7eb', '', '', '0', 'What is the burden of Yahweh?', 'Here “burden” means a message or prophecy from Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '33', 'smx4', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'You are the burden … cast you off', 'These two instances of “you” are plural and refer to the false prophets and the priests. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '33', 'gg8m', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'You are the burden', 'Here “burden” means a heavy load. This is a metaphor that means they annoy Yahweh and he no longer wants to put up with them. Alternate translation: “You are a burden that I am tired of carrying” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '33', 'ct8x', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '34', 'dnw7', '', '', '0', 'This is the burden of Yahweh', 'Here “burden” means a message or prophecy from Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '34', 'zc9i', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'his house', 'Here “house” is a metonym for the family that lives inside it. Alternate translation: “his family” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '35', 'x255', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'In verses 33-40 there is a wordplay with the word “burden.” Sometimes it means “a message” and other times it means “a heavy load to carry.” This wordplay should be retained if possible.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '35', 'lj8n', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues to deliver his message about the false prophets and priests that he began in [Jeremiah 23:9](../23/09.md) and completes in [Jeremiah 23:40](./40.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '35', 'm2dm', '', '', '0', 'You continue to say…‘What did Yahweh declare?’', 'It may be helpful to reorder this sentence. Alternate translation: “Each person continues to ask his neighbor and his brother, ‘What did Yahweh answer?’ and ‘What did Yahweh declare?’”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '36', 'c4en', '', '', '0', 'But you must no longer talk about the ‘burden of Yahweh,’ for the burden is every man’s own word, and', 'This could mean: (1) both instances of “burden” mean “message.” Alternate translation: “You must no longer call your visions the ‘burden of Yahweh’ because they are really only every man’s own words, and” or (2) the first ‘burden’ means “message” and the second means “heavy load.” Alternate translation: “You must no longer talk about the ‘message of Yahweh’ because the words that each of you speak are what is a ‘heavy load.’ In this way”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '36', 'ppq7', '', '', '0', 'you have perverted the words … our God', 'To “pervert” something is to twist or distort it. Alternate translation: “you have changed the message of the living God, Yahweh of hosts, our God, to say what you want it to say and not what God said”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '37', 'ntt4', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'In verses 33-40 there is a wordplay with the word “burden.” Sometimes it means “a message” and other times it means “a heavy load to carry.” This wordplay should be retained if possible.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '37', 'pg4g', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh completes his message about the false prophets and priests that he began in [Jeremiah 23:9](../23/09.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '37', 'u96b', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'This is what you will say', 'Here “you” is singular and refers to Jeremiah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '38', 'da5b', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'But if you say … Because you have said … when I sent to you … You will not say', 'All of these instances of “you” are plural and refer to the priests and false prophets. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '39', 'uyp8', '', '', '0', 'therefore, behold', '“therefore, pay attention.” This alerts the reader to pay special attention to what follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '39', 'w43s', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I am about to pick you up and throw you away from me', 'Yahweh speaks of sending these priests and false prophets into exile as if they were an object that he was going to throw far away. Alternate translation: “I am about to drive you away from me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '39', 'u7cv', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'pick you up … throw you … I gave you', 'All of these instances of “you” are plural and refer to the priests and false prophets. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '39', 'ad6n', '', '', '0', 'the city that I gave you', 'This refers to Jerusalem.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '40', 'bq3w', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'insult on you', 'This instance of “you” is plural and refers to the priests and false prophets. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '40', 't2qe', '', '', '0', 'I will put everlasting shame and insult on you that will not be forgotten', '“I will cover you with shame that will last forever and insult that you will never forget” or “I will cause people to make fun of you forever. People will never forget that you were disgraced.” Yahweh speaks of the humiliation of the priests and false prophets as if he would put shame and insult on them like clothing.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '23', '40', 'p6n8', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'that will not be forgotten', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that will last forever” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', 'intro', 'fru9', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 24 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter

### The exiles are blessed and the others punished

God will bless the people who were taken away into Babylon but punish the people left in the land because they still did not repent and turn to him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '1', 'dy22', '', '', '0', 'me', 'All instances of this pronoun refer to Jeremiah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '1', 'gh4c', '', '', '0', 'Behold', 'The word “Behold” here shows that Jeremiah saw something interesting.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '1', 'mx54', 'writing-background', '', '0', 'This vision happened … them to Babylon', 'This part of the story is used to provide historical information to show when the events of the happened. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '1', 'gms2', '', '', '0', 'craftsmen', 'people skilled at building things']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '1', 'i6yi', '', '', '0', 'metalworkers', 'people skilled at creating things out of metal']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '2', 'yn27', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'they could not be eaten', 'These can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one could eat them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '3', 'wk1l', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'they cannot be eaten', 'These can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one could eat them … no one can eat them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '4', 'th8u', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated it in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave me a message. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this message to me:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '5', 'bn7y', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'I will look on the exiles of Judah for their benefit', 'Here “look on” is an idiom that means Yahweh will take care of them. Alternate translation: “I will take good care of the exiles of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '5', 'vt5h', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'just like these good figs', 'The good figs represent those Judean exiles sent to the land of Chaldea. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '6', 'p9np', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will set my eyes on them for good', 'Here “set my eyes” means he will see them. Seeing them is a metonym for caring for them. Alternate translation: “I will bless them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '6', 'i7sm', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'I will build them up, and not tear them down. I will plant them, and not uproot them', 'These two metaphors have similar meanings. The second one strengthens the thought in the first. Alternate translation: “I will help them to prosper in Chaldea” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '6', 'pp2q', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will build them up, and not tear them down', 'Yahweh speak of the exiles as a building which Yahweh will build and not tear down. Alternate translation: “I will help them flourish in the land, and not ruin them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '6', 'whb1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will plant them, and not uproot them', 'Yahweh speak of the exiles as plants which Yahweh will plant in good soil and not pull out. Alternate translation: “I will establish them in the land, and not remove them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '9', 'hi95', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'I will turn them into a frightening thing, a disaster … a disgrace and a subject for proverbs, taunts, and curses', 'These phrases mean the same thing and emphasize how thoroughly Yahweh will judge the people of Jerusalem. They will become something that will frighten other people when they see it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '10', 'f8lu', '', '', '0', 'I will send out sword, famine, and plague against them', '“I will kill them with war, famine and sicknesses”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '10', 'j4rn', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will send out sword', 'Here “sword” refers to war or enemy armies. Alternate translation: “I will send enemy armies” or “I will send out war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '10', 'k2as', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'sword, famine, and plague', 'These things are spoken of as if they were living things that could attack the people of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '24', '10', 'l4fs', '', '', '0', 'they are destroyed from the land', '“none of them remain in the land”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', 'intro', 'uf7k', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 25 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 25:30-38.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Seventy years

Babylon will rule over Judah for seventy years. Because Yahweh is just, he will soon punish Babylon for their evil actions. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]])

## Important figures of speech in this chapter

### Idiom

Jeremiah uses the idiom of drinking the cup of wine of God’s punishment to say that Babylon will destroy all the surrounding nations and then be destroyed. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '1', 'jgw9', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'This is the word that came to Jeremiah', 'It is implied that the word that came to Jeremiah was from Yahweh. This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 7:1](../07/01.md). Alternate translation: “This is the message that Yahweh gave to Jeremiah” or “This is the message that Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '1', 'a9rv', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'the fourth … the first', '(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '3', 'q39g', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Amon', 'This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '5', 'nw93', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Let each man turn from his wicked way and the corruption of his practices', 'Jeremiah speaks of people who stop committing an action as if those people were turning away from that action. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '5', 'xe34', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'his wicked way and the corruption of his practices', 'The terms “wicked way” and “corruption of his practices” mean the same thing and refer to every sinful thing that they do. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '5', 'jc1p', '', '', '0', 'the corruption of his practices', '“his corrupt practices”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '6', 'yxs7', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'do not walk after other gods', 'Jeremiah speaks of a person being devoted to a god as if the person were walking behind the god. Alternate translation: “do not become devoted to other gods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '6', 'cgg6', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'do not provoke him with the work of your hands', 'The word “him” refers to Yahweh. Here, the phrase **the work of your hands** could mean: (1) it is a reference to the idols that the people have made with their hands. Alternate translation: “do not provoke Yahweh with the idols that you have made” or (2) It is an idiom that refers to the actions of a person, with the word “hands” being a synecdoche that represents the person who does those actions. Alternate translation: “do not provoke Yahweh by the things that you do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '7', 'fz11', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'you have provoked me with the work of your hands to do harm to you', 'See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 25:6](../25/06.md). Here, the phrase **the work of your hands** could mean: (1) it is a reference to the idols that the people have made with their hands. Alternate translation: “you have provoked me to harm you because of the idols that you have made with your hands” or (2) It is an idiom that refers to the actions of a person, with the word “hands” being a synecdoche that represents the person who does those actions. Alternate translation: “you have provoked me to harm you because of the things that you do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '7', 't2s6', '', '', '0', 'to do harm to you', '“so that I do harm to you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '8', 'i8m8', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '9', 'rd1n', '', '', '0', 'see', '“look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what i am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '9', 'kxv7', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'bring them against this land', 'The idiom to “bring … against this land” means that they will attack the people who live in the land. Alternate translation: “bring them to attack this land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '9', 'h39v', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'I will set them apart for destruction', 'The idiom “set … apart for destruction” means to destroy something completely. Alternate translation: “I will destroy them completely” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '9', 'h2cj', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'I will turn them into a horror', 'The word “horror” may be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “I will turn them into something that horrifies people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '9', 'e1u4', '', '', '0', 'an object for hissing', 'The word “hissing” refers to a sound that shows strong disapproval and can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “an object at which people will hiss”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '10', 'nzy3', '', '', '0', 'millstones', 'These are two large, round stones used to grind grain.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '10', 'n68f', '', '', '0', 'the sound of joy and sound of gladness, the sound of the groom and the sound of the bride', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 7:34](../07/34.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '11', 'zyt1', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'all of this land will become a desolation and a horror', 'The words “desolation” and “horror” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “I will cause this land to be desolate and something that horrifies people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '12', 'm9ye', '', '', '0', 'when seventy years have been completed', '“after seventy years” or “after seventy years have passed”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '12', 'pua7', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'an unending desolation', 'The noun “desolation” can be translated as an adjective. Alternate translation: “desolate forever” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '13', 'dbu3', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'everything written in this book', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “everything that Jeremiah has written in this book” or “everything that one has written in this book” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '14', 'tv7d', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will repay them for their deeds and the works of their hands', 'Yahweh speaks of punishing the people of the nations for what they have done as if he were paying them back. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '14', 'l9f2', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'their deeds and the works of their hands', 'These two phrases mean basically the same thing. The idiom “the works of their hands” refers to the actions of a person, with the word “hands” being a synecdoche that represents the person who does those actions. Alternate translation: “everything that they have done” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '15', 'uqa7', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Take this cup of the wine of fury', 'Yahweh speaks of his extreme anger as if it were wine that fills a cup. Alternate translation: “Take this cup of wine that represents my fury” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '15', 'nl26', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'make all the nations … drink it', 'The word “nations” represents the people of the nations. Yahweh speaks of people experiencing his fury as if they were to drink the wine that is in the cup. Alternate translation: “make all the people of the nations … drink the wine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '16', 'y8ww', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they will drink and then stagger about and rant madly', 'Yahweh speaks of the people being terrified about his fury as if they were drunk from drinking the wine from the cup. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '16', 'ftn1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'before the sword that I am sending out among them', 'Here the word “sword” represents war. Alternate translation: “because of the wars that I am causing to happen among them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '17', 'ti8x', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', '', 'This passage continues the metaphor of Yahweh’s extreme anger as wine that he causes the people of the nations to drink from a cup. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '17', 'h4ut', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I made all the nations … drink it', 'The word “nations” represents the people of the nations. Alternate translation: “I made all the people of the nations … drink the wine from the cup” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '18', 'a2nm', '', '', '0', 'something terrifying', 'The adjective “terrifying” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “something that terrifies people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '18', 'm6p4', '', '', '0', 'an object for hissing and cursing', 'The word “hissing” refers to a sound that shows strong disapproval. Both “hissing” and “cursing” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “an object at which people hiss and which they curse”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '18', 'jbw1', '', '', '0', 'they are at this present day', 'Here, this phrase could mean: (1) refers to the time when the book of Jeremiah was written and some time after Jeremiah had proclaimed this prophecy or (2) means that the things about which Jeremiah prophesies here have already started to happen.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '19', 'zv1x', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', '', 'This passage continues the metaphor of Yahweh’s extreme anger as wine that he causes the people of the nations to drink from a cup. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '19', 'c8ay', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Other nations also had to drink it', 'The word “nations” represents the people of the nations. Alternate translation: “People from other nations also had to drink the wine from the cup” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '20', 'lnv5', '', '', '0', 'people of mixed heritage', 'This could mean: (1) people whose ancestors were from different people groups or (2) foreigners who lived in Egypt.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '20', 'y7a1', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Uz', 'This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '22', 'q9z1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', '', 'This passage continues the metaphor of Yahweh’s extreme anger as wine that he causes the people of the nations to drink from a cup. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '22', 'e275', '', '', '0', 'the sea', 'This is a reference to the Mediterranean Sea.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '23', 'ufe5', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Dedan, Tema, and Buz', 'These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '23', 'ak9u', '', '', '0', 'all the ones who cut the hair on the sides of their heads', 'This probably refers to people who cut their hair short in order to honor a pagan god. Some modern versions interpret this Hebrew expression as “all the people who live on the edge of the wilderness.” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 9:26](../09/26.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '23', 'dgh2', '', '', '0', 'they also had to drink it', '“they also had to drink the wine from the cup”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '24', 'gv4u', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', '', 'This passage continues the metaphor of Yahweh’s extreme anger as wine that he causes the people of the nations to drink from a cup. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '25', 'dg7i', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Zimri', 'This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '26', 'kn4i', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'everyone with his brother', 'This is an idiom that means every person, one after another. Alternate translation: “one after another” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '26', 'f9h6', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'all of them had to drink the cup from Yahweh’s hand', 'Here “the cup” is a metonym for the wine that it contains. Alternate translation: “all of these people had to drink the wine from the cup in Yahweh’s hand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '27', 'p9dl', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', '', 'This passage continues the metaphor of Yahweh’s extreme anger as wine that he causes the people of the nations to drink from a cup. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '27', 'dq9j', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '27', 'v2lj', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'before the sword that I am sending among you', 'Here the word “sword” represents war. Alternate translation: “before the wars that I am causing to happen among you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '29', 'ut1e', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the city that is called by my name', 'This refers to Jerusalem and can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the city that I have called by my name” or “Jerusalem, which I have called by my name” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '29', 'xp4x', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'and should you yourselves be free from punishment?', 'Yahweh asks this question to rebuke the people and to emphasize that he will certainly punish them. Alternate translation: “so do not think that you yourselves will be free from punishment.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '29', 'xg8j', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I am calling a sword against all the inhabitants of the land', 'Here the word “sword” represents war. Yahweh speaks of declaring war against the people as if he were calling a sword against them. Alternate translation: “I am declaring war against all the inhabitants of the land” or “I am bringing war against all the inhabitants of the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '30', 'c55r', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Yahweh will roar', 'Jeremiah speaks of Yahweh shouting very loudly as if he were roaring like a lion. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '30', 'l53r', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'from the heights', 'This phrase is a metonym for heaven. Alternate translation: “from heaven” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '30', 'x8nc', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'he will roar mightily against his fold', 'Jeremiah speaks of Yahweh as if he were a lion and his people were a flock of sheep. The people will be helpless when Yahweh comes to punish them, as sheep are helpless when a lion attacks. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '30', 'ct53', '', '', '0', 'those who tread the grapes', 'This refers to people who crush grapes in a winepress with their feet in order to make wine.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '31', 'fjq3', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'to the ends of the earth', 'This is an idiom that means the farthest places on the earth. By referencing both ends, it refers to everywhere in between. Alternate translation: “to the farthest places on the earth” or “to everywhere on earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '31', 'ytv7', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'on all flesh', 'Here the word “flesh” represents humanity. Alternate translation: “on all mankind” or “on all people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '31', 'luq6', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '32', 'gee1', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '32', 'vv51', '', '', '0', 'See', '“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '32', 'zv4e', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'disaster is going out from nation to nation', 'Yahweh speaks of great disasters happening in each nation as if “disaster” were a person who goes from nation to nation. Alternate translation: “great disasters are going to happen in one nation after another” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '32', 'dfh9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'a great storm is beginning from the farthest parts of the earth', 'Here, this metaphor could mean: (1) Yahweh speaks of Babylonian army and the destruction that it will cause as if it were a great storm or (2) Yahweh speaks of his great anger as if it were a great storm that causes much destruction. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '33', 'nd4h', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'those killed by Yahweh', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “those whom Yahweh killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '33', 'zab4', 'figs-merism', '', '0', 'will on that day extend from one end of the earth to the other', 'By mentioning both ends of the earth, this phrase represents everywhere in between those ends. Alternate translation: “will on that day cover the entire earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '33', 'gm43', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'they will not be mourned, gathered, or buried', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one will mourn them, gather them, or bury them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '33', 'brq6', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'They will be like dung on the ground', 'The bodies are compared to dung on the ground to emphasize that they will be disgusting and that no one will bury them. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 16:4](../16/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '34', 'i7rd', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'shepherds', 'Yahweh speaks of the leaders of Israel as if they were shepherds who are responsible for protecting and caring for the people, who, implicitly, are spoken of as if they are the sheep. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '34', 'tec2', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'Roll about in the dust', 'This is a sign of sorrow, mourning or distress. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '34', 'ufa1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'you leaders of the flock', 'This phrase also refers to the leaders of Israel who are responsible to care for the people, who are spoken of as if they were a flock of sheep. Alternate translation: “you leaders of the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '34', 'chn4', 'figs-irony', '', '0', 'for the days of your slaughter have come', 'Usually it is the sheep that are slaughtered, but here Yahweh says that he will slaughter the shepherds. The word “slaughter” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “for the time has come for me to slaughter you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '34', 'cj7k', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'you will be scattered when you fall like fine pottery', 'Yahweh speaks of the leaders of Israel being destroyed as if they are pieces of pottery that shatter when they fall to the ground. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you will fall like fine pottery and your shattered pieces will scatter on the ground” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '36', 'taa7', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Yahweh is destroying their pastures', 'Yahweh speaks of the nation in which the leaders think that they live peacefully as if it were the “pastures” in which they care for the sheep (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '37', 'n1fc', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'So the peaceful pastures will be devastated', 'Yahweh continues to speak of the leaders of Israel as if they were shepherds. Here he speaks of the nation as the “pastures” in which they think they live peacefully. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '37', 'nz1v', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the peaceful pastures will be devastated because of Yahweh’s fierce anger', 'This can be put into active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will devastate the peaceful pastures because of he extremely angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '38', 'gc84', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Like a young lion, he has left his den', 'Yahweh punishing his people in his extreme wrath is spoken of as if Yahweh were a lion who leaves his den in search of prey. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '38', 'tr4c', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'their land will become a horror', 'The word “horror” may be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “their land will become something that horrifies people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '25', '38', 'ef4f', '', '', '0', 'the oppressor’s anger', 'This refers to the anger of Israel’s enemies.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', 'intro', 'm6jw', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 26 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter

### The people want to kill Jeremiah

The people wanted to kill Jeremiah but other people intervened and said that they should listen to Jeremiah and repent. They represent the remnant of the faithful Jews. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/remnant]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '1', 'hc6c', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'this word came from Yahweh, saying', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 18:1](../18/01.md), and make any changes as needed. Alternate translation: “This message came from Yahweh. He said” or “Yahweh spoke this message” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '1', 'v8wh', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'this word came from Yahweh, saying', 'It can be stated clearly who Yahweh gave this message to. Alternate translation: “this word came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, saying” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '2', 'f1ff', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'cities of Judah', 'The word “cities” is a metonym for the people who live in the city. Alternate translation: “people from the cities of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '2', 'aun6', '', '', '0', 'Do not cut short any word!', '“Do not leave anything out from what I have told you!”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '3', 'x43j', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'each man will turn from his wicked ways', 'Yahweh speaks of a person’s lifestyle as if it were a “way” or path along which the person walks. Alternate translation: “each man will stop his wicked way of living” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '3', 'v13u', '', '', '0', 'so I will relent concerning the disaster', 'This is conditional destruction. If Judah repents, God will not destroy but heal them.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '3', 'ig56', '', '', '0', 'the wickedness of their practices', '“the wicked way that they live” or “the wicked things that they do”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '6', 'vka9', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'then I will make this house like Shiloh', 'Yahweh had destroyed a place of worship at Shiloh, and he was threatening to destroy this place of worship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '6', 'qd3h', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will turn this city into a curse', 'What Yahweh would turn the city into is a metonym for what people would use the city for. Alternate translation: “I will make this city so that people will ask me to destroy others the way I have destroyed this city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '6', 'w3q2', '', '', '0', 'in the sight of all the nations on earth', '“so that all the nations on earth can see me do it”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '7', 'id3z', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh’s house', 'the temple']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '8', 'zr32', '', '', '0', 'all the people seized him and said, “You will certainly die!', 'This could mean: (1) The people chose to believe the lie of false peace and did not want to be confronted with the truth, or (2) the people believed the other prophets proclaiming peace and saw Jeremiah as a false prophet who should be stoned for leading the people astray.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '9', 'sb1y', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why have you prophesied … inhabitant?', 'This rebuke can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have prophesied … inhabitant.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '10', 'kp6h', '', '', '0', 'the New Gate', 'the name of the gate through which people went into the temple']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '11', 'n24j', '', '', '0', 'you heard with your own ears', '“you heard”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '12', 'm8sc', '', '', '0', 'this house and this city', '“the people who worship in Yahweh’s temple and those who live in the city of Jerusalem”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '13', 'u7ib', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'your ways … your practices', 'These two phrases mean almost the same thing. Alternate translation: “the things you do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '13', 'u76z', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'listen to the voice of Yahweh', 'The voice is a synecdoche for the person, and the same word can be translated “listen” or “obey.” Alternate translation: “obey Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '14', 'kr6k', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'Do to me what is good and right in your eyes', 'The words “good” and “right” mean the same thing. The eye is a metonym for the person’s thoughts. Alternate translation: “Do to me whatever you think is the right thing to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '15', 'r93l', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you are bringing innocent blood on yourselves and on this city and its inhabitants', 'Blood is a metonym for violent death, and to bring blood on someone is to make them guilty of violent death. Alternate translation: “you are making yourselves and this city and its inhabitants guilty of the violent death of an innocent person” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '15', 'cu9w', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'this city and its inhabitants', 'These are two ways of speaking of the same people, perhaps first as a group and then as individuals. The city is a metonym for the people in the city. Alternate translation: “all the people in the city and every one of the people who live here” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '15', 'mi1q', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'for your ears', 'The ear is a metonym for what the ear hears. Alternate translation: “for you to hear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '16', 'jf98', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'in the name of Yahweh our God', 'The person’s name is a metonym for his authority. Alternate translation: “with the authority of Yahweh our God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '18', 'z8nb', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '18', 't6dn', '', '', '0', 'Morashite', 'a person from the town or region of Moresheth']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '18', 'az6u', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '18', 'pi1j', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Zion will become a plowed field … and the hill of the temple will become a thicket', '“Zion” and “the hill of the temple” refer to the same place. When a farmer plows a field, he turns over all the dirt and uproots all the plants that are growing there. A thicket is so full of bushes that no one can use it for anything. These two metaphors cannot be literally true at the same time, but they emphasize that Yahweh will allow the invaders to completely destroy the temple area. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '19', 'qp3q', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Did Hezekiah … put him to death?', 'The speakers are trying to get the hearers to agree with what they are saying. Alternate translation: “You know very well that Hezekiah … did not put him to death.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '19', 'pa6c', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'all of Judah', 'The land is a metonym for the people who live there. Alternate translation: “all the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '19', 'vxq8', '', '', '0', 'Did he not fear Yahweh and appease the face of Yahweh … them?', 'The speakers are trying to get the hearers to agree with what they are saying. Alternate translation: “You know very well that he feared Yahweh and appeased the face of Yahweh so that Yahweh … them.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '19', 'gxw9', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'appease the face of Yahweh', 'The face is a synecdoche for the whole person. Alternate translation: “cause Yahweh to be less angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '19', 'fc9w', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'So will we do greater evil against our own lives?', 'The speakers are trying to get the hearers to agree with what they are saying. The word “lives” is a metonym for the people. Alternate translation: “If we kill Jeremiah, we will do greater evil against our own lives.” or “We do not want to do worse things to ourselves.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '20', 'vwh1', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Jeremiah stops telling about his own life and begins telling about what happened to another prophet.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '20', 'lp4c', '', '', '0', 'Meanwhile there was', '“While what I was just telling you about was happening, there was”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '20', 'dij2', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'prophesied against this city and this land', 'The words “city” and “land” are metonyms for the people who live there. Alternate translation: “prophesied that bad things would happen to the people who lived in this city and this land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '21', 'm5dp', '', '', '0', 'heard his word', '“heard what he said”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '22', 'pux5', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'This is the end of the story of Uriah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '22', 'q88r', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Elnathan … Akbor', 'men’s names (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '23', 'dgv1', '', '', '0', 'corpse', 'dead body']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '24', 'd2pc', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the hand of Ahikam … was with Jeremiah', 'The hand is a metonym for the power that the hand exercises. Ahikam was not a soldier, so he probably was able to talk to people and change their minds. Alternate translation: “Ahikam … was able to help Jeremiah” or “Ahikam … was able to keep the people from harming Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '24', 't71n', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Ahikam … Shaphan', 'men’s names (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '26', '24', 'y6jk', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'he was not given into the hand of the people to be put to death', 'The hand is a metonym for the power that the hand exercises. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Ahikam did not allow the people to have the power to put Jeremiah to death” or “the people could not kill Jeremiah because Ahikam did not give them the power to” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', 'intro', 'ka54', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 27 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter

### The nations should serve Babylon

Jeremiah told the king of Judah, and all the surrounding nations, to serve the Babylonians and live in their land. If they refused, Babylon would take them as captives to another land.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '2', 'w3cz', '', '', '0', 'fetters', 'things that keep a person from moving freely']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '3', 'ak1w', '', '', '0', 'Then send them out', 'This seems to mean that Jeremiah was to send a set of fetters and yoke to each king listed. But some versions of the Bible translate this as “Then send out messages.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '3', 'tkx8', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'Send them by the hand of those kings’ ambassadors who … Judah', 'The hand is a synecdoche for the person. Alternate translation: “Have those kings’ ambassadors, who … Judah, take them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '4', 'tqe7', '', '', '0', 'Give commands to them for their masters', 'Jeremiah was instructed to give a set of chains and yoke to each ambassador and a message for each king regarding the chains and yoke.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '4', 'ujr8', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '5', 'si5k', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'by my great strength and my raised arm', 'The phrase “raised arm” refers to great power and intensifies the first phrase. Alternate translation: “by my very great power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '5', 'yla5', '', '', '0', 'I give it to anyone who is right in my eyes', 'Another possible meaning is “I give it to anyone I want to.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '6', 'p2p5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I … am giving all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar … servant', 'The hand is a metonym for the power that the hand exercises, and the word “lands” is a metonym for the people who live in those lands. Alternate translation: “I … am putting the people who live in all these lands under the power of Nebuchadnezzar … servant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '7', 'j598', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'the time for his land comes', 'You may need to make explicit the nature of the time. Alternate translation: “the time for me to destroy his land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '7', 'q3bv', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'subdue him', 'Here “him” refers to Nebuchadnezzar who represents the kingdom of Babylon. Alternate translation: “will defeat Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '8', 'p98j', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'that does not put its neck under the yoke of the king', 'Being the king’s slave is spoken of as being an animal on to the shoulders of which the king puts a yoke so it can do heavy work. Alternate translation: “and whose people do not willingly become slaves of the king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '8', 'e21c', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I have destroyed it by his hand', 'The hand here could be a metonym for Nebuchadnezzar’s power, or it could be a metonym for Nebuchadnezzar’s armies. Alternate translation: “I have used Nebuchadnezzar’s power to destroy it” or “I have enabled Nebuchadnezzar’s armies to destroy i” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '9', 'yx3t', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues to speak through Jeremiah to the people of Judah']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '9', 'vwe7', '', '', '0', 'soothsayers', 'people who say what will happen in the future']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '11', 'l1up', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the nation that places its neck under the yoke of the king', 'Being the king’s slave is spoken of as being an animal onto the shoulders of which the king puts a yoke so it can do heavy work. See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 27:8](../27/08.md). Alternate translation: “the nation whose people willingly becomes slaves of the king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '11', 'hi97', '', '', '0', 'the nation that places', 'The nation here is a metonym for the people of that nation. Alternate translation: “the nation of people who place”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '11', 'w1tr', '', '', '0', 'cultivate', 'This means to prepare and use land to grow food crops']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '11', 'eq6b', '', '', '0', 'make their homes in it', '“make their homes in their own land”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '12', 'd48x', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues to speak through Jeremiah to the king of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '12', 's392', '', '', '0', 'Place your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon', 'Being the king’s slave is spoken of as being an animal onto the shoulders of which the king puts a yoke so it can do heavy work. See how similar words were translated in [Jeremiah 27:8](../27/08.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '12', 'gls2', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'Place your necks', 'The word “your” refers to Zedekiah and the people of Judah and so is plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '13', 'dl31', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why will you die … king of Babylon?', 'Jeremiah uses this question to warn the king that his actions will lead to his death. Alternate translation: “For if you do not do this, you will surely die … king.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '14', 'sgg7', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues to speak through Jeremiah to the king and people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '14', 'dre5', '', '', '0', 'Do not listen to the words', 'Yahweh is warning the people about all the false prophets that he did not send and that are lying to them.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '15', 'xb8h', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'they are prophesying deceit in my name', 'The phrase “in my name” represents speaking with Yahweh’s power and authority or as his representative. Here these prophets claim that they received their message from Yahweh, but that had not. The abstract noun “deceit” can be translated as the verb “deceiving.” Alternate translation: “they say they are speaking for me when they prophesy, but they are deceiving you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '15', 'qnt1', '', '', '0', 'I will drive you out', '“I will force you to leave your home country”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '16', 'uap6', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues to speak the words of Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '16', 'cbz7', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'The objects belonging to Yahweh’s house are being returned from Babylon now!', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “People are bringing back all the gold items that they took from Yahweh’s temple!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '17', 'sk8y', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why should this city become a ruin?', 'Yahweh uses a question to warn the people. Alternate translation: “You can keep this city from becoming a ruin if you do what Yahweh wants you to do.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '18', 'a925', 'figs-hypo', '', '0', 'If they are prophets, and if the word of Yahweh has truly come to them, let them beg', 'This is a hypothetical situation that Yahweh knows is not true. Alternate translation: “If they were prophets, and if the word of Yahweh had truly come to them, they would beg” or “Because they are not prophets and the word of Yahweh has not truly come to them, they will not beg” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '18', 'p374', '', '', '0', 'if the word of Yahweh has truly come to them', 'The phrase “word of Yahweh” refers to messages from God. Alternate translation: “if Yahweh has truly given them messages” or “if Yahweh truly spoke messages to them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '18', 'tay8', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh … beg Yahweh of hosts not', 'Yahweh is speaking of himself in third person. Alternate translation: “my word … be me, Yahweh of hosts, not” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '18', 'ej1m', '', '', '0', 'the house of the king of Judah', 'The word “house” has a range of possible meanings. In this case it refers to the royal palace where the king lived. Alternate translation: “the palace of the king of Judah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '19', 'h1ve', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues to bring the message of Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '19', 'sly4', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '19', 'mv9m', '', '', '0', 'the pillars, the large basin known as “The Sea” and its base', 'These were objects that were in the temple. “The Sea” was a large bronze bowl.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '20', 'x7ff', '', '', '0', 'Jehoiachin', 'The Hebrew text has “Jeconiah,” which is a variation of the name “Jehoiachin.” Many modern versions have “Jehoiachin” in order to make it clear that the same king is being referred to.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '21', 'r3av', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues to speak the words of Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '21', 'x7vp', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '21', 'trv4', '', '', '0', 'the house of the king of Judah', 'The word “house” has a range of possible meanings. In this case it refers to the royal palace there the king lived. Alternate translation: “the palace of the king of Judah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '22', 's56l', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'They will be brought to Babylon', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “People will bring them to Babylon” or “I will bring them to Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '22', 'au73', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '27', '22', 'jjc7', '', '', '0', 'I will bring them up', 'The reader should understand that Yahweh will have people carry them up.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', 'intro', 'r9mb', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 28 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter

### False prophecies continue

A false prophet prophesied that the captives would return from Babylon with all the temple vessels. Jeremiah told the false prophet that he would die that year for prophesying lies, and he did die. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '1', 'eue8', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Hananiah claims to speak for God.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '1', 'uk8e', 'translate-hebrewmonths', '', '0', 'in the fourth year and the fifth month', 'This is the fifth month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the dry season. It is during the last part of July and the first part of August on Western calendars. This was after Zedekiah had been king for three years. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '1', 'i5s1', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Azzur', 'This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '2', 'nwh3', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '2', 'aar4', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I have broken the yoke imposed by the king of Babylon', 'Hananaiah speaks of the people being in slavery as if they were oxen on which the Babylonians had put yokes to make them do heavy work. Alternate translation: “I have made it so you are no longer slaves of the king of Babylon” or “I have set you free from slavery to the king of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '3', 'ccb6', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Hananiah continues to speak.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '4', 'p8wn', '', '', '0', 'Jehoiachin', 'The Hebrew text has “Jeconiah,” which is a variation of the name “Jehoiachin.” Many modern versions have “Jehoiachin” in order to make it clear that the same king is being referred to.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '4', 'g5wx', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'who were sent', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom I sent” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '6', 'jm3q', '', '', '0', 'May Yahweh confirm the words that you prophesied', '“May Yahweh prove you have prophesied truly”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '8', 'kgg7', '', '', '0', 'The prophets who existed before me and you from long ago', '“The prophets who lived long ago before you and I”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '9', 'v7cm', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'then it will be known that he is indeed a prophet sent out by Yahweh', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “then you will know that he is indeed a true prophet and that Yahweh has sent him out” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '11', 'ski8', '', '', '0', 'Just like this', '“Just as Hananiah has taken the yoke off Jeremiah’s neck”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '11', 'aj19', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will break from off the neck of every nation the yoke imposed by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon', 'Hananaiah speaks of the people being in slavery as if they were oxen on which the Babylonians had put yokes to make them do heavy work. Alternate translation: “I will make it so all nations are no longer slaves of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon” or “I will set every nation free from slavery to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '11', 'u45s', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'every nation', 'The word “nation” is a metonym for the people of that nation. Alternate translation: “the people of every nation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '11', 'dg28', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the yoke imposed by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the yoke that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has imposed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '11', 'ahp8', '', '', '0', 'imposed', 'put on people']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '12', 'qez4', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '13', 'k1s2', '', '', '0', 'You broke a yoke of wood, but I will make instead a yoke of iron', '“You broke a weak yoke, but I will replace it with a yoke that you cannot break”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '14', 'u3bq', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '14', 'y7rs', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I have placed a yoke of iron on the neck of all of these nations to serve Nebuchadnezzar', 'Yahweh speaks of making nations to be slaves of Nebuchadnezzar as if he were putting yokes on oxen to make them do heavy work. Alternate translation: “I have made all of these nations slaves, and they will have to serve Nebuchadnezzar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '16', 'mdf5', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'you proclaimed rebellion against Yahweh', 'It is not clear why Yahweh speaks of himself by name. Alternate translation: “you urged people to rebel against me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '28', '17', 'gp9j', 'translate-hebrewmonths', '', '0', 'In the seventh month', 'This is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of September and the first part of October on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', 'intro', 'l6ne', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 29 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter

### Two letters

Jeremiah sent a letter to Babylon telling the exiles to prepare for a long stay. A false prophet in Babylon wrote back to the chief priest telling him to punish Jeremiah. Even though Jeremiah had prophesied the exile, the Jews still did not believe him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '1', 'j1gt', '', '', '0', 'sent out from Jerusalem', '“proclaimed from Jerusalem”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '1', 'kv6v', '', '', '0', 'remaining elders', '“elders who were still alive”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '2', 'ici1', '', '', '0', 'Jehoiachin', 'The Hebrew text has “Jeconiah,” which is a variation of the name “Jehoiachin.” Many modern versions have “Jehoiachin” in order to make it clear that the same king is being referred to.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '2', 'lph9', '', '', '0', 'the queen mother', 'the king’s mother']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '2', 'dd2l', '', '', '0', 'high officials', '“very important officials”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '3', 'jx8m', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'by the hand of Elasah', 'Jeremiah gave the scroll to Elasah so that Elasah could take it to Babylon. The reader should understand that Elasah probably put the scroll in a container to keep it safe as he traveled. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '3', 'c79u', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Elasah … Shapan … Gemariah … Hilkiah', 'These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '4', 'wj14', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts, God of Israel, says this to all the captives', 'When people wrote letters in that society, they would write their name first, then the name of the person to whom they were writing, and then the main part of the letter. Yahweh speaks of himself by name as if he were writing the letter himself.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '4', 'zdg1', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '5', 'b9h6', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Build houses and live in them. Plant gardens and eat their fruit', 'Yahweh is telling them they will be there for a long time. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '6', 'x2ss', '', '', '0', 'take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands', 'Parents commonly arranged their children’s marriages.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '7', 'e28z', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Seek the peace of the city', 'The peace of the city is a metonym for the people living in peace. Alternate translation: “Do everything you can so the people of the city live in peace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '7', 'y2ms', '', '', '0', 'the city … its behalf … it is at peace', 'These words refer to the city of Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '8', 'n627', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to the captive Israelites.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '8', 'ty27', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '8', 'uw13', '', '', '0', 'you yourselves are having', 'Another possible meaning is “you are encouraging the prophets to have for you.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '9', 'k591', '', '', '0', 'they are prophesying deceitfully … I did not send them', 'This could mean: (1) these words refer to the prophets and diviners, not to the dreams or (2) “they are prophesying deceitfully” refers to the dreams, and “I did not send them” refers to the prophets and diviners.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '9', 'dl19', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '10', 'u5xk', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about what will happen to the captives of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '10', 'j5jj', '', '', '0', 'you', 'the captive Israelites']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '10', 'f7ht', 'translate-numbers', '', '0', 'seventy years', '“70 years” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '12', 'y9js', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about what will happen to the captives of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '12', 't5ie', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you will call to me', 'Praying is spoken of as calling out with a loud voice. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '12', 'chj7', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'I will listen to you', 'This implies that Yahweh will give them what they want. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '13', 't4q8', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you will seek me', 'Wanting to know what Yahweh requires is spoken of as trying to find where Yahweh is. Alternate translation: “you will want to do what I require you to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '13', 'w17i', '', '', '0', 'you will seek me with all your heart', '“you will be completely sincere when you seek me”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '14', 'wng6', '', '', '0', 'I will bring back your fortunes', '“I will cause things to go well for you again” or “I will cause you to live well again”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '14', 'e84g', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'I caused you to be exiled', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “I sent you into exile” or “I sent you to be exiles” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '15', 'mq78', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah speaks to the captive Israelites.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '16', 'nxs3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the king who sits on the throne of David', 'Sitting on the throne is a metonym for ruling as king. Alternate translation: “the king who rules the Israelites as David did” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '17', 'v7vj', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '17', 'c4i2', '', '', '0', 'See', 'This alerts the reader to pay attention to what follows. Alternate translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '17', 'u8ah', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I am about to send sword, famine, and disease on them', 'The word “sword” is a metonym for war. The sword, famine, and disease are spoken of as people who can obey Yahweh’s command to harm the Israelites. Alternate translation: “I am going to punish them by having them die in war, from hunger, and from illness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '17', 'u3lc', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'For I will make them like rotten figs that are too bad to be eaten', 'Rotten figs are useless because they cannot be eaten, and Yahweh sees no use for the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '18', 'pv3g', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about what will happen to Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '18', 'c9s9', '', '', '0', 'a horror, an object of curses and hissing, and a shameful thing', 'These words all share similar meanings and describe how the people of other nations will react when they see what Yahweh has done to the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '18', 'm2u4', '', '', '0', 'hissing', 'the sound people make when they disapprove of something']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '19', 'xg4e', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '20', 'n6ah', '', '', '0', 'So you yourselves listen', 'Yahweh is now about to issue a command and wants them to pay attention. Alternate translation: “But as for you, listen carefully”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '21', 'hg4m', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Kolaiah … Maaseiah', 'These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '21', 'li6x', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'who prophesy falsely to you in my name', 'Here “name” is a metonym for the person. Alternate translation: “liars who tell you that they are speaking my words to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '21', 'rtz1', '', '', '0', 'See', '“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '21', 'nlw5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I am about to put them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon', 'Here “hand” is a metonym for the power that the hand exercises. Alternate translation: “I will allow Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to conquer them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '21', 'rp45', '', '', '0', 'before your eyes', '“where you can see him do it”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '22', 'bu5e', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'a curse will be spoken about these persons by all the captives of Judah in Babylon', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the captives of Judah in Babylon will say a curse about these persons” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '22', 'd1hq', 'figs-euphemism', '', '0', 'roasted', 'This word usually refers to cooking food over an open fire or in a pan, not to burning completely. This could mean: (1) this is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “burned to death” or (2) the king’s men attached them to poles over the fire close enough that the fire would slowly kill them but far enough away that it would not totally consume their bodies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '23', 'siu5', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '24', 'b1e4', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Shemaiah', 'This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '24', 'zl7z', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Nehelamite', 'This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '25', 'l5qk', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '25', 'atv3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'in your own name', 'The word “name” refers to a person’s authority and reputation. Alternate translation: “based on your own authority and reputation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '25', 'p62k', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Maaseiah', 'This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '26', 'x2p7', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Jehoiada', 'This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '26', 'bf8u', '', '', '0', 'stocks', 'a wooden frame that holds the feet, hands, or head of a person whom someone is punishing']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '27', 'z9tj', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'This finishes the letter by Shemaiah that he sent out to the people in Jerusalem.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '27', 'p5f5', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth … against you?', 'Shemaiah uses a rhetorical question to scold the people of Jerusalem for not rebuking Jeremiah. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I want you to rebuke Jeremiah of Anathoth … against you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '28', 'v7fm', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'he has sent to us', 'You may need to make explicit what it was that Jeremiah sent. Alternate translation: “he has sent a message to us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '28', 'v3zf', '', '', '0', 'Build houses and live in them, and plant gardens and eat their fruit', 'See how you translated similar words in [Jeremiah 29:5](../29/05.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '29', 'vih2', '', '', '0', 'in the hearing of Jeremiah the prophet', '“so that Jeremiah the prophet could hear him read it.” See how you translated similar words in [Jeremiah 2:2](../02/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '30', 'z78k', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '31', 'ysp9', '', '', '0', 'Shemaiah the Nehelamite', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 29:24](../29/24.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '32', 'h1dk', 'figs-nominaladj', '', '0', 'the good', 'This can be translated as a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “the good things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '32', 'q7ck', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '29', '32', 'bs4i', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'he has proclaimed rebellion against Yahweh', 'It is not clear why Yahweh speaks of himself by name. Alternate translation: “he has urged people to rebel against me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', 'intro', 'pf1y', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 30 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 3:5-24.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### God promises restoration

Despite the prophesied punishment in this chapter, Yahweh promises to restore Judah. In addition to this, he also declares that he will ultimately restore Israel. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/restore]])

## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
The author uses the term “Israel” in two different ways. He uses it in reference to the nation of Israel. He also uses it in reference to the people who used to inhabit the northern kingdom of Israel, namely the people group of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '1', 'f64q', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word that came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md), and make any changes as needed. Alternate translation: “This is the message that Yahweh gave to Jeremiah. He said” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '3', 'iwm1', '', '', '0', 'For look', '“For listen carefully.” This phrase brings attention to what Yahweh is going to say next.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '3', 's2us', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'days are coming … when I will restore the fortunes', 'Future time is spoken of as if the “days are coming.” See how you translated this metaphor in [Jeremiah 7:32](../07/32.md). Alternate translation: “in the future … I will restore the fortunes” or “there will be a time … when I will restore the fortunes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '3', 'db1t', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '3', 'xt2s', '', '', '0', 'I will restore the fortunes of my people, Israel and Judah', '“I will cause things to go well for my people, Israel and Judah, again” or “I will cause my people, Israel and Judah, to live well again.” See how you translated similar words in [Jeremiah 29:14](../29/14.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '4', 'm5dx', 'writing-poetry', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah often wrote prophecy in the form of poetry. Hebrew poetry uses different kinds of parallelism. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '5', 'l2xq', '', '', '0', 'We have heard', 'This could mean: (1) that these are the words of Yahweh referring to himself as “we.” Alternate translation: “I have heard” or (2) that these are the words of the people of Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “You people of Jerusalem say, ‘We have heard”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '5', 'mej1', '', '', '0', 'a trembling voice of dread and not of peace', 'This could mean: (1) “people cry out in dread because there is no peace” or (2) “you cry out in dread because there is no peace.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '6', 'br85', '', '', '0', 'Ask and see if a man bears a child', '“You know that no man has ever given birth to a child”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '6', 't7ik', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Why do I see every young man with his hand on his loins like a woman bearing a child? Why have all their faces become pale?', 'A woman about to give birth is in great pain and unable to do anything. The young men are so frightened that their bodies hurt, and they are unable to fight. Alternate translation: “The young men are holding their bellies like a woman giving birth; they all look sick because they are so afraid.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '7', 'uva8', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'for Jacob, but he will be rescued from it', 'The name Jacob is a metonym for the man’s descendants. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “for the descendants of Jacob, but I will rescue them from it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '8', 'es78', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues to speak to the Israelites.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '8', 'h8gt', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will break the yoke off your neck, and I will shatter your chains', 'Being a slave is spoken of as wearing a yoke like an animal and wearing chains like a prisoner. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '9', 'zlx4', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'they will worship Yahweh their God … their king … over them', 'Yahweh continues speaking about the descendants of Jacob. Alternate translation: “you will worship Yahweh your God … your king … over you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '9', 'qp76', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'David their king', 'This is a metonym for one of David’s descendants. Alternate translation: “a man descended from their King David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '10', 'j2kb', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '10', 'ff1b', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'my servant Jacob … Israel', '“Jacob” and “Israel” are the two names of the ancestor of the Israelites, and these names are metonyms for the Israelites. Alternate translation: “descendants of Jacob … you Israelite people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '10', 'ldb9', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '10', 'gri4', '', '', '0', 'do not be dismayed', '“do not be discouraged”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '10', 'anv7', '', '', '0', 'For see, I am', '“Listen carefully while I tell you why: I am”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '10', 't49p', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'from the land of captivity', 'The abstract noun “captivity” can be translated using the noun “captive.” Alternate translation: “from the place where they were captives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '10', 'zir5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Jacob will return … he will be secure', 'Jacob’s name is a metonym for his descendants. Yahweh speaks to Jacob as if he were speaking to another person. You may need to make explicit to where Jacob will return. Alternate translation: “Jacob will return to his own land … he will be secure” or “The descendants of Jacob will return … they will be secure” or “You descendants of Jacob will return … you will be secure” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '10', 'f2gl', '', '', '0', 'secure', '“safe”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '11', 'e618', '', '', '0', 'where I have scattered you', '“where I have sent you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '11', 'zng1', 'figs-euphemism', '', '0', 'But I will certainly not put an end to you', '“But I will not completely destroy you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '11', 'r6x7', 'figs-doublenegatives', '', '0', 'will certainly not leave you unpunished', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “will certainly punish you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '12', 'mt3r', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '12', 'fs7f', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Your injury is incurable; your wound is infected', 'This means that Yahweh has punished them so severely that there is no one who can help them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '13', 'k22x', '', '', '0', 'There is no one to plead your case', '“There is no one who asks me to show you mercy”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '13', 'bxy1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'no one to plead your case … no remedy for your wound', 'Yahweh has punished them so severely that there is no one who can help them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '14', 'xev8', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '14', 'v4ha', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'All of your lovers', 'Yahweh describes the people of Israel as an unfaithful wife who takes lovers other than her husband. Here “lovers” refers to other nations. The Israelites allied with them and worshiped their gods instead of relying on Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '14', 'a26m', '', '', '0', 'They will not look for you', '“They no longer want to be your friends”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '14', 'rir2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I have wounded you with the wound of an enemy', 'Yahweh has treated his people like he would treat his enemy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '14', 'b768', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the discipline of a cruel master', 'Yahweh has treated his people like a cruel master would treat a rebellious slave. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '14', 'm2nq', '', '', '0', 'your innumerable sins', '“your sins, which are too many to count”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '15', 'q12y', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why do you call for help for your injury?', 'Yahweh asks a question here to make the people think about why they are asking him for help now. Alternate translation: “You are calling for help for your injury because you have disobeyed me.” or “Do not call for help for your injury.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '16', 'd7ma', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'So everyone who consumes you will be consumed', 'Destroying the nation is spoken of as consuming or eating it. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “So those who destroy you, their enemies will destroy them” or “So I will destroy everyone who destroys you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '16', 'a2ze', '', '', '0', 'have plundered … plunder', 'To plunder is to steal from peaceful people using violence, and plunder is what people steal.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '16', 'i8dj', '', '', '0', 'despoiling … spoil', 'To despoil here is to take items from an enemy one has defeated, and the items one takes are the spoil.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '17', 'xdt5', '', '', '0', 'healing … wounds', 'See how you translated these words in [Jeremiah 30:12](../30/12.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '17', 'wi66', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '17', 'bdr3', '', '', '0', 'they called you: Outcast', 'An outcast is a person whom other people do not accept or allow to associate with them. Alternate translation: “they called you: Rejected” or “they said, ‘Nobody wants you’”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '17', 'sg4l', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'No one cares for this Zion', 'The place name “Zion” is a metonym for the people who live in Zion. Alternate translation: “No one cares about the people of Zion” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '18', 'n9h7', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '18', 'bcm3', '', '', '0', 'See', '“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '18', 'q3jx', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I am about to bring back the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his homes', 'The places where people live are metonyms for the people who live in those places. Alternate translation: “I am about bring back the fortunes of the descendants of Jacob, and I will have compassion on them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '18', 'c7w1', '', '', '0', 'I am about to bring back the fortunes of Jacob’s tents', '“I will cause things to go well for the people in Jacob’s tents again” or “I will cause the people in Jacob’s tents to live well again.” See how you translated similar words in [Jeremiah 29:14](../29/14.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '18', 'di2a', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Then a city will be built on the heap of ruins', 'This can be translated in active form. You may need to make explicit that the city they will build will be Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “Then they will rebuild Jerusalem on its ruins” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '19', 'rrl4', '', '', '0', 'Then a song of praise and a sound of merriment will go out from them', '“Then they will sing songs of praise and joy”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '19', 'hbg1', '', '', '0', 'for I will increase them and not diminish them', '“I will cause them to increase in number, not to become fewer”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '19', 'z7qu', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'so they will not be humbled', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “so that no one will humble them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '20', 'u5tb', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '20', 'tnn9', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'their assembly will be established before me', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will establish them as a people before me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '21', 'nyu6', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translates this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '23', 'u8p2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'See, the tempest of Yahweh, his fury, has gone out', 'This speaks of God’s anger and punishment as if it were a storm. This emphasizes his power and ability to destroy wicked people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '30', '24', 'wc7x', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'his heart’s intentions', 'The abstract noun “intentions” can be translated using the verb “intends.” The heart is a synecdoche for the whole person. Alternate translation: “what he intends to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', 'intro', 'r3ad', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 31 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 31:1-6, 8-22, 35-37.

The ULT sets 31:29 farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is an important quotation.

This chapter begins with a transition from the previous chapter. “At that time” is a reference to the day of restoration mentioned in [Jeremiah 30:24](../../jer/30/24.md). (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/restore]])
## Special concepts in this chapter

### The new covenant

This chapter is an important teaching regarding the new covenant. God will make a new covenant that will bring forgiveness of sins and a desire to obey God. Scholars disagree about whether this new covenant has begun. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/forgive]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])

## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter

### Israel
In this chapter, Jeremiah uses the term “Israel” in reference to the nation of Israel as a whole. He also uses it in reference to the northern kingdom of Israel and their people group.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '1', 'p3h6', 'writing-poetry', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah often wrote prophecy in the form of poetry. Hebrew poetry uses different kinds of parallelism. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '2', 'ht7e', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The people who have survived the sword have found favor in the wilderness', 'The phrase “found favor” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “While the people who have survived the sword have been in the wilderness, I have had grace on them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '2', 'ml2j', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'who have survived the sword', 'The word “sword” is a metonym for war. Alternate translation: “who have survived the war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '2', 'kc9p', '', '', '0', 'wilderness; I will go out to give rest to Israel', 'Another possible meaning is “wilderness, where Israel went out to find rest.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '3', 'egs4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Yahweh appeared to me', 'Jeremiah speaks of himself as if he were the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '3', 'rmr8', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'I have drawn you toward myself with covenant faithfulness', 'The abstract noun “faithfulness” can be stated as “faithful” or “faithfully.” Alternate translation: “I have been faithful to my covenant and brought you near to me” or “I have faithfully loved you and brought you near to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '4', 'ab77', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '4', 'bv1q', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'I will build you up again so you will be built', 'Yahweh purposefully repeats the idea that he will build Israel to emphasize it. If your language can only use active verbs and has some other way to emphasize the idea, you may want to use it here. Alternate translation: “I will build you up again. Remember this: I will build you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '4', 'bt11', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'virgin Israel', 'It was common to refer to nations as if they were women. However, “virgin” makes a person think about a young woman who has never married and so has never had the opportunity to be faithless to her husband. Therefore, calling Israel a virgin is an ironic use of language. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 18:13](../18/13.md). Alternate translation: “Israel, who falsely pretends to be fully devoted to me” or “my faithless people Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '4', 'v1aw', 'translate-unknown', '', '0', 'tambourines', 'musical instruments with heads like a drum that can be hit and with pieces of metal around their sides that sound when the instruments are shaken (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '7', 'n6rl', 'figs-apostrophe', '', '0', 'Shout … Shout … Let praise be heard … Say', 'Yahweh is speaking in an apostrophe to all people of the world, so these verbs are plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '7', 'g2zs', '', '', '0', 'the chief people of the nations', '“the most important people group of all the nations” or “the people group that is more important than any other”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '7', 'hu9h', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Let praise be heard', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Cause everyone to hear your praise” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '8', 'tg8t', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about how he will bring the Israelite people back from being captives in Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '8', 'y2x1', '', '', '0', 'See', '“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '8', 'jg4x', '', '', '0', 'to bring them', '“to bring the Israelite people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '9', 'ai7p', '', '', '0', 'I will lead them as they make their pleas', 'Yahweh will lead them and they will be praying to Yahweh. Some ancient versions read, “Yahweh will lead them and will comfort them.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '9', 'v75t', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will be a father to Israel, and Ephraim will be my firstborn', 'Here “Ephraim” is another name for “Israel.” Alternate translation: “I will be like a father to the people of Israel, and they will be like my firstborn child” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '9', 'gg9d', '', '', '0', 'my firstborn', 'The firstborn had special honor and responsibility.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '10', 'z57h', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about how he will bring the Israelite people back from being captives in Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '10', 'n8v4', 'figs-pronouns', '', '0', 'Hear … Report', 'Yahweh is speaking to the nations, so these verbs are plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '10', 'dc3t', 'figs-pronouns', '', '0', 'The one who scattered Israel is gathering her up and keeping her', 'Yahweh speaks of himself as if he were someone else, and he speaks of the people of Israel as if they were a helpless woman. Alternate translation: “I caused my people Israel to be scattered among the nations, but now I am bringing them home and keeping them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '10', 'pyt3', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'as a shepherd keeps his sheep', 'A shepherd cares for and protects his sheep, and Yahweh is promising to care for and protect the Israelites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '11', 't3xt', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'For Yahweh has ransomed Jacob and has redeemed him from the hand that was too strong for him', 'These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize that it is Yahweh who has rescued the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “For Yahweh has rescued the people of Israel from their enemy who was too strong for them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '12', 'x6vs', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'on the heights of Zion', '“on Zion, the high place” or “on Mount Zion.” Being on top of a hill is a metaphor for being happy. If your language associates mountain tops with sadness, it would be best to leave out the metaphor. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '12', 's2y2', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'like a watered garden', 'This means they will be strong and healthy, and they will prosper. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '12', 'd4iw', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'they will never again feel any more sorrow', 'The world “never” is a generalization. The Israelites will almost always feel joy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '13', 'f4jc', '', '', '0', 'I will change their mourning into celebration', 'The abstract nouns “mourning” and “celebration” can be translated as verbs. Alternate translation: “I will cause them to mourn no longer but instead to celebrate” or “I will make it so they are no longer sad but happy”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '13', 'z18g', '', '', '0', 'I will change', '“Yahweh will change”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '14', 'v9rm', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'I will saturate the lives of the priests in abundance', 'The abstract noun “abundance” can be translated as “many good things.” The lives of the priests are spoken of as if they were a field that would become completely wet when much rain falls on it. Life is a metonym for the person. Alternate translation: “I will give the priests all the good things they would like” or “I will satisfy the priests with good things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '14', 'yp3m', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '15', 'gfw6', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'A voice is heard in Ramah', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “I hear a voice in Ramah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '15', 'qr6k', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'It is Rachel weeping for her children', 'Rachel was the wife of Jacob/Israel and was the mother of the tribes of Joseph and Benjamin. Her name is a metonym for the women of Israel who are crying because the Babylonians have killed their children or taken them away. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '15', 'iel2', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'She refuses to be comforted over them, for they live no longer', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “She will not let anyone comfort her, for her children are dead” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '16', 'sw6x', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'Hold your voice back from weeping and your eyes from tears', 'The voice and eyes are spoken of as if they were people whom Rachel needed to keep from moving. Alternate translation: “Stop weeping aloud and stop crying tears” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '16', 'm4pv', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'Hold your voice … your eyes … your work … your children', 'Yahweh is speaking to the Israelites as if he were speaking to Rachel ([Jeremiah 31:15](../31/15.md)), so all instances of “your” and the commands are singular. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '16', 'n1bx', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'In both instances of this phrase, Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '17', 'v8ly', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'your future … your descendants', 'Yahweh is speaking to the Israelites as if he were speaking to Rachel ([Jeremiah 31:15](../31/15.md)), so all instances of “your” and the commands are singular. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '18', 'we7q', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I have certainly heard Ephraim sorrowing', 'Ephraim was the ancestor of the largest tribe in Israel. His name is a metonym for the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “I have certainly heard the descendants of Ephraim sorrowing” or “I have certainly heard the people of Israel sorrowing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '18', 'mfd1', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'You punished me, and I have been punished', 'The speaker repeats the phrase to show either that Yahweh punished him severely or that Ephraim learned what Yahweh wanted to teach him through punishing him. The words “I have been punished” can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “You punished me. Yes, you punished me severely” or “You punished me, and I learned from you when you punished me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '18', 's9qf', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'I have been punished like an untrained calf', 'When people train calves, they strike them and otherwise cause them to suffer. Yahweh had caused the people of Israel to suffer. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '18', 'pay9', '', '', '0', 'punished', 'Another possible meaning is “disciplined.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '19', 'ip4s', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'I slapped my thigh', 'in grief. If people use a different phrase or action in your language to show that they are very sad, you may want to use it here. Alternate translation: “I rubbed my brow” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '19', 'p5xj', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'I was ashamed and humiliated', 'The words “ashamed” and “humiliated” mean basically the same thing and intensify the idea of shame. Alternate translation: “I was completely ashamed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '20', 'lm82', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Is not Ephraim my precious child? Is he not my dear, delightful son?', 'Yahweh is speaking tenderly, trying to comfort the people. These questions can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “Ephraim is my precious child. He is my dear, delightful son. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '20', 'y1a8', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '21', 'tws6', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'God continues to speak from verse 7.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '21', 't8m8', 'figs-pronouns', '', '0', 'Place road signs for yourself … Set up guideposts for yourself … Set your mind … you should take … Come back', 'These commands and instances of “yourself” and “your” and “you” are addressed to “virgin Israel” and so are singular. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '21', 'kbs3', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Come back, virgin Israel!', 'God is referring to a changed Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '22', 'w4vz', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'How long will you waver, faithless daughter?', 'Yahweh is telling his people that he is becoming impatient with them because they are not obeying him. Alternate translation: “Do not hesitate to start obeying me.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '22', 'ix8p', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'waver', 'This could mean: (1) be unable to decide what to do or (2) often go off the correct path, a metaphor for disobeying Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '22', 'gt15', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'new on earth—a woman surrounds a strong man', 'This could mean: (1) the people will be so safe that women will not need anyone to protect them or (2) this is an idiom for something no one would ever expect. Alternate translation: “new on earth—something as strange as a woman protecting a man” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '23', 'i697', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '23', 'glu1', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'the people', 'Here this refers to the people of Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '23', 'v46w', 'figs-apostrophe', '', '0', 'May Yahweh bless you, you righteous place where he lives, you holy mountain', 'Jerusalem is on the top of a hill, and the temple was built at the highest point in Jerusalem. AT; “May Yahweh bless those who live in Jerusalem with Yahweh, where his temple is” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '23', 'w9bz', '', '', '0', 'you holy mountain', 'Mount Zion, where the temple had stood']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '24', 'w96e', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Judah and all its cities will live together there', 'The name of the man Judah is a metonym for the land on which his descendants, the people of the tribe of Judah, live, and the cities of Judah are spoken of as if they were the family of the man Judah, all of them living “there,” in the land of Judah. Alternate translation: “it will be as if the land were a house in which Judah lived with his family” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '24', 'r4wa', '', '', '0', 'as will farmers and those who set out with flocks', '“and farmers and those who set out with flocks will also live there”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '24', 'ycz6', '', '', '0', 'those who set out with flocks', 'people who take care of sheep and goats']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '26', 'fc1y', '', '', '0', 'had been refreshing', '“had refreshed me”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '27', 'nmn8', '', '', '0', 'Look', '“Pay attention” or “Listen”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '27', 'hzy4', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'days are coming … when I will sow', 'Future time is spoken of as if the “days are coming.” See how you translated this metaphor in [Jeremiah 7:32](../07/32.md). Alternate translation: “in the future … I will sow” or “there will be a time … when I will sow” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '27', 'u22q', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '27', 'h4zz', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will sow the houses of Israel and Judah with the descendants of man and beast', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house, in this case the people of Israel and the people of Judah. The house in turn is spoken of as if it were a field in which Yahweh would sow seed, and the people and the animals they raise for food, milk, and skins are spoken of as if they are that seed. Alternate translation: “I will cause the people of Israel and Judah to become many people with many animals” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '28', 'k8da', '', '', '0', 'I kept them under surveillance in order to uproot them', '“looked for ways to uproot them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '28', 'i6nn', '', '', '0', 'uproot … tear them down … overthrow … destroy', 'See how you translated these ideas in [Jeremiah 1:9](../01/09.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '28', 'ha61', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'in order to build them up and to plant them', 'Yahweh speaks of the Israelites as if they were a house or a food crop. Alternate translation: “in order to make them strong and many” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '29', 'h14f', 'writing-proverbs', '', '0', 'Fathers have eaten sour grapes, but the children’s teeth are dulled', 'These words are a proverb that Jeremiah heard people say when they were complaining that Yahweh was punishing children for the sins of their fathers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-proverbs]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '29', 'cx2i', '', '', '0', 'sour grapes', 'This could mean: (1) grapes with too much acid in them or (2) grapes that are not ripe. If grapes are not part of your culture, you may want to use a general word for fruit.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '29', 'ic1b', '', '', '0', 'teeth are dulled', 'Use the common words in your language for how people’s mouths feel when they eat sour or unripe fruit.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '30', 'uyf9', '', '', '0', 'For each man will die in his own iniquity', '“For each man will die because of his own sins”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '30', 'pl7f', 'writing-proverbs', '', '0', 'everyone who eats sour grapes, his teeth will be dulled', 'Jeremiah restates the proverb so that it now means people will suffer as a consequence of their own behaviors. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-proverbs]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '31', 'tl76', '', '', '0', 'Look', '“Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am going to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '31', 'kz1m', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'days are coming … when I will establish', 'Future time is spoken of as if the “days are coming.” See how you translated this metaphor in [Jeremiah 7:32](../07/32.md). Alternate translation: “in the future … I will establish” or “there will be a time … when I will establish” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '31', 'wtb3', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '31', 'd1xu', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Israel. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Israel” or “the kingdom of Israel” or “the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '31', 'q554', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Judah', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Judah, which included the descendants of Judah and Benjamin. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Judah” or “the kingdom of Judah” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '32', 'nqk6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I took them by their hand', 'as a loving husband would hold the hand of his wife as they walk (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '33', 'j6dq', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Israel. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Israel” or “the kingdom of Israel” or “the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '33', 'bkt8', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '33', 'bf4z', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'I will place my law within them and will write it on their heart', 'These two phrases have similar meanings and emphasize that Yahweh’s law will become a part of them, rather than merely written on stone. Here “heart” represents “emotions” or “mind.” Alternate translation: “My law will be part of their thoughts and emotions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '34', 'qvg2', 'figs-merism', '', '0', 'from the smallest of them to the greatest', 'This phrase refers to every person, from the least important to the most important. Alternate translation: “every single one of them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '36', 'l19t', 'figs-hypo', '', '0', 'Only if these permanent things vanish … will Israel’s descendants ever stop from forever being a nation', 'This is a hypothetical situation that Yahweh never expects to truly happen. Alternate translation: “These permanent things will never vanish … and Israel’s descendants will never stop from forever being a nation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '36', 'rfl3', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '37', 'z5ud', 'figs-hypo', '', '0', 'Only if the highest heavens can be measured, and only if the earth’s foundation below can be discovered, will I reject all of Israel’s descendants', 'This is a hypothetical situation that Yahweh never expects to truly happen. Alternate translation: “The highest heavens can never be measured, and the earth’s foundation below can never be discovered, and I will never reject all of Israel’s descendants” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '37', 'yx41', 'figs-merism', '', '0', 'the highest heavens … earth’s foundation', 'These phrases refer to the whole of creation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '37', 'ejs7', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the earth’s foundation below can be discovered', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone can dig all the way down to the earth’s foundation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '37', 'p28t', '', '', '0', 'foundation below', '“deepest part.” The “foundation” is the part of a house on which every other part rests.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '37', 'l43y', '', '', '0', 'reject', 'throw away or refuse to take']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '37', 'j9cp', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '38', 's6ck', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'days are coming … when the city will be rebuilt', 'Future time is spoken of as if the “days are coming.” See how you translated this metaphor in [Jeremiah 7:32](../07/32.md). Alternate translation: “in the future … the city will be rebuilt” or “there will be a time … when the city will be rebuilt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '38', 'nfv8', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '38', 'g1l1', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the city will be rebuilt for me', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “they will rebuild the city for me” or “I will have them rebuild the city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '38', 'nd1w', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Tower of Hananel … Corner Gate', 'These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '39', 'pz74', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'hill of Gareb … Goah', 'These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '40', 'bf2f', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'The whole valley … will be set apart for Yahweh', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “They will set apart the whole valley … for me” or “I will have them make the whole valley … holy for me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '40', 'z7hx', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Kidron Valley … Horse Gate', 'These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '40', 'j8yq', '', '', '0', 'set apart', '“made holy”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '31', '40', 'gu9q', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'The city will not be pulled up or overthrown again', 'The city is spoken of as if it were a plant that someone could pull out of the ground or a building that someone could break down. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will not allow anyone to pull up or overthrow the city again” or “No one will tear the city down or destroy it again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', 'intro', 'vcw6', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 32 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter
The king should have listened to the prophet Jeremiah and repented of his sin. Instead, he objected to his message. Yahweh punished him because of this. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])

## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
### Israel
The term “Israel” is used exclusively in reference to the nation of Israel as a whole in this chapter.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '1', 'xs6y', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'This is the word that came to Jeremiah from Yahweh', 'This idiom is used to announce that God gave messages to Jeremiah. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:2](../01/02.md) Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave messages to Jeremiah” or “Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '1', 'mul1', '', '', '0', 'in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar', '“after Zedekiah had been king of Judah for more than nine years and Nebuchadnezzar had been king for more than seventeen years”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '2', 'nkx2', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “they were keeping Jeremiah as a prisoner” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '2', 'fp96', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. You may translate using first person, as the UST does. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '2', 'ke5d', '', '', '0', 'the courtyard of the guard at the house of the king of Judah', 'This was an open area attached to the king’s palace that was surrounded by buildings and in which they kept prisoners.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '3', 'ih69', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Zedekiah king of Judah had imprisoned him', 'It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people helped Zedekiah do this. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '3', 'p2a2', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'had imprisoned him', 'Here “him” refers to Jeremiah. It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. You may translate using first person, as the UST does. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '3', 'x9qt', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why do you prophesy and say', 'Zekekiah uses a question to rebuke Jeremiah. Alternate translation: “It is wrong for you to continue prophesying and saying” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '3', 'sd28', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I am about to give over this city into the hand of the king of Babylon', 'Yahweh speaks of the city as if it were a small object that one person could give to another. The word “hand” is a metonym for the power or control that the hand exercises. Alternate translation: “I am about to put this city under the control of the king of Babylon” or “I am about to allow the king of Babylon to do whatever he wants with this city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '3', 'r41w', '', '', '0', 'he will capture it', 'It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people would help the king of Babylon take control of the city.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '4', 'ymp7', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'he will certainly be given into the hand of the king of Babylon', 'The word “hand” is a metonym for the power or control that the hand exercises. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will certainly put him under the control of the king of Babylon” or “I will certainly allow the king of Babylon to do whatever he wants with him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '4', 'jf8a', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'His mouth will speak to the king’s mouth, and his eyes will see the king’s eyes', 'Here “mouth” and “eyes” represent the whole person. Alternate translation: “Zedekiah himself will see and directly speak with Nebuchadnezzar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '5', 'h4hy', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '5', 'q8rv', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'you fight', 'Here “you” is plural and refers to the people in Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '6', 'bkt2', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'Jeremiah said', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. You may translate using first person, as the UST does. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '6', 'js77', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated it in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave me a message. He said, ‘Look” or “Yahweh spoke this message to me: ‘Look” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '7', 'd1sv', 'figs-quotations', '', '0', '‘Look, Hanamel son of Shallum your uncle is coming to you and will say, “Buy my field that is in Anathoth for yourself, for the right to buy it belongs to you.”’”', 'The long quotation that begins with the words “The word of Yahweh” in verse 6 ends here. You may translate this as indirect speech. Alternate translation: “Jeremiah said that the word of Yahweh had come to him and told him that Hanamel son of Shallum his uncle was coming to him and would tell him to buy his uncle’s field that was in Anathoth for himself, for the right to buy it belonged to Jeremiah.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '7', 'z5u4', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Hanamel … Shallum', 'These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '7', 'ane1', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Anathoth', 'This is the name of a place. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:1](../01/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '8', 'j42b', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues speaking, but he begins to speak of himself in first person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '8', 't71a', '', '', '0', 'the courtyard of the guard', 'This was an open area attached to the king’s palace that was surrounded by buildings and in which they kept prisoners. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 32:2](../32/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '9', 'f1zz', 'translate-bmoney', '', '0', 'seventeen shekels', 'A shekel is 11 grams. Alternate translation: “17 shekels” or “187 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '10', 'i97w', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues speaking.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '10', 'yj4l', '', '', '0', 'in a scroll and sealed it, and had witnesses witness it', 'This refers to the deed that a person would sign to purchase land. Other people would be witnesses to confirm that Jeremiah had purchased this land.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '10', 'mbq3', '', '', '0', 'had witnesses witness it', '“had people watch me purchase the land so they could tell others that I had purchased the land”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '11', 'npr2', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'that was sealed', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “that I sealed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '11', 'sh86', '', '', '0', 'unsealed deed', '“opened copy” or “the deed that did not have a seal on it”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '12', 'ta8p', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Baruch … Neriah … Mahseiah', 'These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '12', 'f3bq', '', '', '0', 'the courtyard of the guard', 'The open area attached to the king’s palace that was surrounded by buildings and in which they kept prisoners. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 32:2](../32/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '13', 'fq7l', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues speaking.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '13', 'i63i', '', '', '0', 'before them', 'Here “them” refers to Hanamel, the witnesses, and the Judeans.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '14', 'la2y', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '15', 'g6gc', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Houses, fields, and vineyards will again be bought in this land', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “The people of Israel will buy houses, vineyards and fields again in this land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '16', 'm2ju', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues speaking. He begins a long prayer, a lament with a long introduction of praise.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '16', 'puz1', '', '', '0', 'the receipt of purchase', 'This means the sealed scroll and the unsealed scroll.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '17', 'xs6m', 'writing-background', '', '0', 'Woe, Lord Yahweh! Look!', 'The word “woe” here indicates that in this prayer Jeremiah is sad, complaining or lamenting. The word “look” here indicates that the next words are an introduction or background for the most important part of the prayer. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '17', 'r8xl', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'by your great strength and with your raised arm', 'The phrase “raised arm” is a metonym for the strength of the arm, so the words “your great strength” and “your raised arm” form a doublet. Alternate translation: “by your great power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '18', 'zsm3', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'You show covenant faithfulness to thousands', 'The abstract noun “faithfulness” can be stated as “faithful” or “faithfully.” Alternate translation: “You are faithful to your covenant towards thousands” or “You keep your promise and faithfully love thousands” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '18', 'cd54', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'pour the guilt of men into the laps of their children after them', 'The word “guilt” is a metonym for Yahweh punishing people because they are guilty of doing evil things. Yahweh punishing people is spoken of as if he were pouring a large container full of liquid or small objects into people’s laps as they sit. Alternate translation: “you punish children for the sins of their parents” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '19', 'z67p', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues praying the introduction to his lament to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '19', 'zh7i', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'for your eyes are open to all the ways of people', 'Open eyes are a metonym for what the person sees. How a person lives is spoken of as if he were walking on a path. Alternate translation: “You see everything that people do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '19', 'jhc8', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'to give to each man what his conduct and deeds deserve', 'The abstract nouns “conduct” and “deeds,” which are similar in meaning, can be translated as verbs. Alternate translation: “and will reward everyone according to how good or evil the things they do are” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '20', 'ff83', '', '', '0', 'You did signs and wonders in the land of Egypt', 'This refers to an event in the past when God used his power to free the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '20', 'txa5', '', '', '0', 'To this present day', '“To this day”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '20', 'v54d', '', '', '0', 'among all mankind', '“among all people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '20', 'nuz1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you have made your name famous', 'Here “name” refers to God’s reputation. Alternate translation: “you have made yourself famous” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '21', 'yz8j', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'with a strong hand, with a raised arm', 'The phrase “strong hand” is a metonym for strength, and the phrase “raised arm” is a metonym for the strength of the arm, so the phrases “strong hand” and “raised arm” form a doublet. Alternate translation: “by your great strength” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '22', 'gd9s', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues praying to Yahweh. He ends the introduction to his lament (“Woe,” [Jeremiah 32:17](../32/17.md)) with the words “took possession of it” and begins the lament with “but they did not obey.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '22', 'zm76', '', '', '0', 'gave them', '“gave the people of Israel”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '22', 'm6c3', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'land flowing with milk and honey', '“land where milk and honey flow.” God spoke of the land being good for animals and plants as if the milk and honey from those animals and plants were flowing through the land. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 11:5](../11/05.md). Alternate translation: “land that is excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '23', 'j41s', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'But they did not obey your voice', 'The voice is a metonym for the message the speaker gives. Alternate translation: “But they did not obey what you said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '24', 'h8z8', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues praying to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '24', 'r8nr', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'The siege mounds have reached up to the city to capture it', 'The large piles of dirt and rocks that the enemy built around the city so they could stand on them and attack it are spoken of as if they were the attackers themselves reaching out to capture the city. Alternate translation: “The enemy’s seige mounds are so close to the city that the enemy will be able to capture the city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '24', 'y1cb', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'because of sword', 'The word “sword” is a metonym for war, where soldiers use swords. Alternate translation: “because soldiers will attack” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '24', 'b3n7', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'famine, and plague', 'These abstract nouns can be translated with verbal phrases. Alternate translation: “people have no food to eat, and everyone is weak from being ill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '24', 'p2wr', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the city has been given into the hand of the Chaldeans', 'Here “hand” means power or control. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “you have given Jerusalem to the Chaldean army” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '24', 'l673', '', '', '0', 'happening, and see, you are watching', '“happening, as you can see very well”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '25', 'v7a7', '', '', '0', 'have witnesses witness it', '“have people watch you purchase the land so they can tell others that you have purchased the land”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '25', 'fl8j', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'this city is being given', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “I am giving this city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '26', 'm8wk', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '26', 'm9gx', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'came to Jeremiah', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. You may translate using first person, as the UST does. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '27', 'v6cp', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Is anything too difficult for me to do?', 'Yahweh uses a question to emphasize that he can do anything. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Nothing is too difficult for me to do.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '28', 'dcf6', '', '', '0', 'See, I am about to give', '“Listen carefully! I am the one who will give”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '28', 'fb9t', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans', 'Yahweh speaks of the city as if it were a small object that he could put into a person’s hand. The word “hand” is a metonym for the power that the hand puts into action. Alternate translation: “put this city under the power of the Chaldeans” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '29', 'w46s', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to Jeremiah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '29', 's7dq', '', '', '0', 'in order to provoke me', '“so that I would become very angry”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '30', 'r5j3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'doing evil before my eyes', 'Here the metonym “eyes” represents what God sees. This could mean: (1) “doing what I consider evil” or (2) “doing evil knowing that I am watching” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '30', 'e1kb', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'since their youth', 'A person being young is a metaphor for the people of Israel first becoming a nation. Alternate translation: “from the time they were young” or “from the time that they became a nation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '30', 'qwp4', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '31', 'fxx2', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to Jeremiah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '31', 'u2mt', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'this city has been a provocation of my wrath and fury since the day that they built it', 'Here “city” is a metonym for the people that live there. The words “wrath” and “fury” mean basically the same thing and emphasize how very angry he is. Alternate translation: “the people of Jerusalem have made me very angry since the day they built their city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '31', 'bcj1', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'has been a provocation of', 'The abstract noun “provocation” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “has been something that has provoked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '31', 'v1l3', '', '', '0', 'It has been that right up to this present day', '“They continue to make me angry even now”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '31', 'hn3i', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'from before my face', 'The face is a metonym for the person’s presence. Alternate translation: “from my presence” or “completely” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '33', 'l9le', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to Jeremiah about what the people of Israel had done.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '33', 'tx7l', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'They turned their backs to me instead of their faces', 'One turns one’s face to someone to show that one is listening, and one’s back to show that one refuses to listen. Alternate translation: “Instead of listening carefully to me, they refused to listen at all” or “They refused to listen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '33', 'lg6f', '', '', '0', 'to receive correction', '“to learn how to act correctly”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '34', 'k9ry', '', '', '0', 'their abominable idols', '“their idols which I hate”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '34', 'jn46', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the house that is called by my name', 'Here “name” represents Yahweh. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the house that belongs to me” or “the building in which they worship me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '35', 'cau1', '', '', '0', 'Valley of Ben Hinnom', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 7:31](../07/31.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '35', 'x89j', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'It never entered my mind', 'Here “mind” refers to Yahweh’s thoughts. Alternate translation: “I never thought at all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '36', 'y1ua', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'which you are saying', 'Here “you” is plural. This could mean: (1) this refers to Jeremiah and those with him, or (2) it refers to all the people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '36', 'ag2w', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'It is given into the hand of the king of Babylon', 'Here “hand” means power or control. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has given it to the king of Babylon” or “Yahweh has given the king of Babylon the power to rule it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '37', 'j7yh', '', '', '0', 'to gather them', '“to gather my people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '37', 'd9i7', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'wrath, fury, and great anger', 'All three words mean the same thing and emphasize how very angry he is. Alternate translation: “extreme anger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '37', 'h1sp', '', '', '0', 'in security', '“where they are safe”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '38', 'a4rn', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '39', 'q5cb', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'one heart and one way to honor me', 'The people of Israel will want to work together to honor Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '40', 'f7yh', '', '', '0', 'an everlasting covenant', '“eternal agreement”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '40', 'xt5h', '', '', '0', 'will not turn away from doing good', '“stop doing good”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '40', 'w44d', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will set honor for me in their hearts', 'Honor is spoken of as if it were a solid object put in a container from which no one can remove it. Alternate translation: “I will cause them to always honor me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '40', 'r8jy', '', '', '0', 'so that they will never turn away from me', '“so that they will never stop obeying and worshiping me”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '41', 'f6dv', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '41', 'diu3', '', '', '0', 'doing good to them', 'Here “them” refers to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '41', 'rwm9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will faithfully plant them in this land', 'Yahweh speaks of having his people live in the land forever as if he were planting plants in a garden. Alternate translation: “I will permanently settle the Israelites in this land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '41', 'j5ie', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'with all my heart and all my life', 'Together, these two phrases form an idiomatic expression that refers to a person’s entire being. Alternate translation: “with all that I am” or “wholeheartedly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '42', 'sj3m', '', '', '0', 'I have brought all this great disaster on this people, so I will bring on them all the good things', '“I have caused all these bad things to happen to this people, and now I will cause the good things to happen to them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '43', 'qct6', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Then fields will be bought in this land', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Then people will buy fields in this land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '43', 's9q4', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'you are saying', 'Here “you” refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '43', 'mhj8', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'It has been given into the hand of the Chaldeans', 'Here “hand” is a metonym for power or control. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has given it to the Chaldeans” or “Yahweh has given the Chaldeans power over it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '44', 'ytf6', '', '', '0', 'write in sealed scrolls. They will assemble witnesses', 'The “sealed scrolls” are the deeds that a person would sign to purchase land. Other people would be witnesses to confirm the purchase.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '32', '44', 'tg5c', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', 'intro', 'vtz5', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 33 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

### Covenant faithfulness
Despite the great punishment Judah is facing and Israel has undergone, there is hope. This hope is based in the covenant faithfulness of Yahweh. Ultimately, he will restore his people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenantfaith]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/hope]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/restore]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '1', 'zhp8', 'writing-poetry', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '1', 'rj9y', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was … guard, saying,', 'The idiom “the word of Yahweh came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:13](../01/13.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah a second time, while Jeremiah was … guard. He said,” or “While Jeremiah was … guard, Yahweh spoke this second message to Jeremiah:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '1', 'wa3r', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'came to Jeremiah', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. There is no need to translate using first person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '1', 'k2z4', '', '', '0', 'he was still shut within', '“he was still a prisoner in”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '1', 'fe41', '', '', '0', 'the courtyard of the guard', 'This was an open area attached to the king’s palace that was surrounded by buildings and in which they kept prisoners. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 32:2](../32/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '2', 'hz5q', '', '', '0', 'who forms in order to establish', 'who creates things so he can make them exist forever']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '4', 'g9p1', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'that are torn down because of the siege ramps and the sword', 'This can be translated in active form. This could mean: (1) the people tore the houses down to make walls to defend against the Chaldeans. Alternate translation: “that the people have torn down to defend against the siege ramps and the sword” or (2) Alternate translation: “the houses that the Chaldeans have torn down to make siege ramps so they can make war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '4', 'u2ec', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the sword', 'This is a metonym for people dying violently when soldiers kill with swords. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '5', 'lp8r', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'in my wrath and fury', 'The words “wrath” and “fury” mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of his wrath. Alternate translation: “in my extreme wrath” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '5', 'czm7', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'I hide my face', 'Yahweh is represented by his “face.” This phrase shows Yahweh’s displeasure with the city. Alternate translation: “I have turned away from you” or “I am no longer concerned with you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '7', 'z3sl', '', '', '0', 'I will bring back the fortunes of Judah and Israel', '“I will cause things to go well for Judah and Israel again” or “I will cause Judah and Israel to live well again.” See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 29:14](../29/14.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '9', 'l5i7', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'this city … do for it … give to it', 'The city is a metonym for the people who live in the city. Alternate translation: “the people who live in this city … do for the people who live there … give to the people who live there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '9', 't8ug', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'a song of praise and honor for all the nations of the earth', 'The word “song” is a metonym for the object about which people will sing the song. Alternate translation: “something about which all the people groups of the earth will sing songs of praise and honor to me, Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '9', 'l75s', 'figs-hendiadys', '', '0', 'they will fear and tremble', 'The hendiadys “fear and tremble” can be translated by a single verb. Alternate translation: “they will tremble with fear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '9', 'i3fz', '', '', '0', 'fear', 'Another possible meaning is “awe.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '9', 'vmq7', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'because of all the good things and the peace that I will give to it', 'The abstract noun “peace” can be translated as an adjective. Alternate translation: “because of all the good things that I will give to it and because I will cause it to be peaceful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '10', 'k7wb', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'It is desolate, a place with neither man nor beast,” in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem that are desolate having neither man nor beast', 'These two phrases share similar meanings and emphasize that Judah has become desolate. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '11', 'gf2i', '', '', '0', 'the house of Yahweh', 'the temple in Jerusalem']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '11', 'pi42', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will restore the fortunes of the land', 'The word “land” is a metonym for the people who live on the land. Alternate translation: “I will again cause things to go well for the people who live on the land” or “I will cause the people who live on the land to live well again” See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 29:14](../29/14.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '11', 'cg2k', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'to what they were before', 'This refers to the time before the exile to Babylon. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “to what they were before I sent the Israelites into exile in Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '12', 'aqm5', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '13', 'w446', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'the flocks will again pass under the hands of the ones counting them', 'This refers to the practice of a shepherd counting and inspecting his sheep as the sheep walked under his hand. Alternate translation: “shepherds will again count their sheep as the sheep walk by” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '14', 'z61y', '', '', '0', 'Look', '“Listen carefully”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '14', 'rc5u', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Days are coming … when I will do', 'Future time is spoken of as if the “Days are coming.” See how you translated this metaphor in [Jeremiah 7:32](../07/32.md). Alternate translation: “In the future … I will do” or “There will be a time … when I will do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '14', 'jj5h', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '14', 'ed3q', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Israel. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Israel” or “the kingdom of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '14', 'r2n7', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Judah', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Judah, which included the descendants of Judah and Benjamin. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Judah” or “the kingdom of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '14', 'fsd5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Judah', 'This is a metonym for the people who live in Judah. Alternate translation: “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '15', 'y4wd', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'In those days and in that time', 'The phrase “in that time” means the same thing as, and intensifies the phrase “In those days.” Alternate translation: “In those very days” or “At that very time” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '15', 'hd8c', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will make a righteous branch to grow for David', 'Yahweh speaks of a descendant of David as if he were a branch off of a tree trunk. Alternate translation: “I will cause a righteous man to come from and bring glory to the line of David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '15', 'c2sm', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the land', 'the nation of Israel (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '16', 'yng7', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Judah … Jerusalem', 'These towns’ names are metonyms for the people who live in the towns. Alternate translation: “the people of Judah … the people of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '16', 'sr7d', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Judah will be saved', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will save Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '16', 'q5ei', '', '', '0', 'Jerusalem will live in security', '“the people of Judah will be safe from their enemies”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '16', 'x44h', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'this is what she will be called', 'Yahweh speaks of Jerusalem as if the town were a woman. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “this is what they will call her” or “this is what I will call the town” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '17', 'lnb8', '', '', '0', 'A man from David’s line will never be lacking', '“There will always be a man from David’s line”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '17', 'd7da', '', '', '0', 'A man from David’s line', 'a male descendant of King David']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '17', 'pqu6', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'to sit on the throne of the house of Israel', 'The throne is a metonym for the king. Alternate translation: “to be king over the house of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '17', 'eml3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Israel. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 3:18](../03/18.md). Alternate translation: “Israel” or “the kingdom of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '18', 'g9nx', '', '', '0', 'nor will a man from the Levitical priests be lacking before me to raise burnt offerings', '“and there will always be a man from the Levitical priests to raise burnt offerings”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '18', 'i89e', '', '', '0', 'raise burnt offerings', '“offer burnt offerings”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '19', 'w4dw', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '19', 'j1gw', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'to Jeremiah', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. There is no need to translate using first person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '20', 's39s', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'Yahweh says', 'Yahweh is speaking of himself here. Alternate translation: “I say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '20', 'f1mt', 'figs-hypo', '', '0', 'If you can break … proper times', 'These words begin a hypothetical statement that describe a situation that will never occur. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '21', 'u6sr', 'figs-hypo', '', '0', 'then you will be able to break my covenant with David my servant', 'The hypothetical statement that begins with the words “If you can break my covenant … times,” in verse 20 ends here. No one can change day and night, and no one can change God’s covenant with David. Alternate translation: “You know that you cannot break my covenant … times, so you know that you will never be able to break my covenant with David my servant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '21', 'x13t', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'to sit on his throne', 'The throne is a metonym for the king who sits on the throne. Alternate translation: “to rule the kingdom I have given to him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '22', 'xip8', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'As the hosts of heaven cannot be counted, and as the sand of the seashores cannot be measured, so I will increase the descendants of David my servant and the Levites who serve before me', 'No one can count the stars in the sky or the sand on the seashore, and no one will be able to count the descendants of David and Levi who serve Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '23', 'ufu8', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '23', 'liq9', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'to Jeremiah', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. There is no need to translate using first person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '24', 'wv8q', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Have you not considered what this people has declared when they said, ‘The … them’?', 'Yahweh wants Jeremiah to think deeply about what the people have said. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should have noticed what this people are really saying when they said, ‘The … them.’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '24', 'k7ki', '', '', '0', 'In this way they despise my people, saying … sight', '“What they are really saying is that my people are worthless and that my people will never again be a nation.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '24', 'yua9', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'my people … are no longer a nation in their sight', 'Sight is a metonym for thinking. Alternate translation: “they no longer think of my people as a nation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '25', 'j74f', 'figs-hypo', '', '0', 'If I have not established … and if I have not fixed', 'This is the beginning of a hypothetical statement that describes a situation that Yahweh never expects to be true.(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '26', 'x6zy', 'figs-hypo', '', '0', '', 'The hypothetical statement that begins with the words “If I have not established the covenant” in verse 25 ends here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '26', 'w9mt', 'figs-hypo', '', '0', 'then I will reject … and not bring', 'The hypothetical statement that begins with the words “If I have not established the covenant” in verse 25 ends here. This is a situation that Yahweh never expects to be true. Alternate translation: “I have established the covenant … so I will never reject … and I will bring” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '26', 'z156', '', '', '0', 'I will restore their fortunes', '“I will cause things to go well for them again” or “I will cause them to live well again” See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 29:14](../29/14.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '33', '26', 'e4m9', '', '', '0', 'show mercy to', 'Translate as “have compassion on” is translated in ([Jeremiah 30:18](../30/18.md)).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', 'intro', 'vkt9', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 34 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter
### Law of Moses
According to the law of Moses, the people were required to free their indebted slaves after a period of time. The king led them in freeing their fellow Israelites whom they held as slaves, but later they changed their minds and enslaved them again. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])

## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter

### Actions with cultural meaning

When the people of Israel made a sacred promise to God, they cut a calf in two and passed between its parts. It was a very serious sin not to do what one had promised. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '1', 'z8xz', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word that came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, when Nebuchadnezzar … her cities, saying:', 'This idiom “The word that came to Jeremiah from Yahweh” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 7:1](../07/01.md), and make any changes as needed. Alternate translation: “This is the message that Yahweh gave to Jeremiah when Nebuchadnezzar … her cities. He said,” or “When Nebuchadnezzar … her cities, Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '1', 'd4fn', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'to Jeremiah', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name in this chapter. There is no need to translate using first person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '1', 'p1vd', '', '', '0', 'waging war', '“fighting”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '1', 'qc7b', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'all of her cities', 'This refers to all the towns around Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '2', 'g3l2', '', '', '0', 'to give this city', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 32:28](../32/28.md)']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '2', 'b3et', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'into the hand of the king of Babylon', 'Here the word “hand” is a metonym for the control that the hand exercises. Alternate translation: “under the control of the king of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '3', 'x3cf', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'You will not escape from his hand', 'Here the word “hand” is a metonym for the control that the hand exercises. Alternate translation: “You will not escape from his control” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '3', 'w4mj', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'you will certainly be seized and given', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the Babylonians will certainly seize you and give you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '4', 'uht1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'You will not die by the sword.', 'The word “sword” is a metonym for dying in war. Alternate translation: “You will not die in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '5', 'xn8v', '', '', '0', 'the funeral burning of your ancestors', 'The people would burn spices in honor of people who had recently died. They did not burn the dead people’s bodies.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '5', 'x2la', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '7', 'lw71', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Lachish and Azekah', 'These are names of cities. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '7', 'r9p7', '', '', '0', 'These cities of Judah remained as fortified cities', '“the only fortified cities of Judah that the Babylonians had not yet captured”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '8', 'r2u9', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word came to Jeremiah from Yahweh', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. However, the actual message does not begin until [Jeremiah 34:12](./12.md). See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 7:1](../07/01.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah” or “Yahweh spoke a message to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '8', 'pb27', '', '', '0', 'word', 'message']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '8', 'us2n', 'writing-background', '', '0', 'after King Zedekiah had made a covenant … freedom to them', 'These words begin to provide background information to events that will be described later. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '9', 'ka4p', 'writing-background', '', '0', 'that each man … his brother', 'The background information that begins with the words “after King Zedekiah had made a covenant” in verse 8 ends here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '10', 'l3j5', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Jeremiah continues giving the background information that began in [Jeremiah 34:8](../34/08.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '12', 'jbq2', '', '', '0', 'Connecting Statement:', 'Jeremiah resumes the story from [Jeremiah 34:8](../34/08.md) after the background information of [Jeremiah 34:8](../34/08.md)-[Jeremiah 11](./10.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '12', 'pf6k', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah. He said, ‘Yahweh” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah: ‘Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '13', 'b8wy', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'house of slavery', 'This is an idiom. “place where you were slaves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '14', 'x834', '', '', '0', 'each man must send away his brother, his fellow Hebrew who had sold himself to you and served you', '“each of you must free any fellow Hebrews who sold themselves to you and have been your slaves”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '14', 'jnm6', '', '', '0', 'Send him away in freedom', '“You must let them be free from serving you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '14', 'gs8l', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'did not … incline their ears to me', 'To incline the ear, to lean the head toward the speaker so as to hear better, is a metonym for paying attention to what the speaker is saying. Alternate translation: “did not … pay attention to what I said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '15', 'ryr7', '', '', '0', 'Now you yourselves repented', 'Here the word “now” is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '15', 're32', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'right in my eyes', '“Eyes” here is a metonym for someone’s opinion or idea. Alternate translation: “what I consider to be right” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '15', 'x4yg', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the house that is called by my name', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the house that belongs to me” or “the building in which they worship me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '16', 'r5d6', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'turned and polluted my name', 'A person’s name is a metonym for what people think of him. Alternate translation: “stopped doing what was right and did evil things that have made people think that I am evil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '17', 'n7sg', '', '', '0', 'So look!', '“Listen!” or “Pay attention to the important thing I am going to tell you!”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '17', 'b72s', 'figs-irony', '', '0', 'I am about to proclaim freedom to you … freedom for the sword, the plague, and famine', 'Jeremiah uses irony to say that the “freedom” the people will enjoy will actually be suffering. Alternate translation: “I will proclaim misery to you … misery from the sword, the plague, and famine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '17', 'h19u', '', '', '0', 'proclaim freedom to you', '“proclaim that you are free”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '17', 'n2mw', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '17', 'vx6q', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'sword', 'This is a metonym for soldiers who carry swords. Alternate translation: “enemy soldiers to kill you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '17', 'eyz6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'am going to make you a horrible thing in the sight of every kingdom on earth', 'Here “sight” represents judgment or evaluation. The word “kingdom” is a metonym for the people who live in the kingdom. Alternate translation: “I am going to make the people in every kingdom on earth think that you are horrible” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '18', 'r9sg', 'writing-background', '', '0', 'when they cut a bull … walked between its parts', 'These words begin to describe how the people established the covenant. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '18', 'cec2', '', '', '0', 'established before me', '“agreed to with me” or “established while I was watching”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '19', 'lhx2', 'writing-background', '', '0', 'and then the leaders … walked between the parts of the bull', 'The description of how the people established the covenant that began with the words “when they cut” in verse 18 ends here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '20', 'xu7g', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will give them into the hand of their enemies', 'The word “hand” here is a metonym for the power or control that the enemies will exercise using their hands. AT; “I will allow their enemies to have complete control over them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '20', 'gan7', 'figs-euphemism', '', '0', 'seeking their lives', 'This is a polite way to say that they wanted to kill them. Alternate translation: “seeking to kill them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '20', 'sjp1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'into the hand of their enemies', 'Here the word “hands” represents control. Alternate translation: “to be conquered by their enemies” or “over to the control of their enemies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '21', 'wl9t', '', '', '0', 'risen up', '“come to fight”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '34', '22', 'ug2t', '', '', '0', 'bring them', 'bring the Babylonian armies']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', 'intro', 'jt1x', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 35 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter

### The Rechabites

The actions of the Rechabites contrasted with the actions of the Jews. The Rechabites obeyed the commands their ancestor had give while living in Canaan, but Judah did not obey Yahweh’s commands. Because the Rechabites were obedient, Yahweh preserved their clan. The Rechabites’ history is found in the book of Judges.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '1', 'pt2v', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word that came to Jeremiah from Yahweh in the days … of Judah, saying,', 'The idiom “The word that came to Jeremiah from Yahweh” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah in the days … of Judah. He said,” or “In the days … of Judah, Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '1', 'x1f1', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'to Jeremiah', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. You may translate using first person, as the UST does. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '2', 't4d9', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Rekabites', 'This is a people group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '2', 'dr1g', '', '', '0', 'my house', 'the temple']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '3', 'c47f', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Jaazaniah … Habazziniah', 'These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '4', 'kb1e', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Hanan … Igdaliah … Maaseiah … Shallum', 'These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '5', 'lxe8', '', '', '0', 'Rekabites', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 35:2](../35/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '6', 'plf8', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Jonadab … Rekab', 'These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '7', 'ah95', '', '', '0', 'live many days in the land', '“live many years in the land.” “Days” refers to the span of time.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '8', 'ki9k', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the voice of Jonadab', 'The word “voice” is a metonym for the command that Jonadab spoke. Alternate translation: “the command of Jonadab” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '8', 'zh8r', '', '', '0', 'all of our days', '“as long as we live.” “Days” refers to the span of time.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '12', 'icr4', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah, saying,', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah. He said, ‘Yahweh” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah: ‘Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '12', 'lq6r', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'to Jeremiah', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. You may translate using first person, as the UST does. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '13', 'ba4f', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '13', 'z2wy', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Will you not receive correction and listen to my words?', 'Yahweh is telling Israel to listen carefully to his rebuke. Alternate translation: “You must certainly receive this correction and listen to my words.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '13', 's8s7', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '14', 'k1yp', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'The words of Jonadab son of Rekab that he gave to his sons as a command, not to drink any wine, have been observed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The sons of Jonadab son of Rekab have observed their father’s command to not drink wine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '14', 'mr7f', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Jonadab … Rekab', 'These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '15', 'k88i', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'let no one walk any longer after other gods', 'Walking after a god is a metaphor for obeying the laws of that god. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '17', 'xqh5', '', '', '0', 'Look', 'This word tells the reader to pay special attention to what follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '18', 'a9b9', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'Jeremiah said', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. You may translate using first person, as the UST does. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '18', 'ijd5', '', '', '0', 'Rekabites', 'This is the name of the people group. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 35:2](../35/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '18', 'i21g', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '18', 'nqf5', '', '', '0', 'Jonadab', 'a man’s name. See how you translated it in [Jeremiah 35:5](../35/05.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '35', '19', 'ehq6', '', '', '0', 'Jonadab … Rekab', 'These are the names of men. See how you translated these in [Jeremiah 35:5](../35/05.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', 'intro', 'f643', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 36 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter

### Opposition to Jeremiah

Jeremiah wrote God’s prophesies on a scroll but the king burned it. It is possible that this action was intended to be understood as representing the definitiveness of these prophecies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '1', 'w23y', 'writing-poetry', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '1', 'a3lh', '', '', '0', 'It came about', '“It happened.” This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '1', 'v3ak', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'in the fourth year of Jehoiakim … king of Judah', 'Jehoiakim had been king of Judah for more than three years. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 25:1](../25/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '1', 'tg7j', '', '', '0', 'that this word', 'The phrase “this word” refers to the message that follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '1', 'dr12', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'to Jeremiah', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. You may translate using first person, as the UST does. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '1', 'knl3', '', '', '0', 'he said', '“Yahweh said”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '2', 'wmr2', '', '', '0', 'every nation', '“all of the nations”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '2', 'ym8v', '', '', '0', 'I have told from', '“I have told you from”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '2', 'k9kn', '', '', '0', 'from the days of Josiah until this very day', '“from the time Josiah was king until today”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '3', 'iuw6', '', '', '0', 'Perhaps the people', '“It is possible that the people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '3', 'vkj1', '', '', '0', 'to bring on them', '“to cause to happen to them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '3', 'yk1m', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'his wicked way', 'Yahweh speaks of a person’s lifestyle as if it were a “way” or path along which the person walks. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 18:11](../18/11.md). Alternate translation: “his wicked way of living” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '3', 's9uw', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'forgive their iniquity and their sin', 'The words “iniquity” and “sin” are metonyms for the persons who commit iniquity and sin. Alternate translation: “forgive them for their iniquity and their sin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '4', 'ff7m', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'Jeremiah called … at Jeremiah’s dictation … to him', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. You may translate using first person, as the UST does. Alternate translation: “I called … at my dictation … to me … I gave … I said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '4', 'd5mh', '', '', '0', 'Baruch wrote in a scroll, at Jeremiah’s dictation, all the words of Yahweh spoken to him', '“while Jeremiah was speaking, Baruch wrote in a scroll all of Yahweh’s words that Yahweh had spoken to Jeremiah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '5', 'l4t5', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'Jeremiah gave … He said', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. You may translate using first person, as the UST does. Alternate translation: “I called … at my dictation … to me … I gave … I said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '6', 'j3tt', '', '', '0', 'read from the scroll', '“read out loud from the scroll” or “proclaim from the scroll”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '6', 'e6rd', '', '', '0', 'must read', '“must read out loud” or “must proclaim”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '6', 'y6ch', '', '', '0', 'in the hearing of the people in his house', '“so that the people in Yahweh’s house can hear them.” See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 2:2](../02/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '6', 'ywi1', '', '', '0', 'in the hearing of all of Judah who have come from their cities', '“so all the people of Judah who have come from their cities can hear them.” See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 2:2](../02/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '7', 'z1n2', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues to give instructions to Baruch.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '7', 'jiw4', '', '', '0', 'Perhaps their pleas', '“It is possible that their pleas”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '7', 'a6dv', '', '', '0', 'their pleas for mercy will come before Yahweh', '“Yahweh will hear them plead for mercy and do as they ask”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '7', 'xtz1', '', '', '0', 'their pleas for mercy', 'The word “their” refers to the people in the house of Yahweh and the people of Judah who had come to the house of Yahweh from their cities.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '7', 'kqx8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'from his wicked way', 'Yahweh speaks of a person’s lifestyle as if it were a “way” or path along which the person walks. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 18:11](../18/11.md). Alternate translation: “his wicked way of living” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '7', 'p71z', '', '', '0', 'the wrath and fury', '“the anger and rage”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '9', 'tvk8', '', '', '0', 'It came about', 'See how you translated this phrase in [Jeremiah 36:1](../36/01.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '9', 'fa5n', 'translate-hebrewmonths', '', '0', 'in the fifth year and ninth month of Jehoiakim … king of Judah', 'This is the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of November and the first part of December on Western calendars. “after Jehoiakim … had been king of Judah for more than four years, during the ninth month” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '9', 'mf4x', '', '', '0', 'of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah', 'See how you translated this phrase in [Jeremiah 25:1](../25/01.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '9', 'ywy2', '', '', '0', 'proclaimed a fast', '“told everyone that they were going to fast”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '10', 'v96d', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'Jeremiah’s words', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '10', 'g1m5', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Gemariah son of Shaphan', 'This is the name of a person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '10', 't8dv', '', '', '0', 'the scribe', '“who was a scribe”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '10', 'x7c1', '', '', '0', 'by the gate of the entrance to the house of Yahweh', '“in the entrance of the new gate of the house of Yahweh”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '10', 'hp8u', '', '', '0', 'He did this', 'He read aloud Jeremiah’s words.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '10', 'snx3', '', '', '0', 'in the hearing of all the people', '“where all the people could hear him.” See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 2:2](../02/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '11', 'f91c', '', '', '0', 'Now', 'Here the word “now” is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '11', 'wey5', '', '', '0', 'Micaiah son of Gemariah son of Shaphan', '“Micaiah who was the son of Gemariah, who was the son of Shaphan”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '11', 'sn4i', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Micaiah', 'This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '11', 'v211', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Gemariah son of Shaphan', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 36:10](../36/10.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '12', 'kl3c', '', '', '0', 'Look', '“Pay attention to what I am going to say”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '12', 'v5np', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Elishama … Delaiah', 'These are names of people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '12', 'z6c7', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Shemaiah', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 26:20](../26/20.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '12', 'tbc8', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Elnathan son of Akbor', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 26:22](../26/22.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '12', 'f6nh', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Zedekiah', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:3](../01/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '12', 'b566', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Hananiah', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 28:1](../28/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '12', 'f2b4', '', '', '0', 'all the officials', '“all of the other officials”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '13', 'c2d3', '', '', '0', 'Micaiah', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 36:11](../36/11.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '13', 'q1an', '', '', '0', 'reported to them', 'The word “them” refers to officials in [Jeremiah 36:12](../36/12.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '13', 'xx8s', '', '', '0', 'in the hearing of the people', '“so that the people could hear” See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 2:2](../02/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '14', 'u57c', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Jehudi … Nethaniah … Shelemiah … Cushi', 'These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '15', 'u4gb', '', '', '0', 'in our hearing', '“so we can hear you read it” See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 2:2](../02/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '15', 'td5p', '', '', '0', 'read the scroll', '“read the scroll aloud”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '16', 'p6rk', '', '', '0', 'It happened that', 'This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '16', 'vym2', '', '', '0', 'when they heard', 'The word “they” refers to the officials.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '16', 'n53p', '', '', '0', 'all these words', 'the words that Baruch read aloud from the scroll']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '17', 'ipi7', '', '', '0', 'how did you come to write', '“how did you write”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '17', 'p4vi', '', '', '0', 'at Jeremiah’s dictation', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 36:4](../36/04.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '18', 's4kx', '', '', '0', 'dictated', 'Jeremiah spoke out loud so that Baruch could write down his words.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '18', 'pqp3', '', '', '0', 'wrote them in ink', '“used ink to write them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '18', 'is54', '', '', '0', 'ink', 'a dark liquid that is used for writing']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '19', 'zge9', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'Jeremiah, too', 'You may need to make this a complete sentence. Alternate translation: “Jeremiah should hide himself, too” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '19', 'kih8', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'where you are', 'The word “you” refers to Baruch and Jeremiah and so is plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '20', 'ddc1', '', '', '0', 'So they', '“Then the officials”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '20', 'x5gj', '', '', '0', 'put the scroll in the room of Elishama', '“put the scroll in the room of Elishama so it would be safe”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '20', 'b16g', '', '', '0', 'Elishama the secretary', 'See how you translated “Elishama the scribe” in [Jeremiah 36:12](../36/12.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '20', 'nlt3', '', '', '0', 'in the hearing of the king', '“where the king could hear him” See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 2:2](../02/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '21', 'rz17', '', '', '0', 'Jehudi', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 36:14](../36/14.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '22', 'xeh7', '', '', '0', 'Now', 'This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Jeremiah starts to tell a new part of the story.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '22', 'nd2u', 'translate-hebrewmonths', '', '0', 'in the ninth month', 'This is the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar. This is at the end of the sowing season and the beginning of the cold season. It is during the last part November and the first part of December on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '22', 'zw8h', '', '', '0', 'a brazier was burning in front of him', '“the brazier was in front of him with a blazing fire”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '22', 'tf4p', '', '', '0', 'a brazier', 'a fireplace that people can move']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '23', 'sz7v', '', '', '0', 'It happened that', 'This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '23', 'z4cg', '', '', '0', 'Jehudi', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 36:14](../36/14.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '23', 'l2gf', '', '', '0', 'columns', 'these are columns of words on the scroll']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '23', 'ip73', '', '', '0', 'would cut it off', '“would cut that part of the scroll off”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '23', 'gbu3', '', '', '0', 'with a knife', '“using a scribe’s knife” or “using the kind of knife that scribes use”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '23', 'ar14', '', '', '0', 'brazier', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 36:22](../36/22.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '23', 'vjz5', '', '', '0', 'until all of the scroll was destroyed', '“until the scroll was completely gone”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '24', 's3et', '', '', '0', 'all these words', 'the words from the scroll that Baruch wrote as Jeremiah dictated']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '24', 'bgq6', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'nor did they tear their clothes', 'People tore their cloths when they were extremely sad. Alternate translation: “nor did they mourn by tearing their clothes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '25', 'ts8f', '', '', '0', 'Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah', 'See how you translated these names in [Jeremiah 36:12](../36/12.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '25', 'km58', '', '', '0', 'urged the king', '“pleaded with the king”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '26', 'vne7', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Jerahmeel … Seraiah … Azriel … Shelemiah … Abdeel', 'These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '26', 'uyd9', '', '', '0', 'a relative', '“a relative of the king”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '26', 'd67a', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'Jeremiah the prophet … hidden them', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. You may translate using first person, as the UST does. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '27', 'h7zx', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'Then the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah after … dictation, saying,', 'The idiom “The word of Yahweh came” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Then Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah after … dictation. He said,” or “After … dictation, Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '27', 'i9hx', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'to Jeremiah … Jeremiah’s dictation', 'It is not clear why Jeremiah is referring to himself by name here. You may translate using first person, as the UST does. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '27', 'ksc8', '', '', '0', 'at Jeremiah’s dictation', 'See how you translated similar words in [Jeremiah 36:4](../36/04.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '28', 'x9ye', '', '', '0', 'Go back, take another scroll for yourself', '“Take another scroll for yourself again”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '28', 'm6mh', '', '', '0', 'the original scroll', '“the first scroll”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '29', 'bf3y', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why have you written on it … beast in it’?', 'Jehoiakim uses this question to emphasize that Jeremiah should not have written that the king of Babylon would come and attack. Alternate translation: “You should not have written … beast in it!” or “You were wrong to write … beast in it’!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '29', 'ngk4', '', '', '0', 'for he will destroy', '“and he will destroy”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '30', 'pl99', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'will ever sit on the throne of David', 'Sitting on the throne is a metonym for ruling as king. See how you translated “sits on the throne of David” in [Jeremiah 29:16](../29/16.md). Alternate translation: “will ever rule the Israelites as David did” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '30', 'd7yi', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'your corpse will be thrown out', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “people will throw your dead body outside” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '30', 'n16b', '', '', '0', 'your corpse', '“your dead body”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '30', 'jp3b', '', '', '0', 'into the heat of day', '“so that it is exposed to the dry heat of the daytime”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '30', 'ws5c', '', '', '0', 'frost', 'ice that forms on grass during cold nights']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '31', 'bvh4', '', '', '0', 'of you all', '“of all of you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '32', 'k5z6', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'Jeremiah took … Jeremiah’s dictation', 'Jeremiah speaks of himself by name for reasons that are not clear. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '32', 'k1wh', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'Baruch wrote on it at Jeremiah’s dictation', 'The abstract noun “dictation” can be translated as a verb. See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 36:4](../36/04.md). Alternate translation: “while Jeremiah was speaking, Baruch wrote on it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '32', 'b4kt', '', '', '0', 'burned by Jehoiakim king of Judah', '“that Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '36', '32', 'mev6', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Furthermore, many other similar words were added to this scroll', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Furthermore, Jeremiah and Baruch added to this scroll many more words which were similar to the words that had been in the first scroll” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', 'intro', 'du3z', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 37 General Notes
## Important figures of speech in this chapter

### Ironic situation

Jeremiah was thrown into prison and beaten for prophesying the word of God. Then the king asked him, “Is there any word from Yahweh?” This is a type of irony. The king simply did not agree with God’s original word. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wordofgod]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '1', 'c5u8', '', '', '0', 'Jehoiachin', 'The Hebrew text has “Coniah,” which is a variation of the name “Jehoiachin.” Many modern versions have “Jehoiachin” in order to make it clear that the same king is being referred to.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '2', 'vt3f', '', '', '0', 'of the land', '“of the land of Judah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '2', 'j785', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'he proclaimed by the hand of Jeremiah the prophet', 'The hand is a synecdoche for the person. Alternate translation: “he had Jeremiah the prophet proclaim” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '2', 'crn1', '', '', '0', 'he proclaimed', '“Yahweh proclaimed”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '2', 't2q2', '', '', '0', 'Jeremiah the prophet', 'Jeremiah refers to himself by name for reasons that are not clear.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '3', 'hw6v', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Jehukal', 'This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '3', 'ynt3', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Shelemiah', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 36:14](../36/14.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '3', 'f9qq', '', '', '0', 'Zephaniah son of Maaseiah the priest', 'See how you translated these men’s names in [Jeremiah 21:1](../21/01.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '3', 'r1ds', '', '', '0', 'on our behalf', '“for us” or “for our sake.” The word “our” refers to King Zedekiah and the rest of the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '4', 'u9nx', 'writing-background', '', '0', 'Now', 'This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. The narrator tells background information about what Jeremiah had been doing before Zedekiah sent the message. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '4', 'qa7u', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'Jeremiah was coming and going among the people', 'Here “coming and going” is an idiom that means he was free to move about. Alternate translation: “Jeremiah was able to go wherever he wanted with everybody else” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '4', 'j14u', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'for he had not yet been put in prison', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “because no one had put him in prison” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '5', 'm95i', '', '', '0', 'came out', '“had set out”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '5', 'b9va', '', '', '0', 'besieging', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 32:2](../32/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '6', 'p84n', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah the prophet, saying,', 'The idiom “the word of Yahweh came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah the prophet. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah the prophet:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '7', 'y24f', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'you will say', 'The word “you” refers to the two men that king Zedekiah had sent to Jeremiah, Jehukal son of Shelemiah, and Zephaniah son of Maaseiah the priest. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '7', 'wic9', '', '', '0', 'to seek advice from me', 'The word “me” refers to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '7', 'g9p8', '', '', '0', 'See', '“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '8', 'xgj8', '', '', '0', 'They will fight against this city, capture it, and burn it', 'Compare how you translated “to wage war against it and take it, and to burn it” in [Jeremiah 34:22](../34/22.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '9', 'egq8', '', '', '0', 'Do not deceive yourselves', 'The word “yourselves” refers to King Zedekiah and the rest of the people of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '9', 'ppa5', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Surely the Chaldeans are leaving us', 'The people of Judah think that they will be safe because the Chaldeans had left. Alternate translation: “Surely we are safe because the Chaldeans are leaving us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '10', 'w4f5', '', '', '0', 'they would get up', '“the wounded men would get up”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '11', 'gsm7', '', '', '0', 'So it was', '“It came about that.” This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '12', 'n9nx', '', '', '0', 'a tract of land', '“a piece of land” or “some land”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '12', 'kr6j', '', '', '0', 'among his people', '“among his relatives.” Jeremiah was from the town of Anathoth in the land of Benjamin ([Jeremiah 1:1](../01/01.md)).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '13', 'pfg7', '', '', '0', 'Benjamin Gate', 'This is the name of the gate.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '13', 't5gr', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Irijah', 'This is the name of a person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '13', 'w2f7', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Shelemiah', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 36:14](../36/14.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '13', 'az9a', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Hananiah', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 28:1](../28/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '13', 'uez4', '', '', '0', 'deserting', 'escaping trouble and leaving people who need help']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '14', 'asx2', '', '', '0', 'deserting', 'This means escaping trouble and leaving people who need help.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '14', 'nwr4', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Irijah', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 37:13](../37/13.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '14', 'q1jq', '', '', '0', 'officials', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:18](../01/18.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '15', 's5cv', 'translate-numbers', '', '0', 'Jonathan the scribe', '“Jonathan, who was a scribe.” This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '16', 'c2h2', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Jeremiah was put into an underground cell', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the officials put Jeremiah into a room that was under the ground” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '17', 'h6f8', '', '', '0', 'brought him', '“brought Jeremiah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '17', 'x17c', '', '', '0', 'his house', 'the palace of King Zedekiah']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '17', 's43j', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'You will be given into the hand of the king of Babylon', 'The word “hand” is a metonym for the power or control that the hand exercises. This can be translated in active form. See how you translated similar words in [Jeremiah 32:4](../32/04.md). Alternate translation: “I will certainly put you under the control of the king of Babylon” or “I will certainly allow the king of Babylon to do whatever he wants with you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '18', 'lu1a', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'How have I sinned against you … prison?', 'Jeremiah uses this question to emphasize that he has not done anything wrong. Alternate translation: “I have not done anything wrong to you … prison.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '18', 'hq9m', '', '', '0', 'this people', 'the people of the kingdom of Judah']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '18', 'a64h', '', '', '0', 'have placed', '“have put”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '19', 'utn2', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Where are your prophets, the ones who prophesied … against this land?', 'Jeremiah uses this question to emphasize that the other prophets were lying but that he had done nothing wrong because he had told the truth. Alternate translation: “Your prophets who prophesied … against this land were obviously wrong, but now it is clear that I was telling you the truth.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '19', 'tq67', '', '', '0', 'your prophets', 'The word “your” refers to King Zedekiah and the other people of the kingdom of Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '19', 'gp83', '', '', '0', 'will not come against you or against this land', '“will not attack you or attack this land”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '20', 'a8fv', '', '', '0', 'Let my pleas come before you', '“Hear me plead for mercy and do as I ask.” See how you translated “their pleas for mercy will come before Yahweh” in [Jeremiah 36:7](../36/07.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '20', 'e2hq', '', '', '0', 'the house of Jonathan the scribe', '“the house of Jonathan, who is a scribe.” See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 37:15](../37/15.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '21', 'pss2', '', '', '0', 'the courtyard of the guard', 'This was an open area attached to the king’s palace that was surrounded by buildings and in which they kept prisoners. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 32:2](../32/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '21', 's566', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'A loaf of bread was given him', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “His servants also gave Jeremiah a loaf of bread” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '37', '21', 'v6xa', '', '', '0', 'from the street of the bakers', '“from the street where the bakers worked”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', 'intro', 'eu3f', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 38 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter

### Surrender and live

If the king obeyed God and surrendered to the Babylonians, he would be allowed to live and the city would not be burned. But if he refused, he would be captured and the city burned. This took faith that Yahweh was using this ungodly, Gentile nation. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/godly]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '1', 'gl7q', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Shephatiah … Mattan, Gedaliah … Pashhur, Jehukal … Shelemiah … Pashhur … Malkijah', 'men’s names (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '2', 'p2xn', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Anyone staying in this city will be killed by sword, famine, and plague', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Anyone staying in this city will die by sword, famine, and plague” or “I will kill anyone staying in this city with sword, famine, and plague” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '2', 'izt9', '', '', '0', 'He will escape with his own life', 'The one who surrenders to the Babylonians will escape alive, even though he will lose all his possessions. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 21:9](../21/09.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '3', 'f89i', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'This city will be given into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon', 'The word “hand” is a metonym for the power or control that the hand exercises. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will allow the army of the king of Babylon to conquer Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '3', 'u8f5', '', '', '0', 'he will capture it', 'The reader should understand that others will help the king of Babylon capture the city. “his army will capture it”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '4', 's9za', '', '', '0', 'Let this man die', '“Order someone to kill this man”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '4', 'l3h5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'he is weakening the hands of the fighting men who remain in this city, and the hands of all the people', 'Weak hands are a metonym for a person who is afraid. Alternate translation: “he is causing the soldiers and all the people in the city to lose courage” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '4', 'lzh8', '', '', '0', 'for this man is not working for safety for this people, but disaster', '“for Jeremiah is not working to help this people be safe, but he is working for bad things to happen to this people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '5', 'xr6q', '', '', '0', 'Look', '“Listen carefully”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '5', 'a92p', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'he is in your hand', 'The hand is a metonym for the power that the hand has. Alternate translation: “you are able do whatever you want with him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '6', 'z9f6', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'they … threw him into the cistern', 'They literally “lowered Jeremiah down on ropes,” but the word “threw” is an exaggeration to say that they treated him roughly. Your language may have another way of saying this. Alternate translation: “they … roughly pushed him into the cistern” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '6', 'b4bv', '', '', '0', 'cistern', 'a deep hole in the ground where people collect and store rain water']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '6', 'rb8h', '', '', '0', 'the courtyard of the guard', 'This was an open area attached to the king’s palace that was surrounded by buildings and in which they kept prisoners. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 32:2](../32/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '6', 'y2m2', '', '', '0', 'They lowered Jeremiah down on ropes', 'This tells how “they threw him into the cistern.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '7', 'jqm6', '', '', '0', 'Now Ebed-Melek', 'The word “now” is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the narrator starts to tell a new part of the story.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '7', 'uc4i', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Ebed-Melek the Cushite', 'This is the name of a man from Cush. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '7', 'lix8', 'writing-background', '', '0', 'Now the king', 'Here the word “now” marks a break in the main story line where the narrator tells background information about what the king was doing. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '7', 'kfm3', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'sitting at the Benjamin Gate', 'King Zedekiah was probably hearing and judging legal cases. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '7', 'tch5', '', '', '0', 'Benjamin Gate', 'This is an entrance into the city of Jerusalem that people named after Benjamin, Jacob’s son.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '10', 'ex3t', 'translate-numbers', '', '0', 'thirty men', '“30 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '11', 'd1k2', '', '', '0', 'let them down by ropes', '“used ropes to lower them down”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '12', 'xa9e', '', '', '0', 'under your arms and on top of the ropes', '“between your arms and the ropes”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '13', 's46y', '', '', '0', 'they pulled Jeremiah', 'Here the word “they” refers to some of the thirty men who were with Ebed-Melech.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '13', 'xs87', '', '', '0', 'the courtyard of the guard', 'This was an open area attached to the king’s palace that was surrounded by buildings and in which they kept prisoners. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 32:2](../32/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '15', 'vvt7', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'If I answer you, will you not certainly kill me?', 'Jeremiah uses this question to express his belief that the king will kill him if he answers truthfully. Alternate translation: “If I tell you the truth, you will certainly kill me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '16', 'cjp9', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'As Yahweh lives, the one who made us', '“as surely as Yahweh, the one who made us, is alive.” This is a way of making a solemn promise. The king says it to emphasize that what he is about to say next is true. See how you translated “As Yahweh lives” in [Jeremiah 4:2](../04/02.md). Alternate translation: “I solemnly swear by Yahweh, the one who made us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '16', 'yv2m', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will not … give you into the hand of those men', 'Here the word “hand” refers to the men’s control or power. Alternate translation: “I will not … allow those men to capture you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '16', 'q87t', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'seeking your life', 'This phrase represents wanting or trying to kill someone. See how this phrase is translated in [Jeremiah 11:21](../11/21.md). Alternate translation: “trying to kill you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '17', 'p9k7', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'God of Israel', 'The name of the people group is metonym for the people of that group. Alternate translation: “God of the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '17', 'kku6', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'this city will not be burned', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the Babylonian army will not burn this city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '18', 'gja5', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'this city will be given into the hand of the Chaldeans', 'The word “hand” is a metonym for the power or control that the hand exercises. This can be translated in active form. See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 38:2](../38/02.md). Alternate translation: “I will allow the Chaldeans to conquer this city” or “I will allow the Chaldeans to do whatever they want with this city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '18', 'fbz5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you will not escape from their hand', 'The word “hand” is a metonym for the power or control that the hand exercises. Alternate translation: “you will not escape from their power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '19', 'm4jz', '', '', '0', 'deserted', 'escaped trouble and left people who needed help. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 37:13](../37/13.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '19', 'i4pf', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'I might be given over into their hand', 'The word “hand” is a metonym for the power or control that the hand exercises. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the Chaldeans might put me under the control of the people of Judah who have deserted” or “the Chaldeans might allow the people of Judah who have deserted to do whatever they want with me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '19', 'r1ze', '', '', '0', 'for them to treat me badly', 'Here the word “them” refers to the people of Judah who have deserted.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '20', 'x9uy', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'They will not give you over to them', '“The Chaldeans will not give you over to the Judeans.” Here “you” refers to Zedekiah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '21', 'b1pi', '', '', '0', 'this is what Yahweh has shown me', 'Here the word “this” refers to what Jeremiah will say next.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '22', 'a91b', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues speaking with King Zedekiah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '22', 'z6cx', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'All the women who are left … will be brought out to the officials of the king of Babylon', 'The reader should understand that the officials will take these women as slaves. Alternate translation: “Soldiers will bring all the women who are left … out to the officials of the king of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '22', 'ndr9', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'You have been deceived by your friends', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Your friends have deceived you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '22', 'jgf2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Your feet are now sunk into the mud', 'The king is now helpless. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '23', 'dti7', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'For all of your wives and children will be brought out to the Chaldeans', 'The reader should understand that the officials will take these people as slaves. Alternate translation: “Soldiers will bring your wives and children out to the Chaldeans” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '23', 'k3p7', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'will not escape from their hand', 'The word “hand” is a metonym for the power or control that the hand exercises. Alternate translation: “will not escape from their power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '23', 'x21i', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'You will be captured by the hand of the king of Babylon, and this city will be burned', 'The word “hand” is a metonym for the power or control that the hand exercises. This can be translated in active form. The reader should probably understand that many people will help the king do this. Alternate translation: “The army of the king of Babylon will capture you and will burn the city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '26', 'l1fb', '', '', '0', 'Jonathan', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 37:15](../37/15.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '27', 'e9tl', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'the conversation between Jeremiah and the king', 'The abstract noun “conversation” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “what Jeremiah and the king said to each other” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '28', 'kaj5', '', '', '0', 'the courtyard of the guard', 'This was an open area attached to the king’s palace that was surrounded by buildings and in which they kept prisoners. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 32:2](../32/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '38', '28', 'l5rj', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'until the day Jerusalem was captured', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “until the day that the Babylonian army captured Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', 'intro', 'i9ad', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 39 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

The prophesied destruction of Jerusalem is over and the actual conquering of the Promised Land by Babylon begins in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '1', 'bc1u', '', '', '0', 'came … against Jerusalem', '“came to attack Jerusalem”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '1', 'dap3', 'translate-hebrewmonths', '', '0', 'In the ninth year and tenth month of Zedekiah king of Judah', 'This is after Zedekiah had been king of Judah for eight years, in the tenth month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of December and the first part of January on Western calendars. Alternate translation: “In the tenth month of the ninth year that Zedekiah was king of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '1', 'yh1s', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'ninth … tenth', 'See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]]']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '2', 'v5d9', 'translate-hebrewmonths', '', '0', 'In the eleventh year and fourth month of Zedekiah, on the ninth day of the month', 'This is after Zedekiah had been king of Judah for more than ten years, in the fourth month of the Hebrew calendar. The eleventh day is near the beginning of July on Western calendars. Alternate translation: “On the ninth day of the fourth month of the eleventh year that Zedekiah was king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '2', 'ph29', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'eleventh … fourth', 'See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]]']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '3', 'bu4u', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Nebo-Sarsekim, Samgar Nebo, and Sarsechim', 'These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '3', 'ew2q', '', '', '0', 'in the middle gate', '“in the middle entrance to the city.” It was common for leaders to sit at the gate of the city to discuss important matters.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '4', 'rpl5', '', '', '0', 'They went out at night from the city by the king’s garden path', '“They left the city at night going out on a path in the king’s garden”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '5', 'w8c7', '', '', '0', 'the plains of the Jordan River valley', 'This is the flat land at the southern end of the valley.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '5', 'uma7', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'at Riblah in the land of Hamath', 'Riblah was a town in the territory of Hamath, which is in Syria. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '5', 'v4xk', '', '', '0', 'pursued them and overtook', '“followed them and caught”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '5', 'f3u5', '', '', '0', 'passed sentence on him', '“decided how to punish him”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '6', 'l5id', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'slaughtered Zedekiah’s sons before his own eyes', 'The eyes are a synecdoche for the whole person. The reader should also understand that others probably helped the king of Babylon kill Zedekiah’s sons. Alternate translation: “forced Zedekiah to watch as the king’s soldiers killed Zedekiah’s sons” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '7', 'ei9s', '', '', '0', 'he put out Zedekiah’s eyes', '“the king’s men made Zedekiah blind.” Use the common words for making a person blind. It is not clear that the king of Babylon took Zedekiah’s eyes out of his head. The reader should also understand that others probably helped the king of Babylon make Zedekiah blind.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '8', 'ku9v', '', '', '0', 'the king’s house', 'Zedekiah’s house']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '8', 'cbe2', '', '', '0', 'the people’s houses', 'the houses that had belonged to the people of Jerusalem']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '9', 'sr9p', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Nebuzaradan', 'This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '9', 'qvc3', '', '', '0', 'the king’s bodyguards', '“Nebuchadnezzar’s guards”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '9', 'nt1i', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'the rest of the people who were left in the city', 'This is probably a generalization. Alternate translation: “the people who were still living in the city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '10', 'h3ys', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'who had nothing for themselves', 'The word “nothing” is probably an exaggeration. Alternate translation: “who owned nothing of great value” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '13', 'r536', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Nebushazban', 'a man’s name (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '13', 'w1xh', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'sent men out', 'They sent them out to get Jeremiah. This can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “sent men out to get Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '14', 'x1ja', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Gedaliah … Ahikam … Shaphan', 'These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '14', 'k5dx', '', '', '0', 'the courtyard of the guard', 'This was an open area attached to the king’s palace that was surrounded by buildings and in which they kept prisoners. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 32:2](../32/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '14', 'uw8h', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'among the people', 'You may need to make explicit which people the speaker is speaking of. Alternate translation: “among the people who remained in Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '15', 'sbp1', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'This story happened before the events in the first part of the chapter.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '15', 'rz5c', 'writing-background', '', '0', 'Now', 'This word is used here to mark a return to the story line, as the narrator tells what Yahweh had said to Jeremiah after Nebuchadnezzar gave the orders about Jeremiah ([Jeremiah 39:12-14](./12.md)). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-events]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '15', 'qm3a', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah while he was … guard, saying,', 'The idiom “the word of Yahweh came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah while he was … guard. He said,” or “while Jeremiah was … guard, Yahweh spoke this message to him:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '15', 'g5jx', '', '', '0', 'the courtyard of the guard', 'This was an open area attached to the king’s palace that was surrounded by buildings and in which they kept prisoners. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 32:2](../32/02.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '16', 'g2jt', '', '', '0', 'Ebed-Melek the Cushite', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 38:7](../38/07.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '16', 'c57h', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '16', 'tg3k', '', '', '0', 'I am about to carry out my words against this city for disaster and not for good', '“I am bringing disaster, not good, against this city, just as I said I would”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '16', 'pb72', '', '', '0', 'For they will all come true before you on that day', '“For you will see it all happen on that day”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '17', 'w69c', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to Jeremiah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '17', 'd4fl', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you will not be given into the hand of the men whom you fear', 'Here “hand” refers to power or control. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the men you fear will not harm you” or “I will not allow anyone to put you under the control of the people whom you fear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '18', 'y55h', 'figs-euphemism', '', '0', 'You will not fall by the sword', 'The sword is a metonym for dying in war. Alternate translation: “No one will kill you with their sword” or “You will not die in war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '39', '18', 'h19r', '', '', '0', 'with your life', '“alive”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', 'intro', 'rx94', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 40 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

### Peace in Judah

After Babylon conquered Jerusalem, this chapter reveals an unfolding peace in the area. Ammon, who was supposed to be Judah’s ally against Babylon, probably sought to distract Babylon from attacking them by ruining the peace in the region of Judah. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/reveal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '1', 'vp76', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word came to Jeremiah from Yahweh', 'This idiom is used to announce that God gave messages to Jeremiah. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 32:1](../32/01.md) Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave messages to Jeremiah” or “Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '1', 'nzv7', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Nebuzaradan', 'This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 39:9](../39/09.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '1', 'w77l', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'who were being carried into exile to Babylon', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom the soldiers were about to take to Babylon as exiles” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '3', 'p9na', '', '', '0', 'this thing', '“this disaster”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '4', 'pm8f', '', '', '0', 'But now look!', 'Nebuzaradan says this to bring Jeremiah’s attention to the present moment.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '4', 'm5yi', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'it is good in your eyes', '“Eyes” here is a metonym for what the person thinks. Alternate translation: “it is what you consider to be right” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '5', 'zah3', '', '', '0', 'Gedaliah … Ahikam … Shaphan', 'These are the names of men. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 39:14](../39/14.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '5', 'cw75', '', '', '0', 'among the people', '“among the Judeans”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '5', 'kwh6', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'it is good in your eyes', '“Eyes” here is a metonym for what the person thinks. Alternate translation: “it is what you consider to be right” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '6', 'v5hd', '', '', '0', 'who were left behind in the land', '“who stayed in Judah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '7', 'h3c3', '', '', '0', 'Now', 'This marks a new part of the story.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '7', 'iep2', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'those who had not been exiled to Babylon', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “those whom the enemy soldiers had not sent to Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '8', 'ug21', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Ishmael … Nethaniah … Johanan … Jonathan … Kareah … Seraiah … Tanhumeth … Ephai … Jaazaniah', 'These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '8', 'lt8t', '', '', '0', 'Netophathite … Maakathite', 'people from the regions of Netophah and Maakah']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '9', 'a2lc', '', '', '0', 'took an oath to them', '“swore to the Judean commanders”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '10', 'y2bg', '', '', '0', 'Look', '“Listen carefully” or “Pay attention”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '10', 'n6bm', '', '', '0', 'summer fruit', '“fruit that becomes ripe during the summer”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '10', 'rd9k', '', '', '0', 'you have occupied', '“you have taken over.” “Occupy” here is a military term. Gedaliah was talking to soldiers ([Jeremiah 40:7](../40/07.md)) who may have conquered or otherwise taken control of cities.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '11', 'pe3x', '', '', '0', 'remnant of Judah', '“remnant of the people of Judah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '11', 'd4gs', '', '', '0', 'had appointed … over them', '“had put … in charge of them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '11', 'gn3r', '', '', '0', 'Gedaliah son of Ahikam son of Shaphan', 'See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 39:14](../39/14.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '11', 'c3ya', '', '', '0', 'over them', '“over the people of Judah”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '12', 'zs8v', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'where they had been scattered', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “where the Babylonians had driven them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '12', 'hny7', '', '', '0', 'wine and summer fruit in great abundance', '“a huge amount of grapes and summer fruit”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '12', 't7ep', '', '', '0', 'summer fruit', '“fruit that becomes ripe during the summer.” See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 40:10](../40/10.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '13', 'qk6a', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Johanan … Kareah', 'See how you translated these names in [Jeremiah 40:8](../40/08.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '13', 'yp1p', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Gedaliah', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 39:14](../39/14.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '14', 'dj6f', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Do you realize that Baalis king of the people of Ammon sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to murder you?', 'Johanan and the commanders use a rhetorical question to warn Gedaliah. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You need to understand that Baalis king of the people of Ammon sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to murder you!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '14', 'mv1l', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Baalis', 'This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '14', 'p3zy', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Ishmael … Nethaniah', 'Translate these names as in [Jeremiah 40:8](../40/08.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '14', 'q9l2', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Ahikim', 'See how you translated this name in [Jeremiah 26:24](../26/24.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '15', 'yyw2', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Johanan … Kareah', 'See how you translated these men’s names in [Jeremiah 40:8](../40/08.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '15', 'tfj9', '', '', '0', 'Gedaliah', 'See how you translated this name in [Jeremiah 39:14](../39/14.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '15', 'vk6u', '', '', '0', 'Ishmael … Nethaniah', 'See how you translated these men’s names in [Jeremiah 40:8](../40/08.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '15', 'tnu5', '', '', '0', 'No one will suspect me', '“No one will think that I did it”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '15', 'l7ed', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why should he kill you?', 'Johanan uses a rhetorical question to try to change Gedaliah’s thinking. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not allow him to kill you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '15', 'mc43', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why allow all of Judah that has been gathered to you to be scattered and the remnant of Judah destroyed?', 'Johanan uses a rhetorical question to try to get Gedaliah to think about what will happen if Gedaliah does what Gedaliah is planning to do. Alternate translation: “If you do this, all of Judah that has been gathered to you will be scattered and the remnant of Judah will be destroyed.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '15', 'c9ug', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'all of Judah', 'The word “all” is a generalization. Alternate translation: “many of the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '15', 'hp75', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'that has been gathered to you', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “who have come to you” or “whom Yahweh has brought to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '15', 'mj6g', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'to be scattered', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “to have the Chaldeans scatter them” or “to flee away to many different lands” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '15', 'pxq9', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the remnant of Judah destroyed', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “allow the Chaldeans to destroy the remnant of Judah” or “and allow the remnant of Judah to perish” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '15', 'zr8s', '', '', '0', 'remnant of Judah', '“remnant of the people of Judah.” See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 40:11](../40/11.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '40', '16', 'gc11', '', '', '0', 'Ahikam', 'See how you translated this name in [Jeremiah 26:24](../26/24.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', 'intro', 'u2q2', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 41 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter

### Life in Judah
This chapter explains what life was like in Judah after the Babylonian conquest. It was a difficult and dangerous time, but some of the faithful remained in the Promised Land. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '1', 'mz9m', '', '', '0', 'it happened that', 'This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '1', 'rce7', 'translate-hebrewmonths', '', '0', 'in the seventh month', 'This is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of September and the first part of October on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '1', 'va8n', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Ishmael son of Nethaniah', 'See how you translated these men’s names in [Jeremiah 40:8](../40/08.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '1', 'uv6y', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Elishama', 'This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '2', 'yly4', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Gedaliah son of Ahikam son of Shaphan', 'See how you translated these men’s names in [Jeremiah 39:14](../39/14.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '2', 'mt62', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'in charge of the land', 'Here “land” represents the people. Alternate translation: “in charge of the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '3', 's68d', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'Then Ishmael killed', 'Here “Ishmael” represents himself and the ten men with him. Alternate translation: “Then Ishmael and the ten men with him killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '3', 'pzn9', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the Chaldean fighting men found there', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “also the Chaldean soldiers there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '4', 'xv5y', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'the second day after', 'The word “second” is the ordinal form of the number 2. This could mean: (1) “the day after” or (2) “two days after” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '5', 'te6l', 'translate-numbers', '', '0', 'eighty men', '“80 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '5', 'c3sk', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'in their hands', 'Having things in the hands here is probably a metaphor for carrying those things or having them in their possession. Alternate translation: “in their possession” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '5', 'v4qg', '', '', '0', 'to go to Yahweh’s house', '“to go worship Yahweh at his temple”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '6', 'p4gy', '', '', '0', 'to meet them', '“to meet the 80 men”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '6', 'n7k7', '', '', '0', 'Then it happened', 'This phrase is used here to mark where the action starts. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '7', 'iju5', '', '', '0', 'It came about that', 'This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '7', 'tp8u', '', '', '0', 'Ishmael son of Nethaniah slaughtered them and threw them into a pit, he and the men who were with him', 'It is stated it in [Jeremiah 41:8](../41/08.md) that Ishmael and his men did not kill all 80 men. You can state here that they killed most of the 80 men. Alternate translation: “Ishmael son of Nethaniah, and the men who were with him, killed most of the 80 men and threw them into a pit”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '8', 'nt5a', '', '', '0', 'ten men among them', 'The word “them” refers to the 80 men.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '8', 'zn9l', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'for there are provisions of ours in a field', 'It is implied that they would give their provisions to Ishmael and his men. Alternate translation: “for we will give you our provisions that we have hidden in a field” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '8', 'c4gu', '', '', '0', 'provisions', 'supplies to be used to provide for future needs']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '9', 'p33k', 'writing-background', '', '0', 'The cistern where Ishmael … against King Baasha of Israel', 'This is background information about the cistern that Ishmael used. King Asa had his men dig the cistern so his people would have a water supply when King Baasha attacked them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '9', 'kzd3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'that King Asa dug', 'Here King Asa represents his men. Alternate translation: “that King Asa ordered his men to dig” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '9', 'p7br', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'against King Baasha of Israel', 'Here King Baasha represents himself and his army. Alternate translation: “against Baasha, king of Israel, and his army” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '9', 'ny7m', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'Ishmael son of Nethaniah filled it', 'Here Ishmael represents himself and all of his men. Alternate translation: “Ishmael and his men filled it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '9', 'nw96', 'figs-nominaladj', '', '0', 'with the dead', 'This nominal adjective can be stated as an adjective. Alternate translation: “with those who were dead” or “with those they had killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '10', 'w324', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'Ishmael captured', 'Here Ishmael represents himself and his men. Alternate translation: “Ishmael and his men captured” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '10', 'y6nt', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Nebuzaradan', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 39:9](../39/09.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '10', 'rk3e', '', '', '0', 'went to cross over to the people of Ammon', '“traveled towards the land of the Ammonites”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '11', 'j1v7', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'Ishmael son of Nethaniah', 'Here “Ishmael” represents himself and all of his men. Alternate translation: “Ishmael and his men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '12', 'pak6', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'Ishmael son of Nethaniah … found him', 'Here “Ishmael” represents himself and all of his men. Alternate translation: “Ishmael and his men … found them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '13', 'a4a1', '', '', '0', 'Then it happened that', 'This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '13', 'efz7', '', '', '0', 'when all the people who were with Ishmael', 'Here “people” refers to those whom Ishmael and his men had captured.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '14', 'tjt4', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'whom Ishmael had captured', 'Here “Ishmael” represents himself and all of his men. Alternate translation: “whom Ishmael and his men had captured” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '15', 'zag1', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'He went to the people of Ammon', '“He” refers to Ishmael who represents himself and the eight men with him. Alternate translation: “They went to the people of Ammon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '16', 'd9f5', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'who had been rescued', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom they had rescued” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '16', 'x13r', 'writing-background', '', '0', 'This was after Ishmael had killed Gedaliah son of Ahikam', 'The author stops the story to refer to a previous event so that the order of events are understood. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '16', 'r944', '', '', '0', 'the strong men, the fighting men', 'These both refer to soldiers. Alternate translation: “the soldiers”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '16', 'j14l', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'who had been rescued at Gibeon', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom they had rescued at Gibeon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '17', 'b8j8', '', '', '0', 'they went', '“Johanan, his companions, and all the people they rescued went”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '17', 'di1c', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Geruth Kimham', 'This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '18', 'k3qd', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'because of the Chaldeans', 'It is implied that they were afraid that the Chaldeans would attack them. Alternate translation: “because they thought the Chaldeans may attack them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '41', '18', 'iuc2', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'in charge of the land', 'Here “land” represents the people. Alternate translation: “in charge of the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', 'intro', 'ye1g', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 42 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter

### Life in Babylon
The remaining army commanders, who scattered after the Babylonian victory, asked Jeremiah to ask Yahweh about where they should go. Yahweh encouraged them to go to Babylon because they would soon return to the Promised Land. They would be punished if they went to Egypt or anywhere else. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '1', 'jc5i', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Johanan … Kareah', 'See how you translated these men’s names in [Jeremiah 40:13](../40/13.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '1', 'w479', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Jezaniah … Hoshaiah', 'These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '1', 'h1f8', 'figs-merism', '', '0', 'all the people from the least to the greatest', 'This is a way to refer to people from every social status. Here “least” and “greatest” represent those who are least important and those who are most important. Alternate translation: “all the people from every social status” or “all the people, including the least important and the most important people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '1', 'wx9l', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'all the people', 'Most likely not every individual in the town went. The word “all” is a generalization that means very many people went. Alternate translation: “many other people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '2', 'te2b', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'Let our pleas come before you', '“Let us present our urgent request to you.” The abstract noun “pleas” can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: “Listen as we plead with you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '4', 'yl1b', '', '', '0', 'Look', '“Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '4', 'v54c', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'I will keep nothing back from you', 'The phrase “keep nothing back from you” is an idiom that means to tell someone everything. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “I will tell you everything the Lord tells me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '5', 'tze5', '', '', '0', 'May Yahweh be', 'This is a way of beginning an oath. Alternate translation: “We ask Yahweh to be” or “Yahweh will be”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '5', 'htw1', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'true and faithful', 'Here these words share similar meanings. They describe Yahweh as a witness whom no one will be able to contradict. Alternate translation: “trustworthy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '6', 'aj3n', 'figs-merism', '', '0', 'Whether it is good or if it is bad', 'The people mention both extremes to emphasize that they will obey no matter what Yahweh’s answer is. Alternate translation: “Whatever he answers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '6', 'ixn4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the voice of Yahweh our God', 'Here “voice” represents what Yahweh says. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh our God says” or “we will obey Yahweh our God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '7', 'k8xs', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah', 'This idiom is used to announce that God gave messages to Jeremiah. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:2](../01/02.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave messages to Jeremiah” or “Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '8', 'c9v6', 'figs-merism', '', '0', 'to all the people from the least to the greatest', 'This is a way to refer to people from every social status. Here “least” and “greatest” represent those who are least important and those who are most important. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 42:1](../42/01.md). Alternate translation: “to all the people from every social status” or “to all the people, including the least important and the most important people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '8', 't51j', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'to all the people', 'Most likely not every individual in the town went. The word “all” is a generalization that means very many people went. Alternate translation: “to many other people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '10', 'm39t', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will build you and not tear you down', 'Yahweh refers to the people of Israel like a wall that can be built or torn down. Alternate translation: “I will cause you to prosper and I will not destroy you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '10', 'aj8z', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will plant you and not pull you up', 'Yahweh uses another example to express how he will cause the people of Israel to prosper and not be destroyed. He refers to them like a plant in the same way he referred to them as a wall. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '10', 'a8zc', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will turn back the disaster that I have brought on you', 'A disaster is here spoken of as something that a person can put onto someone else. Alternate translation: “I will prevent the disaster that I have caused to happen to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '11', 'k5t5', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'to save you and rescue you', 'The words “save” and “rescue” mean the same thing and emphasize that Yahweh will, indeed, save. Alternate translation: “to save you completely” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '11', 'jv59', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'rescue you from his hand', 'Here the word “hand” refers to power and authority. Alternate translation: “rescue you from his power” or “rescue you from him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '13', 'qi8z', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'if you do not listen to my voice, the voice of Yahweh your God', 'Here “voice” represents a command. To not obey is like the people did not hear Yahweh’s command. Alternate translation: “if you do not obey my commands, even though I am Yahweh, your God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '14', 'bg9x', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'where we will not see any war, where we will not hear the sound of the trumpet', 'Both of these phrases describe being at war by the ability to see or hear it. Alternate translation: “where we will not experience the hardships of war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '14', 'n28p', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'we will not go hungry for food', 'Being hungry for food is used to describe famine. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '15', 't7ch', '', '', '0', 'Now', 'The word “now” does not mean “at this moment,” but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '15', 'te43', '', '', '0', 'to this word of Yahweh', '“to Yahweh’s message”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '15', 'e21x', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '15', 'cpw7', '', '', '0', 'set out to go to', '“depart for” or “leave for”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '16', 's8nw', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the sword that you fear will overtake you', 'Here “the sword” represents war. The Israelites experiencing war even if they go to Egypt is spoken of as if the sword would chase after the people catch up with them. Alternate translation: “you will experience the terrible results of war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '16', 'pea7', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'The famine that you are worrying about will pursue you to Egypt', 'The Israelites experiencing famine even in Egypt is spoken of as if famine would chase after them. Alternate translation: “You worry about famine in Israel but if you go to Egypt you will suffer from famine there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '17', 'vak7', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'all the men who set out', 'The men are used to refer to all the people because they are the leaders in their families. Alternate translation: “anyone who sets out” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '17', 'b82t', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the disaster that I will bring on them', 'Causing a disaster is spoken of as if disaster were an object that is brought to a person. Alternate translation: “the disaster that I will cause to happen to them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '18', 'v4kb', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '18', 'hxc8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'my wrath and my fury were poured out on the inhabitants of Jerusalem', 'Yahweh punishing people because he is very angry is spoken of as if wrath and fury were liquids that he poured out on the people. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I became very angry and punished the people of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '18', 'ss3l', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'my wrath and my fury', 'The words “wrath” and “fury” mean basically the same thing. Together they emphasize the intensity of his wrath. Alternate translation: “my terrible wrath” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '18', 'rm4e', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'in the same way my fury will be poured out on you', 'Yahweh punishing people because he is very angry is spoken of as if fury were a liquid that he pours out on the people. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will became very angry and punish you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '18', 'm8xv', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'You will become an object of cursing and a horror, an object for speaking curses, and something dishonorable', 'All of these statements mean basically the same thing and emphasize how badly the nations will treat the people of Judah after Yahweh punishes them. Alternate translation: “People will be terrified when they see what has happened to you. They will curse and mock you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '19', 'm4t7', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'I have been a witness against you', 'The phrase “been a witness against” is an idiom that means to give a warning. Alternate translation: “I have warned you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '20', 'tm47', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'we will carry it out', 'This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “we will do it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '21', 'q58d', '', '', '0', 'you have not listened', '“you have not paid attention”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '21', 'bn7i', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'to the voice of Yahweh your God', 'Here “voice” represents what Yahweh commanded. Alternate translation: “to what Yahweh your God commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '22', 'ewj3', '', '', '0', 'now', 'The word “now” does not mean “at this moment,” but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '22', 'ah9a', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you will die by sword', 'Here “sword” represents war. Alternate translation: “you will die in warfare” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '42', '22', 'b8em', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'in the place where you desired to go to live', 'They desired to live in Egypt. This can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “in Egypt, where you thought you would be safe” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', 'intro', 'b33q', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 43 General Notes
## Special concepts in this chapter

### They did not believe Jeremiah
After Jeremiah prophesied the destruction of Judah, the people did not believe him. Judah was conquered and destroyed. Even after this, the people did not believe they would be safe in Babylon as Jeremiah prophesied. This is shocking. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]])

### Babylon invades Egypt
Babylon is described as invading part of Egypt. This would have been unthinkable for the people. It would have gotten their attention.

## Other possible translation issues in this chapter

### Symbolic actions
Jeremiah’s burial of the stones was intended to be a symbolic action for the people. This was supposed to teach the people a lesson. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '1', 'ufu5', '', '', '0', 'It happened that', 'This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '2', 'wg2c', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Azariah', 'This could mean: (1) this is another name for Jezaniah in [Jeremiah 42:1](../42/01.md) or (2) this is a different son of Hoshaiah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '2', 'a3qd', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Hoshaiah', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 42:1](../42/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '2', 'u1n1', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Johanan … Kareah', 'See how you translated these men’s names in [Jeremiah 40:13](../40/13.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '3', 'h7cf', '', '', '0', 'inciting', 'to cause someone to act in a harmful or violent way']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '3', 'gh4k', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'to deliver us into the hand of the Chaldeans', 'Here “hand” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “to give us over to the Chaldeans” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '3', 'bw5d', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'for you to cause our death and to make us captives in Babylon', 'The abstract noun “death” can be stated as “to kill.” Alternate translation: “for you to cause the Chaldeans to either kill us or to take us as captives to Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '4', 'glv6', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'all the people', 'This probably did not include every individual there. The word “all” is a generalization that means many people. Alternate translation: “many of the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '4', 'a6mj', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'refused to listen to Yahweh’s voice', 'Here “voice” represents commands. And here “to listen” means “to obey.” Alternate translation: “would not obey Yahweh’s command” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '5', 'n9qa', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'where they had been scattered', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “where Yahweh had scattered them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '6', 'qj48', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Nebuzaradan', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 39:9](../39/09.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '6', 's144', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Gedaliah … Ahikam … Shaphan', 'See how you translated these men’s names in [Jeremiah 39:14](../39/14.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '7', 'rup9', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Tahpanhes', 'See how you translated the name of this city in [Jeremiah 2:16](../02/16.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '8', 'p6h5', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,', 'The idiom “the word of Yahweh came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Jeremiah in Tahpanhes. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah in Tahpanehs:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '9', 'i4wa', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'in the sight of the people of Judah', 'The abstract noun “sight” can be expressed with the verb “watching.” Alternate translation: “while the people of Judah are watching” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '9', 'usg5', '', '', '0', 'mortar', 'a substance used to hold bricks together']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '9', 'sha8', '', '', '0', 'to Pharaoh’s house', '“to Pharaoh’s royal building”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '10', 'eb2l', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '10', 'uz43', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will place his throne over these stones that you, Jeremiah, have buried. Nebuchadnezzar will place his pavilion over them', 'Both the king’s “throne” and “pavilion” are used to refer to his royal authority. Alternate translation: “I will cause him to rule as king over the people of Egypt. He will place his throne and pavilion over these stones you have buried” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '10', 'k69r', '', '', '0', 'pavilion', 'a very large tent']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '11', 'krw1', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues telling his message.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '11', 'j4bf', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'he will come', 'Here “he” refers to Nebuchadnezzar who represents his whole army. Alternate translation: “Nebuchadnezzar’s army will come” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '11', 'njk5', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Anyone who is assigned to death will be given to death', 'The abstract noun “death” can be stated as “die.” This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Everyone will die whom I have decided must die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '11', 'iqj5', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Anyone who is assigned to captivity will be taken captive', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The Babylonians will take everyone captive whom I have decided must go into captivity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '11', 'prf4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Anyone who is assigned to the sword will be given to the sword', 'Here “sword” represents battle. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Everyone will die in battle whom I have decided will die in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '12', 'fy3l', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Then I will light a fire', 'Here “I” refers to Yahweh. This represents Yahweh sending the Babylonian army to light a fire. Alternate translation: “Then I will cause the Babylonian army to light a fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '12', 'yqt6', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Nebuchadnezzar will … He will', 'Here Nebuchadnezzar represents his army. Alternate translation: “Nebuchadnezzar’s army will … They will” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '12', 'nms7', '', '', '0', 'burn them or capture them', '“burn the Egyptian idols or take them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '12', 'e3qj', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'He will clean out the land of Egypt just as shepherds clean vermin off their clothes', 'Taking or destroying everything in Egypt is compared to how a shepherd carefully cleans off his clothes. Alternate translation: “He will take or destroy everything valuable in Egypt just as a shepherd is careful to get every insect off of his clothes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '43', '13', 'pyt4', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Heliopolis', 'This is the name of a city. The name means “city of the sun.” In this city was a temple where they worshiped a sun god. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', 'intro', 'xf8j', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 44 General Notes
## Important figures of speech in this chapter

### Idiom

The people called Ashtoreth the goddess of the Canaanites, “the queen of heaven.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '1', 's5cz', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'The word came to Jeremiah', 'It is implied that the word that came to Jeremiah was from Yahweh. This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 7:1](../07/01.md). Alternate translation: “This is the message that Yahweh gave to Jeremiah” or “This is the message that Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '1', 'gzg8', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Migdol', 'This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '1', 'a4bd', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Tahpanhes … Memphis', 'Translate the names of these cities as you did in [Jeremiah 2:16](../02/16.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '1', 'jee4', '', '', '0', 'in Upper Egypt', 'This refers to the southern region of Egypt. It is sometime called “Pathros.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '2', 'j6cn', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '2', 'wb58', 'figs-rpronouns', '', '0', 'You yourselves have seen', 'The word “yourselves” is used for emphasis to specify the people of Judea who live in the land of Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '2', 'zs94', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'all the disasters that I brought on Jerusalem and all the cities of Judah', 'Causing disasters is spoken of as if disasters were an object that can be put on something. Alternate translation: “all the disaster that I caused to happen to Jerusalem and all the cities of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '2', 'bjm6', '', '', '0', 'See', '“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '3', 'a86s', '', '', '0', 'they did to offend me', '“the people of Jerusalem and all the cities of Judah did to offend me”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '3', 'uvb1', 'figs-rpronouns', '', '0', 'they themselves', 'The word “themselves” is used for emphasis to specify the people of Jerusalem and the other cities of Judah. Alternate translation: “the people from the ruined cities” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '4', 'jwn6', '', '', '0', 'So I repeatedly sent', 'The word “I” refers to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '5', 'a6zd', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'or turn from their wickedness in burning incense to other gods', 'To stop doing something is spoken of as if it were physically turning away from something. Alternate translation: “or to stop behaving wickedly by burning incense to other gods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '6', 'kck1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'my fury and my wrath were poured out', 'Becoming angry and punishing people is spoken of as if fury and wrath were liquids there could be poured on people. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I became very angry and punished them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '6', 'gje9', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'my fury and my wrath', 'The words “fury” and “wrath” mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of his wrath. Alternate translation: “my terrible wrath” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '6', 'if3y', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'kindled a fire', 'Yahweh becoming angry and punishing the people of Judah is spoken of as his fury and wrath were a fire. Alternate translation: “my fury and wrath were like a fire” or “my punishment was like a fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '6', 'j69q', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'they became ruins and devastations', 'The words “ruins” and “devastations” mean basically the same thing. Together they emphasize the complete devastation of Judah and Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “they became completely devastated” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '6', 'bb1y', '', '', '0', 'as at this present day', 'This refers to the current time at which Yahweh was speaking this message.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '7', 'gez9', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why are you doing … yourselves? Why are you causing … and babies?', 'Yahweh uses these questions to rebuke the people for doing things that cause him to punish them. Alternate translation: “You are doing … yourselves. You are causing … and babies.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '7', 'mnr5', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'Why are you doing great wickedness against yourselves?', 'The abstract noun “wickedness” can be stated as “wicked.” Alternate translation: “Why are you doing these wicked things that harm yourselves?” or “You are doing wicked things that cause terrible things to happen to you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '7', 'n4fj', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Why are you causing yourselves to be cut off from among Judah … and babies?', 'Being separated from the people of Judah is spoken of as if the people are cut off from Judah the way a person may cut off a branch from a vine or cut off a piece of cloth. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Why are you causing me to remove you from the people of Judah … and babies?” or “You are causing me to remove you from the people of Judah … and babies.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '8', 'prs6', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'By your wickedness you have offended me with the deeds of your hands', 'The abstract noun “wickedness” represents actions that are “wicked.” Here “hand” represents the whole person. Alternate translation: “You have offended me with the wicked things you have done” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '8', 'bqw9', '', '', '0', 'You have gone there so that … so that', '“The result of going to Egypt is that … and that”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '8', 'd96k', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'you will be destroyed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you will cause me to destroy you” or “you will destroy yourselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '8', 'qgd6', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you will be a curse and a reproach among all the nations of the earth', 'Here “nations” represent the people. Alternate translation: “all the people of all the nations of the earth will curse you and hate you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '9', 'zk7z', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Have you forgotten the wickedness committed by your ancestors and the wickedness committed by the kings of Judah and their wives?', 'Yahweh rebukes the people for not thinking about the wicked behavior of their ancestors and how Yahweh punished them. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Think about what happened to your ancestors and the kings of Judah and their wives when they did wicked things.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '9', 'v2a3', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Have you forgotten the evil committed by yourselves and your wives in the land of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem?', 'Yahweh rebukes the people for not thinking about their own wicked behavior and how Yahweh punished them. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Think about what happened to you and your wives when you did evil things in the land Judah and the streets of Jerusalem.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '9', 'w74z', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'the streets of Jerusalem', 'Jerusalem is referred to by the part of the city where people walk. This means the people did evil things in public places. Alternate translation: “Jerusalem” or “the public places of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '10', 'ai8e', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'they still are not humbled', '“the people of Judah are still not humble.” Yahweh is still speaking to the people of Judah, so this can be stated in second person. Alternate translation: “you are still not humble” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '10', 'a4hl', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'nor do they walk in them', 'Obeying the laws is spoken of as if it were walking in the laws. Alternate translation: “nor do they obey them” or “nor do you obey them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '11', 'ppb1', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '11', 'vc6r', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'I am about to set my face against you', 'This idiom means he “firmly decided.” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 21:10](../21/10.md). Alternate translation: “I have made up my mind to oppose you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '11', 'j5gg', '', '', '0', 'set my face against', '“stare angrily at”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '11', 'is79', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'to bring disaster to you', 'Causing disaster to happen is spoken of as if disaster were an object that can be brought to someone. Alternate translation: “to cause disaster to happen to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '12', 't7mn', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'They will fall by sword and famine', 'Here “fall” means to die. And “sword” represents the enemies carrying weapons. Alternate translation: “Enemies will kill some of them and others will die of hunger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '12', 'pmr4', 'figs-merism', '', '0', 'From the least to the greatest', 'This is a way to refer to people from every social status. Here “least” and “greatest” represent those who are least important and those who are most important. Alternate translation: “all the people from every social status” or “all the people, including the least important and the most important people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '12', 't4e4', '', '', '0', 'will become an object of swearing, cursing, reproaching, and a horrible thing', '“people will be horrified because of what happened to the people of Judah, and people will mock and curse them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '13', 'yvm2', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I punished Jerusalem', 'Here “Jerusalem” represents the people. Alternate translation: “I punished the people of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '13', 'xt2p', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'with the sword, with famine, and with the plague', 'Here “sword” represents enemies carrying weapons. Alternate translation: “by causing enemies to kill some of them, others to starve to death, and others to die because of disease” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '15', 'e1fj', '', '', '0', 'in the great assembly', '“in the large crowd”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '15', 'ql9v', '', '', '0', 'Lower … Egypt', '“Lower Egypt” refers to the northern region of Egypt.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '15', 'a1sx', '', '', '0', 'Upper Egypt', 'This refers to the southern region of Egypt. It is sometime called “Pathros.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '16', 'k3bm', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'About the word that you have told us in Yahweh’s name—we will not listen to you', 'Here “in Yahweh’s name” means “in Yahweh’s authority” or “as Yahweh’s representative.” Alternate translation: “We will not obey this message that you say Yahweh told you to tell us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '17', 'aja3', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'queen of heaven', 'This a title of a false goddess that the people of Judah worshiped. This goddess is also called “Asherah.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '17', 'fh7r', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'the streets of Jerusalem', 'Here “streets” represent the public places in Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “in the public places of Jerusalem” or “in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '17', 'clp3', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Then we will be filled with food and will prosper, without experiencing any disaster', 'The people of Judah thought they would prosper because the queen of heaven would bless them if they worshiped her. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '17', 'u8y8', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Then we will be filled with food', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Then we will have plenty of food” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '18', 'ux4h', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The remnant of the people living in Egypt continue to speak. Beginning in 44:19, the women address Jeremiah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '18', 'hs8y', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'were dying by sword and famine', 'Here “sword” represents enemies carrying weapons. Alternate translation: “enemy soldiers were killing some of us and some of us were dying of hunger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '19', 'dne8', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'was it against our husbands that we did these things … to her?', 'The women were claiming to be innocent because their husband approved of what they were doing. Alternate translation: “our husbands knew what we were doing … to her.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '19', 'ec3w', '', '', '0', 'cakes in her image', 'These were probably small cakes shaped like stars or the crescent moon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '21', 'qc2v', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Did not Yahweh remember … of the land?', 'Jeremiah uses a question to scold the people. Alternate translation: “Yahweh certainly knew about … of the land.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '21', 'ir8d', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'For Yahweh calls this to mind; it comes to his thoughts', 'Both of these phrases mean the same thing. They emphasize that Yahweh knows that the people were worshiping false gods. Alternate translation: “Yes, Yahweh knows what you were doing, and he does not forget” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '22', 'a6w5', '', '', '0', 'was no longer able to bear it', '“was no longer able to tolerate it”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '22', 't1fz', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'because of the abominations that you did', 'The abstract noun “abominations” can be stated as “things he hated.” Alternate translation: “because you did things that he hated” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '22', 'x1jw', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'Then your land became a desolation, a horror, and a curse so there was no longer an inhabitant as at this present day', 'This can be restated to remove the abstract nouns “a desolation,” “a horror,” and “a curse.” Alternate translation: “Then Yahweh caused it so that no one lives in the land. He made it a desolate and horrifying place. People use its name to curse others. And this is how it is even to this day” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '23', 'z7ak', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'burned incense', 'Why people burn incense can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “burned incense to false gods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '23', 'm5km', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'you would not listen to his voice', 'Here “voice” refers to Yahweh’s commands. Alternate translation: “you would not obey his commands” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '24', 'lr74', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'all of Judah', 'Here “Judah” represents the people. Alternate translation: “all the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '25', 'q7r5', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '25', 'rst9', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'have said with your mouths and carried out with your hands what you said', 'Here “mouths” and “hands” represent the whole person. Alternate translation: “have done what you promised to do when you said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '25', 'nwz1', '', '', '0', 'carry out the vows', '“fulfill the vows” or “complete the vows”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '25', 'lq9t', 'figs-irony', '', '0', 'Now fulfill your vows; carry them out', 'This is an ironic statement. Yahweh does not really want them to fulfill their vow to a false goddess. Yahweh knows they will not listen to him so he tells them to go ahead and do what they want. Alternate translation: “Very well! If that is what you want to do, then go fulfill your vows and do what you promised to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '25', 'vw9i', '', '', '0', 'Now', 'The word “now” does not mean “at this moment,” but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '26', 'vwq1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'all of Judah', 'Here “Judah” represents the people. Alternate translation: “all the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '26', 'd9iz', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'My name will no longer be called upon by the mouths of any of the men of Judah in all the land of Egypt', 'Here “name” represents the whole being of Yahweh. And, “mouth” represents the whole person. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “No person of Judah living in the land of Egypt will ever call upon me again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '26', 'n652', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'As the Lord Yahweh lives', '“as surely as the Lord Yahweh is alive.” The people use this expression to show that what they say next is certainly true. This is a way of making a solemn promise. See how you transited “As Yahweh lives” [Jeremiah 4:2](../04/02.md). Alternate translation: “I solemnly swear” or “I solemnly swear by the Lord Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '27', 'c948', 'figs-hyperbole', '', '0', 'Every person of Judah in the land of Egypt will perish by sword and famine until they are all finished', 'Here “Every person” is a generalization that means “very many people.” Also, “sword” represents enemies carrying weapons. Alternate translation: “Nearly every person of Judah in the land of Egypt will die. Enemies will kill many of them and many of them will starve to death until there is very few of them left” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '28', 'ar61', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Then the survivors of the sword', 'Here “sword” represents enemies carrying weapons. Alternate translation: “Then those whom the enemies do not kill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '29', 'vj4v', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'I am setting against you', 'This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “I am opposed to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '29', 'g448', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'my words will certainly attack you with disaster', 'Yahweh causing disaster on the people as he promised is spoken of as if his word would attack them. Alternate translation: “what I have said will happen and you will have a disaster” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '30', 'wm1f', '', '', '0', 'Look', '“Listen” or “Pay attention”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '30', 'fk1y', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I am about to give Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies and into the hand of those who seek to kill him', 'Here “hand” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “I will allow the enemies who want to kill Pharaoh Hophra, the king of Egypt, to defeat him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '30', 'k1p8', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Hophra', 'This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '44', '30', 'sf5s', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'when I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, his enemy who sought his life', 'Here “hand” represents power or control. And, Nebuchadnezzar represents his whole army. The phrase “sought his life” is an idiom that means to want to kill someone. Alternate translation: “when I allowed the army of Nebuchadnezzar to defeat Zedekiah king of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '45', 'intro', 'm5sy', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 45 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

This chapter forms a break in the narrative sequence. It records prophecies that have already occurred. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '45', '1', 'n8gv', '', '', '0', 'this was in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah', 'This information can be placed at the beginning of 45:1 as in the UST.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '45', '1', 'uid7', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'in the fourth year of Jehoiakim', 'The words “of the rule” are understood. Alternate translation: “in the fourth year of the rule of Jehoiakim” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '45', '1', 'd24t', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'fourth year', 'The word “fourth” is the ordinal form of the number four. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '45', '1', 'w799', '', '', '0', 'he said', '“Jeremiah said to Baruch”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '45', '3', 'vg45', '', '', '0', 'for Yahweh has added agony to my pain', '“for I was already suffering and now Yahweh causes me to be sad as well”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '45', '3', 'jwx7', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'My groaning has wearied me', 'The abstract noun “groaning” can be stated as “cry.” Alternate translation: “I am tired because I cry so much” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '45', '4', 'sdw1', '', '', '0', 'This is what you must say to him', 'Yahweh is telling Jeremiah what to say to Baruch.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '45', '5', 'jtj1', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'But are you hoping for great things for yourself?', 'Yahweh uses a question to state that he knows Baruch is hoping for others to treat him in a special way. Alternate translation: “I know you hope for great things for yourself.” or “I know you hope others will honor you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '45', '5', 'm1dh', '', '', '0', 'For see', '“For understand” or “Be aware”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '45', '5', 'n1jc', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'your life as your plunder everywhere you will go', 'Allowing Baruch to escape and remain alive is spoken of as if his life were plunder that he would take after a battle. Alternate translation: “but wherever you go, I will protect you and allow you to live” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '45', '5', 'a5tu', '', '', '0', 'plunder', 'things stolen from a place by force']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', 'intro', 'ul65', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 46 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 46:3-12, 14-24.

This begins a section where Jeremiah prophesies about other nations. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])

## Special concepts in this chapter
### Justice
Much of Jeremiah is concerned with Yahweh’s punishment of Judah. Yahweh used Egypt to punish Judah. Because Yahweh is just, he is going to punish Egypt for their evil deeds as well. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/works]])

## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter

### Battle preparations
Jeremiah commands the Egyptian army to prepare for battle, even though they will not be able to defend themselves. Their punishment has already been determined by Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '1', 'sfw3', 'writing-poetry', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah often wrote prophecy in the form of poetry. Hebrew poetry uses different kinds of parallelism. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '1', 'e496', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'This is the word of Yahweh that came to Jeremiah', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 14:1](../14/01.md), and make any changes as needed. Alternate translation: “This is the message that Yahweh gave to Jeremiah” or “This is the message that Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '2', 'q4ql', '', '', '0', 'For Egypt', 'This phrase indicates this message is intended for the nation of Egypt.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '2', 'zfd4', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Necho', 'This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '2', 'dv75', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Carchemish', 'This is the name of a city on the west bank of the Euphrates. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '2', 'tsq6', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon', 'Here Nebuchadnezzar represents his army. Alternate translation: “that the army of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '2', 'nsv9', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'in the fourth year of Jehoiakim', 'This refers to the fourth year of Jehoiakim’s reign. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “in the fourth year of the reign of Jehoiakim” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '2', 'v9gg', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'the fourth year', 'The word “fourth” is the ordinal form of “four.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '4', 'vhi9', '', '', '0', 'Put the harness on the horses; mount up on the horses', 'A “harness” is a set of straps placed on a horse so that it can pull a chariot. Here “mount up on the horses” means that the soldiers rode in the chariots that the horses were pulling.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '4', 'z233', '', '', '0', 'helmets', 'A helmet is armor which protects the head in battle.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '4', 'v58m', '', '', '0', 'polish the spears', 'This phrase means to “sharpen” the spear.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '5', 'h8b9', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah’s vision for Egypt continues.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '5', 'nj2q', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'What am I seeing here?', 'The word “I” here refer to Yahweh. Yahweh uses a question to introduce the vision and to draw attention to what he says next. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Look at what is happening here” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '5', 'hry1', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'They are filled with terror', 'The abstract noun “terror” can be stated as “terrified.” Alternate translation: “The Egyptian soldiers are terrified” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '6', 'gr1r', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'the swift cannot run away, and the soldiers cannot escape', 'These two phrases share similar meanings and emphasize that no one, not even the strongest and fastest, can escape. The nominal adjective “the swift” can be stated as an adjective. Alternate translation: “even the swiftest soldier cannot escape” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '6', 'bv4q', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'They stumble in the north and fall beside the Euphrates River', 'Both statements mean the same thing. Being and dying in battle is spoken of as if the soldiers stumble and fall. Alternate translation: “The Egyptian soldiers suffer defeat and die in the north by the Euphrates River” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '7', 'qv9y', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues quoting Yahweh’s declaration to the nation of Egypt.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '7', 'j7fk', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Who is this who rises like the Nile … the rivers?', 'Yahweh uses a question to draw attention to what he is about to say concerning Egypt. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Look at who rises like the Nile … the rivers.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '8', 'n8ng', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Egypt rises like the Nile', 'The Nile river floods its banks once a year, covering the surrounding area with water. Yahweh compares the kingdom of Egypt to the Nile because the Egyptian people think they are mighty enough to destroy cities in all the lands. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '8', 'udt1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Egypt rises … Egypt says … I will', 'Here “Egypt” represents all the people of Egypt. Alternate translation: “The Egyptians rise … The Egyptians say … We will” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '9', 'ew5h', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Go up, horses. Be angry, you chariots', 'Here “horses” and “chariots” represent the soldiers who use horses and chariots in battle. The leaders of Egypt are ordering their soldiers to start the battle. Alternate translation: “Go up to battle, you soldiers on horses. Fight furiously, you soldiers in chariots” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '9', 'a538', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Let the soldiers go out, Cush and Put, men skillful with a shield', 'This command can be addressed directly to the soldiers. What they were to go out for can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “You soldiers from Cush and Put, who are skillful with your shields, go out to battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '9', 'fz8w', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Cush … Put', 'These are biblical names for the countries of Ethiopia and Libya. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '9', 'c8vs', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'Ludim, men skillful at bending their bows', 'The ideas of soldiers and going out to battle are understood from earlier in the sentence. They can be repeated. This command can also be addressed directly to the soldiers. Alternate translation: “you soldiers from Lud, who are skillful at bending your bows, go out to battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '9', 'mem7', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Ludim', 'This is the name of the people group from the nation of Lud. Lud is the biblical name for Lydia. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '9', 'awb5', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'skillful at bending their bows', 'The phrase “bend the bow” means to pull the string of the bow back with an arrow in order to shoot the arrow. Alternate translation: “skillful at shooting arrows from their bows” or “skillful with the bow and arrow” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '10', 'b6mc', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah’s quotation of Yahweh’s declaration to the nation of Egypt continues.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '10', 'k221', '', '', '0', 'That day', 'This phrase refers to the day the Egyptians lose the battle to the Babylonians.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '10', 'kb95', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'for the Lord Yahweh of hosts, and he will avenge himself on his foes', 'Yahweh speaks of himself in third person. This can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: “for me, Lord Yahweh of hosts, and I will avenge myself on my foes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '10', 'xmi3', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'The sword will devour and be satisfied. It will drink its fill of their blood', 'This speaks of Yahweh’s sword as if it were devouring people and drinking blood. Both these phrases are saying similar thing and are combined to emphasize that there will be complete destruction. Alternate translation: “I will completely destroy my enemy. It will be like my sword devours them and gets drunk on their blood” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '10', 'c3fe', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'The sword will devour', 'Yahweh punishing and killing his enemies is spoken of as if he would use a sword to kill them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '10', 'i9dw', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'For there will be a sacrifice', 'Yahweh avenging himself by causing the Egyptians to lose in battle against the Babylonians is spoken of as if the Egyptian army would be a sacrifice to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “For the Egyptians will be like a sacrifice” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '11', 'h7iu', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh finishes his declaration to Egypt.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '11', 'b1x3', 'figs-irony', '', '0', 'Go up to Gilead and obtain medicine', 'Gilead was a region famous for having people skillful with medicine. Yahweh is mocking the Egyptians by telling them to go get medicine, but he knows it will not help them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '11', 'k73x', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'virgin daughter of Egypt', 'The people of Egypt are spoken of as if they were the virgin daughter of Egypt. Alternate translation: “people of Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '12', 'm6ni', '', '', '0', 'disgrace', 'This word means a condition of feeling ashamed or the loss of respect.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '12', 'xc2h', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'The earth is filled with your laments', 'Here “earth” is a metonym for the people of the earth and a generalization for the people who know what has happened to Egypt. All the people of the earth hearing the Egyptians crying is spoken of as if their laments filled the earth. Alternate translation: “All the people of the earth hear you crying” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '12', 'jk5t', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'for soldier stumbles against soldier; both of them fall together', 'Soldiers dying in battle is spoken of as if they were stumbling and falling down. Alternate translation: “for your soldiers die in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '13', 'q31x', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon', 'Here Nebuchadnezzar represents his army. Alternate translation: “when the army of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '13', 'jr9a', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the land of Egypt', 'Here “land” represents the people. Alternate translation: “the people of Egypt” or “the Egyptians” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '14', 'g5lu', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Migdol', 'Translate the name of this city as you did in [Jeremiah 44:1](../44/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '14', 'qy9a', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Memphis … Tahpanhes', 'Translate the names of these cities as you did in [Jeremiah 2:16](../02/16.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '14', 'b4vr', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the sword will devour those around you', 'The word “sword” here represents soldiers carrying weapons. The enemy soliders killing people is spoken of as if their swords were devouring people. Alternate translation: “your enemies will kill people all around you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '15', 'a8tg', '', '', '0', 'Why are your mighty ones face-down on the ground? They will not stand', 'Some Bibles translate this as “Why has Apis fled? Why did your bull not stand?” Apis was an Egyptian god that was represented by the form of a bull. The bull is often a symbol for strength. That is why the ULT and other versions of the Bible translate this as “strong ones” or “mighty ones,” which refers to soldiers.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '15', 'i1pz', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why are your mighty ones face-down on the ground? They will not stand', 'Yahweh uses a question to mock the strength of the Egyptian soldiers. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Your soldiers are face-down on the ground and will not stand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '16', 'a5tm', '', '', '0', 'He increases the numbers of those who stumble', '“Yahweh causes more and more of your soldiers to stumble”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '16', 'c7x1', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Let us leave this sword that is beating us down', 'Here “sword” represents the enemy soldiers who are carrying weapons. Alternate translation: “Let us run away from our enemies because they are killing us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '17', 'bd2w', '', '', '0', 'They proclaimed there', 'This could mean: (1) “they” refers to people in general who are in Egypt or (2) “they” refers to the foreign soldiers who are fleeing to their native lands of Cush, Put, and Lud.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '17', 'kv5n', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'Pharaoh the king of Egypt is only a noise, one who has let his opportunity slip away', 'These two phrases are saying that the nation of Egypt has become of little importance. The phrase “only a noise” is an idiom that means a person says he will do something but he does not do it. Alternate translation: “Pharaoh brags much but cannot do what he brags he will” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '18', 'a2ci', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'declares the King', 'Here “King” refers to Yahweh. This can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: “this is what I, the King, declare” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '18', 'gmj6', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'someone will come like Mount Tabor and Mount Carmel by the sea', 'This refers to the nation of Babylon who will be as overwhelming to the nation of Egypt as the these two mountains are to the plains that surround them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '18', 't2bs', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Mount Tabor', 'This is the name of a mountain in the northern part of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '19', 'n24i', '', '', '0', 'Pack for yourselves baggage to carry into exile', '“Prepare to go into exile”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '20', 'nf61', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Egypt is a very beautiful young cow', 'The nation of Egypt, which was very strong and prosperous, is spoken of as if it were a beautiful young cow. Alternate translation: “Egypt is like a very beautiful heifer” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '20', 'pcx7', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'but a stinging insect', 'The enemy army coming to attack the Egyptians is spoken of as if the army were an insect that stings. Alternate translation: “but a powerful army like a stinging insect” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '21', 'duz9', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'soldiers in her midst are like a fattened bull', 'The writer compares soldiers to “fattened bulls” because the soldiers are well cared for by the Egyptians just as a farmer takes care of a bull and makes it fat. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '21', 'y6gt', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'They will not stand together', 'To “stand together” is an idiom meaning to remain united. The writer is saying that the soldiers will not fight as a unit but will run away thinking only of saving themselves. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '21', 'h8zt', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the day of their disaster is coming against them', 'This speaks of a day as if it travels and arrives in a location. Alternate translation: “they will experience disaster on that day” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '22', 'pc27', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Egypt hisses like a snake and crawls away', 'The inability of the Egyptians to do anything to stop their enemy is spoken of as if they were snakes that can only hiss and crawl away. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '22', 'z1yp', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'They are going toward her like woodcutters with axes', 'The enemies coming with the weapons to destroy the Egyptians is spoken of as if they were woodcutters with axes preparing to cut down a tree. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '23', 'q15l', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They will cut down the forests … although it is very dense', 'This continues speaking of the enemy army attacking the Egyptians as if the army were woodcutters cutting down trees. Alternate translation: “The enemy army will kill many Egyptians like woodcutters cutting down a forest … even though there are very many trees” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '23', 'p42g', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '23', 'gvh6', '', '', '0', 'locusts', 'This is a type of insect that travels in very large groups and can cause great destruction by eating crops.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '23', 'dl76', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'unable to be counted', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one will be able to count them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '24', 'ut6g', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'The daughter of Egypt will be made ashamed', 'The people of Egypt are spoken of as if they were the daughter of Egypt. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The enemy army will humiliate the people of Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '24', 'n1ba', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'She will be given into the hand of people from the north', 'Here “hand” represents power or control. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I, Yahweh, will allow the people from the north to defeat the Egyptians” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '25', 'v4iz', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Amon of Thebes', '“Amon” is the king of the Egyptian gods. “Thebes” is the capital of the northern part of Egypt, and here it represents the people of Thebes. Alternate translation: “Amon, god of Thebes” or “Amon, god of the people of Thebes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '25', 'au2w', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Egypt and her gods', 'Here “Egypt” represents the people. Alternate translation: “all the people of Egypt and the gods they worship” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '26', 'pq89', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I am giving them into the hand of the ones seeking their lives', 'Here “hand” represents power or control. The phrase “seeking their lives” is an idiom that mean to want to kill someone. Alternate translation: “I will allow those who are wanting to kill them to defeat them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '26', 'n18z', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his servants', 'Here “hand” represents power or control. “Nebuchadnezzar … his servants” names specifically “the ones seeking their lives.” Alternate translation: “that is, I will allow Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his servants to defeat the Egyptians” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '26', 'zb51', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Then after this Egypt will be inhabited', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Then after this, people will live in Egypt again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '27', 'cfi7', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'my servant Jacob, do not fear. Do not be dismayed, Israel', 'These two phrases mean the same thing. Here “Jacob” and “Israel” represent the people of Israel. Yahweh is emphasizing that the people should not be afraid. Alternate translation: “people of Israel, my servants, do not be afraid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '27', 'n8yh', '', '', '0', 'from the land of their captivity', '“from the land where they are captives”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '28', 'r2ij', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'I will bring complete destruction against all the nations', 'The abstract noun “destruction” can be stated using the verb “destroy.” Alternate translation: “I will completely destroy all the nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '46', '28', 'h92x', 'figs-doublenegatives', '', '0', 'will certainly not leave you unpunished', 'This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “will certainly punish you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', 'intro', 'y84e', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 47 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 47:2-7.

Jeremiah’s prophesies about other nations continue in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])

## Important figures of speech in this chapter

### Flood waters
This chapter uses the imagery of a flood to describe the enemies who conquer the Philistines. Their destruction will be swift and complete. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '1', 'up7u', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'This is the word of Yahweh that came to Jeremiah', 'The idiom “the word of Yahweh that came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 14:1](../14/01.md), and make any changes as needed. Alternate translation: “This is the message that Yahweh gave to Jeremiah” or “This is the message that Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '1', 'z4d3', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'This word came to him', 'The idiom “this word came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave this message to Jeremiah” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '1', 'n7b3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'before Pharaoh', 'Here “Pharaoh” represents the Egyptians army. Alternate translation: “before Pharaoh’s army” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '2', 'br4s', '', '', '0', 'See', 'The word “see” alerts us to pay attention to what is about to be said.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '2', 'na2f', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'floods of water are rising in the north. They will be like an overflowing river!', 'The two phrases have a similar meaning. The enemy army is spoken of as if it were a flood. Alternate translation: “an army in the north will come like a flood. They will be powerful like an overflowing river” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '2', 'wnx1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'they will overflow the land', 'This continues speaking of the army from the north as an overflowing river. Alternate translation: “like an overflowing river, the army from the north will destroy the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '3', 'yv46', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'At the sound of the stamping of their strong horses’ hooves, at the roar of their chariots and the noise of their wheels', 'Together these represent the sounds of an oncoming army. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '3', 'yya7', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'at the roar of their chariots and the noise of their wheels', 'These two phrase have similar meanings and they are combined to emphasize the loud noise they will make. Alternate translation: “at the very loud sound of the wheels of the chariots” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '4', 'q4r1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'For the day is coming that will devastate all of the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre', 'This speaks of a day as if it were something that travels and arrives in a place. Alternate translation: “For on that day, the enemy army will devastate all of the Philistines and cut off from Tyre” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '4', 'f7br', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every survivor who wants to help them', 'Removing someone is spoken of as if they were cut off the way a person may cut a branch from a tree or a piece of cloth from a garment. Alternate translation: “to remove anyone who may want to help Tyre and Sidon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '4', 'g199', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Caphtor', 'This is the name of an island of the northern region of the Philistines. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '5', 'u8ep', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'Baldness will come upon Gaza', 'The abstract noun “baldness” can be stated as “bald.” “Gaza” represents the people. Alternate translation: “The people of Gaza will shave their heads bald” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '5', 'yv2n', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'Baldness', 'The shaving of the entire head or portions of the head is a sign of great sorrow practiced by idol worshipers in nations such as Philistia. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '5', 'dw3l', 'figs-euphemism', '', '0', 'the people … will be made silent', 'This could mean: (1) the people will be silent because they are mourning or (2) this is a euphemism that means the enemy soldiers will kill them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '5', 'm4h3', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'How long will you cut yourself in mourning?', 'Yahweh uses a question to emphasize that the people of Ashkelon will never stop mourning. Yahweh speaks to the people as if he were speaking to one woman, who is a metaphor for the city itself. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You will forever cut yourselves in mourning.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '5', 'f7f4', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'cut yourself in mourning', 'The cutting of one’s skin was another practice done by the idol worshipers when they mourn the dead. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '6', 'eck8', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'sword of Yahweh! How long will it be until you become silent? Go back to your scabbard! Stop and be silent.', 'The Philistines speak to the sword of Yahweh as if it were a person who could hear them. Alternate translation: “Yahweh, you who are holding your sword! When will you stop striking us with your sword? Stop your sword and put it back in its scabbard!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '6', 'm6j8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'sword of Yahweh', 'Yahweh punishing the Philistines by sending the army from the north is spoken of as if Yahweh were striking them with a sword. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '6', 'cid1', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'How long will it be until you become silent?', 'The people of the Philistines use this question to express their deep frustration about the devastation caused by their enemies. This may be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Please be silent!” or “Please, Yahweh, stop striking us with your sword!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '6', 'r4br', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'you become silent', 'A sword makes a noise as it slashes back and forth. Asking the sword to be silent means to ask it to stop slashing and killing. Alternate translation: “you rest” or “you stop slashing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '6', 'hg5n', '', '', '0', 'scabbard', 'This is the case used to protect the blade of a sword.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '7', 'x3p6', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'How can it rest … along the sea?', 'Here Jeremiah is speaking. He continues speaking of the sword of Yahweh as if it were a person who could rest. Yahweh punishing the Philistines by sending the army of the north is spoken of as if Yahweh were striking the people with a sword. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “It cannot rest … along the sea.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '47', '7', 'w3uj', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'How can it rest when Yahweh has commanded it, when he has ordered … the sea?', 'Jeremiah uses a question to mean that the sword cannot stop since Yahweh has commanded it to continue killing. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “It cannot stop, for Yahweh has commanded it. He has ordered … the sea.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', 'intro', 'd44i', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 48 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 48:1-25, 28-33, 39-47.

Jeremiah’s prophesies about other nations continue in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Obeying Yahweh

Moab worshiped and served other gods. Despite this, Yahweh expected every nation to worship and serve him and him alone. They were punished because of it. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '1', 'r24j', 'writing-poetry', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah often wrote prophecy in the form of poetry. Hebrew poetry uses different kinds of parallelism. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '1', 'kuu3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'To Moab', 'Here “Moab” represents the people. Alternate translation: “To the people of Moab” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '1', 'tu4z', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '1', 'xw9v', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Woe to Nebo, for it has been devastated', 'Here “Nebo” represents the people. Alternate translation: “How terrible it is for the people of Nebo, for their city is devastated” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '1', 'b21z', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Nebo', 'This is the name of a city near Mount Nebo in Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '1', 'vv99', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Kiriathaim has been humiliated', 'Here “Kiriathaim has been humiliated” represents the people being humiliated. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The enemy has captured the city of Kiriathaim and humiliated the people who live there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '1', 'e7lp', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Kiriathaim', 'This is the name of a city in Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '1', 'w4q3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Her fortress has been disgraced', 'Here “fortress has been disgraced” represents the people being disgraced. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The enemy has destroyed the fortress in Kiriathaim and disgraced its people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '2', 'f8nr', '', '', '0', 'The honor of Moab is no more', '“People no longer honor Moab” or “People no longer praise Moab”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '2', 'hq3s', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Heshbon', 'This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '2', 'dmn9', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Madmen will also perish', '“Madmen” here is a town in Moab. The name of the city has nothing to do with the English word “madmen.” Alternate translation: “Their enemies will destroy the city of Madmen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '2', 'ie7u', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'a sword will go after you', 'Here “sword” represents the enemy army carrying weapons. Alternate translation: “your enemies will chase after you and kill you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '3', 'bp4x', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues to tell of the destruction of Moab.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '3', 'f5ti', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Horonaim', 'This is the name of a town in the south of Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '3', 'ue2v', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'ruin and great destruction', 'These two terms mean the same thing. Together they emphasize complete destruction. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '4', 'u8km', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Moab has been destroyed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The enemy army has destroyed Moab” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '4', 'h6mu', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Her children', 'This could mean: (1) the children who lived in Moab or (2) “children” is a metonym that represents the people of Moab in general. Alternate translation: “The people of Moab” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '5', 'uj9q', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Luhith', 'This is the name of a place in Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '5', 'cpt9', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'because of the destruction', 'The abstract noun “destruction” can be stated as “destroyed.” Alternate translation: “because their town is destroyed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '6', 'lhh3', '', '', '0', 'Save your lives', 'The word “your” refers to the people of Moab.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '6', 'kv9q', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'become like a juniper bush in the wilderness', 'The people fleeing from their cities into the desert is compared to a bush or shrub that grows in the desert. Alternate translation: “become like a shrub that grows in the wilderness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '7', 'gkg1', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'because of your trust', 'The abstract noun “trust” can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: “because you trusted” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '7', 'z18z', '', '', '0', 'in your practices', '“in your own efforts” or “in your own work”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '7', 'v42e', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'you also will be captured', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the enemy army will also capture you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '7', 'x4hy', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Then Chemosh will go away into captivity', '“Chemosh” is the chief god of the Moabites. This means the enemy army will take the idol of Chemosh that the people made to worship. Alternate translation: “The enemy army will take your god Chemosh as a captive” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '8', 'uxi3', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'For the destroyer will come to every city', 'Here “the destroyer” represents the enemy army. Alternate translation: “For the enemy army will come to every city and destroy it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '8', 'wca7', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'no city will escape', 'Here “city” represents the people. Alternate translation: “no people from any city will escape” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '8', 'e6c4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'So the valley will perish and the plain will be devastated', 'Here “valley” and “plain” represent the cities and the people in those places Alternate translation: “So the enemy army will destroy everything in the valleys and on the plains” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '9', 'jd6u', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Give wings to Moab, for she must certainly fly away', 'Helping the people is spoken of as if they would put wings on the people so that could fly away. Alternate translation: “Help the people of Moab to escape as if you were giving them wings to fly away” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '9', 'eq9z', '', '', '0', 'Give wings to Moab, for she must certainly fly away', 'The translation of the original language is uncertain. Some Bibles translate this as “Set up a tombstone for Moab, for the enemy will certainly destroy it.” Other Bibles translate it as “Put salt on the cities of Moab, for the enemy will completely destroy it.” Enemies through salt on ruins to keep thing from ever growing there again.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '10', 'c5zb', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'from shedding blood', 'Here “blood” represents a person’s life. And “shedding blood” is an idiom that means to kill. Alternate translation: “from killing people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '11', 'lvs4', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'Moab has felt secure since he was young … He is … his wine … He has never gone … he tastes … his flavor', 'Here Yahweh speaks of Moab as if it were a man. Here it represents the people of Moab. All occurrences of “he” and “his” can be stated as “they,” “their,” or “them.” Alternate translation: “Even from their earliest times, the people of Moab have felt secure … They are … their wine … They have never gone … they tastes … their flavor” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '11', 'tpx9', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'He is like his wine that has never been poured from pot to pot', 'For wine to taste good, it has to be left undisturbed for a long time and not poured from one pot to another. Yahweh compares the people of Moab, who are prosperous because no one has ever conquered them and taken them as captives, to wine that is undisturbed and has a good flavor. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '12', 'mt13', '', '', '0', 'So see, the days are coming', '“Listen carefully because there will be a time”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '12', 'p3kf', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '12', 'z48t', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will send him those who will tip him over and pour out all his pots and shatter his jars', 'The enemy army defeating the people of Moab and taking them as captives is spoken of as if the people of Moab are wine and someone will come and pour them out and break the wine jars. Alternate translation: “I will send an army that will destroy them as if they were pouring out wine and breaking the jars” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '12', 'nky7', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'send him … tip him over … his pots … his jars', 'Here Yahweh speaks of Moab as if it were a man. Here it represents the people of Moab. All occurrences of “he,” “his,” and “him” in 48:11-12 can be stated as “they,” “their,” or “them.” Alternate translation: “send them … tip them over … their pots … their jars” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '13', 'le7f', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Then Moab', 'Here “Moab” represents the people. Alternate translation: “Then the people of Moab” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '13', 'biu2', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Chemosh', 'Chemosh is the chief god of the Moabites. See how you translated this name in [Jeremiah 48:7](../48/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '13', 'qrf9', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the house of Israel', 'The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to Israel’s descendants. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 2:4](../02/04.md). Alternate translation: “the Israelites” or “the Israelite people group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '13', 'fr2l', '', '', '0', 'Bethel', 'This could mean: (1) this refers to the city of Bethel where the Israelites worshiped a golden calf or (2) Bethel is the name of a false god the Israelites worshiped.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '14', 'r8r7', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'How can you say, ‘We are soldiers, powerful fighting men’?', 'Here Yahweh is speaking to the soldiers of Moab. Yahweh uses a question to rebuke the soldiers. Alternate translation: “No longer can you say, ‘We are soldiers, powerful fighting men.’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '15', 'z5yr', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Moab will be devastated and its cities attacked', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The enemy army will devastate Moab and attack its cities” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '15', 'b73e', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'its finest young men have gone down to the place of slaughter', 'The best men of Moab going to battle and being killed is spoken of as if they were animals taken to a place to be slaughtered. Alternate translation: “their fine young men will all be slaughtered” or “the enemy army will kill all of the finest men of Moab” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '15', 'x1zc', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'This is the king’s declaration', 'Here “king” refers to Yahweh. This can be stated in first person. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 46:18](../46/18.md). Alternate translation: “This is what I, the king, declare” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '16', 'f7i9', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'Moab’s disaster is soon to happen; calamity is hurrying quickly', 'These two sentences mean basically the same thing and emphasize that Moab’s destruction will happen very soon. Alternate translation: “Moab’s enemies will destroy her very soon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '16', 'u5tf', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'calamity is hurrying quickly', 'Something terrible happening soon is spoken of as if calamity were something that could move quickly to a place. Alternate translation: “terrible things will happen very soon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '17', 'l1hb', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the strong staff, the honored rod, has been broken', 'Here the words “staff” and “rod” represent the power and political support that Moab provided to other nations. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Moab’s enemies have ended her great power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '18', 'f8bi', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'you daughter living in Dibon', 'The people of Dibon are spoken of as if they were the daughter of Dibon. Alternate translation: “you people living in Dibon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '18', 'l7bv', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Dibon', 'This is the name of a city in Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '18', 'y9wk', '', '', '0', 'the one who will destroy Moab', '“the enemy army that will destroy Moab”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '19', 'l7di', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Aroer', 'This is the name of a city in Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '19', 'vrl3', '', '', '0', 'Ask the ones', '“Ask the people” or “Ask the men and women”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '20', 'zk9c', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Moab has been shamed, for it has been shattered', 'Here “Moab” represents the people. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The people are disgraced, for the enemy army has destroyed Moab” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '20', 'lmj3', '', '', '0', 'Howl and lament', '“Cry loudly in pain and anger”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '20', 'zl7d', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'that Moab has been devastated', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that the enemy army has devastated Moab” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '21', 'm1zb', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'punishment has come to the hill country, to Holon … Mephaath', 'Yahweh punishing the people of the hill country and cities of Moab is spoken of as if punishment were something that could travel and arrive in a place. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will punish the people of the hill country, of Holon … Mephaath” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '21', 'wa5a', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Holon, Jahzah, and Mephaath', 'These are cities in Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '24', 'z44v', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Bozrah', 'a city in Moab (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '25', 'y4ql', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'The horn of Moab has been hacked off; its arm has been broken', 'Both of these statements mean the same thing. Here “horn” and “arm” represent power. To have these hacked off or broken means to lose one’s power. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Moab has become weak; the people are not able to fight anymore” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '25', 'b8p9', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '26', 'r5qs', 'figs-imperative', '', '0', 'Make him drunk, because he acted proudly against Yahweh', 'Yahweh is speaking. The command “Make him drunk” indicates what Yahweh will cause to happen. Here “him” and “he” refers to Moab which represents the people of Moab. Alternate translation: “I, Yahweh, will cause the people of Moab to be drunk, for they acted proudly against me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-imperative]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '26', 'v6it', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Make him drunk', 'Here people experiencing Yahweh’s punishment is spoken of as if they were drunk on wine, acting foolishly so that people laugh at them. Alternate translation: “I will cause you to be like a drunk person” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '26', 'lx5w', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Let Moab wallow in his vomit … an object of ridicule', 'Yahweh continues speaking of the people of Moab as if they were a drunk person. Alternate translation: “Now the people of Moab will be like a person who wallows in his vomit … an object of ridicule (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '26', 'ln6t', '', '', '0', 'let him be an object of ridicule', '“so that people will laugh at him”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '27', 'hq3z', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'For did not Israel become an object for laughter to you?', 'Yahweh uses a question to remind the people of Moab how they treated the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “For you used to mock and laugh at the people of Israel.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '27', 'j56c', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Israel … Was he found … at him … about him', 'Here “Israel” represents the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “the people of Israel … Were they found … at them … about them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '27', 'ft2u', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Was he found among thieves, so that you shook your head … about him?', 'Here Yahweh uses a question to rebuke the people of Moab for treating the people of Israel with shame though they did nothing wrong. Alternate translation: “Although they were not thieves, you still shook your head … about him.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '27', 's168', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'shook your head at him', 'This is a symbolic action that shows feeling of scorn or disgust towards someone. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '28', 'e2f5', '', '', '0', 'cliffs', 'A cliff is a steep side of a mountain.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '28', 'ag7z', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Become like a dove … in the rocks', 'This simile emphasizes the people should leave their cities and live in the rocky cliffs to hide from their enemies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '28', 'bp3p', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the mouth of a hole in the rocks', 'Here “mouth of a hole” is an idiom that means the entrance to a cave. Alternate translation: “the entrance to caves” or “an opening in the rocks” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '29', 'zjt4', '', '', '0', 'We have heard', 'Here “We” refers generally to all the people in the surrounding area.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '29', 'c6m3', '', '', '0', 'arrogance … haughtiness … pride … self-glory … conceit in his heart', 'All of these words have similar meanings. They are used together to emphasize the extreme pride of the people of Moab.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '29', 'qa3k', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the conceit in his heart', 'Here “heart” represents a person’s inner being. Alternate translation: “his conceit” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '30', 'sx8k', 'figs-rpronouns', '', '0', 'I myself know his defiant speech', 'The word “myself” is used to emphasize that Yahweh was the one who knew about Moab’s defiant speech. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '30', 'wf2k', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'his defiant speech … like his deeds', 'Here “his” refers to Moab which represents the people of Moab. Alternate translation: “their defiant speech … like their deeds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '30', 's8fk', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'his defiant speech', 'The abstract noun “speech” can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: “that he has spoken pridefully” or “that he has spoken arrogant words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '31', 'jtn1', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'I will howl a lament for Moab, and I will shout in sorrow for all of Moab', 'Both of these statements mean the same thing. Alternate translation: “I will cry loudly for the people of Moab” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '31', 'cdx5', '', '', '0', 'I will howl', 'This could mean: (1) “I” refers to Jeremiah or (2) “I” refers to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '31', 'x2jk', '', '', '0', 'howl', 'a sad and loud cry that a person makes when he is in pain or deep sorrow']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '31', 'be4l', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Kir Hareseth', 'This is the name of the old capital city of Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '32', 'xbx7', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Jazer … Sibmah', 'These are the names of two towns in Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '32', 'xk3l', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'vine of Sibmah! Your branches passed … your wine', 'The town of Sibmah had many vineyards. Here, Yahweh speaks to the people of Sibmah as if there were a grapevine. Alternate translation: “people of Sibmah, who are like a grapevine with branches that passed … your wine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '32', 'z5h3', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'The destroyers have attacked your summer fruit and your wine', 'Yahweh continues speaking of the people of Sibmah as if they were a grapevine. Alternate translation: “The destroyers have attacked you and have taken the fruit from your vineyards and your wine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '32', 'lk5n', '', '', '0', 'The destroyers have', '“The enemy army has”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '33', 'kv8p', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'So celebration and rejoicing have been taken away from the fruit trees and the land of Moab', 'The abstract nouns “celebration” and “rejoicing” can be stated as verbs. The phrase “have been taken away” can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The people of Moab will no longer celebrate and rejoice because of their fruit trees” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '33', 'fn4p', '', '', '0', 'I have put an end to the wine from their winepresses', '“I have stopped the wine from their winepresses” or “I have stopped the people from making wine”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '33', 'u8yw', '', '', '0', 'I have put an end', 'Here “I” refers to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '33', 'db16', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'They will not tread', 'The wine makers would stomp on the grapes to squeeze out the juice. Alternate translation: “The wine makers will not stomp the grapes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '34', 'hx1i', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Heshbon', 'Translate the name of this city as you did in [Jeremiah 48:2](../48/02.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '34', 'zq8f', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Elealeh … Jahaz … Zoar … Horonaim … Eglath Shelishiyah', 'These are names of other cities in Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '34', 'puy7', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Nimrim', 'This is the name of a stream or river near the Dead Sea. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '35', 'ler4', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '36', 'jaw6', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'my heart is lamenting for Moab like a flute', 'Here “heart” represents the whole person. The person’s sad crying is compared to the sad music played on a flute at a funeral. Alternate translation: “I cry sadly for Moab. My cries are like the sad music a person plays on a flute at a funeral” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '36', 'qwv8', '', '', '0', 'my heart', 'This could mean: (1) “my” refers to Jeremiah or (2) “my” refers to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '36', 'b311', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Kir Hareseth', 'Kir Hareseth was an ancient capital of Moab. See how you translated this name in [Jeremiah 48:31](../48/31.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '37', 'mzh2', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'For every head is bald and every beard shaved. Incisions are on every hand, and sackcloth is around their waists', 'These are all things that the people of Moab did when they were mourning or expressing deep sorrow. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '37', 't4g3', '', '', '0', 'Incisions', 'cuts made on the skin']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '38', 'yc69', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'There is mourning everywhere', 'The abstract noun “mourning” can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: “There are people mourning everywhere” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '38', 'vhp3', '', '', '0', 'every flat roof', '“every housetop”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '38', 'k4ve', '', '', '0', 'plazas', 'open public areas, such as open marketplaces']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '38', 'x6fh', '', '', '0', 'For I have destroyed', 'The word “I” refers to Yahweh']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '38', 'aj4j', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '39', 'bl2b', 'figs-exclamations', '', '0', 'How it has been shattered! How they howl in their lamenting!', 'Here “How” begins exclamations. The phrase “has been shattered” can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I have completely shattered them! They shout loudly and weep!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '39', 'kh25', '', '', '0', 'howl', 'a sad and loud cry that a person makes when he is in pain']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '39', 'n6k8', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Moab turns its back in shame', 'Here Moab represents the people. To turn one’s back is a sign of feeling ashamed. Alternate translation: “The people of Moab turn their backs in shame” or “The people of Moab are ashamed and will not show their faces” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '39', 'b4ii', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'So Moab will become an object of derision and a terror to all those who are around him', 'This can be restated to remove the abstract nouns “derision” and “terror.” Alternate translation: “So all the people nearby will be terrified at what happened to the people of Moab and they will mock them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '40', 'm362', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'the enemy will come flying like an eagle, spreading out his wings', 'These phrases compare how a powerful army will descend on Moab and conquer it to the way an eagle swoops down to capture its prey. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '41', 'bm6y', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Kerioth has been captured, and its strongholds have been seized', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The enemy has captured Kerioth and seized its strongholds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '41', 'ud2e', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Kerioth', 'This is a city in Moab. See how you translated this name in [Jeremiah 48:24](../48/24.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '41', 'l119', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'in that day the hearts of Moab’s soldiers … women in birth labor', 'This phrase compares the fear that will overwhelm the soldiers of Moab to the fear a woman may feel when she is about to give birth to her child. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '41', 'nyn5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the hearts of Moab’s soldiers will be like the hearts of women in birth labor', 'Here “hearts” represent a person’s emotions. Alternate translation: “Moab’s soldiers will be afraid like a woman about to give birth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '42', 'a6pz', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'So Moab will be destroyed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “So the enemy will destroy the people of Moab” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '43', 'dsi5', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'Terror and the pit, and a trap are coming on you', 'Here “coming on you” is an idiom that means “to experience” something. Alternate translation: “You will experience the terror, the pit, and a trap” or “You will be terrified, and you will fall into pits and traps” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '43', 'r55q', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '44', 'qa8k', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'fall into the pit … caught in the trap', 'Here “the pit” and “the trap” represent all the different bad things that will happen to the people. People will run away to escape one bad thing but they will just experience another bad thing. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '44', 'n33r', '', '', '0', 'in the year of', 'Here, “year” could be translated as “time” or “season” or “time period.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '45', 'gbj4', '', '', '0', 'The ones who flee', 'This refers to the people who were able to run away during the destruction of Moab.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '45', 'jpn8', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'will stand in the shadow of Heshbon', 'Here “in the shadow” represents protection or shelter. Alternate translation: “will hide in Heshbon for protection” or “will go to Heshbon for shelter” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '45', 'ypv8', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'for fire will go out from Heshbon, flame from the middle of Sihon', 'These two phrases have similar meanings and emphasize that Moab’s destruction will begin and spread out from Heshbon, where King Sihon once lived. Alternate translation: because a fire will burn in Heshbon, which is the city where King Sihon lived long ago (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '45', 'r5h5', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Heshbon', 'Translate the name of this city as you did in [Jeremiah 48:2](../48/02.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '45', 'm2yh', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Sihon', 'This is the name of an Amorite king who once ruled over Heshbon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '45', 'ail8', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'It will devour the forehead of Moab and the top of the heads of the boastful people', 'Here “forehead” and “top of the heads” represent the people of Moab as a whole. Alternate translation: “It will burn up all the people in Moab who noisily boasted very much” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '45', 'rkn8', '', '', '0', 'forehead', 'the part of the face that is above the eyes, but below the hairline']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '46', 'fd8h', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Chemosh’s people are destroyed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The enemy army has destroyed the people who worship Chemosh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '46', 'dpj3', '', '', '0', 'Chemosh', 'This is the chief god of the Moabites. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 48:7](../48/07.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '46', 'k4g8', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'your sons are taken as captives and your daughters into captivity', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the enemy army has taken your sons and daughters as captives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '47', 'b2it', '', '', '0', 'I will restore the fortunes of Moab', '“I will cause things to go well for Moab again” or “I will cause Moab to live well again.” See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 29:14](../29/14.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '47', 'ei27', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '48', '47', 'i5t1', '', '', '0', 'The judgment on Moab ends here', '“That is the end of what Jeremiah prophesied about Moab”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', 'intro', 't6np', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 49 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

The ULT sets the lines in 49:1-11, 14-27, 29-33, 37-39 farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because they are part of a long quotation.

Jeremiah’s prophesies about other nations conclude in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])

## Special concepts in this chapter
### Covenant with Abraham
Ammon is destroyed because it drove the people of the tribe of Gad from their homeland. This is in line with the promises of the covenant Yahweh made with Abraham to curse those who curse Abraham’s descendants. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]])

## Important figures of speech in this chapter
### Rhetorical questions
There are many rhetorical questions in this chapter. The purpose of these rhetorical questions is to convict those Yahweh addresses. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '1', 'q42f', 'writing-poetry', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '1', 'tz36', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '1', 'rj3z', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Does Israel have no children? Is there no one to inherit anything in Israel? Why does Molech occupy Gad, and his people live in its cities?', 'Yahweh uses a question to express that the people of Israel should be living in Gad rather than those who worship Molech. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “There are plenty of Israelites to inherit the land of Israel. The people who worship the false idol, Molech, should not live in Gad.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '1', 't5qg', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Why does Molech', 'Here “Molech” represents the people who worship Molech. Alternate translation: “Why do the people who worship Molech” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '2', 'lb84', '', '', '0', 'So look', 'This adds emphasis to what follows. Alternate translation: “Look and listen”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '2', 'b61d', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'days are coming … when I will', 'Future time is spoken of as if the “days are coming.” See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 7:32](../07/32.md). Alternate translation: “in the future … I will” or “there will be a time … when I will” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '2', 'i8qt', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '2', 'jfb2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'when I will sound the signal for battle', 'Yahweh causing an army to attack is spoken of as if he would sound the signal for the battle to start. Alternate translation: “when I will cause the enemy army to sound the signal for battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '2', 'cl24', '', '', '0', 'its villages will be set on fire', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the enemy army will burn their villages”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '2', 'p4ct', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'For Israel will possess those who possessed him', 'Here “Israel” represents the people of Israel. “Those” refers to people of Ammon, who represent the land that they took from Israel. Alternate translation: “Then the people of Israel will again possess the land that the people of Ammon took away from them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '3', 've5q', '', '', '0', 'Howl in lament', '“Cry loudly and weep”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '3', 'ywk1', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Heshbon', 'Translate the name of this city as you did in [Jeremiah 48:2](../48/02.md). Here “Heshbon” represents the people. Alternate translation: “people of Heshbon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '3', 'kfc8', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'for Ai will be devastated', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “for your enemies will devastate Ai” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '3', 'bf53', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'daughters of Rabbah', 'This could mean: (1) “daughters” represent the women who live in Rabbah. Alternate translation: “women of Rabbah” or (2) all the people in general are spoken of as if they are the daughters of Rabbah. Alternate translation: “people of Rabbah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '3', 'z6g9', '', '', '0', 'for Molech is going into captivity', '“for your enemies will take your god Molech captive.” This means the enemies will take the idol that represents Molech back to their land.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '4', 'p3m1', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Why do you brag about your valleys … daughter?', 'Yahweh uses a question to scold the people for bragging about the large amount of fruit that grows in their valleys. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Do not be proud of your valleys … daughter.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '4', 've6p', '', '', '0', 'Why do you brag about your valleys, your valleys that are so fruitful', 'Some versions of the Bible read, “Why do you brag about your strength, your strength which is ebbing away”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '4', 'a3g4', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'faithless daughter', 'Here, the people of Ammon are spoken of as if they were a daughter. Alternate translation: “faithless people” or “rebellious people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '4', 'yq5q', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'say, ‘Who will come against me?’', 'The Ammonites use this question to state that they do not believe anyone can defeat them. It can be reworded as an indirect statement. Alternate translation: “falsely think that no one can defeat you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '5', 'a2bs', '', '', '0', 'you', 'The word “you” refers to the people of Ammon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '5', 'wlw8', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'this terror will come from all those who surround you. Each one of you will be scattered before it', 'The abstract noun “terror” can be stated as the verb “terrify.” The phrase “will be scattered” can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will cause all those around you to terrify you. Each one of you flee to different directions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '7', 'j239', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '7', 'j6lv', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Is there no longer any wisdom to be found in Teman?', 'Yahweh uses a question to scold the people of Teman for not acting wisely. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “It seems that there are no longer any wise people in Teman!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '7', 'rhs5', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Teman', 'This is the name of a district in Edom. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '7', 'c4hs', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'Has good advice … understanding? Has their wisdom become corrupted?', 'The same idea is expressed in two different ways. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '7', 'hk68', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Has good advice disappeared from those who have understanding?', 'Yahweh uses this question to scold the people. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “It seems that there are no longer any wise people in Teman district in Edom!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '7', 'gu21', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Has their wisdom become corrupted?', 'Yahweh uses this question to scold the people. This question may be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Their advice is no longer wise.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '8', 'mu6m', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Dedan', 'The is the name of a city in Edom. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '8', 'b1f3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I am bringing the disaster of Esau on him at the time that I punish him', 'Here “Esau” represents the people of Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau. Alternate translation: “I will cause the people of Edom to experience disaster when I punish them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '8', 'wxg4', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'on him … I punish him', 'Yahweh is speaking to the people of Edom. This can be stated in second person. Alternate translation: “on you … I punish you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '9', 'jea8', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about what will happen to Edom.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '9', 'rj8q', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'If grape harvesters … would they not leave a little bit behind?', 'Yahweh uses a question to cause the people to think about how grape harvesters leave some grapes behind. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “If grape harvesters … they would certainly leave some grapes behind.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '9', 'j7jl', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'If thieves … would they not steal only as much as they wanted?', 'Yahweh uses a question to cause the people to think about how thieves only take what they want. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “If thieves … they would only take as much as they wanted.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '10', 'fyc2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'But I have stripped Esau bare', 'Yahweh causing an enemy army to come and take everything is spoken of as if Yahweh stripped all the clothes off of Esau. Alternate translation: “But I have sent an army to take everything away from Esau” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '10', 'sn3n', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Esau … his hiding … he will not … hide himself … His children … he is gone', 'Here “Esau” represents the people of Edom. Alternate translation: “the people of Edom … their hiding … they will not … hide themselves … Their children … they are gone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '10', 'i22l', '', '', '0', 'I have revealed his hiding places', '“I have made known to the enemy soldiers where the people of Edom hide”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '12', 'z547', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about what will happen to Edom.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '12', 'l9lp', '', '', '0', 'See', '“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '12', 'auj9', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'must certainly drink some of the cup … for you will certainly drink', 'Here “the cup” is a metonym that represents the contents in the cup that the people must drink. The people experiencing Yahweh’s punishment is spoken of as if Yahweh’s punishment were liquid in a cup and the people must drink it. Alternate translation: “must certainly experience my punishment … for you will certainly experience my punishment” or “I will certainly still punish … for I will certainly punish you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '12', 'h58s', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'Do you yourself think you will go without punishment?', 'Yahweh uses a question to emphasize the people of Edom have sinned and will certainly be punished. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Certainly, you must be aware that you will personally experience my punishment for your sins.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '12', 'fb4j', 'figs-you', '', '0', 'you yourself', 'The words “you” and “yourself” refer to Edom, which represents the people of Edom. The word “yourself” is used to draw attention to the people of Edom. Alternate translation: “you yourselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '13', 'g6tz', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '13', 'g35q', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'Bozrah will become a horror, a disgrace, a devastation, and an object for cursing', 'The abstract nouns “a horror,” “a disgrace,” and “a devastation” can be translated as verbs. Alternate translation: “People will be horrified when they see that the city of Bozrah is devastated. And they will mock the city and use its name when they curse others” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '13', 'u174', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Bozrah', 'This is the name of a city in Edom. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '13', 'd9vp', '', '', '0', 'All of its cities', '“All of Edom’s cities”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '14', 'ly1e', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah is now speaking to the people of Edom.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '14', 'h7yn', '', '', '0', 'I have heard', 'The word “I” refers to Jeremiah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '14', 'vb6a', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'a messenger has been sent out', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has sent out a messenger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '14', 'z9ze', 'figs-ellipsis', '', '0', 'to the nations, ‘Gather together … for battle.’', 'It is understood “Gather together” is the beginning of the messenger’s message. Alternate translation: “to tell the nations, ‘Gather together … for battle.’” or “to the nations, and he will tell them, ‘Gather together … for battle.’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '14', 'uw6a', '', '', '0', 'attack her', 'The word “her” refers to Edom.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '15', 'pdt6', '', '', '0', 'I have made you', 'The word “I” refers to Yahweh. Here “you” refers to the nation of Edom.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '15', 'g33b', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'made you small', 'Here “small” represents having the least political importance. Alternate translation: “made you least important” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '15', 'wr35', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'despised by people', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “and people despise you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '16', 'l2gu', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about what will happen to Edom.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '16', 'l7en', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'As for your fearsomeness', 'Here the abstract noun “fearsomeness” can be translated with either an adjective or a verb. Alternate translation: “As for how terrifying you think you are” or “Although you think you scare other people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '16', 'kjt4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'your heart’s pride has deceived you', 'Here “heart” represents the whole person. People deceiving themselves is spoken of as if their pride deceived them. Alternate translation: “you have become prideful, but you have deceived yourselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '16', 'mwf3', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'so that you may make your nest high like an eagle', 'It is implied that the people made homes in high places to remain safe from enemies. Alternate translation: “live in safety like an eagle in the heights of the mountains” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '16', 'v7eu', '', '', '0', 'eagle', 'This is a very large, powerful bird of prey. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 4:13](../04/13.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '16', 'lr1b', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '17', 'xx9q', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to the people of Edom.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '17', 'hj17', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'Edom will become a horror to everyone passing by it', 'The abstract noun “horror” can be stated using the verb “horrified.” Alternate translation: “The people passing by will be horrified when they what happened to Edom” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '17', 'n5jw', 'translate-symaction', '', '0', 'tremble and hiss', 'The word “hiss” refers to a sound that shows horror or awe. Alternate translation: “shake from fear and gasp” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '18', 'ihe5', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'no one will live there; no person will stay there', 'Yahweh says the same thing twice to emphasize that Edom will be completely uninhabited. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '19', 'et9f', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about what will happen to Edom.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '19', 'f4y5', '', '', '0', 'See', '“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '19', 'r4k5', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'he will go up like a lion from the forests of the Jordan to the green pasturelands', 'This simile means that when Yahweh punishes the people of Edom, it will be fierce and unexpected like when a lion attacks sheep. This can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: “When I punish the people of Edom, it will be fierce and unexpected like when a lion comes out of forest and attacks sheep in the pasture” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '19', 'k55q', '', '', '0', 'pasturelands', 'This is land covered with grass where animals feed on the grass.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '19', 'yjn4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Edom run from it', 'Here “Edom” represents the people. “It” refers to the land. Alternate translation: “the people of Edom will run from their land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '19', 'c4yq', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'who will be chosen', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom I will choose” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '19', 'l6pt', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'For who is like me, and who will summon me?', 'Yahweh uses the question to emphasize that no one is like him. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “For no one is like me, no one can summon me.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '19', 'j5u5', '', '', '0', 'who will summon me', '“who will challenge me” or “who will call me to account”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '19', 'y36a', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'What shepherd is able to resist me?', 'Yahweh uses the question to show no one can defeat him. Here “shepherd” is a metaphor for “king” or “ruler.” This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “No king is able to resist me!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '20', 'kqc2', '', '', '0', 'the inhabitants of Teman', '“the people who live in Teman”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '20', 'yyc7', '', '', '0', 'Teman', 'Translate the name of this city as you did in [Jeremiah 49:7](../49/07.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '20', 'x5ym', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They will certainly be dragged away, even the smallest flock', 'This continues speaking of Yahweh punishing the people of Edom as if he would come like a lion and attack the sheep. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He will drag them away, even the smallest flock” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '20', 'k44h', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'even the smallest flock', 'Here the youngest and weakest people of Edom are spoken of as if they are the smallest flock of sheep. Alternate translation: “even the weakest and the smallest people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '20', 'qbe4', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Their pasturelands will be turned into ruined places', 'Here the land of Edom is spoken of as if it were pasturelands for flocks. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He will turn their pasturelands into ruined places” or “He will completely get rid of the people who live there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '21', 'c9gl', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'At the sound of their falling the earth shakes', 'The loud sound of Edom being destroyed is spoken of as if Edom were a large object that shakes the earth when it falls. Alternate translation: “When enemies come and destroy Edom, the noise will be extremely loud, with the result that the earth will shake” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '21', 'mw81', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'The sound of distressed shouts is heard at the Sea of Reeds', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “People at the Sea of Reeds will hear the people of Edom crying” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '22', 'u1u7', '', '', '0', 'See', '“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '22', 'u5hd', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'someone will attack like an eagle, and swoop down and spread his wings', 'This simile means that when the enemy army attacks it will be vicious and unexpected. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '22', 'fk85', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Bozrah', 'Translate the name of this city as you did in [Jeremiah 48:24](../48/24.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '22', 'u2ir', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the hearts of Edom’s soldiers will become like the heart of a woman in birth labor', 'Here “hearts” represent a person’s emotions. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 48:41](../48/41.md). Alternate translation: “Edom’s soldiers will be afraid like a woman about to give birth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '23', 'v81s', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh tells what will happen to the people of Damascus.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '23', 'yc2q', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Hamath and Arpad will be ashamed', 'Here “Hamath” and “Arpad” represent the people who live there. Alternate translation: “The people who live in Hamath and Arpad will be ashamed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '23', 'ecb7', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Hamath and Arpad', 'These are cities in Syria. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '23', 'tpi9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They melt away', 'A person being afraid is spoken of as if the person were melting. Alternate translation: “They are very afraid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '23', 'pe7l', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'They become as troubled as the sea, which cannot stay calm', 'The water of the sea is always moving and is never still. This is compared to the people who cannot rest because they are so anxious about the bad news they heard. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '24', 'tg9v', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Damascus has become very weak. It turns … seizes it', 'Here “Damascus” represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “The people of Damascus have become very weak. They turn … seizes them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '24', 'ik2u', '', '', '0', 'terror seizes it', 'The abstract noun “terror” can be stated as the verb “terrified.” Alternate translation: “Damascus is terrified” or “The people of Damascus are terrified”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '24', 'b8u2', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'Distress and pain seize it, like the pain of a woman giving birth', 'This can be restated to remove the abstract nouns “distress” and “pain.” The people are compared to a woman giving birth to emphasize their pain and fear. Alternate translation: “The people are afraid and suffering like a woman giving birth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '25', 'u3wm', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'How has the city of praise not been forsaken, the town of my joy?', 'Yahweh uses a question to express that the people should have left the city. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “This famous city once caused me to rejoice, but now the people should leave it.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '25', 'c4ki', '', '', '0', 'How has the city of praise not been forsaken, the town of my joy?', 'Some Bibles translate this with the people of Damascus speaking. Alternate translation: “The people of Damascus say, ‘The famous city, which once made us rejoice, is now empty.’”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '26', 'w6r9', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about what will happen to Damascus.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '26', 'b744', '', '', '0', 'its', 'The word “its” refers to Damascus and its people.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '26', 'p99r', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'its young men will fall in its plazas', 'They young men being killed is spoken of as if they will fall. Alternate translation: “enemies will kill the young men of Damascus in its plazas” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '26', 'sd8d', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how similar words are translated in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh of hosts has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh of hosts, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '27', 'zq53', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will light a fire', 'Causing the enemy army to light a fire is spoken of as if Yahweh will light the fire. Alternate translation: “I will cause the enemy army to light a fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '27', 'xw47', '', '', '0', 'it will devour', '“the fire will completely burn up”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '27', 'ghf4', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Ben Hadad', 'This the name or title of the king of Damascus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '28', 'vn4c', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah speaks about what will happen to Kedar.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '28', 'xl4r', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Kedar', 'This is the name of a land far to the east of Israel. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 2:10](../02/10.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '28', 'fp4y', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Hazor', 'This is the name of kingdom or district far to the east of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '28', 'l7n2', 'writing-background', '', '0', 'now Nebuchadnezzar', 'Here “now” introduces background information about Nebuchadnezzar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '28', 'yq1x', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon was going to attack', 'Here “Nebuchadnezzar” represents his army. Alternate translation: “the army of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon was going to attack” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '29', 'mmd9', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Their tents and their flocks will be taken, along with their tent curtains and all of their equipment', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Your soldiers will take their flocks, tent curtains, and all of their equipment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '29', 'mdi2', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'their camels will be led away from them', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “your soldiers will take their camels from them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '29', 'hri3', '', '', '0', 'men will shout to them, “Terror is on every side!”', 'This could mean: (1) these are men being attacked by the enemy. Alternate translation: “men will shout, ‘We are terrified because terrible things are happening all around us!’” or (2) these are soldiers in the invading army. Alternate translation: “soldiers will shout at them, ‘Be afraid because we are all around you!’”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '30', 'p7ww', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about what will happen to Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '30', 'a8sg', '', '', '0', 'Flee! Wander … Turn back!', 'Here Yahweh is speaking to the people of Kedar.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '30', 'dpv9', '', '', '0', 'inhabitants of Hazor', '“people who live in Hazor”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '30', 'f53n', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '30', 'l16w', '', '', '0', 'devised a plan', '“made a plan”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '31', 'dyc3', 'figs-apostrophe', '', '0', 'Arise! Attack … themselves', 'Here Yahweh is speaking to Nebuchadnezzar as if he was there listening to him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '31', 'qnr3', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Attack the nation at ease, that lives in safety', 'Here “nation” represents the people living there. Alternate translation: “Attack this nation, whose people feel safe and secure” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '31', 'hxk3', '', '', '0', 'They … them', 'The words “They” and “them” refer to the people who feel safe and secure.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '32', 'iq5h', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues telling Nebuchadnezzar to attack the people of Kedar and the kingdom of Hazor.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '32', 'bn78', 'figs-apostrophe', '', '0', 'For their camels will become plunder, and the abundance of their property will become war plunder', 'Yahweh is still speaking to Nebuchadnezzar as if he were there listening to him. This can be stated in second person. Alternate translation: “For your soldiers will take their camels and all of their property” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '32', 'i9ed', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Then I will scatter to every wind', 'Here “every wind” represents the nations. Alternate translation: “Then I will send to nations in all different directions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '32', 'm49g', '', '', '0', 'those who cut the corners of their hair', 'This probably refers to people who cut their hair short in order to honor a pagan god. Some modern versions interpret this Hebrew expression as “those who live on the edge of the wilderness.” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 9:26](../09/26.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '32', 'vge9', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '33', 'kqm2', '', '', '0', 'a lair of jackals', '“a place where jackals live.” Jackals are fierce wild dogs. See how you translated “jackals” in [Jeremiah 9:11](../09/11.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '33', 'u8xq', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'No one will live there; no human being will stay there', 'These two lines mean basically the same thing and emphasize that Hazor will be completely uninhabited. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '34', 'z9k4', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh is speaking about what will happen to Elam.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '34', 'iy32', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'This is the word of Yahweh that came to Jeremiah', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 14:1](../14/01.md), and make any changes as needed. Alternate translation: “This is the message that Yahweh gave to Jeremiah” or “This is the message that Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '35', 'gga5', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '35', 'f1xj', '', '', '0', 'I am about to break the bowmen of Elam, the main part of their power', '“The archers made Elam very powerful, but I will stop them”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '35', 'phc1', '', '', '0', 'bowmen', 'men who are skilled with a bow and arrows']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '36', 'k5pp', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'I will bring the four winds from the four corners of the heavens', 'Here “four winds from the four corners” is an idiom that represents wind blowing from every direction. Alternate translation: “I will cause the winds to blow from every direction” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '36', 'p5sx', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will bring the four winds from the four corners of the heavens', 'Here “winds” represents nations. And the nations are a synecdoche representing the armies from those nations. Causing armies to come from all directions is spoken of as if Yahweh will cause wind to blow from all directions Alternate translation: “I will bring your enemies from every direction to attack you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '36', 'hx53', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'to all of those winds', 'Here “winds” represents “nations.” Alternate translation: “to all those nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '36', 'a1gl', 'figs-doublenegatives', '', '0', 'There is no nation to which those scattered from Elam will not go', 'This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “I will scatter the people of Elam to every nation on earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '37', 'p5tp', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking about what will happen to Elam.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '37', 'pcx2', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will shatter Elam', 'These words are a metonym for Yahweh causing enemies to destroy Elam. Alternate translation: “I will cause Elam’s enemies to destroy Elam” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '37', 'z98d', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Elam', 'the people of Elam (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '37', 'e227', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'those who seek their lives', 'Seeking a person’s life represents wanting or desiring to kill someone. Alternate translation: “those who want to kill them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '37', 'l2b9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will bring disaster against them', 'Yahweh causing people to experience disaster is spoken of as if he would bring disaster against them. Alternate translation: “I will cause them to experience disaster” or “I will cause terrible things to happen to them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '37', 'kkm4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the sword after them', 'Here “sword” represents the enemy army carrying their weapons. Alternate translation: “the enemy army to pursue and kill them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '38', 'we6b', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will put my throne in Elam', 'Here “throne” represents Yahweh’s right to rule and judge as the king. Alternate translation: “I will judge the people of Elam” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '49', '39', 's61m', '', '', '0', 'in later days', '“in the future”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', 'intro', 'dyn1', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 50 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 50:1-5, 6-46.

## Special concepts in this chapter

### Babylon destroyed

Babylon will be conquered and the Jews will return to their homeland. At this time, Babylon controlled almost the entire Near East. The fulfillment of this prophecy would have been unthinkable. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/fulfill]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])

## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
### Israel
The author sometimes uses the term “Israel” to refer to the people of the old northern kingdom of Israel, and at other times to the nation of Israel as a whole. He switches between these uses several times without warning the reader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '1', 'mzg3', 'writing-poetry', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'God gives Jeremiah a message about Babylon. See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '1', 'je71', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'This is the word that Yahweh declared', 'This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. Alternate translation: “This is the message that Yahweh gave” or “This is the message that Yahweh spoke” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '1', 'k291', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'by the hand of Jeremiah the prophet', 'The hand is a synecdoche for the person. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 37:2](../37/02.md). Alternate translation: “through Jeremiah, who was a prophet” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '2', 'gf1a', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'cause them to listen … cause them to listen', 'This phrase is repeated to emphasize the importance of the command. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '2', 'a85t', '', '', '0', 'Lift up a signal', '“Put up a sign”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '2', 'q3di', '', '', '0', 'Babylon is taken', '“Babylon is conquered”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '2', 'zzg6', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'Bel is made ashamed. Marduk is dismayed. Its idols are put to shame; its images are dismayed', 'These lines mean the same thing and emphasize that Yahweh has disgraced the gods of Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '2', 'x394', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Bel … Marduk', 'These are two names for the chief god of Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '3', 'g6ih', '', '', '0', 'arise against it … live in it', 'Here “it” refers to Babylon in both phrases.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '3', 'daw4', '', '', '0', 'her land', 'The word “her” refers to Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '3', 'sf89', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'make her land a desolation', 'The abstract noun “desolation” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “destroy her land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '4', 'xb8i', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'In those days and at that time', 'These phrases mean the same thing and emphasize the importance of that future time. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 33:15](../33/15.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '4', 'f3j1', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh declares” or “this is what I, Yahweh, declare” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '4', 'sdx6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'seek Yahweh their God', 'Seeking **Yahweh their God** represents either: (1) asking God for help or (2) thinking about God and obeying him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '5', 'e8cx', '', '', '0', 'They will ask', 'The word “They” refers to the people of Israel or the people of Judah who are returning from Babylon to Jerusalem.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '5', 'q3s7', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'join ourselves to Yahweh', 'This is figurative language used to explain a spiritual connection to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '5', 'ch4b', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'that will not be forgotten', 'This states that the covenant will be obeyed forever. It can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that no one will forget” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '6', 'fsj1', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'My people have been a lost flock', 'The people of Israel are spoken of as if they were a group of sheep that was lost. This can be stated as a simile. Alternate translation: “My people have been like a lost flock of sheep” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '6', 'a67k', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Their shepherds', 'The leaders of Israel are spoken of as if they were the shepherds of people. This can be stated as a simile. Alternate translation: “Their leaders were like shepherds who” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '6', 'zpk8', '', '', '0', 'turned them around from hill to hill', '“lead them around to many different places”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '7', 'h59f', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'devoured them', 'Attacking the people of Israel is spoken of as if a wild animal ate them. This can be stated as a simile. Alternate translation: “devoured them like a wild animal would eat its prey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '7', 'u3dr', '', '', '0', 'they sinned', 'The word “they” refers to the people of Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '7', 'id3n', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Yahweh, the hope of their ancestors', 'Yahweh is spoken of as the source of their trust. The abstract noun “hope” can be stated as an action. Alternate translation: “the one whom their ancestors confidently expected to help them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '8', 'en1b', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh is speaking to his people in captivity in Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '8', 'ey2s', '', '', '0', 'Leave from the midst of Babylon', 'This command is addressed to the people of Israel who were in exile in Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '8', 'y6hx', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'be like male goats that leave', 'Male goats tend to be more independent than the rest of the flock. This could mean: (1) they should be the first to leave Babylon or (2) they should lead the rest of the Israelites away from Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '9', 'dns1', '', '', '0', 'For see', 'The word “see” alerts the reader to pay attention to what follows. Alternate translation: “Pay attention, because”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '9', 'db8i', '', '', '0', 'set in motion', '“stir up”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '9', 'rv59', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Babylon will be captured from there', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “These nations will capture Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '9', 'sd99', '', '', '0', 'from there', 'This could mean: (1) “from the north” or (2) “from their battle positions.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '9', 'nm58', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Their arrows are like a skilled warrior who does not return empty-handed', 'The effectiveness of the arrows of the attacking nations are spoken of as if they were soldiers that always accomplish their mission. The idiom “empty-handed” means “without success.” Alternate translation: Each of their arrows are like skilled soldiers that always hit their target” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '10', 'n671', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh declares” or “this is what I, Yahweh, declare” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '10', 'wnf6', '', '', '0', 'Chaldea will become plunder', '“They will plunder Chaldea”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '11', 'a17k', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh is speaking to the people of Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '11', 'qcl4', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'You rejoice, you celebrate', 'These terms mean the same thing and are used to emphasize how happy they were to conquer Israel. Alternate translation: “You people of Babylon rejoice, celebrate” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '11', 'gt23', 'figs-pronouns', '', '0', 'You rejoice … you jump … you neigh', 'Each instance of “You” or “you” is plural and refers to the people of Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '11', 'sq4c', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'you jump around like a calf stamping in its pasture', 'The joy of the people of Babylon is compared to a calf who runs around joyfully in a pasture. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '11', 'ef11', '', '', '0', 'stamping', 'the action a calf makes when kicking the ground']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '11', 'e4bz', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'you neigh like a powerful horse', 'The people of Babylon are compared to stallions that are making loud noises because they are excited. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '12', 'a827', 'figs-pronouns', '', '0', 'bore you', 'The word “you” is plural and refers to the people of Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '12', 'i83h', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'So your mother will be greatly ashamed; the one who bore you will be embarrassed', 'These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of her embarrassment. The words “mother” and “the one who bore you” refer either to Babylonia or to the city of Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '12', 'n6mv', '', '', '0', 'the least of nations', '“the most unimportant nation”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '12', 'crm8', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'a wilderness, a dry land, and a desert', 'These words have basically the same meaning and emphasize the complete barrenness of the land. This could mean: (1) this is a metaphor for an uninhabited place or (2) this refers to Babylon literally becoming a barren wilderness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '13', 'mm1s', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'a complete devastation', 'The abstract noun “devastation” can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: “completely destroyed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '13', 'fl2h', '', '', '0', 'shudder', 'shake violently due to fear']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '13', 'tj8m', '', '', '0', 'hiss', 'make a sound like a snake that means great disapproval']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '14', 'z26z', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh tells the other nations to attack Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '14', 'wrr7', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Arrange yourselves against Babylon', 'Yahweh is speaking to the enemies of Babylon. Alternate translation: “You enemies of Babylon arrange yourselves against her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '14', 'p1p9', '', '', '0', 'Arrange yourselves', '“Line up in military formation” or “Form battle lines”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '14', 'z8c6', '', '', '0', 'Everyone who bends a bow', 'This refers to the soldiers who use bows and arrows to fight.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '14', 'm55f', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'shoot at her', 'Jeremiah speaks of the people who live in the city of Babylon as if they were the city itself, and he speaks of the city as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “shoot at the people in the city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '14', 'a1ig', '', '', '0', 'Do not keep back any of your arrows', 'This emphasizes that they should shoot all their arrows. Alternate translation: “Shoot every one of your arrows at her”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '14', 'x188', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'she has sinned', 'Jeremiah speaks of the people who live in the city of Babylon as if they were the city itself, and he speaks of the city as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “the people of the city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '15', 'smz6', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'She has surrendered … she has done', 'Jeremiah speaks of the people who live in the city of Babylon as if they were the city itself, and he speaks of the city as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “The people of Babylon have surrendered … they have done” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '15', 'ke5w', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'her towers … her walls', 'Jeremiah speaks of the city of Babylon as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “the towers of the city … the walls of the city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '15', 'pwd7', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'her walls are torn down', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the nations have torn down her walls” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '16', 'xev6', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues to tell the other nations to attack Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '16', 'jvv6', '', '', '0', 'the farmer who sows seed and the one who uses a sickle', 'These people collectively represent all the farmers and harvesters of Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '16', 'ifx7', '', '', '0', 'the one who uses a sickle at the time of harvest', 'A “sickle” is a farm tool that people use to harvest grain. Together with the previous phrase, Yahweh is saying that all planting and harvesting will stop in Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '16', 'm3vk', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'Let each person turn back to his own people … let them flee to their own land', 'These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Together they strengthen the command for foreigners to flee from Babylon back to their own countries. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '16', 'eg2j', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'from the oppressor’s sword', 'Here the word “sword” refers to the armies that will attack Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '17', 'g6hw', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh speaks to Jeremiah about Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '17', 'n1nd', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Israel is a sheep scattered and driven away by lions', 'Yahweh speaks of Israel as if it were a sheep that was trying to escape from hungry lions. This metaphor can be stated as a simile and in active form. Alternate translation: “Israel is like a sheep that lions scattered and drove away” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '17', 'r7en', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Israel', 'This refers collectively to all the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '17', 'n5qc', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the king of Assyria', 'This refers to the army of the king of Assyria. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '17', 'ux4g', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'devoured him', 'The destruction of Israel by Assyria is spoken of as if Israel were a sheep that Assyria ate. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '17', 'rfs4', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon', 'This refers to the army of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '17', 'uqu9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'broke his bones', 'The destruction of Israel by Nebuchadnezzar is spoken of if it were a sheep which had its bones crushed by a lion. Alternate translation: “destroyed Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '18', 'g9kd', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '18', 'v4k1', '', '', '0', 'See, I am about to', 'The word “See” means to pay special attention to what follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '18', 'wg6j', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'his land', 'Here “land” is a metonym for the people who live in the land of Babylon. Alternate translation: “the Babylonian people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '19', 'xb8l', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues speaking to Jeremiah about Israel.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '19', 'wz33', '', '', '0', 'I will restore', 'The word “I” refers to Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '19', 'gp73', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Israel to his homeland … he will be satisfied', 'This refers collectively to all the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “the people of Israel to their homeland … they will be satisfied” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '19', 'tl27', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'he will graze on Carmel and Bashan', 'Israel is spoken of as if they were sheep that eat grass. Alternate translation: “they will eat food that grows in Carmel and Bashan” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '20', 'aqy8', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'In those days and at that time', 'These two phrases mean the same thing and emphasize that future time. See how you translated this in as [Jeremiah 33:15](../33/15.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '20', 'pw89', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'iniquity will be looked for in Israel, but none will be found. I will inquire about the sins of Judah, but none will be found', 'These two lines mean basically the same thing. Together they emphasize that Yahweh will completely forgive the sins of the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '20', 'vxj6', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'iniquity will be looked for in Israel, but none will be found', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will look for iniquity in the people of Israel, but will not find any” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '20', 'k64e', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'that I spare', 'They will escape the destruction of Babylon. This can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “that I allow to escape the destruction of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '21', 'v5u9', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh speaks to Jeremiah about the enemies of Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '21', 'ajt3', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Arise against the land', 'Yahweh is speaking to the enemies of Babylon. Alternate translation: “You enemies of Babylon, arise against the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '21', 'bqj7', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Merathaim', 'This is another name for Babylon. This is a name that means “double rebellion.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '21', 'wh45', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Pekod', 'This is another name for the Chaldeans. This is a name that means “visitation.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '21', 'h6k6', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Put them to the sword', 'This refers to having a sword come down on people to kill them. Alternate translation: “Kill them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '21', 'x5j6', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Put them to the sword', 'Here the word “sword” represents war. Yahweh speaks of Babylon’s enemies killing them in battle as if he were placing those people under the sword’s power. Alternate translation: “Kill them in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '22', 'aq6m', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'The sounds of battle and enormous destruction are in the land', 'These sounds are heard during battle and great destruction. They are spoken of in the present tense to indicate that this will certainly happen soon. Alternate translation: “The sounds of fierce battle and terrible destruction are going to happen soon in the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '23', 'y8x3', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh speaks to the people of Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '23', 'vq6u', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'How the hammer of all the lands has been cut apart and destroyed', 'The army of Babylon is spoken of as if it were a hammer. The destruction of this army is spoken of as if the hammer was to be cut up and destroyed. This can be stated as a simile. Alternate translation: “The mighty army of Babylon that conquered all the nations is like a hammer that will be broken into pieces and destroyed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '23', 'gzv9', '', '', '0', 'How Babylon has become a destroyed place among the nations', 'Babylon was a nation like the other nations, but it will become a complete ruin, totally destroyed.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '24', 'kl72', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I have set a trap for you and you were taken', 'The destruction of Babylon is spoken of as if Yahweh had caught them in a trap like an animal. Alternate translation: “I set a trap and caught you in it as a hunter catches an animal” or “You people of Babylon, I have set a trap for you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '24', 'hn79', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'you were taken … You were found and captured', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I have captured you … I found you and captured you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '25', 'v2ka', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Yahweh has opened his armory and is bringing out the weapons for carrying out his anger', 'Yahweh’s anger that causes him to send enemies against Babylon is spoken of as if Yahweh had an armory and weapons. To open an armory is a metonym for preparing for battle. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has prepared for war and is sending the nations to attack Babylon in his anger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '25', 'qd2z', '', '', '0', 'armory', 'this is a building or room where weapons of war are stored']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '26', 'ek5x', '', '', '0', 'Attack her from far away', 'Yahweh speaks to the enemies of Babylon. Alternate translation: “You enemies of Babylon, attack her from far away”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '26', 'h3rp', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Open her granaries', 'Here “granaries” represent where Babylon stored its treasures. Alternate translation: “Raid the places where her treasures are stored” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '26', 'p24s', '', '', '0', 'granaries', 'buildings where grain is stored']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '26', 'kge6', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'pile her up like heaps of grain', 'This could mean: (1) reduce the city to piles of rubble that look like stacks of grain or (2) stack up the plunder from the city like piles of grain. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '26', 'k8z3', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'Set her apart for destruction', 'This idiom means to destroy something completely. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Jeremiah 25:9](../25/09.md). Alternate translation: “destroy her completely” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '26', 'uq7q', '', '', '0', 'Leave no remnant of her', 'This is stated in a negative way to emphasize the completeness of the destruction. Alternate translation: “Kill every person in her”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '27', 'n3yb', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues telling how to destroy the people of Babylon and Chaldea.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '27', 'wv75', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Kill all her bulls. Send them down to the place of slaughter', 'Here, the word **bulls** could mean: (1) soldiers or (2) strong young men. Killing them is spoken of as taking them to a place of slaughter. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '27', 'e5p8', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'Kill all her bulls', 'Yahweh speaks this to the enemies of Babylon. This can be made clear. Alternate translation: “You enemies of Babylon, kill all her bulls” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '27', 'k3c1', '', '', '0', 'her bulls', 'The word “her” refers to Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '27', 'jtx6', '', '', '0', 'them … their', 'The word “them” and “their” refer to the people of Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '27', 'h2tx', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'their day has come—the time for their punishment', 'The phrases “their day” and “the time” mean the same thing and can be combined. Alternate translation: “the time for their punishment has come” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '28', 'tx67', '', '', '0', 'There is the sound of those fleeing', '“Listen and you will hear those who are fleeing”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '28', 'i7g2', '', '', '0', 'those … those … These', 'The words “those” and “These” refer to the survivors from Babylon who will tell others about Yahweh’s vengeance.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '28', 'e143', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'the vengeance of Yahweh our God for Zion, and vengeance for his temple', 'The abstract noun “vengeance” can be stated as an action. Alternate translation: “Yahweh our God has taken revenge for what they did to Zion and to his temple in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '29', 'a82b', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh continues telling how to destroy the people of Babylon and Chaldea.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '29', 'uhm2', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'the archers … those who bend their bows', 'These phrases refer to the same people and are repeated for poetic effect. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '29', 'riq5', '', '', '0', 'her … her … she', 'The words “her” and “she” refer to Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '29', 'gm1z', '', '', '0', 'let no one escape', 'This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “capture or kill every person”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '29', 'dr67', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Do to her by the measure she has used', 'The evil things the Babylonians did to Israel are spoken of as if Babylon measured them. Alternate translation: “Measure out punishment for her with the same amount she used to punish Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '30', 'yd19', '', '', '0', 'her young men will fall', '“they will kill her young men”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '30', 'tu9n', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'all her fighting men will be destroyed', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will destroy all her fighting men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '30', 'du7b', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh declares” or “this is what I, Yahweh, declare” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '31', 'wr6r', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'See, I am against you', 'Yahweh speaks this to the people of Babylon. This can be made clear. Alternate translation: “See, I am against you, people of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '31', 't5id', '', '', '0', 'See', 'This alerts the reader to pay special attention to what follows.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '31', 'jxp6', '', '', '0', 'proud one', 'This is Yahweh’s description of Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '31', 'axv1', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'for your day has come … the time when I will punish you', 'These two phrases mean the same thing. The second phrase defines the “day” that the first phrase mentions. Alternate translation: “for the day when I will punish you has come” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '31', 'n6p7', '', '', '0', 'your day', '“your time.” This refers to the entire span of time during which the horrible judgment will come upon Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '32', 'rvn2', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'the proud ones will stumble and fall', 'Here “stumble and fall” are idioms that refer to defeat and death. Alternate translation: “I will cause enemies to defeat and kill the proud ones” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '32', 'vwn6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'it will devour everything around him', 'Fire burning the cities of Babylon is spoken of as if the fire were an animal that ate them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '32', 'sgv3', '', '', '0', 'around him', 'Here “him” refers to the “proud one” which describes Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '33', 'avf9', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh now speaks through Jeremiah about Israel and Judah.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '33', 'xl6p', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '33', 'gnz4', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'The people of Israel are oppressed, together with the people of Judah', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The Babylonians are oppressing the people of Israel and Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '33', 'k2wh', '', '', '0', 'captured them', 'The word “them” refers to the people of Israel and Judah who were captured and taken into exile.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '34', 'id2p', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'He will truly plead their case', 'Yahweh is spoken of as if he were a lawyer who represents the people of Israel in court. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '34', 'bc96', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'in order to bring rest to the land', 'Here “the land” is a metonym for the people who live in the land. Alternate translation: “in order that the people who live in Israel might live in peace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '34', 'd2c4', '', '', '0', 'bring rest … bring strife', 'These two terms represent opposite ideas and bring a strong contrast to how Yahweh will treat Israel and Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '34', 'm3i6', '', '', '0', 'bring rest', '“give peace”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '35', 'ayk2', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'A sword is against … and against', 'Here “sword” represents war. Alternate translation: “War will soon happen to … and to” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '35', 'ai3w', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '36', 'u7pl', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'A sword against', 'Here “sword” represents war. Alternate translation: “War will soon happen to” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '36', 'v1iv', '', '', '0', 'They will become fools', '“Their actions are foolish, and everyone will see that they are fools”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '36', 'fve6', '', '', '0', 'They will be filled with terror', '“they will be terrified”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '37', 'd4gj', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'A sword is coming against', 'Here “sword” represents war. Alternate translation: “War will soon happen to” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '37', 'ts2p', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'they will become like women', 'The weakness of the Babylonian soldiers is spoken of as if they were women. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “they will all become as weak as women” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '37', 'j5zb', '', '', '0', 'storerooms', 'A storeroom is a place where supplies or valuables are kept.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '37', 'fkg9', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'they will be plundered', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “enemy soldiers will plunder them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '38', 'kbz3', '', '', '0', 'A drought is coming on her waters', '“A drought will soon happen that will affect all her waters”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '38', 'tww1', '', '', '0', 'her waters', 'Here “waters” represent all the sources of water for the Babylonians, especially the river that went through the city.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '39', 'tq6w', '', '', '0', 'desert beasts with the jackals', 'This could mean: (1) “wild animals and hyenas” or (2) “wild demons and evil spirits.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '39', 'i9i9', '', '', '0', 'jackals', 'A jackal is a wild dog found in Asia and Africa.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '39', 'qe4b', '', '', '0', 'ostriches', 'very large African birds that run fast but cannot fly. Some versions translate this as “owl.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '39', 'e1qh', '', '', '0', 'will live in her', 'The word “her” refers to Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '39', 'd5ib', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'For all time, she will no longer be inhabited. From generation to generation, she will not be lived in', 'These two phrases mean the same thing and emphasize that Babylon will be completely uninhabited. Alternate translation: “People will never live there again; it will be uninhabited forever” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '39', 'y9d5', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'she will not be lived in', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one will live in her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '40', 'r3e2', 'figs-doublet', '', '0', 'no one will live there; no person will stay in her', 'These two phrases mean the same thing and emphasize that Babylon will be completely uninhabited. They can be combined. Alternate translation: “no one will ever live there again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '41', 'us4n', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'These verses are almost identical to [Jeremiah 6:22](../06/22.md) and [Jeremiah 6:23](../06/23.md). See how you translated those verses.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '41', 'p4d1', 'figs-explicit', '', '0', 'See, a people is coming', 'Yahweh speaks to the people of Babylon. This can be made clear. Alternate translation: “See, people of Babylon, a people is coming” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '41', 'n3n8', '', '', '0', 'See, a people', '“Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important: a people”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '41', 'm77s', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'a great nation and many kings', 'This phrase refers to the time when the Medes and Persians conquered Babylon in 539 BC. Here “nation” represents their armies. Alternate translation: “the armies of a great nation and many kings” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '41', 'qf6b', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'are being stirred up from the farthest parts of the earth', 'Being “stirred up” represents being urged to take action. Alternate translation: “are preparing to come from the most distant places on earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '42', 'fw6p', '', '', '0', 'They will pick up bows and spears', '“The soldiers will carry bows and spears”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '42', 'd5r3', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Their sound is like the sea roar', 'The loud noise that the soldiers make is compared to the loud noise of the sea. Alternate translation: “The sound that they make is very loud, like the sound of the sea” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '42', 'y1tc', '', '', '0', 'they are riding on horses, set out in order as men for battle', 'The phrase “set out in order” means that they have organized themselves and are riding in rows. The phrase “as men for battle” indicates that they are ready to fight. Alternate translation: “they are riding on horses in their assigned rows, and they are ready to fight”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '42', 'yn6t', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'daughter of Babylon', 'This phrase refers to the Babylonian people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '43', 'r3fu', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'This verse is almost identical to [Jeremiah 6:24](../06/24.md). See how you translated that verse.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '43', 'y1du', '', '', '0', 'his hands fell limp in distress', '“his hands were weak because he was anxious”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '43', 'um5z', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Anguish seized him', 'Feeling great anguish is spoken of as if anguish grabs the king of Babylon. Alternate translation: “He felt terrible anguish” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '43', 'uui8', '', '', '0', 'Anguish', 'suffering and grief that would bring a person to tears']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '43', 'j129', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'like a woman giving birth', 'The anguish that they feel because the enemy coming to attack them is compared to the anguish that a woman feels when she is about to give birth to a baby. Alternate translation: “like a woman who is about to give birth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '44', 'mn9k', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'This verse is almost identical to [Jeremiah 49:19](../49/19.md). See how you translated that verse.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '44', 'g65t', '', '', '0', 'Behold!', 'The word “Behold” here tells the reader to pay attention to what follows. Alternate translation: “Pay attention!”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '44', 'u7tz', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'He goes up like a lion from the heights of the Jordan to the enduring grazing place', 'This simile means that when Yahweh punishes the people of Babylon, it will be fierce and unexpected like when a lion attacks sheep. This can be stated in the first person. Alternate translation: “When I punish the people of Babylon, it will be fierce and unexpected like when a lion comes out of mountains and attacks sheep in the pasture” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '44', 'bst6', '', '', '0', 'the enduring grazing place', 'This is land covered with grass where animals feed on the grass.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '44', 'uiu8', '', '', '0', 'I will quickly cause them to run from it', 'Here “them” refers to the Babylonian people; the word “it” refers to the invasion.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '44', 'wgy7', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'who will be chosen', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom I will choose” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '44', 'g8wy', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'For who is like me, and who will summon me?', 'Yahweh uses this question to emphasize that no one is like him. Alternate translation: “For no one is like me, no one can summon me.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '44', 'vd1u', '', '', '0', 'who will summon me', '“who will challenge me” or “who will call me to account”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '44', 'ume1', 'figs-rquestion', '', '0', 'What shepherd is able to resist me?', 'Yahweh uses this question to show no one can defeat him. Here “shepherd” is a metaphor for “king” or “ruler.” Alternate translation: “No king is able to resist me.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '45', 'h7vf', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'These verses are almost identical to [Jeremiah 49:20](../49/20.md) and [Jeremiah 49:21](../49/21.md). See how you translated those verses.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '45', 'bl7z', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'the plans that Yahweh has decided against Babylon, the plans that he has planned against the land of the Chaldeans', 'These two phrases have the same meaning and are used together for emphasis. Alternate translation: “the plans that Yahweh has decided for the people of Babylon and the Chaldeans” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '45', 'e83p', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'They will certainly be dragged away, even the smallest flock', 'This continues speaking of Yahweh punishing the people of Babylon as if he would come like a lion and attack the sheep. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He will drag them away, even the smallest flock” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '45', 'dja3', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'even the smallest flock', 'Here the youngest and weakest people of Babylon are spoken of as if they were the smallest flock of sheep. Alternate translation: “even the youngest and weakest” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '45', 'fwh2', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Their pasturelands will be turned into ruined places', 'Here the land of Babylonia is spoken of as if it were pasturelands for flocks. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He will turn their pasturelands into ruined places” or “He will completely destroy the people who live there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '46', 'q28h', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'At the sound of conquered Babylon the earth shakes', 'This phrase compares the fall of the once powerful nation of Babylon to the extremely loud noise of an earthquake. Alternate translation: “The fall of Babylon will sound like a mighty earthquake” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '46', 'sue1', '', '', '0', 'distress', 'pain or unhappiness']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '50', '46', 'y112', '', '', '0', 'their shout of distress', '“their shout of pain”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', 'intro', 'e537', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 51 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 51:1-64.

The prophesied destruction of Babylon continues in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])

## Special concepts in this chapter
### Babylon destroyed

Babylon will be conquered and the Jews will return to their homeland. At this time, Babylon controlled almost the entire Near East. The fulfillment of this prophecy would have been unthinkable. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/fulfill]])

### Covenant with Abraham
Babylon is destroyed because it drove the people of Judah from their homeland. This is in line with the promises of the covenant Yahweh made with Abraham to curse those who curse Abraham’s descendants. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '1', 'bz33', 'writing-poetry', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah often wrote prophecy in the form of poetry. Hebrew poetry uses different kinds of parallelism. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '1', 'mgs4', '', '', '0', 'See', 'This draws attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen carefully” or “Pay attention”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '1', 'az5v', '', '', '0', 'a wind of destruction', 'This could mean: (1) “a wind that destroys” or (2) “the spirit of a destroyer.” This would mean that Yahweh would cause or inspire the enemy army to go and attack Babylon.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '1', 'br1w', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Leb Kamai', 'This is code name for Chaldea, a region of Babylonia. It is not clear why Jeremiah uses this name here, so you may want to translate as “Chaldea” or “Babylonia.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '2', 'bdq6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'scatter her and devastate her land … they will come against her', 'The word “her,” a metaphor that refers to Babylon as if it were a woman, is also a metonym for the people who live in Babylon. Alternate translation: “separate the people who live there from each other, send them in different directions, and make their land empty … foreigners will attack the people of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '2', 'w4jj', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'on the day of disaster', 'The phrase “day of” is a Hebrew idiom for “when.” Alternate translation: “when I destroy Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '3', 'yl8g', '', '', '0', 'Do not let … do not let', 'Yahweh wants the attack to be so sudden that the archers have no time to prepare for battle.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '4', 'u6a8', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'those who are killed', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “those whom the attackers kill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '5', 'u9ey', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Israel and Judah are not forsaken by their God, by Yahweh of hosts', 'The words “Israel” and “Judah” are metonyms for the people of Israel and Judah. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh of hosts, the God of the people of Israel and Judah, has not forsaken them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '5', 't4nl', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'their land is filled with offenses committed against the Holy One of Israel', 'The land in which they live is spoken of as if it were a container and their offenses as if they were solid objects that could fill the container. The abstract noun “offenses” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “they have offended the Holy One of Israel everywhere throughout the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '6', 'ht2y', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'in her iniquity', 'Babylon is spoken of as if it were a woman. The word “iniquity” is a metonym for God punishing the people for their iniquity. Alternate translation: “when Yahweh punishes Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '6', 'dia4', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'will repay all of it to her', 'Babylon is spoken of as if it were a woman, and the iniquity of the people is spoken of as if Yahweh needed to pay back a debt. The word “her,” meaning Babylon, is a metonym for the people of Babylon. Alternate translation: “will punish the Babylonians as much as they deserve” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '7', 'tj8i', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Babylon was a golden cup in the hand of Yahweh that made all the world drunk', 'The word “world” is a metonym for the people living in the nations surrounding Babylon. This could mean: (1) Making those people drunk could be a metaphor for Yahweh punishing those nations by allowing Babylon to conquer them. Alternate translation: “Babylon was a strong nation that Yahweh used to punish all the people of the surrounding nations severely” or (2) It could be a metaphor for those nations joining Babylon in worshiping idols and being violent. Alternate translation: “Babylon was a rich and powerful nation, and other nations wanted to become sinful just like it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '7', 'bqq8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Babylon was a golden cup in the hand of Yahweh', 'Babylon being a powerful nation that Yahweh used for his own purposes is spoken of as if Babylon were a golden cup in his hand. Here “hand” represents Yahweh’s power. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '7', 'ye28', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'nations drank her wine and became insane', 'This could mean: (1) “Babylon defeated and destroyed other nations” or (2) “nations enjoyed her riches and power and became evil.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '7', 's9ql', '', '', '0', 'insane', 'unable to think clearly']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '8', 'zm1s', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Babylon will … be destroyed', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will destroy Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '8', 'rer2', '', '', '0', 'Wail', 'to make a long, loud cry that shows that the person is sad']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '8', 'l2ej', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'perhaps she can be healed', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “perhaps Yahweh can heal her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '9', 'v18i', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh used Babylon to punish Judah and the nation. It is either the people of Judah or the people of the nations who are speaking the words in this quotation.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '9', 'cl11', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Babylon … she is not healed … leave her … her guilt', 'The name of the city is a metonym for the people who live there, and the city is spoken of as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “the people of Babylon … they are not healed … leave them … their guilt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '9', 'xi9j', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'she is not healed', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “we have not been able to heal her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '9', 'r4vl', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'For her guilt reaches up to the heavens; it is piled up to the clouds', 'Guilt is spoken of as if it were an object that could be made into a pile. The words “to the heavens” and “to the clouds” are an exaggeration for something that is very high. Alternate translation: “For Babylon is so very guilty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '10', 'sgl7', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh has declared our innocence', 'Yahweh had punished the Israelites for their sins, but now has let them return to him.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '11', 'np2a', 'figs-apostrophe', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah is speaking to the people of Jerusalem as if he were speaking to the people of Babylon and their enemies, who cannot hear him, telling them that Yahweh will destroy Babylon before the Babylonians can prepare to defend themselves. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '12', 'jt7x', '', '', '0', 'Lift up a banner over Babylon’s walls', '“Give a signal to attack Babylon’s walls”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '12', 'udw5', '', '', '0', 'make the watch strong', '“make sure the guards are strong and have good weapons”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '12', 'usv8', '', '', '0', 'set up watchmen', '“make sure there are enough men watching the city”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '12', 'rs5j', '', '', '0', 'prepare the ambushes', 'This was done in order to catch anyone running from the city.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '13', 'n6b4', 'figs-apostrophe', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah continues to speak to the people of Jerusalem as if he were speaking to the people of Babylon, who cannot hear him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '13', 's2hm', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'The thread of your life is now cut short', 'The people’s lives are spoken of as if they were threads that God could cut. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Your lives will be ended quickly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '14', 'tqq8', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'like a swarm of locusts', 'The large number of enemy soldiers is spoken of as if they were a mass of locusts invading the city. Alternate translation: “with a large number of soldiers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '14', 'mxl6', '', '', '0', 'battle cry', 'This is a shout that a soldier makes in battle.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '16', 'hr5x', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'When he thunders, there is the roar of waters in the heavens', 'These phrases compare the voice of Yahweh to the loud sound made by thunder and rain. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '16', 'f1vn', '', '', '0', 'storehouses', 'A storehouse is a building where people keep things they might want to use in the future.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '17', 'w7tq', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Translate many of the words in this verse as in [Jeremiah 10:14](../10/14.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '17', 'r1wa', '', '', '0', 'has become ignorant', '“is lacking knowledge” or “does not know”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '17', 'vgb8', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'Every metalworker is put to shame by his idols', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Every metalworker’s idols put him to shame” or “As for every metalworker, his idols shame him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '18', 'qxg3', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Translate many of the words in this verse as in [Jeremiah 10:15](../10/15.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '18', 'ux1i', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'they will perish at the time of their punishment', 'This speaks of the final destruction of the idols. Alternate translation: “there will be a time when God will destroy them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '19', 'rd4k', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Translate many of the words in this verse as in [Jeremiah 10:16](../10/16.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '19', 'mei8', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the portion of Jacob', 'Here “Jacob” represents the people of Israel. God being their “portion” is an idiom that means that they worship him. Alternate translation: “the portion of Israel” or “whom the people of Israel worship” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '19', 'dwl8', '', '', '0', 'the molder of all things', '“the creator of all things” or “the one who created all things”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '19', 'st72', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'Israel is the tribe of his inheritance', 'This speaks of Israel belonging to Yahweh as if it were something that Yahweh gained through inheritance. Alternate translation: “The tribe of Israel belongs to him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '20', 'f9ni', '', '', '0', 'You are', '“You, the Babylonian army, are”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '20', 'ap1j', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'With you I will smash', 'Yahweh speaks of punishing people as if he were smashing them with a hammer. Alternate translation: “With you I will punish” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '20', 'k6w9', '', '', '0', 'With you I will', '“I will use you to”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '22', 'b82y', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'With you I will smash', 'Yahweh speaks of punishing people as if he were smashing them with a hammer. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 51:20](../51/20.md). Alternate translation: “With you I will punish” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '22', 'n6g5', '', '', '0', 'With you I will', '“I will use you to.” See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 51:20](../51/20.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '24', 'rf4t', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'in your sight I will pay', 'The abstract noun “sight” can be expressed with the verb “see.” Alternate translation: “you will see it when I pay” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '24', 'r6wa', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '25', 'n2fb', 'figs-apostrophe', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh speaks to the people of Jerusalem, who could hear him, as if he were speaking to the people of Babylon, who could not hear him. He speaks to the city of Babylon as if he were speaking to the people of Babylon itself. He speaks of the city as if it were a mountain. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '25', 'gfh7', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will stretch out my hand against you', 'The word “hand” is a metonym for the power that the hand exercises. See how “I will attack the inhabitants of the land with my hand” is translated in [Jeremiah 6:12](../06/12.md). Alternate translation: “I will use my strength to attack you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '25', 'pu56', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will … roll you down from the cliffs', 'Yahweh stops speaking of Babylon as a mountain and speaks of it as a building that he is breaking down and throwing away. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '25', 'f3es', '', '', '0', 'cliffs', 'A cliff is the steep side of a mountain or hill.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '25', 'tb96', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will … make you a burned-out mountain', 'Yahweh speaks of Babylon as no longer being the great “mountain of destruction” but now a mountain that he has destroyed. Alternate translation: “I will … make you a pile of useless rocks” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '25', 'b8fv', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '26', 'pw6e', 'figs-abstractnouns', '', '0', 'you will become an everlasting devastation', 'The abstract noun “devastation” can be translated as a verb “devastate.” Alternate translation: “I will devastate you and no one will ever rebuild you” or “I will turn you into an empty place where no one will ever live” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '27', 'rw7n', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'Lift up a banner … Blow the trumpet … Call … to attack', 'Lifting a banner and blowing a trumpet are both ways of calling people to attack. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '27', 'hw53', '', '', '0', 'banner', '“battle flag.” This is large flag for the soldiers to follow in battle.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '27', 'wq6v', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'attack her', 'The city of Babylon is a metonym for the people of Babylon, and it is spoken of as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “attack the people of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '27', 'hkx4', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Ararat … Minni … Ashkenaz', 'These are names of nations or people groups. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '27', 'w3wj', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'bring up horses like swarming locusts', 'Yahweh compares a great number of horses to a swarm of locusts. Alternate translation: “bring many horses with soldiers quickly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '28', 'hs9h', '', '', '0', 'governors … officials', 'See how you translated these words in [Jeremiah 51:23](../51/23.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '29', 's84v', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the land will shake and be in anguish', 'The land is a metonym for the people who live on the land. Shaking and being in anguish are metonyms for being very afraid. Alternate translation: “the people who live in Babylon will shake with fear and be in anguish” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '29', 'nf9p', '', '', '0', 'anguish', 'suffering and grief that would bring a person to tears']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '29', 'vd9r', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'against Babylon', 'The city of Babylon is a metonym for the people of Babylon. Alternate translation: “against the people of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '29', 'd6kr', '', '', '0', 'there is no inhabitant', '“no one lives”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '30', 'a6hx', 'figs-pastforfuture', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Yahweh speaks of what will happen as if it had already happened. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pastforfuture]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '30', 'l7ic', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'her homes are on fire, the bars of her gates are broken', 'The city is spoken of as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “the homes in the city are on fire, the bars of the city gates are broken” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '31', 'wh3s', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'his city has been taken', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the enemies have overcome the whole city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '32', 'j8z8', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the fords over the river are seized', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the enemies have taken control of all the fords over the river” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '32', 'u4eq', '', '', '0', 'fords', 'shallow parts of a river where people can walk across']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '32', 'a1kx', '', '', '0', 'marshes', 'places with shallow water and grasses growing in deep mud']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '32', 'gpu4', '', '', '0', 'confused', 'unable to think clearly']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '33', 'yz8h', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts … says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '33', 'mic2', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'The daughter of Babylon', '“Daughter of Babylon” here is another name for the people who live in Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '33', 'w9he', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'is like a threshing floor', 'People thresh grain by trampling it on a threshing floor, and Yahweh speaks of people punishing the daughter of Babylon as if they were threshing grain. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '33', 'h2d9', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'It is time to trample her down', 'Yahweh punishing the daughter of Babylon is spoken of as if he were trampling and threshing grain on a threshing floor. Alternate translation: “It is time to punish her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '33', 'i4ix', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the time of harvest will come to her', 'The harvest is a metaphor for the result of the actions that the people did before. Babylon will experience the result of its people’s sins. Alternate translation: “God will punish her for her sins” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '34', 'e1t5', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'The speaker speaks as if he were a woman. The woman is a metaphor for the city of Jerusalem, which in turn is a metonym for the people of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '34', 're9d', '', '', '0', 'he has driven me into confusion', 'This could mean: (1) “he has caused me to be unable to think clearly” or (2) “he has crushed me.”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '34', 'v2wg', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'has made me an empty pot', 'Babylon has taken everything from Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '34', 'v4f3', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Like a monster', 'Here Babylon is compared to a monster. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '34', 'k3yc', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'he has swallowed me', 'Jerusalem compares its destruction to being swallowed. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '34', 'g9pi', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'he has filled his stomach with my delicious foods', 'This continues to speak of Babylon as if it were a monster. This states in another way the previous idea that Babylon has taken everything from Israel. Here “foods” represents all the good things that were there before. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '34', 'uc2v', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'he has spit me out', 'Nebuchadnezzar took what he wanted and spit out what he did not want. Alternate translation: “he has vomited me up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '35', 'v7aa', '', '', '0', 'The one who lives in Zion', '“She who lives in Zion”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '35', 'x9kf', '', '', '0', 'The one … to me and my flesh … my blood', 'All of these phrases refer to a woman.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '35', 'pj1v', '', '', '0', 'inhabitants of Chaldea', '“people who live in Chaldea”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '36', 's6hs', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'This begins Yahweh’s reply to Jerusalem’s request in verses 34 and 35.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '36', 'duw6', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I am about to plead your case and bring about vengeance', 'Yahweh defending his people is spoken of as if he were a lawyer pleading their case in court. Alternate translation: “I will be like your lawyer to defend you and I will bring about vengeance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '37', 'srq7', '', '', '0', 'heaps of rubble', 'buildings that have become piles of rock']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '37', 'fd8l', '', '', '0', 'den of jackals', 'home for wild dogs']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '37', 'qax1', '', '', '0', 'a horror', 'something that terrifies everyone who looks at it']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '37', 'k6wl', '', '', '0', 'hissing', 'a sound people make to show that they dislike something very much']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '37', 'a91l', '', '', '0', 'there are no inhabitants', '“no one lives”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '38', 'ht1r', '', '', '0', 'roar', 'loud sound made by a lion']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '38', 'e66g', '', '', '0', 'growl', 'a sound animals make to frighten other animals']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '39', 't613', '', '', '0', 'become happy', 'As a soldier is happy when he defeats a strong enemy. Another possible meaning is “are very drunk” .']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '40', 'y454', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'like lambs … male goats', 'Lambs and goats do not know before it happens that people are going to slaughter them, and the Babylonians will not know before it happens that Yahweh is going to destroy them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '41', 'mjn3', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'How Babylon has been captured … How Babylon has become a ruined place', 'The word “how” here shows that something that people thought was impossible has happened. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “We never thought that enemies could capture Babylon, but they have captured her … We never thought that Babylon could become a ruined place, but it has become a ruined place” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '41', 'epv5', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'the praise of all the earth is seized', 'The word “praise” is a metonym for the thing that people praised, and the word “earth” is a metonym for the people living on the earth. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “enemies have seized Babylon, the nation that everyone on earth praised” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '42', 'jlw8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'The sea … roaring waves', 'Babylon’s enemies have overcome her. “Waves” represent many people groups overcoming Babylon. The words “sea” and “water” often represent the nations. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '42', 'xv1n', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'She is covered with its roaring waves', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Its roaring waves have covered her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '43', 'i1ik', '', '', '0', 'Her cities', '“Babylon’s cities”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '44', 'ua7k', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'I will punish Bel', 'Bel was the main god of the Babylonians and represents the whole country and the people that worshiped it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '44', 'x7hy', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'out from his mouth what he swallowed', 'Yahweh compares all the sacrifices and offerings to Bel to things he ate. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '44', 'b1d8', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'the nations will no longer flow', 'The many nations that come to Babylon to sacrifice to Bel is spoken of as a river that moves along. Alternate translation: “the people of other nations will no longer come in large groups” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '46', 'e7mp', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the news that is heard in the land', 'This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “when you hear the news that is in the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '46', 'y5k9', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Ruler will be against ruler', 'The ruler is a metonym for the nations under his control. Alternate translation: “Nations will fight against other nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '47', 'hlg9', '', '', '0', 'see', '“look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what i am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '47', 'hh7n', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'days are coming … when I will punish', 'Future time is spoken of as if the “days are coming.” See how you translated this metaphor in [Jeremiah 7:32](../07/32.md). Alternate translation: “in the future … I will punish” or “there will be a time … when I will punish” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '47', 'x6k7', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will punish the carved idols of Babylon', 'Removing the idols of Babylon is spoken of as if Yahweh would punish the idols. Alternate translation: “I will remove the carved idols of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '47', 'm3al', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Babylon … her land … her slaughtered ones … her midst', 'The people of Babylon are spoken of as if they were the city itself, and the city is spoken of as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “the people of Babylon … their land … their slaughtered ones … their midst” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '48', 'r764', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'over Babylon … come for her', 'The people of Babylon are spoken of as if they were the city itself, and the city is spoken of as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “over the Babylonians … come for them … the Babylonians have made … their land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '48', 'a7da', 'figs-personification', '', '0', 'the heavens and the earth', 'Heaven and earth are viewed as if they were people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '48', 'ry4n', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '49', 'y6sf', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Babylon has made … her land', 'The people of Babylon are spoken of as if they were the city itself, and the city is spoken of as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “the people of Babylon … their land … their slaughtered ones … their midst … over the Babylonians … come for them … the Babylonians have made … their land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '49', 'mh52', '', '', '0', 'the killed of all her land', '“those whom the Babylonians’ enemies have killed in the land”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '50', 'rnu2', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Jeremiah speaks to the Israelite people in verse 50.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '50', 'v78z', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'Survivors of the sword', 'The sword is a metonym for war, in which soldiers use swords. Alternate translation: “You who have survived the war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '50', 'esb3', 'figs-idiom', '', '0', 'Call Yahweh to mind from far away; let Jerusalem come to mind', 'The phrases “Call … to mind” and “come to mind” are idioms that mean to think about or remember. Alternate translation: “Though you are far away, think about Yahweh; think about Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '51', 'l188', '', '', '0', 'insults', 'words that one person uses to offend another']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '51', 'u8ak', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'reproach has covered our faces', 'The speakers’ reaction to people expressing disapproval of them is spoken of as if it were a cover placed over the speakers’ faces. Alternate translation: “our faces show that we are hurt because others disapprove of us” or “we cover our faces in shame because others disapprove of us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '52', 'gq6f', '', '', '0', 'see', '“look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what i am about to tell you”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '52', 't1lg', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'days are coming … when I will punish', 'Future time is spoken of as if the “days are coming.” See how you translated this metaphor in [Jeremiah 7:32](../07/32.md). Alternate translation: “in the future … I will punish” or “there will be a time … when I will punish” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '52', 'ipn3', 'figs-123person', '', '0', 'this is Yahweh’s declaration', 'Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '52', 'h25y', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'I will punish her carved idols', 'Removing or destroying idols is spoken of as if Yahweh would punish the idols. Alternate translation: “I will destroy her carved idols” or “I will remove her carved idols” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '52', 'c2dr', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'her carved idols … her land', 'The people of Babylon are spoken of as if they were the city itself, and the city is spoken of as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “their carved idols … their land … the Babylonians … their highest fortresses … to them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '52', 'z6xh', '', '', '0', 'groan', 'to cry out because of pain or sadness']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '53', 'i44x', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'her highest fortresses … to her', 'The people of Babylon are spoken of as if they were the city itself, and the city is spoken of as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “their highest fortresses … to them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '53', 't773', 'figs-hypo', '', '0', 'if Babylon went up … or fortified … destroyers would come from me', 'This is a hypothetical situation that Yahweh does not expect to happen. Alternate translation: “Babylon will not go up … or fortify … destroyers will surely come from me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '54', 'j9es', 'figs-parallelism', '', '0', 'A shout of distress came from Babylon, a great collapse from the land of the Chaldeans', 'The same thought is expressed in two different ways for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '55', 'i691', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'destroying Babylon … her loud voice', 'The people of Babylon are spoken of as if they were the city itself, and the city is spoken of as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “destroying the people of Babylon … their loud voices” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '55', 'rb5t', '', '', '0', 'Their enemies … their noise', '“The enemies of the people of Babylon … the noise of the enemies”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '55', 'hs3i', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'enemies roar like the waves of many waters', 'The waves of the ocean and of flooding rivers make a loud sound, and the enemies will make a very loud sound as they come. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '56', 'bdd2', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'against her—against Babylon!—and her warriors', 'The people of Babylon are spoken of as if they were the city itself, and the city is spoken of as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “against the people of Babylon—yes, against Babylon!—and their warriors” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '56', 'sx3e', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'her warriors have been captured', 'This phrase can be changed to have an active verb. Alternate translation: “her enemies have captured her warriors” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '57', 'n6e9', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'her princes, her sages, her officials, and her soldiers', 'The people of Babylon are spoken of as if they were the city itself, and the city is spoken of as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “their princes, their sages, their officials, and their soldiers … their high gates … their aid … for them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '57', 'gc1t', 'figs-euphemism', '', '0', 'they will sleep in an unending sleep and never wake up', 'They will be dead. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 51:39](../51/39.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '58', 'qv76', '', '', '0', 'Yahweh of hosts says this', 'Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 6:6](../06/06.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '58', 'nvh5', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'The thick walls of Babylon will be completely demolished', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “The invaders willl completely demolish the thick walls of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '58', 'v2lw', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'her high gates … her aid … for her', 'The city of Babylon is spoken of as if it were a woman. Alternate translation: “their high gates … their aid … for them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '58', 'ci1a', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'her high gates will be burned', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “they will burn her high gates” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '58', 'pt5b', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'everything … will be burned up', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “they will burn up everything that the nations try to do for her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '59', 'x35d', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Seraiah … Neriah … Mahseiah', 'These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '59', 'r4gy', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'in the fourth year of his reign', '“after he had been king for three years.” This “fourth” is the ordinal number for four. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '60', 'f3pz', '', '', '0', 'that were written about Babylon', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “that he had written about Babylon”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '62', 'ctw9', '', '', '0', 'animal', 'If your language has a word for animals that normally live with people, you might want to use it here, because [Jeremiah 51:37](../51/37.md) states that Babylon will be inhabited by wild animals.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '64', 'rl23', 'figs-simile', '', '0', 'Babylon will sink like this', 'The stone and scroll will disappear in the water, the water will destroy the scroll, and Babylon will no longer look like a city or have buildings for people to live in. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '64', 'eg18', '', '', '0', 'will not arise', '“will never again be a city”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '51', '64', 'xm91', '', '', '0', 'they will fall', 'This means the Babylonians will fall because they are exhausted. Many translations do not include these words.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', 'intro', 'izf6', '', '', '0', '', '# Jeremiah 52 General Notes
## Structure and formatting

The chapter returns to a previous sequence of events and records Babylon’s conquering of Judah. It also records the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '1', 'f3ew', '', '', '0', 'General Information:', 'Because of the words “Jeremiah’s words end here” in [Jeremiah 51:64](../51/64.md) and because the words here appear in other books of the Bible, many scholars believe that this chapter was written by someone other than Jeremiah and attached to the scroll that Jeremiah and Baruch wrote.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '1', 'pmi6', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Hamutal', 'This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '1', 'w8zc', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Libnah', 'This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '1', 'st4j', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Jeremiah', 'This refers to another man named Jeremiah, not the prophet Jeremiah who wrote this book. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '2', 'f21w', 'figs-metaphor', '', '0', 'what was evil in the sight of Yahweh', 'The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '4', 'b8cu', '', '', '0', 'It happened', 'This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '4', 'zq3a', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'in the ninth year of the reign of King Zedekiah, in the tenth month, and on the tenth day of the month', 'after Zedekiah had been king for eight years, in the tenth calendar month, on the tenth day of the month (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '4', 'utp3', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'in the ninth year', '“in year nine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '4', 'nk5w', 'translate-hebrewmonths', '', '0', 'in the tenth month, and on the tenth day of the month', 'This is the tenth month of the Hebrew calendar. The tenth day is near the beginning of January on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '4', 's7id', '', '', '0', 'They camped opposite it', '“Nebuchadnezzar’s army camped opposite Jerusalem”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '5', 'g791', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah’s reign', 'until Zedekiah had been king for more than ten years (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '5', 'e3tj', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'eleventh year', '“year eleven” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '5', 'ws36', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'So the city was besieged', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “So they besieged the city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '6', 'q88p', 'translate-hebrewmonths', '', '0', 'By the ninth day of the fourth month', 'This is the fourth month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the dry season. The ninth day is near the beginning of July on Western calendars. Zedekiah had been king for ten years, three months, and eight days. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '6', 'b8bl', '', '', '0', 'city', 'This refers to Jerusalem.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '7', 'ns94', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'the city was broken into', 'This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the Babylonians broke through the wall around the city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '7', 'e7li', '', '', '0', 'the two walls', 'the wall of the king’s garden and the wall of the city']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '8', 'w5xq', '', '', '0', 'plains', 'flat land']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '8', 'z99u', 'figs-activepassive', '', '0', 'All his army was scattered', 'This can be translated in active form. This could mean: (1) “the Chaldeans scattered his entire army” or (2) “all of his soldiers ran away in different directions.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '9', 'e3yw', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'at Riblah in the land of Hamath', 'Riblah was a town in the territory of Hamath. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '9', 'y478', '', '', '0', 'passed sentence on him', '“decided how to punish him”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '10', 'rf5w', 'figs-synecdoche', '', '0', 'slaughtered Zedekiah’s sons before his own eyes', 'The eyes are a synecdoche for the whole person. The reader should also understand that others probably helped the king of Babylon kill Zedekiah’s sons. Alternate translation: “forced Zedekiah to watch as the king of Babylon slaughtered Zedekiah’s sons” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '11', 'xk3k', '', '', '0', 'he put out Zedekiah’s eyes', '“the king’s men made Zedekiah blind.” Use the common words for making a person blind. It is not clear that the king of Babylon took Zedekiah’s eyes out of his head. The reader should also understand that others probably helped the king of Babylon make Zedekiah blind.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '11', 'wdy8', '', '', '0', 'the day of his death', 'the day of Zedekiah’s death']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '12', 'e83x', 'translate-hebrewmonths', '', '0', 'in the fifth month, on the tenth day of the month, which was the nineteenth year of the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar', 'Nebuchadnezzar had been king for eighteen years, four months, and nine days. This is the fifth month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the dry season. The tenth day is near the beginning of August on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '12', 'pz2r', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'the nineteenth year', '“during year nineteen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '12', 'vd9v', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Nebuzaradan', 'This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '12', 'jsf1', '', '', '0', 'bodyguards', 'people whose job is to protect someone']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '15', 'g3nt', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Nebuzaradan', 'This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '16', 'knn1', '', '', '0', 'the poorest of the land', '“the poorest people who lived on the land”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '17', 'zsh6', '', '', '0', 'The Sea', 'This is a basin of water used in the worship of Yahweh.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '21', 'spa2', 'translate-bdistance', '', '0', 'eighteen cubits … twelve cubits', 'A cubit was about 46 centimeters long. Alternate translation: “18 cubits…12 cubits” or “about 8.3 meters … about 5.5 meters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '21', 'b7ll', '', '', '0', 'hollow', 'The pillars had empty space inside them.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '22', 'l1cn', '', '', '0', 'capital', 'This is the top part of each pillar.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '22', 'f2ql', 'translate-bdistance', '', '0', 'five cubits', 'A cubit was about 46 centimeters long. Alternate translation: “5 cubits” or “about 2.3 meters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '24', 'l5rv', '', '', '0', 'Seraiah', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 36:26](../36/26.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '24', 'z616', '', '', '0', 'gatekeepers', 'people who guard the gate of a city']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '25', 'vtf3', '', '', '0', 'drafting men into the army', '“forcing men to fight in the army”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '26', 'ek3a', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Nebuzaradan', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 39:9](../39/09.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '26', 'lq37', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Riblah', 'This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '28', 'l6dd', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'seventh', '(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '28', 'ty77', 'translate-numbers', '', '0', '3023', '“three thousand and twenty-three” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '29', 'ag2g', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'eighteenth', '(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '29', 'st9h', 'translate-numbers', '', '0', '832', '“teight hundred and thirty-two” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '30', 'kwp2', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'twenty-third', '(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '30', 'v4cr', '', '', '0', 'Nebuzaradan', 'See how you translated this man’s name in [Jeremiah 39:9](../39/09.md).']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '30', 'yu52', 'translate-numbers', '', '0', '745…4,600', '“seven hundred and forty-five … four thousand six hundred” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '31', 'n2d6', 'translate-ordinal', '', '0', 'in the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Jehoiachin', 'after Jehoiachin had been an exile for more than 36 years (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '31', 'rb62', 'translate-hebrewmonths', '', '0', 'in the twelfth month, on the twenty-fifth day of the month', 'This is the twelfth and last month of the Hebrew calendar. The twenty-fifth day is near the middle of March on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '31', 'd6ug', '', '', '0', 'It happened', 'This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story.']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '31', 'qhv9', 'translate-names', '', '0', 'Awel-Marduk', 'He became the king of Babylon after Nebuchadnezzar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '32', 'g37e', '', '', '0', 'He spoke kindly to him', '“Awel-Marduk spoke kindly to Jehoiachin”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '32', 'bq2c', '', '', '0', 'a seat more honorable', '“a seat at the table that was closer to where Awel-Marduk sat”']

BAD SOURCE LINE NOT CONVERTED: ['JER', '52', '33', 'fvq2', 'figs-metonymy', '', '0', 'removed Jehoiachin’s prison clothes', 'The reader should understand that removing his prison clothes represents making him a free man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])']