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Miriam’s leprosy would cause her body to decay until she died. The flesh being decayed is spoken of as if it were eaten. Alternate translation: “Please do not let her be like a dead newborn baby whose flesh is half decayed” (See: [[figs-simile]] and [[figs-metaphor]])

# 12:13
## tf8r
Here “please” is repeated for emphasis.

# 12:14
## f2gq
This describes something that could have happened but did not. Spitting in someone’s face was a terrible insult. (See: [[figs-hypo]]and [[translate-symaction]])

# 12:15
## dk19
Being sent out of the camp and not being allowed to go back in is spoken of as if there were a door that was closed behind her. Alternate translation: “Miriam was sent outside the camp” or “Miriam was kept outside the camp” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## ww7l
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Moses shut Miriam outside the camp” or “Moses sent Miriam outside the camp” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 12:16
## w7ur
This is the name of a place in the desert. See how you translated it in [Numbers 11:35](../11/35.md).

# 13:intro
## a1bi
See [[NUM-a1bi]]
# 13:2
## mg6w
God had decided that the land of Canaan would belong to the people of Israel, but they had not yet moved into it. Alternate translation: “which I have decided to give” or “which I will soon give” (See: [[figs-pastforfuture]])

## t5e2
“Each man whom you send must be a leader among his tribe”

# 13:4
## l3bh
These are men’s names. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 13:5
## eby6
These are men’s names. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 13:6
## c885
A man’s name. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 13:7
## tja2
A man’s name. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 13:8
## yw3k
A man’s name. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 13:9
## l162
These are men’s names. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 13:10
## sbw9
These are men’s names. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 13:11
## n7ll
These are men’s names. (See: [[translate-names]])

## f5if
The relationship between Joseph and Manasseh can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “from the tribe of Joseph’s son Manasseh” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

# 13:12
## hpf5
These are men’s names. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 13:13
## x1fn
These are men’s names. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 13:14
## m5ue
These are men’s names. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 13:15
## f4tz
These are men’s names. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 13:16
## bb3l
See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 13:8](../13/08.md).

# 13:19
## kv19
Moses asks these questions to explain the kind of information that the men were to report back to him. These can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: “See if the land is good or bad, what kind of cities are there, and whether those cities are only camps, or whether they have defensive walls around them.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## x34f
Fortified cities had strong walls around them to protect them from enemy armies. Camps did not have these walls.

# 13:21
## t6ca
These are names of places. (See: [[translate-names]])

## ubr4
The word “Zin” here is the Hebrew name of the wilderness. (See: [[translate-transliterate]])

# 13:22
## f2ju
This is the name of a place. (See: [[translate-names]])

## vki3
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the Canaanites had built Hebron 7 years before the Egyptians built Zoan” (See: [[figs-activepassive]] and [[translate-numbers]])

## z3rn
These are names of clans that were named after their ancestors. (See: [[translate-names]])

## i3ei
This is the name of a man. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 13:23
## hg6e
This is the name of a place. (See: [[translate-names]])

## th6k
“between two men of their group”

# 13:24
## rxd9
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They named that place” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 13:25
## ky7r
“After 40 days” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 13:26
## kr4l
Here “word” refers to a report. Alternate translation: “They brought back their report” or “They reported what they had seen” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 13:27
## id7v
“Milk and honey certainly flow there.” They 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: “It is certainly excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” or “It is certainly very fertile land” (See: [[figs-metaphor]] and [[figs-metonymy]])

## q2as
Since milk comes from cows and goats, it represents livestock and the food produced from the livestock. Alternate translation: “food from livestock” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## qn6h
Since honey is produced from flowers, it represents crops and the food produced from the crops. Alternate translation: “food from crops” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 13:32
## du7c
Here “they” refers to all of the men who examined the land except for Caleb and Joshua.

## e74q
Here “they” refers to all of the men who examined the land including Caleb and Joshua.

## i1fs
The men speak of the land, or the people of the land, being very dangerous as if the land ate up people. Alternate translation: “a very dangerous land” or “a land where the people will kill us” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 13:33
## zz8m
This is the name of a man. (See: [[translate-names]])

## ckl6
Here sight represents evaluation and judgement. Alternate translation: “In our own opinion … in their opinion” or “In our own judgement … in their judgement” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## s8xm
The men speak of grasshoppers to show how very small they thought themselves to be compared to the people of the land. Alternate translation: “we are as small as grasshoppers in comparison with them” (See: [[figs-simile]])

# 14:intro
## paw9
See [[NUM-paw9]]
# 14:3
## r8f9
The people use this question in order to complain and accuse Yahweh of treating them unfairly. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Yahweh should not have brought us to this land only to die by the sword.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## c2ap
Here “the sword” represents either being killed by the sword or being killed in battle. Alternate translation: “to die when people attack us with swords” or “to die in battle” or (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## y89n
The people use this question to encourage people to agree with them that it would be better to return to Egypt. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “It would be better for us to return to Egypt than to try to conquer Canaan.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 14:4
## t6qp
This refers to the people of Israel.

# 14:5
## f4j7
“lay down with their faces touching the ground.” Moses and Aaron did this to show that they were humbling themselves before God. They feared that God might punish the people for rebelling against him. Alternate translation: “lay facedown in humility to God” or “lay facedown to pray to God” (See: [[translate-symaction]])

# 14:6
## p2vs
These are names of men. (See: [[translate-names]])

## d9ig
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “who were some of those whom Moses sent” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## s58b
Tearing one’s clothes was a gesture indicating the person is very troubled and is mourning. (See: [[translate-symaction]])

# 14:8
## nc38
They spoke of the land being good for animals and plants as if the milk and honey from those animals and plants flowed through it. See how you translated this in [Numbers 13:27](../13/27.md). Alternate translation: “It is excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” or “It is very fertile land” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 14:9
## qgd7
See [[NUM-qgd7]]
## yk5g
Joshua and Caleb speak of destroying their enemies as easily as if they were eating bread. Alternate translation: “We will destroy them as easily as we can eat food” (See: [[figs-metaphor]] and [[figs-simile]])

## en4q
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will remove their protection from them” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## z1a2
The abstract noun “protection” can be stated as “protect.” Alternate translation: “Anyone that might protect them” (See: [[figs-abstractnouns]])

# 14:11
## g9t8
Yahweh uses these questions to show that he was angry and had lost patience with the people. They can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “This people has despised me for too long. They have failed to trust me for too long, despite all the signs … them.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 14:12
## fg73
“reject them from being my people.” This may imply that he would destroy them, and some versions translate it that way.

## i52q
Here “your” is singular and refers to Moses. (See: [[figs-you]])

# 14:14
## ugy1
Possible meanings are (1) Moses speaks of God showing himself to his people as if God had allowed them to actually see his face. Alternate translation: “they have seen you” or (2) Moses speaks of the intimate relationship between him and God as if Moses could see God’s face when God spoke to him. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you speak directly to me” (See: [[figs-metaphor]]and [[figs-activepassive]])

# 14:15
## py5f
Killing them all at the same time is spoken of as killing them as one person. Alternate translation: “all at one time” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 14:18
## rp6d
The abstract noun “faithfulness” can be stated as “faithful” or “faithfully.” Alternate translation: “always faithful to his covenant” or “always faithfully loves his people” (See: [[figs-abstractnouns]])

## gp2r
“he will certainly not clear guilty people.” Clearing away people’s sin is a metaphor for refusing to punish them. God would not clear away the sin of guilty people. Alternate translation: “He will always punish the guilty” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## z9da
Punishing people is spoken of as if punishment were an object that could be brought and put on people. Alternate translation: “when he punishes the guilty people’s descendants for the guilty people’s sins” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 14:21
## ft8l
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “my glory will fill all the earth” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 14:22
## nu5r
“they have continued to test me”

## ksb4
Here the number 10 represents too many times. Alternate translation: “too many times” (See: [[figs-idiom]])

## hz59
Here “listened” represents obedience, and God’s voice represents what he said. Alternate translation: “have not obeyed what I have said” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 14:23
## jnd2
See [[NUM-jnd2]]
# 14:24
## n5dj
Here “spirit” represents his attitude. Caleb was willing to obey God. What his attitude was can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “because he had a different attitude” or “because he was willing to obey God” (See: [[figs-metonymy]] and [[figs-explicit]])

# 14:27
## tw5b
Yahweh asks this question because he has lost patience with the people. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I have tolerated this evil community who has criticized me long enough.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## xx71
The word “complaining,” an abstract noun, can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “I have heard the people of Israel complain” (See: [[figs-abstractnouns]])

# 14:28
## l1fy
“as I have heard you say”

# 14:29
## w3wa
Their dead bodies falling represents them dying. Alternate translation: “You will die” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## eyl2
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you whom Moses counted in the census” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## me6z
“twenty years old and older”

# 14:32
## aj16
Their dead bodies falling represents them dying. Alternate translation: “you will die” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 14:33
## kz3x
Some modern versions choose to translate, “Your children will wander in the wilderness.”  The end of their corpses represents the last of the them dying.  Alternate translation: “they will come to an end” or “they will all be destroyed” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

# 14:37
## s3ps
The phrase “plague before Yahweh” shows that Yahweh struck them down. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh struck down these men who had brought out a bad report about the land, and they died” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

# 14:40
## a9pc
They use these words to emphasize that they have changed their minds and now want to do what they should have done the day before. Your language may have a different way of showing this.

# 14:41
## ey92
Moses asks this question to rebuke the people of Israel. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not be violating Yahweh’s command again.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 14:42
## e9xw
Helping them is spoken of as being with them. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will not help you” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## h2kl
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to prevent your enemies from defeating you” or “to give you victory over your enemies” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 14:43
## vu71
Here “the sword” refers to battle.  Alternate translation: “you stopped obeying Yahweh” or “you have decided not to obey Yahweh” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## qj3c
Helping them is spoken of as being with them. Alternate translation: “he will not help you” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 14:44
## dy4m
“they dared to go up into the hill country even though God did not approve”

## c73c
Much of the land of Israel is elevated. When the Israelites crossed the Jordan River valley to attack the Canaanites, there were hills that they had to climb in order to go farther into the land of Canaan.

# 15:intro
## s9dr
See [[NUM-s9dr]]
# 15:1
## kit4
See [[NUM-kit4]]
# 15:3
## w63b
“to produce from the herd or flock a smell that pleases Yahweh.” The Lord’s pleasure with the aroma represents his pleasure with the person who burns the offering. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by burning a sacrifice from the herd or the flock” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 15:4
## x238
This refers to the offerings spoken of in [Numbers 15:3](../15/03.md).

## yb2v
An ephah is a unit of volume equal to about 22 liters. Alternate translation: “about 2 liters” or “two liters” (See: [[translate-bvolume]])

## tf7w
A hin is a unit of volume equal to about 3.7 liters. Alternate translation: “about 1 liter” or “one liter” (See: [[translate-bvolume]])

# 15:6
## c6bq
An ephah is a unit of volume equal to about 22 liters. Alternate translation: “4 liters” or “four and a half liters” (See: [[translate-bvolume]])

## n7vu
A hin is a unit of volume equal to about 3.7 liters. Alternate translation: “one liter” (See: [[translate-bvolume]])

# 15:7
## pp6e
“It will produce a smell that pleases Yahweh.” The Lord’s pleasure with the aroma represents his pleasure with the person who burns the offering. Alternate translation: “You will please Yahweh by offering it” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 15:9
## tu6y
You may convert this to a modern measure. Alternate translation: “six and one half liters” (See: [[translate-bvolume]])

## r51w
You may convert this to a modern measure Alternate translation: “two liters” (See: [[translate-bvolume]])

# 15:10
## l51m
This can be stated in active form.  The Lord being pleased with the sincere worshiper who offers the sacrifice is spoken of as if God were pleased with the aroma of the sacrifice. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by offering it” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 15:11
## f88g
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must do it” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 15:12
## a9x6
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must do as I have described” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 15:13
## p4pt
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that they burn on the altar” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## ziu6
“to produce a smell that pleases Yahweh.” Yahweh being pleased with the sincere worshiper who offers the sacrifice is spoken of as if Yahweh were pleased with the aroma of the sacrifice. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by offering it” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 15:14
## l1di
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he must burn an offering on the altar” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## b1ia
“to produce a smell that pleases Yahweh.” The Lord being pleased with the sincere worshiper who offers the sacrifice is spoken of as if God were pleased with the aroma of the sacrifice. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by offering it” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 15:15
## wi5k
Possible meanings are (1) “You and the traveler staying with you are alike before Yahweh” or (2) “The same law applies to both you and the traveler”

## l678
“He must act as you act in Yahweh’s presence.” Because it says that they must act as the Israelites in Yahweh’s presence, it is implied that they must obey all of Yahweh’s commands. Alternate translation: “he must act as you act and obey all of Yahweh’s commands” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

# 15:19
## w5ic
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the food that the land produces” or “the food that you produce in the land” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 15:20
## yt5q
Possible meanings are that this refers to (1) the first grain that they would gather during the harvest or (2) the dough that they would make from the first of their grain. (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## i3c9
Calling it a loaf implies that they would cooked the dough first.

## huf4
This idiom “raise it up” refers to offering it as a gift. Alternate translation: “to offer it as a gift” (See: [[figs-idiom]])

## hum8
The offering is spoken of as being from the threshing floor because this is where they would separate the grain from the other parts of the plant.

# 15:22
## pp7r
See [[NUM-pp7r]]
## xs3r
See [[NUM-xs3r]]
# 15:24
## mua7
“to produce a smell that pleases Yahweh.” The Lord being pleased with the sincere worshipers who offer the sacrifice is spoken of as if God were pleased with the aroma of the sacrifice. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by burning it” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## l26t
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must make a grain offering and drink offering” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## w7mx
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “as the decree commands” or “as I commanded when I made the decree” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 15:25
## xii5
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will forgive them” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## gs8c
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that they made by fire” or “that they burned on the altar” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 15:26
## scd4
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will forgive all the community of the people of Israel” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 15:27
## de37
“a 1-year-old female goat”

# 15:28
## xn5j
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will forgive that person when the priest has made atonement” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 15:30
## i7a8
The metaphor “cut off” has at least three possible meanings. They can be expressed in active form: (1) “his people must send him away” or (2) “I will no longer consider him to be one of the people of Israel” or (3) “his people must kill him.” (See: [[figs-metaphor]] and [[figs-activepassive]])

# 15:31
## jjv8
Not obeying a commandment is spoken of as breaking it. Alternate translation: “has disobeyed my commandment” or “has not obeyed what I commanded” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## d6w9
Here “sin” represents either (1) punishment for that sin or (2) guilt of that sin. Sin being on him is a metaphor for either (1) being punished or (2) being guilty. Alternate translation: (1) “I will punish him because of his sin” or (2) “I will consider him guilty” (See: [[figs-metonymy]] and [[figs-metaphor]])

# 15:34
## rs36
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh had not declared what they should do with him” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 15:35
## hw5x
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must surely put the man to death” or “The man must surely die” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 15:38
## k8rm
“the people of Israel”

# 15:39
## hl7a
“to obey them”

## gwl3
“Look to” here is a metaphor for think about. The heart represents what a person wants, and the eyes represent what a person sees and wants. Alternate translation: “so that you do not think about whatever you want” (See: [[figs-metaphor]] and [[figs-metonymy]])

## vhx4
Being unfaithful to God by choosing to do whatever they want is spoken of as if they were women who were unfaithful to their husband by choosing to have sinful relationships with other men. It can be stated clearly that this was a shameful thing to do. Alternate translation: “be shamefully unfaithful to me” or “do those things instead of obeying me” (See: [[figs-metaphor]] and [[figs-explicit]])

# 15:40
## q9my
See [[NUM-q9my]]
## x4hp
This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “remember” (See: [[figs-idiom]])

# 15:41
## zvn9
This clause is repeated for emphasis.

# 16:intro
## q814
See [[NUM-q814]]
# 16:1
## xx9n
See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).

# 16:2
## t69q
Rebelling or criticizing someone in authority is spoken of as if they were standing up to fight. Alternate translation: “rebelled against Moses” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## uge1
“250” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

## xrx5
“famous members of the community” or “important men in the community”

# 16:3
## d8r9
This represents doing more than one should. Alternate translation: “You have done more than you should” or “You assume to have more authority than you should” (See: [[figs-idiom]])

## d8ny
The men ask this question to rebuke Moses and Aaron. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You are wrong to lift up yourselves above the rest of Yahweh’s community.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## df9e
Considering someone to be important is spoken of as lifting it up. Alternate translation: “consider yourselves more important than the rest” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 16:4
## srs6
This indicates that Moses was humbling himself before God. He was afraid that God would punish the people for rebelling against God and his chosen leaders. (See: [[translate-symaction]])

# 16:5
## fhi5
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Yahweh has set apart for himself” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 16:6
## q4mg
See [[NUM-q4mg]]
## gjn6
containers in which to burn incense

# 16:7
## ch73
This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “in Yahweh’s presence” (See: [[figs-idiom]])

## mzq8
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will set apart that man for himself” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## d9vh
This represents doing more than one should. Alternate translation: “You have done more than you should” or “You assume to have more authority than you should” (See: [[figs-idiom]])

# 16:9
## e9pf
Moses uses this question to rebuke Korah and the men with him. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You behave as though it is a small thing for you … to serve them!” or “You should not consider it a small thing … to serve them!” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## b5rz
“not enough for you” or “unimportant to you”

# 16:10
## l58j
Wanting to have the priesthood is spoken of as if they were looking for it. Alternate translation: “you want to have the priesthood too” or “you want to be priests also” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 16:11
## lf5d
Moses uses this question to show them that when they complain about what Aaron does, they are really complaining against Yahweh, because Aaron was doing what Yahweh told him to do. Alternate translation: “You are not really complaining about Aaron, but about Yahweh, whom Aaron obeys!” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 16:13
## mx6i
Dathan and Abiram use this question to rebuke Moses. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You behave as though it was a small thing for you to bring us … and kill us in the wilderness.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## pgv9
“not enough” or “unimportant”

## gs63
They 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 [Numbers 14:8](../14/08.md). Alternate translation: “that is excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” or “a very fertile land” (See: [[figs-metaphor]] and [[figs-metonymy]])

## v8lm
The people exaggerate because they will hold Moses responsible if any of them die. Alternate translation: “to have us die” (See: [[figs-hyperbole]])

# 16:14
## bm99
They spoke of what God would give them to be theirs forever as if it were an inheritance. (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## vux9
The people used this question to accuse Moses. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Now you want to blind us with empty promises.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## j7zc
Deceiving people is spoken of as making them blind. Alternate translation: “to deceive us” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## f558
They speak of promises that are not kept as if they are empty containers. Alternate translation: “with promises that you do not keep” or “by promising to do things that you do not do” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 16:15
## ic4x
One donkey here represents anything that a person my take from someone else. Alternate translation: “I have not taken anything from them, not even one donkey” (See: [[figs-synecdoche]])

# 16:17
## u87u
a container in which to burn incense

# 16:21
## f57b
Destroying them is spoken of as if God were to eat them. Alternate translation: “that I may destroy them” or “and I will destroy them” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 16:22
## zgg1
This shows that Moses and Aaron were humbling themselves before God. (See: [[translate-symaction]])

## npf6
Here “spirits” represents the ability to live. Alternate translation: “the God who gives life to all humanity” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## xz17
Moses and Aaron use this question to plead with God for the people. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “please do not be angry with all the community because one man sins” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 16:26
## adx7
Being destroyed is spoken of as if they would be eaten. Alternate translation: “you will be destroyed” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## r6nz
Being destroyed because of their sins is spoken of as if the sins would destroy them. Alternate translation: “you will be destroyed because of all their sins” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## t6ka
This can be stated in active form.  Alternate translation: “and they fall into it and are buried underneath the ground” (See: [[figs-simile]])

# 16:32
## f596
Moses speaks of the earth as if it were alive, and the hole that the people fell into as if it were the earth’s mouth. Alternate translation: “The earth opened up like a large mouth, and they fell into it and were buried in it” or “There was a giant hole in the ground, and they fell into it and were buried in it” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 16:33
## ruw6
A similar phrase occurs in [Numbers 16:30](../16/30.md). See how you translated it there.

# 16:34
## ti29
“They” refers to “All Israel.”

## ap66
The people speak of the earth as if it were alive. Alternate translation: “The earth might open up and we too will fall into it” or “If the earth opens up again, we too will fall into it and be buried” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 16:35
## hv92
Being destroyed by fire is spoken of as if they were eaten by the fire.  Alternate translation: “those who died” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## bm9v
Here “them” refers to the censers. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Let Eleazar make them” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## li47
Here “they” and “They” refer to the censers.

# 16:39
## as46
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that the men whom the fire had burned up had used” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 16:42
## wnr1
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.

## bu59
“had assembled to complain against Moses and Aaron”

## fm5n
“suddenly, the cloud.” Here “behold” shows that the people were surprised by what they saw.

# 16:45
## f8q6
God speaks of destroying them as if he would eat them. Alternate translation: “so that I may destroy them” or “and I will destroy them” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## y1ae
This indicates that Moses and Aaron are humbling themselves before God. (See: [[translate-symaction]])

# 16:46
## pv5i
Anger coming from God represents God showing his anger. Alternate translation: “Yahweh is showing us his anger” or “Yahweh is very angry and is acting according to his anger” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 16:47
## s2fi
Putting the incense in the censer here represents burning it. Alternate translation: “he burned the incense” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 16:48
## fgs5
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the plague stopped spreading” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 16:49
## e8gm
“fourteen thousand seven hundred in number” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 17:intro
## b38c
See [[NUM-b38c]]
# 17:2
## qi3j
“12” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 17:3
## jjh7
See [[NUM-jjh7]]
## xg67
The name Levi here refers to the tribe of Levi.

## w59t
Here “his” refers to “each leader.”

# 17:4
## hr73
The phrase “the covenant decrees” refers to the box that held the tablets that the covenant decrees were written on. Alternate translation: “the ark of the covenant” or “the box that holds the covenant decrees” (See: [[figs-synecdoche]])

# 17:5
## s9fj
“buds will start to grow on the staff of the man whom I choose”

## i4pa
Here “complaints” is an abstract noun that can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “make the people of Israel stop complaining against you” (See: [[figs-abstractnouns]])

# 17:6
## b916
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Moses selected from each of the ancestor’s tribes” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 17:7
## md78
The phrase “the covenant decrees” refers to the box that held the tablets that the covenant decrees were written on. Alternate translation: “the tent of the covenant box” or “the tent that the covenant decrees are in” (See: [[figs-synecdoche]])

# 17:8
## sb52
The word “behold” here shows that something especially important has happened. You might have a similar word in your language.

# 17:10
## nwq2
The phrase “the covenant decrees” refers to the box that held the tablets that the covenant decrees were written on. Alternate translation: “the ark of the covenant” or “the box that holds the covenant decrees” (See: [[figs-synecdoche]])

## n4ip
The word “complaints” is an abstract noun that can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “so that you may stop them from complaining against me” (See: [[figs-abstractnouns]])

## b4j8
This is what would happen if the people were to continue complaining. God wanted to prevent this. Alternate translation: “so that they will not die”

# 17:12
## m73b
These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

# 18:intro
## s8q6
See [[NUM-s8q6]]
# 18:1
## u2mx
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “all sins that anyone commits against the sanctuary” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## g8xh
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “all sins that anyone in the priesthood commits” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## ljg9
“any priest”

# 18:3
## gbu1
See [[NUM-gbu1]]
## gri8
“They” refers to members of the tribe of Levi; the word “you” is singular and refers to Aaron. (See: [[figs-you]])

## yig6
Here “they” refers to any member of the tribe of Levi who comes “near to anything in the sanctuary;” the word “you” is plural and refers to both Aaron and the rest of the Levites who are serving in approved roles. (See: [[figs-pronouns]])

# 18:4
## b6pc
“They” refers to members of the tribe of Levi; the word “you” is singular and refers to Aaron. (See: [[figs-you]])

## nn6e
Here “you” is plural and refers to both Aaron and the rest of the Levites. (See: [[figs-you]])

# 18:5
## zaj3
Here “you” is plural and refers to both Aaron and the rest of the Levites. (See: [[figs-you]])

## lc1d
Possible meanings are (1) this represents God being extremely angry with his people. Alternate translation: “so that I do not become very angry with the people of Israel again” or (2) this represents God punishing them because of his anger. Alternate translation: “so that I do not punish the people of Israel again” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 18:6
## ken5
See [[NUM-ken5]]
## y9nk
Yahweh appointing the Levites to help Aaron is spoken of as if they were a gift that Yahweh were giving to Aaron. Alternate translation: “They are like a gift to you” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## h66d
Here “given” to God represents being set apart to serve God. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which I have set apart for myself” or “and I have set them apart for myself” (See: [[figs-metonymy]] and [[figs-activepassive]])

# 18:7
## eda8
Here “you” and “your” are singular and refer to Aaron. Other occurrences of “you” and “your” are plural and refer to Aaron and his sons. (See: [[figs-you]])

## vju4
“do the work of priests”

## j8mn
Being inside the curtain represents being inside the room behind the curtain. Alternate translation: “everything in the room behind the curtain” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## w3i9
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Any foreigner who approaches must die” or “You must put to death any foreigner who approaches” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## ctt4
What they should not approach can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “who approaches the sacred things” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

# 18:8
## ua7z
Here “raised up to me” represents giving or offering something to God. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the offerings that people give to me” (See: [[figs-idiom]] and [[figs-activepassive]])

## jdj3
God speaks as if he had already done this because it is a decision that he had already made. Alternate translation: “I give these offerings to you”

## x3sq
A share is a portion of something that someone receives. Alternate translation: “as the portion that you will continually receive”

# 18:9
## c2dd
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that you do not completely burn on the altar” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 18:10
## smj2
See [[NUM-smj2]]
# 18:12
## k3q5
See [[NUM-k3q5]]
## d7gf
This refers to the first of the best oil, wine, and grain that they harvest.

# 18:13
## urx1
Being acceptable to God is spoken of as if they were clean. Alternate translation: “Everyone in your family who is acceptable to me” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 18:14
## ri2f
See [[NUM-ri2f]]
# 18:15
## ym9k
These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “Every firstborn male” (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

## axb3
The idiom “opens the womb” means to be the first male that a mother gives birth to. (See: [[figs-idiom]])

## a5y8
Instead of sacrificing their firstborn sons, people had to pay the priests for their sons.

# 18:16
## w52g
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The people must buy them back when they become one month old” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## vr57
Most likely this refers only to firstborn humans that must be bought back and not to firstborn unclean animals.

## xet4
If it is necessary to use modern weight units, here are two ways of doing it. Alternate translation: “five pieces of silver … each of which equals ten grams” or “fifty grams of silver, using the standard weights that are used in the sanctuary” (See: [[translate-bweight]])

## t62u
A shekel is a unit of weight. What was weighed can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “five shekels of silver” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## r9ci
There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. It weighed twenty gerahs, which was about 11 grams. (See: [[translate-bweight]])

# 18:17
## r3d6
See [[NUM-r3d6]]
## s5mf
That he must kill the animals first can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “You must kill them and sprinkle their blood” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## rqa6
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that you make by fire” or “that you burn with fire on the altar” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## dth7
The Lord’s pleasure with the aroma represents his pleasure with the person who burns the offering. Alternate translation: “and Yahweh will be pleased with you” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 18:18
## maz6
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the breast and the right thigh that you lift up as a gift to me” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 18:19
## h1fp
See [[NUM-h1fp]]
## a4zb
God speaks as if he had already done this because it is a decision that he had already made. Alternate translation: “I give to you”

## he1c
A share is a portion of something that someone receives. Alternate translation: “as the portion that you will continually receive”

## a21e
The two phrases refer to the same thing. Together they emphasize that the covenant will endure forever. Alternate translation: “an agreement forever” (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

## y9je
“a covenant made with salt.” Salt represented permanence and was used in offerings and covenant meals. Alternate translation: “a permanent covenant” or “an everlasting covenant” (See: [[translate-symaction]])

# 18:20
## hmh1
God speaks of the land that the other people will possess as if they will inherit it. Alternate translation: “You will not possess any of the people’s land” or “You will not receive any of the land that the Israelites will possess” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## l9jb
God speaks of the great honor that Aaron and his descendants will have by serving him as priests as if God were something that they will inherit. Alternate translation: “Instead, I am what you will have” or “Instead, I will allow you to serve me and I will provide for you through that service” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 18:21
## t638
See [[NUM-t638]]
## b9ib
The word “look” here adds emphasis to what follows. Alternate translation: “indeed, I have given”

## c1zk
God speaks of what Aaron and his descendants will receive as if they will inherit it. Alternate translation: “as their portion of what I give to all Israel” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 18:23
## eq2i
See [[NUM-eq2i]]
## g23k
God speaks of the land that the other people of Israel will possess as if they will inherit it. The Levites would not receive any of the land. Alternate translation: “they must not have any of the land that the other people of Israel receive” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 18:24
## wik9
God speaks of what Aaron and his descendants will receive as if they will inherit it. Alternate translation: “as their portion of what I give to all Israel” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 18:26
## j6qu
The people of Israel would offer Yahweh a tenth of their crops and animals, and Yahweh would give that to the Levites.

## wkn9
God speaks of what Aaron and his descendants will receive as if they will inherit it. Alternate translation: “as your portion of what I give to all Israel” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 18:27
## cx1b
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must consider your contribution” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 18:28
## nd9b
See [[NUM-nd9b]]
## k8mw
Here “his” refers to Yahweh. It was Yahweh’s contribution in the sense that they had to give it to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “you must give Aaron the priest the contribution that you owe Yahweh”

# 18:29
## g53l
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that the people of Israel give to you” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 18:30
## c3xf
See [[NUM-c3xf]]
## l7ak
“the best of what you have received from the people of Israel”

# 18:31
## g3lw
The “gifts” are the offerings that the Israelites give to God and that the Levites receive from them.

# 18:32
## v4s3
“You will not be guilty when you eat and drink it”

# 19:intro
## rnm7
See [[NUM-rnm7]]
# 19:2
## vs5r
These two words share similar meanings. Alternate translation: “a statute of the law” or “a legal statute” (See: [[figs-doublet]])

## u2gx
Here “you” is singular and refers to Moses.

## x8cy
These two words mean basically the same thing and emphasize that this animal is to have no imperfections. (See: [[figs-doublet]])

# 19:5
## rtx6
“in his view” or “so he could see it”

# 19:6
## vjb7
“The priest” refers to Eleazar.

## q8lh
“red wool”

# 19:7
## zpt1
Here “he” refers to Eleazar the priest.

## kc6d
Being unacceptable to God or unfit to do any sacred work is spoken of as not being clean. (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 19:9
## a8bf
Being acceptable to God and fit to do sacred work is spoken of as being clean. (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## nn8t
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must keep these ashes” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## wn85
Being acceptable to God is spoken of as being clean. (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 19:10
## t9bq
Being unacceptable to God or unfit to do any sacred work is spoken of as not being clean. (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 19:11
## k7e9
See [[NUM-k7e9]]
## n7ev
“the dead body of any person”

# 19:12
## d2fz
The person would ask someone who is clean to purify him by sprinkling on him some water mixed with the cows ashes. Asking someone to purify him is spoken of as if he were to purify himself. Alternate translation: “ask someone to purify him” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## jjk6
This can be stated in a positive form. Alternate translation: “he will be clean on the seventh day only if he purifies himself the third day” (See: [[figs-doublenegatives]])

# 19:13
## fvi7
Here the phrase “be cut off” means to be disowned and sent away. See how you translated this in [Numbers 9:13](../09/13.md). Alternate translation: “That person must be sent away” or “you must send that person away” (See: [[figs-metaphor]] and [[figs-activepassive]])

## f6bq
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one sprinkled the water for impurity on him” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## t2p6
“the water that is sprinkled on impure things to make them pure” or “the water for making things pure”

## i3uy
These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

# 19:14
## n5mx
See [[NUM-n5mx]]
# 19:15
## aj43
This can be stated in a positive form. Alternate translation: “Open containers will remain clean only if they have covers” (See: [[figs-doublenegatives]])

# 19:16
## kwe8
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone whom someone else has killed with a sword” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 19:17
## j1j3
See [[NUM-j1j3]]
## j1j4
See [[NUM-j1j4]]
# 19:20
## d5l6
See [[NUM-d5l6]]
## mz5q
Here the phrase “be cut off” means to be disowned and sent away. See how you translated this in [Numbers 9:13](../09/13.md). Alternate translation: “That person must be sent away” or “you must send that person away” (See: [[figs-metaphor]] and [[figs-activepassive]])

## u7dz
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “No one has sprinkled the water for impurity on him” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 19:21
## bs1a
“the water that is sprinkled on impure things to make them pure” or “the water for making things pure.” See how you translated this in [Numbers 19:13](../19/13.md)

# 20:intro
## uzx8
See [[NUM-uzx8]]
# 20:1
## wu8m
The word “Zin” here is the Hebrew name of the wilderness. (See: [[translate-transliterate]])

## ht9k
This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. It marks when God rescued the Israelites from the Egyptians. The first month is during the last part of March and the first part of April on the Western calendar. (See: [[translate-hebrewmonths]])

## r66w
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they buried her” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 20:2
## k64b
Here “they” refers to the community.

## vim2
“came as a mob”

# 20:3
## h9bg
This represents being in front of Yahweh’s tent. (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 20:4
## g1xu
See [[NUM-g1xu]]
## l38d
The people use this question in order to complain against Moses and Aaron. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have brought Yahweh’s community into this wilderness to die here, we and our animals.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 20:5
## ax68
The people use this question in order to complain against Moses and Aaron. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have made us leave Egypt to bring us to this horrible place.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 20:6
## lpk3
This indicates that Moses and Aaron are humbling themselves before God. (See: [[translate-symaction]])

# 20:8
## af3m
Here the people are represented by their “eyes” to emphasize what they see. Alternate translation: “while they watch you” (See: [[figs-synecdoche]])

# 20:9
## esu4
This represents Yahweh’s tent. Alternate translation: “from Yahweh’s tent” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 20:10
## gz5h
Moses asks this question out of frustration to rebuke the people for complaining. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You complain that there is no water. Well, we will make water come out of this rock.” or “You would not be happy even if we caused water to come out of this rock. But I will do it anyway.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## qa1u
Here “we” refers to Moses and Aaron and may include Yahweh, but does not include the people. (See: [[figs-exclusive]])

# 20:12
## m97g
How Moses showed that he did not trust and honor God can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “Because you did not trust me or honor me as holy in the eyes of the people of Israel, but struck the rock instead of speaking to it as I told you” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## gt79
Here the people are represented by their “eyes” to emphasize what they see. Alternate translation: “while the people of Israel were watching you” (See: [[figs-synecdoche]])

# 20:13
## cxd4
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “People called this place” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 20:14
## tx1m
Moses uses this phrase to emphasize that the Israelites and the Edomites are related because their ancestors, Jacob and Esau, were brothers.

# 20:16
## ib9h
“When we prayed to Yahweh begging him to help us”

## t86p
Here “voice” represents their crying or what they said to him. Alternate translation: “he heard our cry” or “he heard what we asked for” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## kh3u
The word “look” here shows that they have stopped speaking about the past and are now speaking about their present situation.

# 20:17
## p7ra
See [[NUM-p7ra]]
## udz8
Here “turn aside” represents leaving the road. Alternate translation: “We will not leave the road in any direction” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## mcu3
This is the main road that connects Damascus in the north to the Gulf of Aqabah in the south.

# 20:18
## dk9l
Here “you” is singular and refers to Moses, who represents the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “Your people may not pass … to attack them” (See: [[figs-you]] and [[figs-synecdoche]])

## cw7v
Here the sword represents the king’s army. Alternate translation: “I will send my army” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 20:19
## y3fv
This phrase refers to the Israelite messengers.

## fp34
This idiom means that they would simply travel through the area by walking. They would not come in chariots to attack the people of Edom. (See: [[figs-idiom]])

# 20:20
## mia5
Here the hand represents the king’s powerful army. Alternate translation: “the king of Edom sent a strong army of many soldiers to attack Israel” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 20:21
## l8p8
Here “their” refers to the Edomites.

# 20:22
## l1w6
The phrase “the whole community” emphasizes that every person who was a part of “the people of Israel” was present, without exception. (See: [[figs-doublet]])

# 20:24
## eh14
This is a gentle way to say that Aaron must die.  Alternate translation: “Aaron must die” (See: [[figs-euphemism]])

## z598
“refused to do what I said”

# 20:25
## ie14
See [[NUM-ie14]]
# 20:26
## af1h
These two phrases mean basically the same thing.  (See: [[figs-parallelism]] and [[figs-euphemism]])

# 20:29
## lcr9
“30 days” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 21:intro
## vi2c
See [[NUM-vi2c]]
# 21:1
## nsa6
Here “he fought” means that his army fought. Alternate translation: “his army fought against Israel” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 21:2
## x3np
This refers to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “The people of Israel vowed” or “The Israelites made a vow” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 21:3
## j1ix
Here “listen” means that Yahweh did as they asked. Alternate translation: “did what Israel asked” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## y7v3
Here “voice” is a metonym that refers to their request. Alternate translation: “what Israel asked” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## chr3
“The people of Israel completely destroyed the Canaanite army and their cities”

## gde5
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They called that place Hormah” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 21:5
## n6kt
The people used this question in order to rebuke Moses. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not made us leave Egypt to die in the wilderness!” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 21:7
## k7km
“we have said bad things about Yahweh and you”

## chg1
The words “we” and “us” here refer to the people but not to Moses. (See: [[figs-exclusive]])

# 21:8
## s82p
Since it is impossible for Moses to make a real snake, it is implied that he was to make a model of a snake. This implied information can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Make a model of a snake” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## sw8h
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “everyone whom a snake bites” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 21:9
## um5c
“a snake out of bronze”

## nu8p
Here “he” refers to “any person” who was bitten by a snake.

# 21:11
## c38s
Here “faces” is an idiom that means “is across from” or “is next to.” Alternate translation: “that is next to Moab” (See: [[figs-idiom]])

# 21:13
## pc3l
This means that the two peoples lived on different sides of the river, which was a boundary between them. The Moabite people lived south of the river and the Amorites lived on the north.

# 21:14
## r97m
These are both names of places. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 21:15
## i244
“the valleys that go downhill to the town of Ar and lie along the border of Moab”

# 21:16
## s994
This can be stated as two sentences. Alternate translation: “to Beer. There was a well there”

## hnm3
This can be stated as an indirect quote. Alternate translation: “where Yahweh told Moses to gather the people together for him to give them water” (See: [[figs-quotations]])

# 21:17
## g2jm
Here “well” represents the water in the well. The Israelites are speaking to the water as if it were a person who could hear them, and they are asking for it to fill the well. Alternate translation: “Water, fill up the well” (See: [[figs-metonymy]] and [[figs-personification]])

# 21:18
## ms4y
These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize the role of the leaders in digging the well. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

## mvp6
A scepter was carried by those with authority, and the staff was carried by everyone. Neither of these are digging tools. These two items emphasize that they were not too proud to use any means available. Alternate translation: “using even their scepter and staffs” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

# 21:19
## lgf8
These are the names of places. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 21:20
## uv3q
This is the name of a mountain. (See: [[translate-names]])

## s19q
This is an idiom. It is a way of saying that the mountain is high, and speaks of the mountain as if it were a person who looks down to see the wilderness below him. Alternate translation: “rises above the wilderness” (See: [[figs-idiom]] and [[figs-personification]])

# 21:21
## mqq6
Here “Israel” refers to the people of Israel, and especially to their leaders. Alternate translation: “Then the Israelites” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 21:22
## en73
“We will not go into any of your fields or vineyards”

## rgg6
This is the main road that connects Damascus in the north to the Gulf of Aqabah in the south. See how you translated this in [Numbers 20:17](../20/17.md).

# 21:23
## k1p3
“to cross over their border.” Here “their” refers to the Amorites.

## hx3p
This is the name of a place. (See: [[translate-names]])

## g1x8
Here “he” refers to King Sihon who represents himself and his army. Alternate translation: “they fought against the Israelites” (See: [[figs-synecdoche]])

# 21:24
## e3nm
Here “Israel” refers to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “The Israelites attacked” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## c7k2
“with the sharp part of the sword.” The “edge of the sword” is associated with death and complete destruction. Alternate translation: “and completely defeated them” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## ph3k
“conquered the land of the Amorites.” Here the word “their” refers to the Amorites.

## n2gs
“was strongly defended.” The Israelites did not attack the Ammonites.

# 21:25
## c7tz
Here “its” is possessive to show that a relationship existed between the city of Heshbon and these nearby villages. Alternate translation: “Heshbon and the nearby villages that it controlled”

# 21:26
## v9rj
Here “his” refers to the king of Moab.

# 21:27
## bf5s
These are two names that refer to the same city. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

## pw7i
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Let someone rebuild and establish again the city of Sihon” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## a4ni
These two terms are very similar and emphasize that the city will be fully rebuilt. Alternate translation: “completely rebuilt” (See: [[figs-doublet]])

# 21:28
## hxh1
These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize that destruction will begin at Heshbon. The fire refers to a destroying army. Alternate translation: “King Sihon led a strong army from the city of Heshbon” (See: [[figs-parallelism]] and [[figs-metaphor]])

## di4e
The army of Sihon is spoken of as if it was an animal that ate up the city of Ar. Alternate translation: “destroyed the town of Ar in the land of Moab” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 21:29
## cu3d
These two phrases refer to the same people. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

## r97r
“Chemosh” was the name of the false god whom the Moabites worshiped. Alternate translation: “the people who worship Chemosh”

## n57w
“He” and “his” refer to Chemosh.

# 21:30
## k6au
Here “we” refers to the Israelites who defeated Sihon.

## aiy9
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “We have devastated Heshbon” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## x525
These are all places in Sihon’s kingdom. This means the Israelites destroyed Sihon’s entire nation. (See: [[translate-names]] and [[figs-merism]])

# 21:32
## f8n9
“chased away”

# 21:33
## jc4b
“attacked them”

# 21:34
## wk2t
The Israelites had completely destroyed Sihon. Alternate translation: “Destroy him like you destroyed Sihon king of the Amorites”

# 21:35
## mdc5
“So the army of Israel killed Og”

## b31n
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “all of his people were dead” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## w1f2
“they took control of his land”

# 22:intro
## hxi6
See [[NUM-hxi6]]
# 22:1
## vt4u
The Israelites were camped on the east side of the Jordan River. Jericho was on the west side of the river.

# 22:2
## a4k1
Balak was king of Moab. (See: [[translate-names]])

## hqt3
Zippor is the father of Balak. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 22:3
## hl8m
These two phrases mean the same thing, and emphasize how afraid Moab was. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

## ht2r
Here “Moab” refers to the people of Moab. Alternate translation: “All of the Moabites were very afraid” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## h36e
“because there were many of them”

# 22:4
## vv9z
The Moabites and the Midianites were two different groups of people, but the Midianites were living in the land of Moab at that time.

## dg4t
The way the Israelites will destroy their enemies is spoken of as if they were an ox eating up the grass in a field. (See: [[figs-simile]])

## t57u
This changes from the main story to background information about Balak. (See: [[writing-background]])

# 22:5
## gr45
“Balak sent messengers”

## wr6v
This is the name of Balaam’s father. (See: [[translate-names]])

## z33v
This is the name of a city. (See: [[translate-names]])

## s4sb
“of Balaam’s nation and people”

## fr82
“Balak called Balaam.” Balak did not speak to Balaam directly, but did so through the messengers he sent.

## vlg5
This is an exaggeration to emphasize how many of them there were. Alternate translation: “They are extremely numerous” (See: [[figs-hyperbole]])

## h1t4
This refers to the surface of the earth. (See: [[figs-idiom]])

# 22:6
## fdd6
“chase them”

## cb7x
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I know you have the power to bless or to curse people” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 22:7
## f3re
The abstract noun “divination” can be stated as an action. Alternate translation: “money to pay Balaam to curse Israel” (See: [[figs-abstractnouns]])

## gjm1
You may prefer to say “They went to Balaam” (See: [[figs-go]])

## ipu7
“told him the message from Balak”

## xtx6
This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).

# 22:8
## m7kq
Balaam’s report is spoken of as if it were something that he would carry to the messengers. Alternate translation: “I will tell you” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 22:9
## nfd7
“God appeared to Balaam”

## jt4t
Yahweh uses a question to introduce a new topic of conversation. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Tell me about these men who came to you.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 22:10
## lm86
These are the names of men. See how you translated these in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).

# 22:11
## xa8q
Balaam restates the message that Balak sent to him. See how you translated these phrases in [Numbers 22:5-6](./05.md).

## vu2r
“chase them away”

# 22:12
## wbu5
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “because I have blessed them” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 22:13
## h8t7
This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).

# 22:15
## xg9z
This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).

# 22:16
## drr7
You may prefer to say “They went to Balaam” (See: [[figs-go]])

# 22:17
## bm1v
The singular noun refers to the Israelites as a group. Alternate translation: “this group of people”

# 22:18
## q97p
This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).

## x1c1
Balaam is describing something that would never happen. He is emphasizing that there is nothing that could make him disobey Yahweh. (See: [[figs-hypo]])

## j6cl
This means Balaam cannot disobey Yahweh in any way.

# 22:21
## z7il
A saddle is a seat put on the back of an animal in order to ride it.

# 22:22
## sb7d
The increase in God’s anger is spoken of as if it was a fire starting to burn. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God became very angry” (See: [[figs-idiom]] and [[figs-activepassive]])

## n3m5
“as an enemy to Balaam” or “in order to stop Balaam”

# 22:23
## gu3v
A sword is drawn from its sheath in order to be ready to use. Alternate translation: “with his sword ready to attack” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## ben2
The donkey did this to avoid the angel of Yahweh.

## r3sy
Sometimes animals are referred to as “her” or “she.” Alternate translation: “to turn it back”

# 22:25
## wf2x
This was an attempt to escape from the angel of Yahweh in the road.

## uhb9
Sometimes animals are referred to as “her” or “she.” Alternate translation: “It went”

## w91q
“pushed Balaam’s foot against it” or “hurt Balaam’s foot against it”

# 22:27
## jh49
The increase in Balaam’s anger is spoken of as if it was a fire starting to burn. This can be stated in active form. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 22:22](../22/22.md). Alternate translation: “Balaam became very angry” (See: [[figs-idiom]] and [[figs-activepassive]])

# 22:28
## imi3
Opening the mouth is associated with the ability to speak.  This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I am your donkey on which you have ridden all your life, right up to the present moment.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## f959
This rhetorical question was used to further convict Balaam that his judgment of the donkey was unfair. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I have never been in the habit of doing such things to you!” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 22:31
## d2lh
To “open one’s eyes” is associated with being able to see. Alternate translation: “Then Yahweh gave Balaam the ability to see the angel of Yahweh” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## vwl7
A sword is drawn from its sheath in order to be ready to use. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:23](../22/23.md). Alternate translation: “with his sword ready to attack” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## xi4r
This indicates that Balaam is humbling himself before the angel. (See: [[translate-symaction]])

# 22:32
## mb9v
This rhetorical question is used to accuse Balaam of doing wrong. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have struck your donkey these three times.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## bfy4
“as an enemy to you” or “to oppose you”

# 22:33
## nqy4
This hypothetical statement indicated what could have happened, but it did not because the donkey’s actions saved Balaam. (See: [[figs-hypo]])

# 22:34
## hxf8
“So if you do not want me to continue going”

# 22:35
## dyl3
“with the leaders whom Balak had sent.” See how you translated “Balak” in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).

# 22:36
## c4ji
This is the name of a river. See how you translated it in [Numbers 21:13](../21/13.md).

# 22:37
## kjv9
This rhetorical question is used to rebuke Balaam for delaying to come. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Surely I sent men to summon you.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## f7wv
This rhetorical question is used to rebuke Balaam for delaying to come. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should have come to me!” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## pk2i
This rhetorical question is used to rebuke Balaam for delaying to come. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Surely you know that I am able to pay you money for coming to me.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 22:38
## y1j1
Balaam uses this rhetorical question to tell Balak that he will not be able to do everything that Balak asks him to do. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “But I have no power to say anything I want” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## re6i
The message is spoken of as if it is something that God put into his mouth. Alternate translation: “the message that God wants me to say” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 22:39
## lt48
This is the name of a town. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 22:40
## e9l3
“some of the meat from the sacrifices”

# 22:41
## sx5n
Possible meanings are (1) this refers to the same place as Bamoth in [Numbers 21:19](../21/19.md). The word Bamoth means “the high place,” or (2) this is another high place where people sacrificed to Baal.

# 23:intro
## kt51
See [[NUM-kt51]]
# 23:1
## js8j
This is the king of Moab. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).

## yr7z
“kill seven bulls and seven rams as a sacrifice”

# 23:3
## s7kv
“Stay here with your burnt offering and I will go a distance away”

# 23:4
## yji9
It has already been stated that he killed these animals as a burnt offering. Alternate translation: “I have killed a bull and a ram and burnt them as an offering” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

# 23:5
## nny6
Here Yahweh giving Balaam a message to speak is spoken of as if Yahweh placed it in his mouth. Alternate translation: “Yahweh told Balaam what he wanted him to say to Balak” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 23:7
## wtg1
These phrases mean the same thing. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

## nuw3
Both of these statements mean the same thing. They emphasize that Balak wants Balaam to curse the people of Israel. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

# 23:8
## w1jk
These rhetorical questions emphasize Balaam’s refusal to disobey God. They can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “But I cannot curse those whom God has not cursed. I cannot fight against those whom Yahweh does not fight!” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 23:9
## hq42
These two phrases mean the same thing. Balaam viewed Israel from the top of a hill. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

## a551
Here “him” is a metonym that refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## mm7u
“there is a group of people”

## ni8f
This negative statement is used to stress that the opposite is true. Alternate translation: “they consider themselves to be a special nation” (See: [[figs-litotes]])

# 23:10
## hr4v
Here “dust of Jacob” is a metaphor that speaks of the number of Israelites as if they were as numerous as the specks of dust. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “There are too many Israelites to count. No one could count even a fourth of them because there are so many.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]] and [[figs-metaphor]])

## uxp9
It is understood that this will be a peaceful death. This can be stated. Alternate translation: “the peaceful death of a righteous person” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## am5i
These are metonymies that refer to the people of Israel as a single person. (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 23:11
## x2xr
This is the king of Moab. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).

## typ8
Balak uses this question to scold Balaam. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I cannot believe you did this to me!” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## e1a2
This emphasizes the shocking action that follows.

# 23:12
## xe42
Balaam uses this rhetorical question to defend his actions. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I must be very careful to say only what Yahweh tells me to say.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## yvq8
The message is spoken of as if it is something that God put into his mouth. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 22:38](../22/38.md). Alternate translation: “to say only what Yahweh wants me to say” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 23:13
## x381
“There you will curse the Israelites for me”

# 23:14
## a29b
Translators may add a footnote that says: “The word ‘Zophim’ means ‘to watch’ or ‘to spy.’” (See: [[translate-names]])

## zz2b
This is the name of a mountain. See how you translated this in [Numbers 21:20](../21/20.md). (See: [[translate-names]])

# 23:16
## fc1n
The message is spoken of as if it is something that God put into his mouth. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 22:38](../22/38.md). Alternate translation: “told him what to say” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## yn5x
“Then Yahweh said”

# 23:18
## kka5
These two phrases mean the same thing and are repeated to emphasize how important it was for Balak to pay attention. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

## d6y8
See how you translated these names in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).

# 23:19
## q4wm
Both of these questions mean the same thing and emphasize that God does what he says he will. These rhetorical questions can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “He has never promised a thing without fulfilling what he promised. He has always done exactly what he said he would do.” (See: [[figs-parallelism]] and [[figs-rquestion]])

# 23:20
## tga7
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God has commanded me to bless the Israelites” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 23:21
## w1xp
These two phrases mean the same thing. Possible meanings are (1) God has given Israel only good things or (2) there is no sin in Israel that would cause him to judge them. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

## i4xz
“they shout with joy because Yahweh is their king”

# 23:22
## bnk6
This simile says that Yahweh’s great strength is equal to an ox. (See: [[figs-simile]])

# 23:23
## q3q1
These two lines mean the same thing, that no curse that anyone puts on the nation of Israel will be effective. Here “Jacob” is a metonym that refers to Israel. (See: [[figs-parallelism]] and [[figs-metonymy]])

## xhg8
This can be stated in active form. “people must say” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## yvh5
It is implied that what God did for them was good. Alternate translation: “Look at the good things God has done for them!”

# 23:24
## jm1j
This verse is a long metaphor that speaks of Israel defeating her enemies as if Israel was a lion devouring its prey. (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 23:25
## yxn3
This is the king of Moab. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).

# 23:26
## sl4c
Balaam uses this rhetorical question to remind Balak that Balaam refused to disobey God even before he came to Balak. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I told you before that I must say all that Yahweh tells me to say.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 23:28
## jd2z
It is understood that this wilderness was where Israel was camped. Alternate translation: “which looks down on the wilderness where Israel was” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

# 24:intro
## g6vw
See [[NUM-g6vw]]
# 24:1
## w9kx
“like he did the previous times”

# 24:2
## wa9k
Here “raised his eyes” is an idiom that means to look up. Alternate translation: “He looked up” (See: [[figs-idiom]])

## vd4a
This mean’s God’s Spirit took control of him to prophesy.

# 24:3
## sec1
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God gave him this prophecy” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## mke8
Beor was Balaam’s father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:5](../22/05.md).

## rt1a
This idiom means he sees and understands clearly. (See: [[figs-idiom]])

# 24:4
## np5b
See [[NUM-np5b]]
## g4v6
Here Balaam refers to himself as “He.” (See: [[figs-123person]])

## ktc8
This is an act of humility. (See: [[translate-symaction]])

## ej3r
Here “eyes open” is an idiom that means Balaam has received the ability to know what God wants to say. (See: [[figs-idiom]])

# 24:5
## ba5v
Both of these statements mean the same thing. They emphasize the Israelite camp was beautiful to Balaam. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

# 24:6
## kip6
See [[NUM-kip6]]
## qar4
Balaam speaks of the Israelies as if they were numerous enough to cover entire valleys. (See: [[figs-simile]])

## j8eg
Balaam speaks of the Israelies as if they were well-watered gardens that produce an abundant harvest. (See: [[figs-simile]])

## l53y
Aloes are plants with a pleasant smell that grow well even in dry conditions. Balaam speaks of the Israelies as if they would thrive and be pleasant like aloe plants. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “aloes which Yahweh has planted” (See: [[translate-unknown]] and [[figs-simile]] and [[figs-activepassive]])

## aw4k
Cedar trees were the largest trees in Israel. Balaam speaks of the Israelies as if they grew as large as well-watered cedar trees. (See: [[figs-simile]])

# 24:7
## dyh1
See [[NUM-dyh1]]
## fl12
Abundant water is associated with God’s blessing on the crops of the land. Alternate translation: “God will bless Israel with plenty of water for their crops” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## a4i7
Well-watered seed refers to God’s blessing on his people so that they will have abundant crops. Alternate translation: “they will have plenty of water for their seed to grow healthy crops” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## zlh1
These two phrases have similar meaning, emphasizing how much God will bless them compared to other nations. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

## ftd7
Here “higher” refers to greater honor and power. This means the future king of Israel will have more honor and will be more powerful than Agag. Agag was king of the Amalekites. (See: [[translate-names]] and [[figs-metonymy]])

## b156
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “other people will give honor to their kingdom” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 24:8
## phd7
See [[NUM-phd7]]
## x28i
“God brings the Israelites”

## n9ze
This simile emphasizes that the Israelites have great strength. (See: [[figs-simile]])

## y9vx
Balaam speaks of the Israelites as if they are wild animals that eat their enemies.  (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 24:9
## rx4y
See [[NUM-rx4y]]
## kq6q
In this simile, Balaam compares the Israelites to both male and female lions. This means they are dangerous and always ready to attack. (See: [[figs-simile]])

## l12k
Balaam uses a question to warn all the people to not provoke the Israelites. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “No one dares to disturb him!” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## iv8q
This can be stated in active form.  This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Balak became very angry” (See: [[figs-idiom]] and [[figs-activepassive]])

## rgi1
This was a sign of great frustration and anger. (See: [[translate-symaction]])

# 24:13
## gi9a
Balaam is describing something that would never happen. This statement emphasizes that there is nothing that would make Balaam disobey God. (See: [[figs-hypo]])

## a4su
Balaam uses a question to remind Balak about what he said earlier. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. “Alternate translation: I said this to them.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 24:14
## m83i
“the Israelites”

# 24:15
## bp57
Beor was Balaam’s father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:5](../22/05.md).

## bpl3
This idiom means he sees and understands clearly. See how you translated this in [Numbers 24:3](../24/03.md). (See: [[figs-idiom]])

# 24:16
## bfa4
The abstract term “knowledge” can be stated as an action. Alternate translation: “who knows things that God Most High has revealed to him” (See: [[figs-abstractnouns]])

## m31x
This is a sign of submission to God. (See: [[translate-symaction]])

# 24:17
## j1rk
See [[NUM-j1rk]]
## xt9l
Both of these statements mean the same thing. Balaam is having a vision of a future event. The word “him” refers to a future leader of Israel. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

## zg5v
Here “star” refers to an Israelite king that will rise in power. (See: [[writing-symlanguage]])

## dbs9
Here “Jacob” refers to the descendants of Jacob. Alternate translation: “from among the descendants of Jacob” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## ev9h
This means the same thing as the first part of the sentence. Here “scepter” refers to a powerful king. (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

## m5w5
Here “Israel” refers to future Israelites. Alternate translation: “from among the Israelites in the future” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## evy3
Possible meanings are (1) he will break the heads of the leaders of Moab or (2) he will destroy the leaders of Moab.

## r3pg
This also refers to the Moabites, who were descendants of Seth.

# 24:18
## l7jt
See [[NUM-l7jt]]
## nu8t
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The Israelites will occupy Edom” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## w7ft
Here “Seir” refers to the people who lived near Mount Seir. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Israel will also conquer the people of Seir” (See: [[figs-activepassive]] and [[figs-metonymy]])

# 24:19
## u3rj
Jacob was the ancestor of the Israelites. “Jacob” is a metonym that refers to the whole people group. (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## d85v
This refers to the city of Ar where Balak met Balaam. (See: [[figs-explicit]])

# 24:20
## h7ft
Here “Amalek” is a metonym that refers to the people of Amalek. This continues Balaam’s vision while turning to look in the direction of the Amalek nation, and then he prophecies about the Amalekites. (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

## j37m
A singular pronoun is used because the Amalekites are spoken of as a single person. (See: [[figs-123person]])

# 24:21
## n23b
This is the name of a people group who descended from Kain. (See: [[translate-names]])

## b7wk
“The place were you live is well defended”

## htj2
This is a metaphor that means that they live in a secure place. Alternate translation: “your location is as secure as a nest high in the rocks” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 24:22
## ce4c
Here the destruction of the Kenites is spoken of as if they were burned up in a fire. This can be stated in active form.  Alternate translation: “No one will survive when God does this!” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

# 24:24
## rl4t
This is the name of a city on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. (See: [[translate-names]])

## zm8g
The abstract noun “destruction” can be stated as an action.  See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).

# 25:intro
## vs5m
See [[NUM-vs5m]]
# 25:1
## bx2y
This is the name of a place in Moab. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 25:2
## zud9
This was an act of worship. (See: [[translate-symaction]])

# 25:3
## bum9
Peor was the name of a mountain. See how you translated this in [Numbers 23:28](../23/28.md).

## idj8
The increase in Yahweh’s anger is spoken of as if it was a fire starting to burn. This can be stated in active form. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 21:20](../21/20.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh became very angry” (See: [[figs-idiom]] and [[figs-activepassive]])

# 25:4
## ea9b
It is implied that this refers to the leaders who were guilty of idolatry. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “all the leaders of the people who are guilty of idolatry” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## yg38
This means that the leaders of Israel will kill these people and leave their dead bodies out where all the people can see them.

# 25:5
## by2q
“to Israel’s leaders who were not guilty of idolatry”

## d7ds
Peor was the name of a mountain.  The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “brought a Midianite woman to the Israelite camp to sleep with her” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## h1be
Here “in the sight of” is an idiom that means they heard about it, or found out about it. (See: [[figs-idiom]])

# 25:7
## b58q
This is the name of Aaron’s son. See how you translated it in [Numbers 3:2](../03/02.md).

# 25:8
## kww8
“Phinehas followed”

# 25:11
## z3sf
See [[NUM-z3sf]]
## j3xu
God’s rage is spoken of as if it were something that could be physically pushed aside in order to stop it. Alternate translation: “caused me to no longer be angry with the people of Israel” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

## lt3f
God is spoken of as if he were a fierce animal that could have eaten up the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “I have not destroyed the people of Israel in my terrible anger” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 25:12
## pby2
See [[NUM-pby2]]
# 25:13
## eu4w
See [[NUM-eu4w]]
## lgg4
This is the end of Yahweh’s speech from [Numbers 25:11] (./10.md). This has quotations within quotations. The direct quotations can be stated as indirect quotation. “Therefore say to them that Yahweh says that he is giving to Phinehas his covenant of peace. For him and his descendants after him, it will be a covenant of an everlasting priesthood because he was zealous for Yahweh, his God. He has atoned for the people of Israel.” (See: [[figs-quotesinquotes]] and [[figs-quotations]])

# 25:14
## u1w2
This switches from the main story line to background information about Zimri and Kozbi. (See: [[writing-background]])

## xw6i
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Phinehas killed” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## r6ve
These are names of men. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 25:15
## e341
This is the name of a man. (See: [[translate-names]])

## pqc7
This is the name of a woman. (See: [[translate-names]])

# 25:18
## uaj4
The abstract noun “deceitfulness” can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: “by deceiving you” (See: [[figs-abstractnouns]])

## kw2l
“They persuaded you to do this evil thing”

## dj72
Both of these phrases mean that these things happened at Mount Peor.

## h4fy
Peor was the name of a mountain. See how you translated this in [Numbers 23:28](../23/28.md).

## vp48
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Phinehas killed” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 26:intro
## h5mw
See [[NUM-h5mw]]
# 26:2
## i1ce
They were only to count the men, not the women. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Count all the men of the community” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## vni2
“20 years old and older” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:3
## z8gq
“spoke to the Israelite leaders”

## i73q
A plain is a large flat area of land.

# 26:4
## sjq1
“20 years old and older” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:5
## l25r
See [[NUM-l25r]]
## jv53
Here “Israel” refers to the man also known as Jacob.

## blb4
The word “his” refers to Rueben.

# 26:7
## ukj3
“forty-three thousand seven hundred and thirty men” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:8
## vzn3
See [[NUM-vzn3]]
## q6k2
See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 16:1](../16/01.md).

# 26:9
## i6m2
See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 16:1](../16/01.md).

# 26:10
## d33w
Here the earth is spoken of as if it were a person opening its mouth and eating something. Alternate translation: “Yahweh caused the earth to split open, and the men fell in the hole” (See: [[figs-personification]])

## l16k
Here the fire is spoken of as if it were a large animal devouring something. Alternate translation: “Yahweh caused a fire that killed 250 men” (See: [[figs-personification]])

## y2z4
“two hundred and fifty men” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:11
## nb3j
“all of Korah’s family”

## y8qj
“end”

# 26:12
## utp6
See [[NUM-utp6]]
# 26:14
## y9j2
“twenty-two thousand two hundred men” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:15
## rb4h
See [[NUM-rb4h]]
# 26:18
## nkh7
“forty thousand five hundred men” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:19
## hbe7
See [[NUM-hbe7]]
# 26:22
## ar7q
“seventy-six thousand five hundred men” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:23
## f73t
See [[NUM-f73t]]
# 26:25
## da8l
“sixty-four thousand three hundred men” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:26
## w3fz
See [[NUM-w3fz]]
# 26:27
## j5hx
“sixty thousand five hundred men” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:28
## fqy4
See [[NUM-fqy4]]
# 26:30
## b45q
See [[NUM-b45q]]
# 26:33
## slu8
See [[NUM-slu8]]
# 26:34
## af6u
“fifty-two thousand seven hundred men” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:35
## jhj1
See [[NUM-jhj1]]
# 26:37
## y5mi
“thirty-two thousand five hundred men” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

## np8k
The word “these” refers to all of the men descended from Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “These were Joseph’s descendants, descended from his sons Manasseh and Ephraim, counted” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## fxl7
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they counted them in each of their clans” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 26:38
## fb9i
See [[NUM-fb9i]]
# 26:41
## t1c5
“forty-five thousand six hundred men” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:42
## x61c
See [[NUM-x61c]]
# 26:43
## s5va
“sixty-four thousand four hundred men” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:44
## lci1
See [[NUM-lci1]]
# 26:47
## lw59
“fifty-three thousand four hundred men” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:48
## v1j8
See [[NUM-v1j8]]
# 26:50
## pgj7
“forty-five thousand four hundred men” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:51
## l55t
“the total number”

## tr8m
“six-hundred and one thousand, seven hundred and thirty” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

# 26:53
## k6p3
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must divide the land” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## ut1a
This refers to all of the men that were counted in their clans, beginning in [Numbers 26:5](../26/05.md).

## d4z2
“by the number of people in each clan”

# 26:54
## i4k8
See [[NUM-i4k8]]
## y96p
In this passage, the word “inheritance” refers to land inherited. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “give more land as an inheritance” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## zpe1
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom the leaders of Israel counted” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 26:55
## a5bi
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must divide the land” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## gx96
“by casting lots”

## zwx4
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you will divide it” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 26:56
## gvl8
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “and you must distribute the land to them” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 26:57
## l46r
See [[NUM-l46r]]
## r6qa
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that the leaders also counted clan by clan” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## mt4u
See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).

# 26:58
## au4a
See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:19](../03/19.md).

# 26:59
## pqk6
See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:19](../03/19.md).

## zb3x
“She and Amram had children”

# 26:60
## wwe5
See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 3:2](../03/02.md).

# 26:61
## qsd1
Here the word “fire” is used to refer to “burning incense.” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 3:4](../03/04.md). Alternate translation: “they burned an incense offering to Yahweh in a way that he did not approve of” (See: [[figs-metonymy]])

# 26:62
## ane3
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom the leaders counted” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## ac2r
“23,000” (See: [[translate-numbers]])

## kw5d
“one month old and older”

## atk6
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “but the leaders did not count them” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## e3dt
This can be stated in active form. Here “inheritance” refers to land inherited. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “because Yahweh said they would not receive any land as an inheritance” (See: [[figs-activepassive]] and [[figs-explicit]])

# 26:63
## l1g7
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Moses and Eleazar the priest counted” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 26:64
## fpg9
“there were no men”

## bwj6
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Moses and Aaron the priest had counted” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## xc7s
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “when they counted the descendants of Israel” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 26:65
## zm6j
The word “them” refers to all of the people who were counted in the wilderness of Sinai. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “The only ones who were still alive were” (See: [[figs-doublenegatives]])

## sl65
Jephunneh was Caleb’s father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 13:6](../13/06.md).

## j2tl
Nun was Joshua’s father.  This tells us the genealogy of Zelophehad.

## xh5x
See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 26:33](../26/33.md).

## f1ul
See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 26:29](../26/29.md).

# 27:2
## ma3g
“The daughters of Zelophehad stood”

# 27:3
## a6nu
The people in the company of Korah gathered together and rebelled against Yahweh. Yahweh caused them to die, because of their sin. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “who died because they were among Korah’s followers who rebelled against Yahweh” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## tn9z
“because of his own sin”

# 27:4
## g3j5
At that time, only sons received land as an inheritance. The daughters use this question to suggest that they should receive the inheritance and continue the family clan. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not remove our father’s name from the clan members just because he did not have a son.” (See: [[figs-rquestion]])

## xm1p
This means that they are asking to inherit land near where their father’s relatives are inheriting land. The meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Give us land where our father’s relatives live” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

# 27:7
## nrv6
This means that they will be inherit land where their father’s relatives are inheriting land. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “where their father’s relatives live” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

# 27:9
## u4h7
See [[NUM-u4h7]]
# 27:11
## j9yd
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “be a law that all the people of Israel must obey” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## l371
Here “me” refers to Moses.

# 27:12
## qn5k
This is a range of mountains in Moab. (See: [[translate-names]])

## ak5m
Here Yahweh speaks about the land that his is giving the Israel as if he has already given it to them. He speaks this way to emphasize that his committed to give it to them.  Alternate translation: “you must die” (See: [[figs-euphemism]])

## r7vj
You can make clear the understood information that Aaron died. Alternate translation: “like your older brother Aaron died” (See: [[figs-ellipsis]])

# 27:14
## le2i
This refers to Moses and Aaron.

## wu26
See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 13:21](../13/21.md).

## uty1
This refers to an event when Yahweh made water miraculously flow out of a rock. God told Moses to speak to the rock. Instead, Moses hit the rock because he was angry with the people. (See: [[figs-explicit]])

## xyy8
“you did not treat me as holy”

## a4ny
Here the people of the people are represented by their “eyes” to emphasize what they saw. Alternate translation: “in front of the whole community” (See: [[figs-synecdoche]])

## u1wv
See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 20:13](../20/13.md).

# 27:16
## z8x6
Possible meaning are (1) here “spirits” refers to all people.” Alternate translation: “the God over all of humanity” or (2) the reference to “spirits” refers to God having given life and breath to all people.  Alternate translation: “a man to lead the community” (See: [[figs-idiom]])

# 27:17
## s1me
This is an idiom that means a person who will lead all the people and also lead the army into battle. (See: [[figs-idiom]])

## t27b
This is a simile that means without a leader the people will wander and be helpless. (See: [[figs-simile]])

# 27:18
## t7dn
Yahweh’s Spirit is in Joshua, meaning that Joshua obeys Yahweh and follows his commands.

## p1rd
This is a sign of dedicating someone to God’s service. Alternate translation: “lay your hand on him to appoint him” (See: [[translate-symaction]])

# 27:19
## naq8
Here the people are represented by their “eyes” to emphasize what they see. Alternate translation: “in front of all of them command Joshua to lead the people of Israel” (See: [[figs-synecdoche]])

# 27:20
## k5gg
See [[NUM-k5gg]]
## k5n4
Here Yahweh speaks of Moses giving some of his authority to Joshua as if it were an article of clothing that he could put on him. Alternate translation: “You should give him some of your authority” or “Let him decide what the people should do” (See: [[figs-metaphor]])

# 27:21
## xn7p
This was a sacred stone that the High Priest wore on his chest plate. He used it to determine God’s will. (See: [[translate-unknown]])

## p15t
This means that Joshua will have authority to command the movements of the community of Israel. “Going out” and “coming in” are two opposite commands used to emphasize that he will have full command over their movements. Alternate translation: “He will command the community’s movements” (See: [[figs-merism]])

## h413
Both of these phrases mean the same thing, and they are used together for emphasis. Alternate translation: “both he and the entire nation of Israel” (See: [[figs-parallelism]])

# 27:22
## bms6
“told him to stand in front of”

# 27:23
## gcp5
“He” refers to Moses, and “him” refers to Joshua.

## cb8n
The laying on of hands was a way of setting a person apart to do a special task for God. (See: [[translate-symaction]])

## nk4a
You can make clear the understood information to lead the people. Alternate translation: “to lead the people” or “to be the leader of the Israelites” (See: [[figs-ellipsis]])

## cw8h
Here “him” refers to Moses.

# 28:intro
## yh9y
See [[NUM-yh9y]]
# 28:2
## vl5n
“at the times that I haven chosen”

## d2nc
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the food offerings that you will burn on the altar produce” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## ii63
“a smell I enjoy”

# 28:3
## bba3
See [[NUM-bba3]]
## ng8v
This can be stated in active form. “the burnt offering” or “the offering you have burned by fire on the altar” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 28:5
## xae3
This can be stated in active form. “which you have mixed with” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## n3fd
“A tenth” means one part out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## y354
“One-fourth” means one part out of four equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “a liter” or “one-fourth of a hin (which is almost 1 liter)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## gu2x
“pressed oil” or “pure olive oil.” This refers to oil that has been pressed out of olives.

# 28:6
## r7yz
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that Yahweh commanded at Mount Sinai” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## i5mv
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that you burned on the altar” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 28:7
## j24a
“One-fourth” means one part out of four equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “a liter” or “one-fourth of a hin (which is almost 1 liter)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## uf3m
This sentence describes the drink offering that is to accompany the lamb. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “It must be a drink offering of strong drink and you must pour it out in the holy place to Yahweh” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

# 28:8
## sd8n
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “like the one you offered” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 28:9
## uvp3
See [[NUM-uvp3]]
## nv9k
“Two-tenths” means two parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters” or “two tenths of an ephah (which is about 4.5 liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## l25u
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## rgb3
Many offerings had a drink offering that was required to be offered with them. The full meaning of the can be made clear. Alternate translation: “the drink offering that accompanies it” (See: [[figs-explicit]])

# 28:11
## cda3
See [[NUM-cda3]]
# 28:12
## rs1i
“Three-tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” or “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## sa2r
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## vr13
The words “of an ephah” are understood and may stated clearly. “Two-tenths” means two parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters of fine flour” or “two-tenths of an ephah (which is about 4.5 liters) of fine flour” (See: [[figs-ellipsis]] and [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

# 28:13
## kh7w
“A tenth” means one part out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## sbx3
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that you burned on the altar” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 28:14
## fi54
“Half” means one part out of two equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “two liters” or “half a hin (which is two liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## uy8x
“One third of a hin.” “A third” means one part out of three equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “1.2 liters” or “One and one-fifth liters” or “half a hin (which is 1.2 liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## t84u
“One-fourth” means one part out of four equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “a liter” or “one-fourth of a hin (which is almost 1 liter)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

# 28:15
## pi9d
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must offer one male goat to Yahweh as a sin offering” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 28:16
## bny7
See [[NUM-bny7]]
## vq3q
“During the first month, on day 14 of the month.” This refers to the first month of the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[translate-ordinal]])

## k2hc
“you must celebrate Yahweh’s Passover”

# 28:17
## agz5
“On day 15 day of this month.” This refers to the first month of the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[translate-ordinal]])

## l12w
This can be stated in active form. “you must have a feast” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## gw3f
This can be stated in active form. “you must eat bread without yeast” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 28:18
## jgc4
This refers to the first day of the feast. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “On day 1 of the feast” (See: [[translate-ordinal]] and [[figs-explicit]])

## wcl9
“you must gather together to worship and honor Yahweh.” The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event.

# 28:19
## ne82
See [[NUM-ne82]]
## v698
The idea of “burnt” can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must burn an offering on the altar” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 28:20
## ztc9
“Three-tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” or “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## nb8c
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## lcc6
The words “of an ephah of fine flour” are understood from the previous phrase. They can be repeated. “Two-tenths” means two parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters of fine flour” or “two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour (which is about 4.5 liters)” (See: [[figs-ellipsis]] and [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

# 28:21
## u36t
“A tenth” means one part out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

# 28:22
## ma18
The phrase “make atonement” can be expressed with the verb “atone.” Alternate translation: “to atone” (See: [[figs-abstractnouns]])

# 28:23
## u3dt
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which Yahweh requires each morning” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 28:24
## whx2
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “As I, Yahweh, have described here” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## dh1t
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must burn the food offering on the altar” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## zv8n
“as a sweet aroma for Yahweh”

## g7rd
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must offer it” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 28:25
## niw8
“gather together to worship and honor Yahweh.” The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event.

# 28:26
## x4se
See [[NUM-x4se]]
## m6k3
“the day of the firstfruits, that is the day.” This refers to the day during the Festival of Weeks when they offer the grain offering to Yahweh.

## bm4a
“gather together to worship and honor Yahweh.” The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event.

# 28:28
## hu83
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## p6rr
“Three tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” or “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## w5qw
“Three tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” or “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## qfh5
The words “of an ephah of fine flour” are understood from the previous phrase and can be repeated. “Two-tenths” means two parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters of fine flour” or “two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour (which is about 4.5 liters)” (See: [[figs-ellipsis]] and [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

# 28:29
## d6vj
See [[NUM-d6vj]]
## tdh2
“A tenth” means one part out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## t9h7
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour which you mix with oil” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 28:30
## yj1e
The word “atonement” can be expressed with the verb “atone.” Alternate translation: “to atone” (See: [[figs-abstractnouns]])

# 28:31
## k54h
This refers to the drink offerings that are required to accompany each of the animals when they are sacrificed. Alternate translation: “the drink offerings that are offered with them” or “the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[figs-possession]])

# 29:intro
## gs9v
See [[NUM-gs9v]]
# 29:1
## n5nd
See [[NUM-n5nd]]
## wr36
This refers to the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. Alternate translation: “On day 1 of month 7” (See: [[translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[translate-ordinal]])

## c4iy
“gather together to worship and honor Yahweh.” The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event.

## d1mb
The word “you” refers to the people of Israel who here represent the priests. The priests blew the trumpet to begin a worship service or to gather the community together. Alternate translation: “It will be a day when the priests blow trumpets” (See: [[figs-synecdoche]])

# 29:2
## f95f
See [[NUM-f95f]]
# 29:3
## k2nl
This refers to the grain offerings that are required to accompany each of the animals when they are sacrificed. Alternate translation: “the grain offerings that are offered with them” or “the grain offerings that accompany them” (See: [[figs-possession]])

## mh5z
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## yys9
The phrase “of fine flour mixed with oil” is understood from the previous phrase and can be repeated. “Three-tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters of fine flour mixed with oil” or “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## c9pg
The phrase “of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil” is understood from earlier in the sentence. “Two tenths” means two parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters of fine flour mixed with oil” or “two-tenths of an ephah (which is about 4.5 liters)” (See: [[figs-ellipsis]] and [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

# 29:4
## chq7
The phrase “of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil” is understood from earlier in the sentence. “One-tenth” means one part out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters of fine flour mixed with oil” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

# 29:5
## b36k
The word “atonement” can be expressed with the verb “atone.” Alternate translation: “to atone” (See: [[figs-abstractnouns]])

# 29:6
## p8f6
“in month 7 … day 1 of each month.” The word “month” refers to a month of the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[translate-ordinal]])

## frt3
“of each month--the special burnt offering … with it.” This is the offering that is made on the first day of each month.

## h1cf
This refers to the offerings the priests were to give every day. The grain offering and drink offering were to be offered with the regular burnt offering. Alternate translation: “the regular burnt offering, with the grain offering and drink offerings that accompany it” (See: [[figs-possession]])

## nh25
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you will obey Yahweh’s decree” or “you will obey what Yahweh had decreed” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## kle9
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “an offering you burnt on the altar to Yahweh” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

# 29:7
## dds2
See [[NUM-dds2]]
## v8xp
“day 10 of month 7” The word “month” refers to those in the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[translate-ordinal]])

## dka4
“gather together to worship and honor Yahweh.” The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event.

# 29:9
## k4tv
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[figs-activepassive]])

## ufz8
“Three-tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” or “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

## bde9
The words “of an ephah” are understood from earlier in the verse. They can be repeated here. “Two-tenths” means two parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters” or “two-tenths of an ephah (which is about 4.5 liters)” (See: [[figs-ellipsis]] and [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

# 29:10
## n1nx
“A tenth” means one part out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[translate-fraction]] and [[translate-bvolume]])

# 29:11
## ray5
The word “atonement” can be expressed with the verb “atone.” Alternate translation: “that atones for you” (See: [[figs-abstractnouns]])

## cc81
The grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[figs-possession]])

# 29:12
## nai8
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