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There was stern command in his words, but a hint of pleading in his expression.
הייתה פקודה נוקשה בדבריו, אבל רמז לתחינה בהבעתו.
His face was as steely as his voice, and they couldn't guess at his thoughts.
פניו היו קשוחים כמו קולו, והם לא הצליחו לנחש מה הוא חושב.