OET interlinear ACTs 14:3

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-contrast

οὖν

therefore

Luke uses the word But here to indicate a contrast between what the unfaithful Jews did and what Paul and Barnabas did in response. In your translation, indicate this contrast in a way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Nevertheless”

Note 2 topic: writing-politeness

ἐπὶ τῷ Κυρίῳ

for the Lord

Luke is referring to Jesus by a respectful title. Use a form for addressing someone respectfully in your language. Alternate translation: “about the Lord Jesus”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

τῷ λόγῳ

the the_‹one› the word

Luke is using the term word to mean the message that the Holy Spirit wanted Paul and Barnabas to share by using words. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “in support of the message”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ

˱of˲_the grace ˱of˲_him

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of grace, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “about how God graciously saves us”

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / doublet

σημεῖα καὶ τέρατα

signs and wonders

The terms signs and wonders mean similar things. Luke is using them together for emphasis. See how you translated this expression in 4:30. Alternate translation: “great miracles”

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

διὰ τῶν χειρῶν αὐτῶν

through the hands ˱of˲_them

Here, hands represents the capability of a person. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language or state the meaning plainly.Alternate translation: “through them”