OET interlinear ACTs 17:20

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

ξενίζοντα & τινα εἰσφέρεις εἰς τὰς ἀκοὰς ἡμῶν

surprising & some_‹words› ˱you˲_˓are˒_carrying_in to the ears ˱of˲_us

The philosophers are speaking of Paul’s teachings about Jesus and the resurrection as if they were objects that one person could bring to another person. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or express the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [you are saying some startling things]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

ξενίζοντα γάρ τινα εἰσφέρεις εἰς τὰς ἀκοὰς ἡμῶν

surprising for some_‹words› ˱you˲_˓are˒_carrying_in to the ears ˱of˲_us

The philosophers are referring to hearing by association with the ears, which people use to hear. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or express the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [we are hearing you say some startling things]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / exclusive

ἡμῶν & βουλόμεθα

˱of˲_us & (Some words not found in SR-GNT: ξενίζοντα γάρ τινα εἰσφέρεις εἰς τὰς ἀκοὰς ἡμῶν βουλόμεθα οὖν γνῶναι τίνα θέλει ταῦτα εἶναι)

By our and we, the philosophers mean themselves but not Paul, to whom they are speaking, so use the exclusive form of those words in your translation if your language marks that distinction.

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

τίνα θέλει ταῦτα εἶναι

what_all ˓is˒_wanting these_‹things› to_be

The philosophers are using an idiom. Your language may have a similar idiom that you could use in your translation. Or, if it would be clearer in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [what these things mean]