OET interlinear 1COR 10:20

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / ellipsis

ἀλλ’ ὅτι

but that

Here Paul omits some words that may be required in your language to make a full sentence. If your language needs these words, you could supply some from the previous verse (10:19). Alternate translation: [Rather, I am saying that]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / infostructure

ὅτι ἃ θύουσιν τὰ ἔθνη & θύουσιν

that what ˱they˲_/are/_sacrificing the pagans & /are/_sacrificing

Here Paul states the object before the verb. If your language would always put the object after the verb, you could rearrange this clause. Alternate translation: [that the Gentiles sacrifice what they sacrifice]

Note 3 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

δὲ

and

Here, But introduces a development in the argument. It does not introduce a strong contrast. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express But with a word or phrase that introduces the next step in an argument. Alternate translation: [Now]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / possession

κοινωνοὺς τῶν δαιμονίων

partners ¬the ˱with˲_demons

Here Paul uses the possessive form to describe partakers who “partake in” the demons. This could refer primarily to: (1) “partaking” in or joining in union with the demons. Alternate translation: [partaking in the demons] (2) being joined together with nonbelievers, which comes from “partaking” in the demons. Alternate translation: [partaking in fellowship based on the demons]