OET interlinear 1COR 2:10

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

γὰρ

for

Here, For introduces an explanation of the last line of the quote from 2:9: “these things God has prepared for those who love him.” Paul wants to explain that these are the things that God has revealed to those who believe. If it would be helpful in your language, you could leave For untranslated or use a word or phrase that introduces an explanation. Alternate translation: “In fact,”

Note 2 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

(Occurrence 2) γὰρ

for

Here, For introduces an explanation for why God’s revelation is made to us through the Spirit. It is because the Spirit searches everything and knows everything that is revealed. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this connection with a comparable word or phrase that introduces this kind of explanation. Alternate translation: “He works through the Spirit because”

Note 3 topic: translate-unknown

ἐραυνᾷ

/is/_searching

Here, searches refers to how someone can explore or seek to know about something else. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express searches with another word for “exploring” or “knowing.” Alternate translation: “comprehends” or “knows about”

Note 4 topic: translate-unknown

τὰ βάθη τοῦ Θεοῦ

the depths ¬the ˱of˲_God

The phrase deep things of God refers to things about God that are hard to understand or things about God that no one can fully comprehend. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this form with a comparable expression or state the idea plainly. Alternate translation: “secrets about God” or “things about God that no one knows”