OET interlinear 2COR 5:7

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

γὰρ

for

Here, the word for introduces an explanation of what it means to be “away from the Lord” (See: 5:6). If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces an explanation of a previous statement. Alternate translation: “that means that” or “thus,”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

περιπατοῦμεν

˱we˲_/are/_walking

Paul speaks of behavior in life as if it were “walking.” If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “we act” or “we live our lives”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

διὰ πίστεως & οὐ διὰ εἴδους

by faith & not by appearance

If your language does not use abstract nouns for the ideas of faith and sight, you could express the ideas by using verbs such as “believe” and “see.” Alternate translation: “by believing, not by seeing” or “by what we believe, not by what we see”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

διὰ πίστεως & οὐ διὰ εἴδους

by faith & not by appearance

Here, the words faith and sight could refer to: (1) the acts of “believing” or “seeing” Jesus the Messiah. Alternate translation: “by believing in Jesus, not by seeing him” (2) what is “believed” or “seen.” Alternate translation: “by what we believe, not by what we see”