OET interlinear EPH 6:5

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / doublet

φόβου καὶ τρόμου

respect and trembling

The phrase fear and trembling uses two similar ideas to emphasize the importance of honoring their masters. Alternate translation: “with deep respect”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / hyperbole

καὶ τρόμου

and trembling

Here, trembling is an exaggeration used to emphasize how important it is that slaves obey their masters. Alternate translation: “and deep respect” or “as though you were shaking with fear”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

ἐν ἁπλότητι τῆς καρδίας ὑμῶν

in sincerity ˱of˲_the heart ˱of˲_you_all

Here, heart is a metonym for a person’s mind or intentions. Alternate translation: “with honesty” or “with sincerity”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

ἐν ἁπλότητι

in sincerity

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word honesty, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “honestly” or “sincerely”

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

ὡς τῷ Χριστῷ

as ˱to˲_the Messiah

To make the meaning of this phrase clear, you may want to include the verb here: “as you obey Christ.”