OET interlinear EXO 17:14

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

מָחֹ֤ה אֶמְחֶה֙ אֶת־זֵ֣כֶר עֲמָלֵ֔ק

to_erase I_will_stroke/rub//erase DOM memory_of ˊAmālēq

God speaks of destroying Amalek as if he were removing people’s memory of Amalek. When a group of people is completely destroyed, there is nothing to remind people about them. If your readers would not understand what this image means in this context, you could use an equivalent metaphor from your culture. Alternatively, you could express the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [I will completely destroy Amalek]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

עֲמָלֵ֔ק

ˊAmālēq

The Amalekites are referred to by naming their ancestor. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: [Amalekites]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / hyperbole

מִ⁠תַּ֖חַת הַ⁠שָּׁמָֽיִם

from=under the=heavens

This phrase makes an intentionally broad image and represents all people everywhere. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: [from all people everywhere]