OET interlinear GEN 32:5

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / quotesinquotes

וַֽ⁠יְהִי־לִ⁠י֙

and=he/it_was to=me

Consider whether it is more natural to use a direct or indirect quote here in your language. Alternate translation: [I now have] or [Also tell him that I own]

שׁ֣וֹר וַ⁠חֲמ֔וֹר צֹ֖אן

oxen and,donkey[s] flock_of_sheep/goats

See how you translated donkeys and flocks in Genesis 12:16. Alternate translation: [many cattle, donkeys, and flocks of sheep and goats]

וְ⁠עֶ֣בֶד וְ⁠שִׁפְחָ֑ה

and_[male],servant[s] (Some words not found in UHB: and=he/it_was to=me oxen and,donkey[s] flock_of_sheep/goats and_[male],servant[s] and,female_servant[s] and,I,have_sent to=announce to,lord_of,my to,find graciousness/kindness/favour/beauty in,eyes_of,your )

See how you translated a similar phrase in Genesis 12:16. Alternate translation: [as well as many men and women slaves]

Note 2 topic: writing-politeness

וָֽ⁠אֶשְׁלְחָ⁠ה֙ לְ⁠הַגִּ֣יד לַֽ⁠אדֹנִ֔⁠י

(Some words not found in UHB: and=he/it_was to=me oxen and,donkey[s] flock_of_sheep/goats and_[male],servant[s] and,female_servant[s] and,I,have_sent to=announce to,lord_of,my to,find graciousness/kindness/favour/beauty in,eyes_of,your )

If you use indirect quotes in this section, make sure each part fits with the other parts, especially in your choice of pronouns. It is helpful if you read your translation aloud to check for accuracy and naturalness. Alternate translation: [Sir, I sent these messengers to you]