OET interlinear ISA 20:2

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

בְּ⁠יַ֣ד יְשַׁעְיָ֣הוּ

by,the_hand_of Yəshaˊ\sup_yāh/(Isaiah)

Here, by the hand of Isaiah represents “through Isaiah.” If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: [through Isaiah]

Note 2 topic: translate-symaction

הָלֹ֖ךְ עָר֥וֹם וְ⁠יָחֵֽף

walking naked and,barefoot

Going naked and barefoot was a symbolic action by which Isaiah showed that Yahweh would bring judgment on Egypt and Cush. If it would be helpful to your readers, you could explain the significance of this action in the text of your translation or in a footnote. Alternate translation: [going naked and barefoot to show that Yahweh would bring judgment on Egypt and Cush]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

דִּבֶּ֣ר יְהוָה֮ בְּ⁠יַ֣ד יְשַׁעְיָ֣הוּ

he/it_had_said YHWH by,the_hand_of Yəshaˊ\sup_yāh/(Isaiah)

Here, hand represents the capability of Isaiah to serve Yahweh. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [Yahweh conveyed a message through Isaiah]