OET interlinear YHN (JHN) 3:5

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / doublet

ἀμὴν, ἀμὴν, λέγω σοι

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: ἀπεκρίθη Ἰησοῦς Ἀμήν ἀμήν λέγω σοί ἐάν μή τὶς γεννηθῇ ἐξ ὕδατος καί Πνεύματος οὒ δύναται εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τήν Βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ)

Jesus uses this phrase to emphasize the truth of the statement that follows. See how you translated this phrase in [3:3](../03/03.md).

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

γεννηθῇ ἐξ ὕδατος καὶ Πνεύματος

˓may_be˒_born of water (Some words not found in SR-GNT: ἀπεκρίθη Ἰησοῦς Ἀμήν ἀμήν λέγω σοί ἐάν μή τὶς γεννηθῇ ἐξ ὕδατος καί Πνεύματος οὒ δύναται εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τήν Βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ)

The phrase born from water and Spirit could refer to: (1) spiritual birth that includes cleansing from sin and spiritual transformation by the Holy Spirit. In this case, Jesus’ words would be understood as a reference to Ezekiel 36:25–27, which Nicodemus would have been familiar with. Alternate translation: [would be born again by cleansing and the Spirit.] (2) physical birth and spiritual birth. Alternate translation: [would be born physically and spiritually]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τὴν Βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ

˓to˒_come_in into (Some words not found in SR-GNT: ἀπεκρίθη Ἰησοῦς Ἀμήν ἀμήν λέγω σοί ἐάν μή τὶς γεννηθῇ ἐξ ὕδατος καί Πνεύματος οὒ δύναται εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τήν Βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ)

Jesus uses enter into to refer to experiencing something. The meaning is similar to the meaning of “see” in [3:3](../03/03.md). Alternate translation: [to experience the kingdom of God] or [to participate in the kingdom of God]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

τὴν Βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: ἀπεκρίθη Ἰησοῦς Ἀμήν ἀμήν λέγω σοί ἐάν μή τὶς γεννηθῇ ἐξ ὕδατος καί Πνεύματος οὒ δύναται εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τήν Βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ)

See how you translated this phrase in [3:3](../03/03.md).