OET interlinear MAT 15:25

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

δὲ

but

Here, the word But introduces the next thing that happened. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces the next event, or you could leave But untranslated. Alternate translation: [After that,]

Note 2 topic: translate-symaction

προσεκύνει αὐτῷ

/was/_prostrating ˱to˲_him

In the woman’s culture, bowing down to a person was a way to honor a greater person. If it would be helpful in your language, you could refer to a similar action from your culture, or you could explain what bowing down means. Alternate translation: [prostrated herself before him] or [bowed down to him in respect]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / imperative

βοήθει

/be/_giving_help

This is an imperative, but it should be translated as a polite request rather than as a command. It may be helpful to add an expression such as “please” to make this clear. Alternate translation: [I ask that you help]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / yousingular

βοήθει

/be/_giving_help

Here, the command is singular because the woman is speaking to Jesus.