OET interlinear MAT 18:26

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

οὖν

therefore

Here, the word So introduces what the servant did in response to what the king commanded. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces a response or reaction, or you could leave So untranslated. Alternate translation: [In response]

Note 2 topic: translate-symaction

πεσὼν & ὁ δοῦλος προσεκύνει

/having/_fallen & the slave /was/_prostrating

In Matthew’s culture, the phrases having falling down and bowing down refer to kneeling down and putting one’s face close to the ground. This was a position used to show respect and reverence. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a comparable expression for a physical position used to show respect or worship, or you could express the idea plainly. Alternate translation: [having thrown himself on the ground, the slave was prostrating himself before] or [having lain down, the slave was showing respect to]

Note 3 topic: writing-quotations

λέγων

saying

Consider natural ways of introducing direct quotations in your language. Alternate translation: [and he said]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / imperative

μακροθύμησον

be_patient

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 have patience]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

μακροθύμησον

be_patient

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of patience, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: [be patient]