OET interlinear MAT 27:16

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: writing-background

δὲ

and

Here, the word Now marks a continuation of the break in the main story line which began in the preceding verse. Matthew is introducing more background information, this time about Barabbas, to help readers understand what happens next. Use a natural way in your language for introducing background information. Alternate translation: [And] or [Here is some more important information:]

Note 2 topic: writing-pronouns

εἶχον

˱they˲_/were/_having

Here, they refers to the Roman authorities. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state this explicitly. Alternate translation: [the Roman authorities were holding]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

δέσμιον ἐπίσημον

/the/_prisoner notable

Here, the word well-known indicates that Barabbas was a man whom others had heard many things about. Most likely, the Romans considered him to be well-known in bad way (that is, notorious), while some Jewish people considered him to be well-known in a good way (that is, renowned). If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that describes someone whom others have heard many things about, both positively and negatively. Alternate translation: [a prisoner about whom there were many stories, a man] “a prominent prisoner”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / activepassive

λεγόμενον

/being/_called

If your language does not use this passive form, you could express the idea in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: [whom people called]

Note 5 topic: translate-textvariants

Βαραββᾶν

Barabbas

Many ancient manuscripts read Barabbas. The ULT follows that reading. Other ancient manuscripts read “Jesus Barabbas.” If a translation of the Bible exists in your region, you may wish to use the reading that it uses. If a translation of the Bible does not exist in your region, you may wish to use the reading of the ULT.