OET interlinear NUM 24:10

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

וַ⁠יִּֽחַר אַ֤ף בָּלָק֙ אֶל בִּלְעָ֔ם

and=it_glowed/burnt also/though Bālāq's to/towards Bilˊām

The author is using the nose of Balak burned as a common expression of the culture to mean that Balak became very angry. If this phrase does not have that meaning for your readers, you could use a comparable expression from your language that does have that meaning, or you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [Balak became very angry with Balaam]

Note 2 topic: translate-symaction

וַ⁠יִּסְפֹּ֖ק אֶת כַּפָּ֑י⁠ו

and,he_clapped DOM palms_of,his

Clapping the palms together was a symbolic action by which Balak showed his anger and indignation. 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: [and he clapped his palms together to show his anger]

Note 3 topic: writing-quotations

וַ⁠יֹּ֨אמֶר בָּלָ֜ק אֶל בִּלְעָ֗ם

and=he/it_said Bālāq to/towards Bilˊām

The author is using the phrase And Balak said to Balaam to introduce a direct quotation. In your translation, use a natural way of introducing direct quotations in your language.

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / possession

אֹֽיְבַ⁠י֙

enemies_of,my

Balak is using the possessive form to mean the people who oppose him. If a speaker of your language would not use the possessive form for this, you could express this idea in another way. Alternate translation: [those hostile to me]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

בֵּרַ֣כְתָּ בָרֵ֔ךְ

blessed to_bless

Balak is using blessing, you have blessed as a common expression of the culture to emphasize the certainty and completeness of the action. If this phrase does not have that meaning for your readers, you could use a comparable expression from your language that does have that meaning, or you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [you have surely blessed them]