OET interlinear PHP 2:10

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

ἵνα

in_order_that

The phrase so that connects this verse with the preceding verse, 2:9 and shows that this verse and the next verse are the result of 2:9. Use the most natural form in your language to show this connection.

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι Ἰησοῦ, πᾶν γόνυ κάμψῃ

at the name ˱of˲_Jesus every knee /may/_bow

Here, every knee bending is an idiomatic way of saying that Jesus will be worshiped and honored by all. If this would be clear in your language, consider using this expression, but If it would be helpful in your language, consider using an equivalent expression to communicate the idea of worship.

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι Ἰησοῦ, πᾶν γόνυ κάμψῃ

at the name ˱of˲_Jesus every knee /may/_bow

Here, name is a metonym for the person, telling who it is they will worship. Alternate translation: “before the person of Jesus” or “every person and being will worship Jesus”

ἐπουρανίων καὶ ἐπιγείων καὶ καταχθονίων

˱of˲_heavenly and earthly and subterranean_‹realms›

Paul uses the phrase in heaven and on earth and under the earth to include to all beings, including human beings and angels. This phrase emphasizes that all beings everywhere will bow in reverence to Jesus. Consider the best way to express this in your language. Alternate translation: “every being in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth”