OET interlinear ROM 11:21

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

γὰρ

for

For indicates that what follows this word explains what came before it. Here, For introduces the reason why Paul wants his Gentile Christian readers to “fear,” as stated in the previous verse. Use a natural way in your language for indicating a reason. Alternate translation: “You must fear because”

Note 2 topic: grammar-connect-condition-fact

εἰ

if

See how you translated if in 11:12.

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

τῶν κατὰ φύσιν κλάδων

˱from˲_the according_to nature branches

Here,natural branches refers to the Jewish people who rejected Jesus. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express the meaning plainly or use a simile. Alternate translation: “of the unbelieving Jews”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

οὐδὲ σοῦ φείσεται

neither ˱from˲_you ˱he˲_/will_be/_sparing

Paul implies that God will not spare anyone who stops trusting in Jesus. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state this explicitly. Alternate translation: “neither will he spare you if you do not keep trusting in Jesus”

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / youcrowd

σοῦ

˱from˲_you

See how you translated you in 11:17–20.