OET interlinear 1SA 28:22

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

וְ⁠עַתָּ֗ה

and=now

And now was a common expression that speakers in this culture used to introduce their main topic. See how you translated this expression in [6:7](../06/07.md). Alternate translation: [So this is what I would like you to do]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

שְׁמַֽע

listen

See how you translated this same verb in the previous verse.

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / 123person

בְּ⁠ק֣וֹל שִׁפְחָתֶ֔⁠ךָ

in/on/at/with,voice_of servant_of,your

The woman is speaking about herself humbly in the third person. If it would be helpful in your language, you could translate this in the first person. Alternate translation: [to my voice]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

בְּ⁠ק֣וֹל שִׁפְחָתֶ֔⁠ךָ

in/on/at/with,voice_of servant_of,your

The woman is using the term voice by association to mean what she is saying by using her voice. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: [to what I am telling you]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

לְ⁠פָנֶ֛י⁠ךָ

to=your=face

The woman is using the term face by association to mean the area in front of Saul. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: [before you]

Note 6 topic: writing-politeness

פַּת־לֶ֖חֶם

morsel_of food/grain/bread

The woman is using the courteous hospitality language of her culture and understating what she is offering to Saul. Use a comparable way of speaking from your own language and culture. Alternate translation: [a simple meal]