OET interlinear ZEC 4:9

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

יְדֵ֣י זְרֻבָּבֶ֗ל יִסְּד֛וּ הַ⁠בַּ֥יִת הַ⁠זֶּ֖ה וְ⁠יָדָ֣י⁠ו תְּבַצַּ֑עְנָה

hands_of Zərubāⱱel laid_the_foundation the,house the=this and,hands_of,his complete

Here, hands represents the work and effort of a person. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: [Zerubbabel’s work has founded this house, and his work will complete it.]

Note 2 topic: writing-pronouns

וְ⁠יָ֣דַעְתָּ֔

and,you_will_know

The pronoun you refers to Zerubbabel. It may be helpful to clarify this for your readers. Alternate translation: [And you, Zerubbabel, will know]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / yousingular

אֲלֵי⁠כֶֽם

to,you(pl)

The word you is plural here because Yahweh is addressing the people, so use the plural form in your translation if your language marks that distinction.

Note 4 topic: writing-pronouns

שְׁלָחַ֥⁠נִי אֲלֵי⁠כֶֽם

he,has_sent_me to,you(pl)

The pronoun me could refer to 1) the angel speaking to Zechariah. It may be helpful to clarify this for your readers. Alternate translation: [has sent his angelic messenger to you] 2) to Zechariah. Alternate translation: [has sent me, Zechariah, to you]