Discovery Box| (0.60) | (Mat 6:24) | 1 sn The contrast between hate and love here is rhetorical. The point is that one will choose the favorite if a choice has to be made. |
| (0.60) | (Mic 5:3) | 5 sn Gives birth. The point of the figurative language is that Jerusalem finally finds relief from her suffering. See 4:10. |
| (0.60) | (Hos 13:15) | 3 tn The term “wind” is not repeated in the Hebrew text at this point but is implied; it is supplied in the translation for clarity. |
| (0.60) | (Dan 5:20) | 2 sn The point of describing Nebuchadnezzar as arrogant is that he had usurped divine prerogatives, and because of his immense arrogance God had dealt decisively with him. |
| (0.60) | (Eze 11:3) | 1 tn The Hebrew verb may mean “think” in this context. This content of what they say (or think) represents their point of view. |
| (0.60) | (Isa 40:16) | 2 sn The point is that not even the Lebanon forest could supply enough wood and animals for an adequate sacrifice to the Lord. |
| (0.60) | (Isa 37:30) | 1 tn At this point the word concerning the king of Assyria (vv. 22-29) ends, and the Lord again addresses Hezekiah and the people directly (see v. 21). |
| (0.60) | (Isa 25:7) | 2 sn The point of the imagery is unclear. Perhaps the shroud/covering referred to was associated with death in some way (see v. 8). |
| (0.60) | (Ecc 11:7) | 2 tn The Hebrew term מָתוֹק (matoq, “sweet”) is often used elsewhere in reference to honey. The point is that life is sweet and should be savored like honey. |
| (0.60) | (Ecc 6:3) | 4 sn The point of 6:3-6 is that the futility of unenjoyed wealth is worse than the tragedy of being stillborn. |
| (0.60) | (Pro 31:25) | 4 sn Here “laugh” is either a metonymy of adjunct or effect. The point is that she is confident for the future because of all her industry and planning. |
| (0.60) | (Pro 30:28) | 1 sn The point of this saying is that a weak creature like a lizard, that is so easily caught, cannot be prevented from getting into the most significant places. |
| (0.60) | (Pro 27:18) | 1 sn Tending fig trees requires closer attention than other plants; so the point here would be the diligent care that is required. |
| (0.60) | (Pro 26:15) | 3 sn The proverb is stating that the sluggard is too lazy to eat; this is essentially the same point made in 19:24 (see the note there). |
| (0.60) | (Pro 21:2) | 1 tn Heb “in his own eyes.” The term “eyes” is a metonymy for estimation, opinion, evaluation. Physical sight is used figuratively for one’s point of view intellectually. |
| (0.60) | (Pro 19:21) | 4 sn The point of the proverb is that the human being with many plans is uncertain, but the Lord with a sure plan gives correct counsel. |
| (0.60) | (Pro 16:33) | 3 sn The point concerns seeking God’s will through the practice. The Lord gives guidance in decisions that are submitted to him. |
| (0.60) | (Pro 16:22) | 3 tn Heb “fountain of life.” The point of the metaphor is that like a fountain this wisdom will be a constant provision for living in this world. |
| (0.60) | (Pro 13:6) | 3 sn Righteousness and wickedness are personified in this proverb to make the point of security and insecurity for the two courses of life. |
| (0.60) | (Pro 11:5) | 2 sn The wicked may think that they can make their way through life easier by their wickedness, but instead it will at some point bring them down. |
