² tn The additional semantic component “standing” is supplied (“standing open”) to convey a stative nuance in English.

² tn Grk “the doors were shut”; “locked” conveys a more appropriate idea for the modern English reader.

² tn Grk “the doors were shut”; “locked” conveys a more appropriate idea for the modern English reader.

¹ tn An ingressive imperfect conveys the idea that Jesus’ reply provoked the disciples’ response.

¹ tn There is a possible causative nuance in the Greek verb, but this is difficult to convey in the translation.

³ tn This infinitive conveys the idea that the boats were at the point of sinking (BDF §338.1).

² tn The verb וַתַּעַשׂ (vataʿas) is a preterite, conveying the next thing she did in a past time sequence.

¹ tn This sense is conveyed by the repetition of “man”—“if a man, a man becomes unclean.”

¹ sn The Greek word (ἱλασμός, hilasmos) behind the phrase atoning sacrifice conveys both the idea of “turning aside divine wrath” and the idea of “cleansing from sin.”

¹ tn The expression “for the display of” is an attempt to convey in English the force of the Greek preposition εἰς (eis) in this context.

² tn Grk “to stay” or “to remain,” but since longevity is the issue in the context, “to live” conveys the idea more clearly.

³ tn Grk “to stay” or “to remain,” but since longevity is the issue in the context, “to live” conveys the idea more clearly.

¹ tn Grk “uncertain,” “at a loss.” Here two terms, “worried and perplexed,” were used to convey the single idea of the Greek verb ἀπορέω (aporeō).

¹ tn Or “going along.” The opening words of chap. 9, καὶ παράγων (kai paragōn), convey only the vaguest indication of the circumstances.

¹ tn Grk “But go.” The Greek μᾶλλον (mallon, “rather, instead”) conveys the adversative nuance here so that δέ (de) has not been translated.

² tn Heb “the hand of the Lord was on me heavily.” The “hand of the Lord” is a metaphor for his power or influence; the modifier conveys intensity.

¹ tn The expression “godless [or hypocrite] in heart” is an intensification of the description. It conveys that they are intentionally godless. See Matt 23:28.

¹ sn The number “ten” is a general expression to convey that this has been done often (see Gen 31:7; Num 14:22).

¹ tn The verb is simply לָקַח (laqakh, “to take”). Here it conveys a strong sense of seizing something and not letting it go.

¹ tn Heb “the bread of the face [or presence].” Many recent English versions employ “the bread of the Presence,” although this does not convey much to the modern reader.