¹ tc Theodotian adds “in Israel,” perhaps to broaden the matter beyond the local village.

² tn Or “issues to resolve.” The term is simply דְּבָרִים (d^evarim, “words, things, matters”).

¹ tn The translation for ἰδεῖν (idein) in this verse is given by BDAG 279-80 s.v. εἶδον 3 as “deliberate concerning this matter.” A contemporary idiom would be to “look into” a matter.

¹ tn Grk “not to transgress against or defraud his brother in the matter,” continuing the sentence of vv. 3-5.

² tn L&N 27.34 states, “ἀπορούμενος δὲ ἐγὼ τὴν περὶ τούτων ζήτησιν ‘I was undecided about how I could get information on these matters’ Ac 25:20. The clause ‘about how I could get information on these matters’ may also be rendered as ‘about how I should try to find out about these matters’ or ‘about how I could learn about these matters.’”

¹ tn Heb “the splendor of the glory of your majesty, and the matters of your amazing deeds I will ponder.”

⁵ sn Death shows no respect for anyone. No matter how wise or foolish an individual happens to be, all pass away.

² tn Heb “Will the matters of Mordecai stand?”; NASB “to see whether Mordecai’s reason would stand.”

² tn Heb “the matter was good in the eyes of the king.” Cf. TEV “The king thought this was good advice.”

¹ tn Heb “the leader, the lifting up, the musicians.” See also the note on the word “matter” in v. 22.

² tn The vav consecutive on the preterite introduces the outcome or result of the matter—Pharaoh was hardened.

¹ tn Heb “and the matter was good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of all his servants.”

³ tn Heb “because of the matter of.” The words “he took” are used in the translation for clarity.

² tn Heb “I have lifted up your face [i.e., shown you favor] also concerning this matter.”

¹ tn “And” is supplied here as a matter of English style, which normally inserts “and” between the last two elements of a list or series.

³ sn “The Lord’s will be done.” Since no one knew exactly what would happen, the matter was left in the Lord’s hands.

² tn Grk “words,” but the term λόγος (logos) can refer to “matters” rather than only “words” (BDAG 600 s.v. 1.a.ε).

³ sn The statement “I will follow you wherever you go” is an offer to follow Jesus as a disciple, no matter what the cost.

³ sn Perhaps the passerby who intrudes (likely not knowing all the facts of the matter) will become the target of both parties’ displeasure.

² tn The verb means “to utter; to mumble; to meditate.” The implication is that he will not communicate deceitful things, no matter how quiet or subtle.