Merge branch '2018.03.12' of Door43/en_tn into master

1co/07/27.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Paul is speaking to the Corinthians as if he were speaking to each person, so al
 
 # Are you married to a wife? Do not ...
 
-Paul uses this question to introduce a possible condition. The question can be translated as a phrase with "if." AT: "If you are married, do not" (See: [[https://git.door43.org/Door43/en_ta/src/master/translate/figs-rquestion/01.md]])
+Paul uses this question to introduce a possible condition. The question can be translated as a phrase with "if." Alternate translation: "If you are married, do not" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
 
 # Do not seek a divorce
 

1co/15/21.md

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 # death came by a man
 
-
+"people die because of what one man did"
 
 # by a man also came the resurrection of the dead
 
+"people will become alive again because of what one man did"

1jn/05/20.md

@@ -6,13 +6,13 @@ This is an important title for Jesus that describes his relationship to God. (Se
 
 "has enabled us to understand the truth"
 
-# we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ
+# we are in him who is true
-
 
+"we are related as closely as possible to the one who is true"
 
 # him who is true
 
-
+"the true one" or "the real God" 
 
 # This one is the true God
 

1pe/03/22.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Christ is at the right hand of God
 
-
+The person who sits "at the right hand" of a king sits at his right side and rules with all the authority of the king at whose right hand or side he sits. This is a metonym of location that represents the authority that the person in that location possesses. Alternate translation: "Christ rules with all the authority of God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 
 # submit to him
 

2co/01/01.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-After Paul's greeting to the church in Corinth, he writes about suffering and comfort through Jesus Christ. Timothy is with him as well.
+After Paul's greeting to the church in Corinth, he writes about suffering and comfort through Jesus Christ. Timothy is with him as well. The word "you" throughout this letter refers to the people of the church in Corinth and to the rest of the Christians in that area. Possibly Timothy writes on parchment paper the words that Paul says.
-The word "you" throughout this letter refers to the people of the church in Corinth and to the rest of the Christians in that area. Possibly Timothy writes on parchment paper the words that Paul says.
 
 # Paul ... to the church of God that is in Corinth
 

2th/01/01.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Paul is the author of this letter, but he includes Silvanus and Timothy as senders of the letter. He begins by greeting the church at Thessalonica.
+Paul is the author of this letter, but he includes Silvanus and Timothy as senders of the letter. He begins by greeting the church at Thessalonica. The words "we" and "us" refer to Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, unless otherwise noted. Also, the word "you" is plural and refers to the believers at the church of Thessalonica. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
-The words "we" and "us" refer to Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, unless otherwise noted. Also, the word "you" is plural and refers to the believers at the church of Thessalonica. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
 
 # Silvanus
 

act/02/25.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here Peter quotes a passage that David wrote in a Psalm which relates to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
+Here Peter quotes a passage that David wrote in a Psalm which relates to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Since Peter says that David said these words about Jesus, the words "I" and "my" refer to Jesus and the words "Lord" and "he" refer to God.
-Since Peter says that David said these words about Jesus, the words "I" and "my" refer to Jesus and the words "Lord" and "he" refer to God.
 
 # before my face
 

act/03/11.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The phrase "in the porch that is called Solomon's" makes it clear that they were not inside the temple where only the priests were allowed to enter.
+The phrase "in the porch that is called Solomon's" makes it clear that they were not inside the temple where only the priests were allowed to enter. Here the words "us" and "we" refer to Peter and John but not to the crowd to whom Peter is talking. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
-Here the words "us" and "we" refer to Peter and John but not to the crowd to whom Peter is talking. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/05/26.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The word "they" in this section refers to the captain and the officers. In the phrase "feared that the people might stone them" the word "them" refers to the captain and the officers. All other occurrences of "them" in this chunk refer to the apostles.
+The word "they" in this section refers to the captain and the officers. In the phrase "feared that the people might stone them" the word "them" refers to the captain and the officers. All other occurrences of "them" in this chunk refer to the apostles. Here the word "you" is plural and refers to the apostles. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
-Here the word "you" is plural and refers to the apostles. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/06/02.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the word "you" refers to the believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
+Here the word "you" refers to the believers. The words "us" and "we" here refer to the 12 apostles. Where applicable, use the exclusive form in your language. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
-The words "us" and "we" here refer to the 12 apostles. Where applicable, use the exclusive form in your language. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
 
 # The twelve
 

act/06/10.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the word "We" refers only to the men they persuaded to lie. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
+Here the word "We" refers only to the men they persuaded to lie. The word "they" refers back to the people from the synagogue of the freemen in [Acts 6:9](../06/09.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
-The word "they" refers back to the people from the synagogue of the freemen in [Acts 6:9](../06/09.md).
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/06/12.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Each use of word "they" most likely refers back to the people from the synagogue of the Freedmen in [Acts 6:9](../06/09.md). They were responsible for the false witnesses and for inciting the council, the elders, the scribes, and the other people.
+Each use of word "they" most likely refers back to the people from the synagogue of the Freedmen in [Acts 6:9](../06/09.md). They were responsible for the false witnesses and for inciting the council, the elders, the scribes, and the other people. Here the word "we" refers only to the false witness that they brought to testify. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
-Here the word "we" refers only to the false witness that they brought to testify. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
 
 # stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes
 

act/07/35.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Verses 35-38 contains a series of connected phrases referring to Moses. Each phrase begins with statements such as "This Moses" or "This same Moses" or "This is the man" or "It is the same Moses." If possible, use similar statements to emphasize Moses.
+Verses 35-38 contains a series of connected phrases referring to Moses. Each phrase begins with statements such as "This Moses" or "This same Moses" or "This is the man" or "It is the same Moses." If possible, use similar statements to emphasize Moses. After the Israelites left Egypt, they spent 40 years wandering around the wilderness before God led them into the land he had promised them.
-After the Israelites left Egypt, they spent 40 years wandering around the wilderness before God led them into the land he had promised them.
 
 # This Moses whom they rejected
 

act/09/01.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-These verses give background information telling us what Saul has been doing since the stoning of Stephen. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
+These verses give background information telling us what Saul has been doing since the stoning of Stephen. Here the word "him" refers to the high priest and "he" refers to Saul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
-Here the word "him" refers to the high priest and "he" refers to Saul.
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/10/30.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-In verses 31 and 32 Cornelius quotes what the angel had said to him when he appeared to him at the ninth hour.
+In verses 31 and 32 Cornelius quotes what the angel had said to him when he appeared to him at the ninth hour. The words "you" and "your" are all singular. The word "we" here does not include Peter. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
-The words "you" and "your" are all singular. The word "we" here does not include Peter. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/10/39.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The words "We" and "we" here refer to Peter and the apostles and believers who were with Jesus when he was on earth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
+The words "We" and "we" here refer to Peter and the apostles and believers who were with Jesus when he was on earth. The words "he" and "him" here refer to Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
-The words "he" and "him" here refer to Jesus.
 
 # in the country of the Jews
 

act/11/17.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The word "them" refers to Cornelius and his Gentile guests and household. Peter does not call them Gentiles in his account to the Jewish believers at Jerusalem.
+The word "them" refers to Cornelius and his Gentile guests and household. Peter does not call them Gentiles in his account to the Jewish believers at Jerusalem. The word "they" refers to the Jewish believers to whom Peter spoke. The word "us" includes all of the Jewish believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
-The word "they" refers to the Jewish believers to whom Peter spoke. The word "us" includes all of the Jewish believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/12/13.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the words "she" and "her" all refer to the servant girl Rhoda.
+Here the words "she" and "her" all refer to the servant girl Rhoda. Here the words they" and "They" refer to the people who were inside praying. (See: [Acts 12:12](../12/12.md))
-Here the words they" and "They" refer to the people who were inside praying. (See: [Acts 12:12](../12/12.md))
 
 # he knocked
 

act/13/06.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the word "they" refers to Paul, Silas, and John Mark.
+Here the word "they" refers to Paul, Silas, and John Mark.The words "This man" refer to "Sergius Paulus." The first word "he" refers to Sergius Paulus, the proconsul; the second word "he" refers to Elymas (also called Bar-Jesus), the magician.
-The words "This man" refer to "Sergius Paulus." The first word "he" refers to Sergius Paulus, the proconsul; the second word "he" refers to Elymas (also called Bar-Jesus), the magician.
 
 # the whole island
 

act/13/13.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Verses 13 and 14 give background information about this part of the story. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
+Verses 13 and 14 give background information about this part of the story. "Paul and his friends" were Barnabas and John Mark (also called John). From this point on, Saul is called Paul in Acts. Paul's name is listed first which indicates that he had become the leader of the group. It is important to keep this order in the translation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
-"Paul and his friends" were Barnabas and John Mark (also called John). From this point on, Saul is called Paul in Acts. Paul's name is listed first which indicates that he had become the leader of the group. It is important to keep this order in the translation.
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/13/16.md

@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The first word "he" refers to Paul. The second word "he" refers to God.
+The first word "he" refers to Paul. The second word "he" refers to God. Here the word "our" refers to Paul and his fellow Jews. The words "they" and "them" refer to the Israelites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
-Here the word "our" refers to Paul and his fellow Jews. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
-The words "they" and "them" refer to the Israelites.
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/13/19.md

@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the word "he" refers to God.
+Here the word "he" refers to God. The words "their land" refer to the land the seven nations had previously occupied. The word "them" refers to the people of Israel. The word "our" refers to Paul and his audience. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
-The words "their land" refer to the land the seven nations had previously occupied.
-The word "them" refers to the people of Israel. The word "our" refers to Paul and his audience. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
 
 # nations
 

act/14/21.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the words "they" and "They" refer to Paul.
+Here the words "they" and "They" refer to Paul. Here the word "We" includes Paul, Barnabas, and the believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
-Here the word "We" includes Paul, Barnabas, and the believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
 
 # that city
 

act/15/07.md

@@ -1,9 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The first word "them" refers to apostles and elders ([Acts 15:6](../15/06.md)) and the other words "them" and "their" refer to the believing Gentiles.
+The first word "them" refers to apostles and elders ([Acts 15:6](../15/06.md)) and the other words "them" and "their" refer to the believing Gentiles. Here the word "you" is plural and refers to the apostles and elders present. The word "he" refers to God. Here "us" is plural and refers to Peter, the apostles and elders, and all Jewish believers in general. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
-Here the word "you" is plural and refers to the apostles and elders present. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
-The word "he" refers to God.
-Here "us" is plural and refers to Peter, the apostles and elders, and all Jewish believers in general. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/16/01.md

@@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Timothy is introduced into the story and joins Paul and Silas. Verses 1 and 2 give background information about Timothy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
 The first, third, and fourth instances of the word "him" refer to Timothy. The second "him" refers to Paul.
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 
-This continues the missionary journeys of Paul with Silas.
+This continues the missionary journeys of Paul with Silas. Timothy is introduced into the story and joins Paul and Silas. Verses 1 and 2 give background information about Timothy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
 
 # Paul also came
 

act/16/22.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the words "their" and "them" refer to Paul and Silas.
+Here the words "their" and "them" refer to Paul and Silas. The word "they" here refers to soldiers.
-The word "they" here refers to soldiers.
 
 # commanded them to be beaten with rods
 

act/17/26.md

@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the words "he" and "him" refer to the one true God, the creator.
+Here the words "he" and "him" refer to the one true God, the creator. The words "their" and "them" refer to every nation of people living on the surface of the earth. In using the word "us," Paul includes himself, his audience, and every nation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
-The words "their" and "them" refer to every nation of people living on the surface of the earth.
-In using the word "us," Paul includes himself, his audience, and every nation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
 
 # one man
 

act/17/28.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the words "him" and "his" refer to God. (See: [Acts 17:24](../17/24.md))
+Here the words "him" and "his" refer to God ([Acts 17:24](../17/24.md)). When Paul says "we" here, he includes himself as well as his hearers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
-When Paul says "we" here, he includes himself as well as his hearers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
 
 # For in him
 

act/18/07.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the word "he" refers to Paul.
+Here the word "he" refers to Paul. The first word "his" refers to Titius Justus. The second word "his" refers to Crispus.
-The first word "his" refers to Titius Justus. The second word "his" refers to Crispus.
 
 # Titius Justus
 

act/19/03.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the words "They," "you," and "they" refer to certain disciples in the city of Ephesus. (See: [Acts 19:1](../19/01.md))
+Here the words "They," "you," and "they" refer to certain disciples in the city of Ephesus ([Acts 19:1](../19/01.md)). The word "him" refers to John.
-The word "him" refers to John.
 
 # Into what then were you baptized?
 

act/19/23.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Demetrius is introduced to the story. Verse 24 introduces background information about Demetrius. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
+Demetrius is introduced to the story. Verse 24 introduces background information about Demetrius. Ephesus had a large temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis, sometimes translated as "Diana." She was a false goddess of fertility. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
-Ephesus had a large temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis, sometimes translated as "Diana." She was a false goddess of fertility. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/20/13.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the word "we" refers to the writer and those traveling with him, but not to the reader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
+The words "he," "himself," and "him" refer to Paul. Here the word "we" refers to the writer and those traveling with him, but not to the reader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
-The words "he," "himself," and "him" refer to Paul.
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/20/17.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the word "he" refers to Paul.
+Here the word "he" refers to Paul. The word "our" refers to Paul and the elders to whom he is speaking. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
-The word "our" refers to Paul and the elders to whom he is speaking. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/21/20.md

@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
-# General Information:
-
-Here the word "they" refers to James and the elders.
-The word "him" refers to Paul.
-The word "They" refers to Jewish believers who wanted all believing Jews to keep the Jewish laws and customs.
-The words "them" and "their" refers to Jewish people who believe in Christ.
-
 # Connecting Statement:
 
 The elders in Jerusalem begin their response to Paul.
 
+# they heard ... they praised ... they said to him
+
+Here the word "they" refers to James and the elders. The word "him" refers to Paul.
+
 # brother
 
 Here "brother" means "fellow believer."
 
+# They are
+
+The word "they" refers to Jewish believers who wanted all believing Jews to keep the Jewish laws and customs.

act/23/14.md

@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the word "They" refers to the forty Jews in [Acts 23:13](../23/13.md).
+Here the word "They" refers to the forty Jews in [Acts 23:13](../23/13.md). Here "you" is plural and refers to the chief priests and elders. Both "us" and "we" refer to the forty Jews who planned to kill Paul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
-Here "you" is plural and refers to the chief priests and elders. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
-Both "us" and "we" refer to the forty Jews who planned to kill Paul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
 
 # We have put ourselves under a great curse, to eat nothing until we have killed Paul
 

act/23/34.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the first and second words "he" refer to Governor Felix, the third word "he" and the word "him" refer to Paul, and the last word "he" refers to Governor Felix.
+Here the first and second words "he" refer to Governor Felix, the third word "he" and the word "him" refer to Paul, and the last word "he" refers to Governor Felix. The words "you" and your" refer to Paul.
-The words "you" and your" refer to Paul.
 
 # he asked what province Paul was from. When
 

act/24/01.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the word "you" refers to Felix, the governor. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
+Here the word "you" refers to Felix, the governor. Here "we" refers to the citizens under Felix. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
-Here "we" refers to the citizens under Felix. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/27/01.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The word "we" includes the author of Acts, Paul, and the others traveling with Paul, but not the reader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
+Adramyttium was a city possibly located on the west coast of modern-day Turkey. The word "we" includes the author of Acts, Paul, and the others traveling with Paul, but not the reader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
-Adramyttium was a city possibly located on the west coast of modern-day Turkey. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

act/28/23.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Here the word "they" refers to the Jewish leaders in Rome. (See: [Acts 28:17](../28/17.md))
+Here the word "they" refers to the Jewish leaders in Rome. The words "him," "his," and "He" and refer to Paul. (See: [Acts 28:17](../28/17.md))
-The words "him," "his," and "He" and refer to Paul.
 
 # had set a day for him
 

col/01/01.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Though this letter is from Paul and Timothy to the Colossian believers, later in the letter Paul makes it clear that he is the writer. Most likely Timothy was with him and wrote the words down as Paul spoke.
+Though this letter is from Paul and Timothy to the Colossian believers, later in the letter Paul makes it clear that he is the writer. Most likely Timothy was with him and wrote the words down as Paul spoke. Throughout this letter the words "we," "our," and "ours" include the Colossians unless noted otherwise. The words "you," "your," and "yours" refer to the Colossian believers and so are plural unless noted otherwise. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
-Throughout this letter the words "we," "our," and "ours" include the Colossians unless noted otherwise. The words "you," "your," and "yours" refer to the Colossian believers and so are plural unless noted otherwise. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
 
 # an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God
 

dan/04/15.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-In verses 1-18, Nebuchadnezzar describes in the first person his vision from God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
+In verses 1-18, Nebuchadnezzar describes in the first person his vision from God. The holy messenger in the vision continues shouting to some people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
-The holy messenger in the vision continues shouting to some people.
 
 # stump of its roots
 

dan/07/01.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Chapters 7 and 8 are not in chronological order. They happened while Belshazzar was still the king, before the rule of Darius and Cyrus that was discussed in chapter 6.
+Chapters 7 and 8 are not in chronological order. They happened while Belshazzar was still the king, before the rule of Darius and Cyrus that was discussed in chapter 6. In Daniel's vision, he saw animals that were symbols of other things. Later in the vision someone explains the meaning of those symbols. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
-In Daniel's vision, he saw animals that were symbols of other things. Later in the vision someone explains the meaning of those symbols. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
 
 # Belshazzar
 

dan/07/27.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The man in Daniel's vision continues talking to Daniel.
+The man in Daniel's vision continues talking to Daniel. Most of the text of verses 23-27 is symbolic language. For this reason, the ULB presents them in poetic form. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
-Most of the text of verses 23-27 is symbolic language. For this reason, the ULB presents them in poetic form. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
 
 # The kingdom and the dominion ... will be given to the people
 

dan/08/01.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Chapters 7 and 8 are not in chronological order. They happened while Belshazzar was still the king, before the rule of Darius and Cyrus that was discussed in chapter 6.
+Chapters 7 and 8 are not in chronological order. They happened while Belshazzar was still the king, before the rule of Darius and Cyrus that was discussed in chapter 6. In Daniel's vision, he saw animals that were symbols of other things. Later in the vision someone explains the meaning of those symbols. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
-In Daniel's vision, he saw animals that were symbols of other things. Later in the vision someone explains the meaning of those symbols. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
 
 # In the third year
 

eph/01/01.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Paul names himself as the writer of this letter to the believers at the church at Ephesus.
+Paul names himself as the writer of this letter to the believers at the church at Ephesus. Except where noted, all instances of "you" and "your" refers to the Ephesian believers as well as all believers and so are plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
-Except where noted, all instances of "you" and "your" refers to the Ephesian believers as well as all believers and so are plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
 
 # Paul, an apostle ... to God's holy people in Ephesus
 

ezk/27/26.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The words "you" and "your" in these verses refer to Tyre.
+The words "you" and "your" in these verses refer to Tyre. The city of Tyre is described here and in the following verses as if it were a wrecked ship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
-The city of Tyre is described here and in the following verses as if it were a wrecked ship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 
 # Connecting Statement:
 

ezk/28/08.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the ruler of Tyre.
+Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the ruler of Tyre. The word "They" refers to foreign armies. The words "you" and "your" in these verses refer to the king of Tyre.
-The word "They" refers to foreign armies. The words "you" and "your" in these verses refer to the king of Tyre.
 
 # down to the pit
 

ezk/34/07.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the leaders of Israel.
+Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the leaders of Israel. Yahweh continues speaking of the people of Israel as if they were a flock of sheep and the leaders of Israel as if they were shepherds who have not cared for the flock. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
-Yahweh continues speaking of the people of Israel as if they were a flock of sheep and the leaders of Israel as if they were shepherds who have not cared for the flock. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 
 # hear the word of Yahweh
 

ezk/34/09.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the leaders of Israel.
+Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the leaders of Israel. Yahweh continues speaking of the people of Israel as if they were a flock of sheep and the leaders of Israel as if they were shepherds who have not cared for the flock. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
-Yahweh continues speaking of the people of Israel as if they were a flock of sheep and the leaders of Israel as if they were shepherds who have not cared for the flock. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 
 # hear the word of Yahweh
 

ezk/34/14.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the leaders of Israel.
+Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the leaders of Israel. Yahweh continues speaking of the people of Israel as if they were a flock of sheep. Here he speaks of himself as their shepherd who will take care of them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
-Yahweh continues speaking of the people of Israel as if they were a flock of sheep. Here he speaks of himself as their shepherd who will take care of them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 
 # their grazing places
 

ezk/36/04.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-This continues the message that Yahweh tells Ezekiel to speak to the mountains of Israel. The message is for all of the people of Israel.
+This continues the message that Yahweh tells Ezekiel to speak to the mountains of Israel. The message is for all of the people of Israel. It may be helpful to use a verse bridge here, as the UDB does, to arrange the text in a more logical order. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-versebridge]])
-It may be helpful to use a verse bridge here, as the UDB does, to arrange the text in a more logical order. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-versebridge]])
 
 # listen to the word of the Lord Yahweh
 

ezr/08/03.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# pending issue
+# pending ULB issue #1605
 
 # Parosh
 

ezr/08/15.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The word "I" in chapter 8 refers to Ezra. He is the author.
+The word "I" in chapter 8 refers to Ezra. He is the author. Verse 16 contains a list of men's names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
-Verse 16 contains a list of men's names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 
 # the canal that goes to Ahava
 

gal/01/01.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Paul, an apostle, writes this letter to the churches in the area of Galatia.
+Paul, an apostle, writes this letter to the churches in the area of Galatia. Unless noted otherwise, all instances of "you" and "your" in this letter refer to the Galatians and are plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
-Unless noted otherwise, all instances of "you" and "your" in this letter refer to the Galatians and are plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
 
 # who raised him
 

gen/09/24.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-In verses 25-27 Noah pronounced a curse on Ham's son and blessings on Ham's brothers. What Noah said about them also applied to their descendants, as shown in the UDB.
+In verses 25-27 Noah pronounced a curse on Ham's son and blessings on Ham's brothers. What Noah said about them also applied to their descendants, as shown in the UDB. Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULB does this with the poetry in Noah's curse and blessings in verses 25-27.
-Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULB does this with the poetry in Noah's curse and blessings in verses 25-27.
 
 # awoke from his wine
 

gen/19/31.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Here "firstborn" and "younger" are nominal adjectives that refer to Lot's two da
 
 # to lie with us
 
-
+These words are a euphemism for sexual relations. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
 
 # according to the way of all the world
 

gen/19/32.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ It can be made explicit that their goal was to get him drunk. Alternate translat
 
 # we will lie with him
 
-
+To "lie with" someone is a euphemism for having sexual relations with that person. Alternate translation: "we will have sexual relations with him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
 
 # so that we may extend our father's line
 

heb/03/10.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 # They have always gone astray in their hearts
 
-
+"From their innermost being they have refused to do what I want them to do"
 
 # They have not known my ways
 

jhn/01/04.md

@@ -2,10 +2,6 @@
 
 "In him was life" is a metonym for causing everything to live. And, "light" here is a metaphor for "truth." Alternate translation: "He is the one who caused everything to live. And he revealed to people what is true about God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 
-# In him
-
-
-
 # life
 
 Here use a general term for "life." If you must be more specific, translate as "spiritual life."

job/08/13.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-It is unclear if verses 11-14 are the teaching of Bildad, or if Bildad is quoting the sayings of the ancestors of [Job 8:8-10](./08.md).
+It is unclear if verses 11-14 are the teaching of Bildad, or if Bildad is quoting the sayings of the ancestors of [Job 8:8-10](./08.md). In verses 14-18, the pronouns "he" and "his" refer to the godless person who represents godless people in general. It may be helpful to readers to use the plural pronouns "they" and "their." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]])
-In verses 14-18, the pronouns "he" and "his" refer to the godless person who represents godless people in general. It may be helpful to readers to use the plural pronouns "they" and "their." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]])
 
 # So also are the paths of all who forget God
 

job/18/01.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]
+Bildad the Shuhite is speaking to Job. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]
-Bildad the Shuhite is speaking to Job.
 
 # Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said
 

jud/01/09.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Balaam was a prophet who refused to curse Israel for an enemy but then taught that enemy to get the people to marry unbelievers and become idol worshipers.
+Balaam was a prophet who refused to curse Israel for an enemy but then taught that enemy to get the people to marry unbelievers and become idol worshipers. Korah was a man of Israel who rebelled against Moses' leadership and Aaron's priesthood.
-Korah was a man of Israel who rebelled against Moses' leadership and Aaron's priesthood.
 
 # did not dare to bring
 

lev/01/13.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Pending issue
+# Pending issue ULB #1584
 # Then he must cut ... made to him by fire
 
 For 1:12-13 see how you translated many of these words in [Leviticus 1:7-9](./07.md).

lev/06/24.md

@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-# This note needs to be deleted.

lev/07/22.md

@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-# Delete

luk/21/12.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Jesus was talking to his disciples. The word "you" is plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta
 
 # delivering you over to the synagogues
 
-
+"taking you to the synagogues so that the people there can do to you whatever they want to do"
 
 # and prisons
 

mat/05/46.md

@@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ Jesus is talking to a group of people about what they as individuals should and
 
 Jesus finishes teaching about how he has come to fulfill the Old Testament law. This section began in [Matthew 5:17](../05/17.md).
 
-# For if you love those ... what reward do you get?
+# what reward do you get?
-
 
+This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternative translation: "you will get no reward." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
 
 # Do not even the tax collectors do the same thing?
 
-
+This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternative translation: "Even the tax collectors do the same thing." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
 

mat/13/15.md

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ They have not literally closed their eyes. This means they refuse to understand.
 
 # understand with their hearts
 
-
+The word hearts here is a metonym for people's innermost being, the source of their thinking and feelings.
 
 # turn again
 

mrk/01/01.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The book of Mark begins with the prophet Isaiah's foretelling the coming of John the Baptist, who baptizes Jesus.
+The book of Mark begins with the prophet Isaiah's foretelling of the coming of John the Baptist, who baptizes Jesus. The author is Mark, also called John Mark, who is the son of one of the several women named Mary mentioned in the four Gospels. He is also the nephew of Barnabas.
-The author is Mark, also called John Mark, who is the son of one of the several women named Mary mentioned in the four Gospels. He is also the nephew of Barnabas.
 
 # Son of God
 

num/19/11.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The ideas of "clean" and "purify" represent being acceptable to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
+The ideas of "clean" and "purify" represent being acceptable to God. The ideas of "unclean," "defile," "impurity," and "uncleanness" represent not being acceptable to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
-The ideas of "unclean," "defile," "impurity," and "uncleanness" represent not being acceptable to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 
 # the dead body of any man
 

num/19/20.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The ideas of "clean" and "purify" represent being acceptable to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
+The ideas of "clean" and "purify" represent being acceptable to God and making something acceptable to God. The ideas of "unclean," "defile," and "impurity," represent not being acceptable to God, making something unacceptable to God, and the state of being unacceptable to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
-The ideas of "unclean," "defile," and "impurity," represent not being acceptable to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 
 # that person will be cut off
 

num/31/28.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Yahweh continues speaking to Moses.
+Yahweh continues speaking to Moses. The word "me" refers to Yahweh.
-"me" refers to Yahweh.
 
 # Then levy a tax to be given to me from the soldiers who went out to battle
 

oba/01/12.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Yahweh continues giving Obadiah his message to Edom.
+Yahweh continues giving Obadiah his message to Edom. Verses 12-14 consist of a series of negative commands that Yahweh gives to tell the people of Edom how not to treat the Israelites.
-Verses 12-14 consist of a series of negative commands that Yahweh gives to tell the people of Edom how not to treat the Israelites.
 
 # do not gloat over
 

pro/12/01.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-The author uses [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] throughout this chapter.
+The author uses [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] throughout this chapter. Verses 1-15 contrast wisdom and foolishness.
-Verses 1-15 contrast wisdom and foolishness.
 
 # Whoever
 

psa/048/001.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-This psalm is a song about Jerusalem being God's dwelling place.
+This psalm is a song about Jerusalem being God's dwelling place. Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
-Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
 
 # greatly to be praised
 

psa/050/001.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
+This psalm is a song that teaches people. Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
-This psalm is a song that teaches people.
 
 # The Mighty One, God, Yahweh
 

psa/051/001.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
+Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. In this psalm David asks God for forgiveness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
-In this psalm David asks God for forgiveness.
 
 # For the chief musician
 

psa/052/001.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
+In this psalm the word "you" refers to Doeg. When Saul wanted to kill David, Doeg told Saul where David was so that Saul could find him. Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
-In this psalm the word "you" refers to Doeg. When Saul wanted to kill David, Doeg told Saul where David was so that Saul could find him.
 
 # For the chief musician
 

psa/054/001.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
+This psalm is a prayer for help. Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
-This psalm is a prayer for help.
 
 # For the chief musician
 

psa/061/001.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
+This is a song about God's faithfulness. Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
-This is a song about God's faithfulness.
 
 # For the chief musician
 

psa/066/001.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
+This psalm is a song of praise. Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
-This psalm is a song of praise.
 
 # For the chief musician
 

psa/069/001.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
+This psalm is a prayer for help. Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
-This psalm is a prayer for help.
 
 # For the chief musician
 

psa/071/001.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
+This psalm is a prayer for help. Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
-This psalm is a prayer for help.
 
 # In you, Yahweh, I take refuge
 

psa/081/001.md

@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 # General Information:
 
 Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
-A psalm of Asaph.
+
+# A psalm of Asaph
+
+A psalm that Asaph wrote.
 
 # For the chief musician
 

psa/104/001.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
+Parallelism is common in Hebrew poetry. This psalm is a song of praise. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
-This psalm is a song of praise.
 
 # with all my life
 
@@ -10,4 +9,3 @@ This phrase means that he will praise Yahweh wholeheartedly and is used to empha
 # you are clothed with splendor and majesty
 
 The words "splendor" and "majesty" have similar meanings and emphasize the greatness of Yahweh's glory. They are described as clothing Yahweh like a garment. Alternate translation: "you have splendor and majesty all around you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
-

zep/01/10.md

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # General Information:
 
-Verses 1:2-18 refer to Yahweh's judgment. Verses 1:4-16 describe Yahweh's judgment on the people of Judah.
+Zephaniah 1:2-18 refers to Yahweh's judgment. Zephaniah 1:4-16 describes Yahweh's judgment on the people of Judah. In Zephaniah 1:8-13, Yahweh is speaking. He alternates between using first person and speaking about himself in the third person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
-In verses 1:8-13, Yahweh is speaking. He alternates between using first person and speaking about himself in the third person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
 
 # Fish Gate
 
@@ -18,4 +17,3 @@ This refers to the sound of buildings collapsing. This can be stated explicitly.
 # from the hills
 
 This refers to the hills surrounding Jerusalem.
-