# they were brought into subjection to their authority

This can be stated in active form. AT: "their enemies caused them to be subject to their authority" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# were brought low by their own sin

Here the phrase "brought low" means to be destroyed. Also, this can be stated in active form. AT: "their sin ruined them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/adversary]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/oppress]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/subject]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/authority]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/rebel]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]