From 55c743ab23f44819baee58a7a1c79b9329b40a5c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Perry J Oakes Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:59:27 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update 'translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast/01.md' (#307) --- translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast/01.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast/01.md b/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast/01.md index 2a54a7d..139ebb6 100644 --- a/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast/01.md +++ b/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast/01.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ ## Logical Relationships -Some connectors establish logical relationships between two phrases, clauses, sentences, of chunks of text. +Some connectors establish logical relationships between two phrases, clauses, sentences, or chunks of text. ### Contrast relationship @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ A Contrast relationship is a logical relationship in which one event or item is #### Reason this is a translation issue -In Scripture, many events do not happen as the people involved intend or expect them to happen. Sometimes people act in ways that were not expected, whether good or bad. Often it is God at work changing the events. These events are often pivotal and it is important that translators understand and communicate these contrasts. In English Contrast Relationships are often indicated by the words “but”, “although”, “even though”, “though”, “yet”, or “however”. +In Scripture, many events do not happen as the people involved intend or expect them to happen. Sometimes people act in ways that were not expected, whether good or bad. Often it is God at work changing the events. These events are often pivotal and it is important that translators understand and communicate these contrasts. In English Contrast Relationships are often indicated by the words “but,” “although,” “even though,” “though,” “yet,” or “however.” #### Examples from OBS and the Bible @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Joseph’s brothers’ evil plan to sell Joseph is contrasted with God’s good > For who is greater, the one who reclines at table, or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? Yet I am among you as one who serves. (Luke 22:27 ULT) -Jesus contrasts the proud way that human leaders behave and the humble way that he behaves, marked by the word "yet". +Jesus contrasts the proud way that human leaders behave and the humble way that he behaves, marked by the word "yet." > …and though he was bound with chains and shackles and kept under guard, he had broken his chains and he would be driven by the demon into the wilderness. (Luke 8:29 ULT) @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ It is unexpected that someone who is bound with chains will be able to break the > [David] found favor in the sight of God, and he asked if he might find a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. However, Solomon built the house for God. However, the Most High does not live in houses made with hands, (Acts 7:46-48 ULT) -There are two contrasts here, both marked with “however”. The first contrast shows that even though David asked to find a place for God’s house, it was Solomon who built it. But then there is another contrast. Even though Solomon built a house for God, God does not live in houses that people build. +There are two contrasts here, both marked with “however.” The first contrast shows that even though David asked to find a place for God’s house, it was Solomon who built it. But then there is another contrast. Even though Solomon built a house for God, God does not live in houses that people build. #### Translation Strategies