Update Connect links (#55)

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# but Esau loved to hunt animals
The connecting word “but” contrasts Esaus love of hunting with Jacobs love of staying home. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “but” contrasts Esaus love of hunting with Jacobs love of staying home. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# Rebekah loved Jacob, but Isaac loved Esau
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# but Isaac loved Esau
The connecting word “but” contrasts Isaacs love of Esau with Rebekahs love of Jacob. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “but” contrasts Isaacs love of Esau with Rebekahs love of Jacob. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])

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# But before he did
The connecting word “But” here contrasts Isaacs desire to give Esau a blessing with the intervening Rebekah and Jacobs trick that prevented him from doing so. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “But” here contrasts Isaacs desire to give Esau a blessing with the intervening Rebekah and Jacobs trick that prevented him from doing so. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# tricked him
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# So Jacob put on Esaus clothes and put goatskins on his neck and hands.
The connecting word “So” here connects the result, Jacob put on Esaus clothes and goatskin to deceive Isaac, with the reason, Isaac was old and blind. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “So” here connects the result, Jacob put on Esaus clothes and goatskin to deceive Isaac, with the reason, Isaac was old and blind. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# Esaus clothes

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# When Isaac felt the goat hair and smelled the clothes, he thought it was Esau and blessed him.
This is a sequential clause. The word “When” connects Isaac feeling and smelling Jacob with the resulting action—he believed it was Esau and blessed him (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
This is a sequential clause. The word “When” connects Isaac feeling and smelling Jacob with the resulting action—he believed it was Esau and blessed him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# he thought it was Esau

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# because Jacob had stolen his rights as oldest son and also his blessing
The connecting word “because” connects the reason, Jacob stole Esaus rights and blessing, with the result, Esau hated Jacob. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “because” connects the reason, Jacob stole Esaus rights and blessing, with the result, Esau hated Jacob. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# his rights
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# So he planned to kill Jacob
The connecting word “So” connects the result, Esau planned to kill Jacob, with the reason, Esau hated Jacob.. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “So” connects the result, Esau planned to kill Jacob, with the reason, Esau hated Jacob. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# But Rebekah heard of Esaus plan
The connecting word “But” is used in a contrast relationship. It contrasts Esaus plan to kill Jacob with Rebekah hearing of it and devising a different plan. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “But” is used in a contrast relationship. It contrasts Esaus plan to kill Jacob with Rebekah hearing of it and devising a different plan. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# Esaus plan
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# So she and Isaac sent Jacob far away
The connecting word “So” connects the result, Rebekah and Isaac sent Jacob far away, with the reason, Rebekah heard of Esaus plan to kill Jacob. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “So” connects the result, Rebekah and Isaac sent Jacob far away, with the reason, Rebekah heard of Esaus plan to kill Jacob. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# she and Isaac sent Jacob far away

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# After twenty years
Jacob had lived for twenty years in the land where his mother was from. If that is not clear you could say, “After twenty years living in the land where his relatives were.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
Jacob had lived for twenty years in the land where his mother was from. If that is not clear you could say, “After twenty years living in the land where his relatives were.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-background]])
# his family

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# But Esau no longer wanted to harm Jacob
The connecting word “But” here contrasts Jacobs fear of Esau wanting to kill him with Esau no longer wanting to harm Jacob. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “But” here contrasts Jacobs fear of Esau wanting to kill him with Esau no longer wanting to harm Jacob. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# Instead, he was very happy to see him again
The connecting word “Instead” contrasts Jacobs fear of Esau wanting to kill him with Esau being happy to see Jacob. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “Instead” contrasts Jacobs fear of Esau wanting to kill him with Esau being happy to see Jacob. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# lived peacefully
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# Then Isaac died
The connecting word “Then” connects the timing of events, Jacobs return to Canaan and living there was followed by Isaacs death and Jacob and Esau burying him together. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “Then” connects the timing of events, Jacobs return to Canaan and living there was followed by Isaacs death and Jacob and Esau burying him together. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# buried him

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# because their father loved him most and because Joseph had dreamed
This connects the two reasons Josephs brothers hated him—their father loved him most and Josephs dream, with the result—they hated him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
This connects the two reasons Josephs brothers hated him—their father loved him most and Josephs dream, with the result—they hated him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# When Joseph came
This phrase tells the order of events. After Joseph came the brothers kidnapped and sold him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
This phrase tells the order of events. After Joseph came the brothers kidnapped and sold him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# came to his brothers

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# Before Josephs brothers returned home
The connecting word “Before” indicates the order of events. Josephs brothers tore his robe and dipped it in blood then they returned home. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “Before” indicates the order of events. Josephs brothers tore his robe and dipped it in blood then they returned home. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# goats blood
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# so he would think that a wild animal
The connecting word “so” connects the reason—showing Jacob the torn robe dipped in blood, with the desired result—Jacob thinking a wild animal killed Joseph. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “so” connects the reason—showing Jacob the torn robe dipped in blood, with the desired result—Jacob thinking a wild animal killed Joseph. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# Joseph served his master well, and God blessed Joseph.
The connecting word “and” indicates two events happened when Joseph became a slave. There is no indication of cause and effect. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “and” indicates two events happened when Joseph became a slave. There is no indication of cause and effect. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])

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# but Joseph refused to sin against God
The connecting word “but” indicates a contrast. You would expect that when Josephs masters wife tried to sleep with him, Joseph would agree, instead he did the unexpected and refused. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “but” indicates a contrast. You would expect that when Josephs masters wife tried to sleep with him, Joseph would agree, instead he did the unexpected and refused. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# sin against God
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# Even in prison
The connecting word “Even” indicates a contrast. You would expect Joseph to become bitter in prison but instead he continued to be faithful and God continued to bless him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “Even” indicates a contrast. You would expect Joseph to become bitter in prison but instead he continued to be faithful and God continued to bless him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# remained faithful to God

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# So Jacob sent his older sons to Egypt to buy food.
The connecting word “So” connects the result—Jacob send his sons to buy food, with the reason—the famine was bad in Canaan. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “So” connects the result—Jacob send his sons to buy food, with the reason—the famine was bad in Canaan. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# his older sons
@ -12,5 +12,5 @@ They did not know that the man was Joseph, because now Joseph was much older tha
# But Joseph recognized them.
The connecting word “But” indicates a contrast relationship. It contrasts Josephs brothers not recognizing him with Joseph recognizing them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “But” indicates a contrast relationship. It contrasts Josephs brothers not recognizing him with Joseph recognizing them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])

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# After testing his brothers
The connecting word “After” begins a sequential clause. Joseph tested his brothers to see if they had changed and then he revealed who he was. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “After” begins a sequential clause. Joseph tested his brothers to see if they had changed and then he revealed who he was. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# testing his brothers
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# but God used the evil for good!
The connecting word “but” contrasts Josephs brothers desire to do evil to Gods using it for good. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word]])
The connecting word “but” contrasts Josephs brothers desire to do evil to Gods using it for good. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# God used the evil for good!

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# because there were so many of them
The connecting word "Because" connects the action of the Egyptians being afraid with the reason—there were so many Isrealites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Because" connects the action of the Egyptians being afraid with the reason—there were so many Isrealites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# Pharaoh

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# so he ordered his people to kill
The connecting word "so" connects the result—Pharaoh ordered the people to kill all the Israelite boys, with the reason. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the result—Pharaoh ordered the people to kill all the Israelite boys, with the reason. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# but Moses fled from Egypt
The connecting word "But" contrasts Pharaoh trying to kill Moses with Moses escaping into the wilderness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts Pharaoh trying to kill Moses with Moses escaping into the wilderness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# the wilderness

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# so that you can bring the Israelites
The connecting words "so that" connect the result—Moses bringing the Israelites out of their slavery, and the reason—God has seen their suffering. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "so that" connect the result—Moses bringing the Israelites out of their slavery, and the reason—God has seen their suffering. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# can bring…out of their slavery in Egypt

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Moses knew that Pharaoh wanted to kill him, and he did not believe that he could do what God wanted him to do.
# so God sent Moses' brother
The connecting word "so" connects the result—God sent Aaron to help Moses, and the reason—Moses thought he could not speak well. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# Moses brother, Aaron
Aaron was Mosess actual brother from his Israelite mother and father. Aaron would have been at least several years older than Moses.

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# But Pharaoh did not listen
The connecting word "But" connects what Moses and Aaron said God told Pharaoh to do—let his people go, with what he did—he did not listen to them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" connects what Moses and Aaron said God told Pharaoh to do—let his people go, with what he did—he did not listen to them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# listen to
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# Instead of letting the Israelites go free
The connecting word "Instead" connects what Moses and Aaron told Pharaoh to do—listen to God and let his people do, with what Pharaoh did—make them work harder. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Instead" connects what Moses and Aaron told Pharaoh to do—listen to God and let his people do, with what Pharaoh did—make them work harder. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# he forced them to work even harder!

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# so God sent
The connecting word "so" connects the cause—Pharaoh made the Israelites work harder instead of letting them go, with the result—God sent ten terrible plagues on Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the cause—Pharaoh made the Israelites work harder instead of letting them go, with the result—God sent ten terrible plagues on Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# ten terrible plagues

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# but Pharaoh still
The connecting word "but" contrasts God turning the river to blood with Pharoah not letting the Israelites go. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "but" contrasts God turning the river to blood with Pharoah not letting the Israelites go. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])

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# Since Pharaoh would not listen, God planned to send one last plague. This would change Pharaoh's mind.
The connecting word "Since" connects the action—God sending one last plague, with the reason—Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go free. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Since" connects the action—God sending one last plague, with the reason—Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go free. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# Since Pharaoh would not listen

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# So they
The connecting word "So" connects the result—the Egyptians chased after the Israelites, with the reason—the Egyptians wanted the Israelites to be their slaves again. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "So" connects the result—the Egyptians chased after the Israelites, with the reason—the Egyptians wanted the Israelites to be their slaves again. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# Then God moved
The connecting word "Then" connects God's instructions that the Israelites are to move forward with God moving the pillar of cloud behind them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Then" connects God's instructions that the Israelites are to move forward with God moving the pillar of cloud behind them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# the pillar of cloud
@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ See how you translated this phrase in [12:02](12/02).
# so the Egyptians could not see
The connecting word "so" connects the effect of the Egyptians not being able to see with the cause—God's movement of the cloud between them and the Israelites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the effect of the Egyptians not being able to see with the cause—God's movement of the cloud between them and the Israelites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# could not see

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# Then God caused
The connecting word "Then" connects Moses' action of obedience in raising his hand over the sea with the result—God caused the wind to blow. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Then" connects Moses' action of obedience in raising his hand over the sea with the result—God caused the wind to blow. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# so that
The connecting words "so that" connect the wind blowing with the effect—the path through the sea for the Israelites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "so that" connect the wind blowing with the effect—the path through the sea for the Israelites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# Then God moved the cloud
The connecting word "Then" connects the Israelites moving through the sea with God removing the cloud so the Egyptians could see them escaping. God had put the cloud behind the Israelites so the Egyptians could not see them, but now that the Israelites were passing through the sea, God wanted the Egyptians to chase after them as had been their intent. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Then" connects the Israelites moving through the sea with God removing the cloud so the Egyptians could see them escaping. God had put the cloud behind the Israelites so the Egyptians could not see them, but now that the Israelites were passing through the sea, God wanted the Egyptians to chase after them as had been their intent. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])

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# So they followed the Israelites
The connecting word "So" connects the result—the Egyptians followed the Israelites in to the sea, with the cause—God removed the cloud. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "So" connects the result—the Egyptians followed the Israelites in to the sea, with the cause—God removed the cloud. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# the path through the sea
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# but God
The connecting word "but" contrasts the movement of the Israelites God caused by opening the path, with the lack of movement of the Egyptians God caused with their panic and chariots becoming stuck. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "but" contrasts the movement of the Israelites God caused by opening the path, with the lack of movement of the Egyptians God caused with their panic and chariots becoming stuck. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# to panic

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# Then God
The connecting word "Then" connects the action of the Israelites arriving safely on the other side of the Sea with God's instructions to Moses to close the path through the sea. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Then" connects the action of the Israelites arriving safely on the other side of the Sea with God's instructions to Moses to close the path through the sea. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# returned to its normal place

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# When the Israelites saw
The connecting word "When" connects the cause—God's destruction of the Egyptian army, with the effect—the Israelites trusted God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "When" connects the cause—God's destruction of the Egyptian army, with the effect—the Israelites trusted God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# trusted in God

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# because God had saved them
The connecting word "because" connects the result that the Israelites rejoiced with the cause—God saved them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "because" connects the result that the Israelites rejoiced with the cause—God saved them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# free to worship

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# because
The connecting word "because" indicates the reason the Israelites were not to make idols or worship them—Yahweh was jealous of their worship unlike other deities who did not care if people worshipped many other gods in addition to them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "because" indicates the reason the Israelites were not to make idols or worship them—Yahweh was jealous of their worship unlike other deities who did not care if people worshipped many other gods in addition to them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# Do not use my name in a disrespectful way

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# if they obeyed
The connecting word "if" indicates a hypothetical conditional relationship. God's blessing depends on the Israelites obeying the laws. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "if" indicates a hypothetical conditional relationship. God's blessing depends on the Israelites obeying the laws. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-condition-hypothetical]])
# But he said he would punish
The connecting word "But" indicates that if the Israelites did not obey God, he would punish them instead of blessing them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" indicates that if the Israelites did not obey God, he would punish them instead of blessing them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-condition-hypothetical]])

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# because
God had just told the Israelites that they were only to worship him because he was a jealous God, and if they did not obey they would be punished. For these reasons, God was very angry with the Israelites because of their sin. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
God had just told the Israelites that they were only to worship him because he was a jealous God, and if they did not obey they would be punished. For these reasons, God was very angry with the Israelites because of their sin. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# listened to his prayer

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# If you do not obey me
The connecting word "If" introduces a hypothetical conditional relationship. If the Israelites do not obey God by driving out the Canaanites, in time they will also disobey God by worshipping the idols of the Canaanites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "If" introduces a hypothetical conditional relationship. If the Israelites do not obey God by driving out the Canaanites, in time they will also disobey God by worshipping the idols of the Canaanites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-condition-hypothetical]])
# you will end up worshiping their idols

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# But the people did not listen
The connecting word "But" indicates that in contrast to Joshua and Caleb's reasoning, the people refused to listen. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" indicates that in contrast to Joshua and Caleb's reasoning, the people refused to listen. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# Why did you bring us to this horrible place?

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# so all of you
The connecting word "so" connects the action or reason with the consequence. The people rebelled against God, and for this reason or as a result, they will have to wander in the wilderness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the action or reason with the consequence. The people rebelled against God, and for this reason or as a result, they will have to wander in the wilderness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# to wander in the wilderness

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# When the people heard God say this
The connecting word "When" connects the action or reason with the result. The people were sorry they had sinned as a result of hearing God's judgement. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "When" connects the action or reason with the result. The people were sorry they had sinned as a result of hearing God's judgement. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# they had sinned
@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ It may be necessary to add, “they had sinned by disobeying Gods command to
# So they decided
The connecting word "So" connects the action or reason with the result. As a result of being sorry they had sinned, the people of Israel attacked the people of Canaan. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "So" connects the action or reason with the result. As a result of being sorry they had sinned, the people of Israel attacked the people of Canaan. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# Moses warned them not to go
@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ This means that Moses told them not to go to fight against the Canaanites becaus
# because God would not go with them
The connecting word "because" connects the action of Moses warning them with the reason of God not going with them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "because" connects the action of Moses warning them with the reason of God not going with them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
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# so the Canaanites defeated them and killed many of them
The connecting word "so" Connects the reason—God did not go with them into this battle, with two results—the Canaanites defeated them, and the Canaanites killed many of them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" Connects the reason—God did not go with them into this battle, with two results—the Canaanites defeated them, and the Canaanites killed many of them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# turned back from Canaan

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# But despite all this
This could be translated as, “But even though God provided food, water, clothing, and everything that they needed.” The connecting word "But" contrasts God's many gifts that have been listed with Israel's complaining against God and his servant Moses. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
This could be translated as, “But even though God provided food, water, clothing, and everything that they needed.” The connecting word "But" contrasts God's many gifts that have been listed with Israel's complaining against God and his servant Moses. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# Even so
This could be translated, “Even though the Israelites complained and grumbled against him.” The connecting words "Even so" contrast Israel's complaining with God's faithfulness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
This could be translated, “Even though the Israelites complained and grumbled against him.” The connecting words "Even so" contrast Israel's complaining with God's faithfulness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# God was still faithful. He did…and Jacob

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# Because you did this
The connecting words "Because you did this" connect the reason of Moses' disobedience with the result of God not allowing him to enter the Promise Land. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "Because you did this" connect the reason of Moses' disobedience with the result of God not allowing him to enter the Promise Land. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# so God chose
The connecting word "so" connects the reason of Moses' old age with the result of God choosing someone else to lead Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the reason of Moses' old age with the result of God choosing someone else to lead Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
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# because he trusted and obeyed God.
The connecting word "because" connects Joshua's trust in and obedience to God with the result of him being a good leader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "because" connects Joshua's trust in and obedience to God with the result of him being a good leader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
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# After the people crossed the Jordan River
The connecting word "After" introduces sequential action. The Israelites obeyed God by passing from one side of the Jordan to the other. Once that was completed, God gave another task for them to do. In some languages it is better to say, “The people crossed the Jordan River and then…” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "After" introduces sequential action. The Israelites obeyed God by passing from one side of the Jordan to the other. Once that was completed, God gave another task for them to do. In some languages it is better to say, “The people crossed the Jordan River and then…” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# even though it was very strong
@ -12,5 +12,5 @@ That is, they went around the city one time every day for a total of six days.
# So the priests and the soldiers did this
The connecting word "So" connects the result—the priests and soldiers marching, with the reason—God's command. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "So" connects the result—the priests and soldiers marching, with the reason—God's command. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# Then on the seventh day
The connecting word "Then" introduces sequential action. The events continued each day for the past six days, and once it was completed, this new event occurred. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Then" introduces sequential action. The events continued each day for the past six days, and once it was completed, this new event occurred. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# After they had marched
The connecting word "After" introduces sequential action. The Israelites completed all the commands regarding marching the first six days, and then seven times on the seventh day this new event occurred. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "After" introduces sequential action. The Israelites completed all the commands regarding marching the first six days, and then seven times on the seventh day this new event occurred. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
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# Then the walls
The connecting word "Then" introduces a sequential clause. The Israelites followed all of God's commands, and then this event happened. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Then" introduces a sequential clause. The Israelites followed all of God's commands, and then this event happened. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# who became part of the Israelites

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# But one of the Canaanite people groups
The connecting word "But" contrasts God's command that the Israelites not make any treaties with the people of Canaan with the reason Joshua made an agreement with Gibeonites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts God's command that the Israelites not make any treaties with the people of Canaan with the reason Joshua made an agreement with Gibeonites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# lied to Joshua and said
@ -16,5 +16,5 @@ This could be translated as, “They lied to Joshua by saying” or, “They fal
# Instead
The connecting word "Instead" contrasts what Joshua should have done—ask God what they should do, with what he did do—make the treaty God had forbidden out of ignorance. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Instead" contrasts what Joshua should have done—ask God what they should do, with what he did do—make the treaty God had forbidden out of ignorance. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])

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# But they kept the peace treaty
The connecting word "But" contrasts the Gibeonites deception with Israel keeping their promise. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts the Gibeonites deception with Israel keeping their promise. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# Then some time later
@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ This begins a new event. This event happened after the treaty was made but is in
# so they combined their armies
The connecting word "so" connects the result—the Amorites attacking Gibeon, with the reason—Gibeon's treaty with Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the result—the Amorites attacking Gibeon, with the reason—Gibeon's treaty with Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# sent a message to Joshua asking for help

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# After God defeated those armies
The connecting word "After" introduces sequential action. God defeated on large army made up of many smaller armies, and then another large army made up of many smaller armies came against Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "After" introduces sequential action. God defeated on large army made up of many smaller armies, and then another large army made up of many smaller armies came against Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
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# Then God gave Israel peace
The connecting word "Then" introduces a sequential clause. The fighting of the battles and the dividing the Promised Land was completed, and then God gave Israel peace along its borders. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Then" introduces a sequential clause. The fighting of the battles and the dividing the Promised Land was completed, and then God gave Israel peace along its borders. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# gave Israel peace along all its borders

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# so everyone did what they thought
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—Israel had no king, with the result—everyone did what they thought was right rather than what God said. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—Israel had no king, with the result—everyone did what they thought was right rather than what God said. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# what they thought was right for themselves

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# Then after Israel's enemies oppressed them
The connecting word "Then" connects the reason—Israel's enemies would oppress them, with the result—Israel would repent and ask God to rescue. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Then" connects the reason—Israel's enemies would oppress them, with the result—Israel would repent and ask God to rescue. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
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# But Gideon was afraid of the people
The connecting word "But" contrasts God's command—tear down the altar, with the reason for Gideon's delayed obedience—he was afraid. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts God's command—tear down the altar, with the reason for Gideon's delayed obedience—he was afraid. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# afraid of the people
@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Gideon was afraid that his fellow Israelites who worshiped the same idol would b
# so he waited until nighttime
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—Gideon was afraid of the people, with the result—he waited until nighttime to obey. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—Gideon was afraid of the people, with the result—he waited until nighttime to obey. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
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# Because he said this
The connecting word "Because" connects the reason—Gideon's father's defense, with the result—the people did not kill Gideon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Because" connects the reason—Gideon's father's defense, with the result—the people did not kill Gideon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# Then the Midianites came again
The connecting word "Then" indicates sequential action. God called Gideon, and then the Midianites returned. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Then" indicates sequential action. God called Gideon, and then the Midianites returned. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# came again to steal from the Israelites

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# Because of these two signs
The connecting word "Because" connects the reason—the two signs, with the result—Gideon believed God wanted him to save Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Because" connects the reason—the two signs, with the result—Gideon believed God wanted him to save Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# But God told him
The connecting word "But" contrasts the number of men who came with God's perspective. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts the number of men who came with God's perspective. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# twenty-two thousand
@ -20,8 +20,7 @@ This was more soldiers than God wanted for this fight. If that many solders foug
# So Gideon sent home twenty-two thousand
The connecting word "So" connects the reason—God told Gideon there were too many men, with the result—Gideon sent home twenty-two thousand men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "So" connects the reason—God told Gideon there were too many men, with the result—Gideon sent home twenty-two thousand men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# except for three hundred soldiers
This sentence could be translated as, “So Gideon allowed only three hundred men to stay, and the rest of the men went home.”

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# When Gideon heard this
The connecting word "When" connects the action or reason with the result. Gideon worshiped God as a result of hearing the interpretation of the soldier's dream. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "When" connects the action or reason with the result. Gideon worshiped God as a result of hearing the interpretation of the soldier's dream. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# Then Gideon returned to his soldiers
The connecting word "Then" introduces a sequential clause that connects Gideon hearing the dream and worshipping God with him rallying the three hundred Israelites to fight the Midianites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Then" introduces a sequential clause that connects Gideon hearing the dream and worshipping God with him rallying the three hundred Israelites to fight the Midianites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# horn
@ -12,5 +12,5 @@ This was probably a piece of wood wrapped with cloth and soaked in oil so that i
# so the Midianites could not see
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—the torches were in the pots, with the result—the Midianites could not see the light of the torches. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—the torches were in the pots, with the result—the Midianites could not see the light of the torches. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# Then, all of Gideon's soldiers broke their pots
The connecting word "Then" introduces a sequential clause. Gideon's men surrounding the Midianite camp, and then they broke their pots at the same moment. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Then" introduces a sequential clause. Gideon's men surrounding the Midianite camp, and then they broke their pots at the same moment. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
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# so that they started attacking and killing each other
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—God confused the Midianites, with the result—they started attacking and killing each other. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—God confused the Midianites, with the result—they started attacking and killing each other. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
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# But the people started worshiping it
The connecting word "But" contrasts God's deliverance of Israel from the Midianites with them worshiping the gold garment. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts God's deliverance of Israel from the Midianites with them worshiping the gold garment. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# So God punished Israel again
The connecting word "So" connects the reason—Israel started worshiping the garment as an idol, with the result—God punished them again. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "So" connects the reason—Israel started worshiping the garment as an idol, with the result—God punished them again. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# Finally
The connecting word "Finally" indicates a shift from the time of deliverers sent by God, to Israel asking God for a king. This could be translated as, “After their enemies attacked them many times” or, “After many years of being attacked by many different nations.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Finally" indicates a shift from the time of deliverers sent by God, to Israel asking God for a king. This could be translated as, “After their enemies attacked them many times” or, “After many years of being attacked by many different nations.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# asked God for a king
@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ This could be translated as, “God did not agree with what they had asked him f
# but he gave them a king
The connecting word "But" contrasts God not liking the request with him giving Israel a king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts God not liking the request with him giving Israel a king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
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# In this way
The connecting words "In this way" connect the reason, Saul saw David had a piece of his clothing, with the result, Saul knew David would not kill him and try to become king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "In this way" connect the reason, Saul saw David had a piece of his clothing, with the result, Saul knew David would not kill him and try to become king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
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# But there was a prophet named Nathan
The connecting word "But" contrasts David's desire to build a temple for God with God sending a prophet to David with a message. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts David's desire to build a temple for God with God sending a prophet to David with a message. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# so you will not build
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—David had fought in many wars, with the result—God did not want David to be the one to build the temple. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—David had fought in many wars, with the result—God did not want David to be the one to build the temple. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# this Temple
@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ That is, “this building for worship” or, “this place of worship.”
# But still
The connecting words "But still" contrast God saying David could not build the temple with God's promise to bless David. If God had not said this, David may have thought God was angry with him for some reason or he had done something wrong and that was why God would not allow him to do this act of worship. This contrast relationship shows that there was nothing wrong between David and God, God showed His love for David through His promise to David that the Messiah would be his descendant. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "But still" contrast God saying David could not build the temple with God's promise to bless David. If God had not said this, David may have thought God was angry with him for some reason or he had done something wrong and that was why God would not allow him to do this act of worship. This contrast relationship shows that there was nothing wrong between David and God, God showed His love for David through His promise to David that the Messiah would be his descendant. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# One of your descendants will rule as king over my people forever!

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# When David heard Nathan's message
The connecting word "When" connects the reason—Nathan's message, with the result—David thanked and praised God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "When" connects the reason—Nathan's message, with the result—David thanked and praised God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
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# However, toward the end of his life
The connecting word "However" contrasts David obeying God for many years, with his terrible sin against God toward the end of his life. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "However" contrasts David obeying God for many years, with his terrible sin against God toward the end of his life. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# toward the end of his life

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# but he found out
The connecting word "but" contrasts David not knowing the woman with his finding out who she was. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "but" contrasts David not knowing the woman with his finding out who she was. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])

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# Instead of looking away
The connecting word "Instead" contrasts what David should have done—look away, with what David did—sent someone to bring her to him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Instead" contrasts what David should have done—look away, with what David did—sent someone to bring her to him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
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# So David sent Uriah
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—Uriah refused to be with his wife, with the result—David sent him back to battle. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—Uriah refused to be with his wife, with the result—David sent him back to battle. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# where the enemy was strongest
@ -20,5 +20,5 @@ That is, the location in the battle where the most fighting was going on.
# so that he would be killed
The connecting words "so that" connect the reason—David wanted Uriah killed, with the result—David told the general to put Uriah where the enemy was strongest. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "so that" connect the reason—David wanted Uriah killed, with the result—David told the general to put Uriah where the enemy was strongest. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# After Uriah died
The connecting word "After" introduces a sequential clause. Uriah died, and then David married Bathsheba. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "After" introduces a sequential clause. Uriah died, and then David married Bathsheba. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# what David had done
@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ This refers to Davids adultery with Bathsheba and his murder of her husband,
# so he sent
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—God was very angry with David's sin, with the result—God sent a prophet to tell David how evil it was. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—God was very angry with David's sin, with the result—God sent a prophet to tell David how evil it was. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# But David's baby boy died
The connecting word "But" contrasts David's repentance and God's forgiveness with God's punishment of David and Bathsheba's baby dying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts David's repentance and God's forgiveness with God's punishment of David and Bathsheba's baby dying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# some people in his own family fought against him
@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ This fighting was very serious. Among other things, one of his sons murdered ano
# But God was faithful
The connecting word "But" contrasts David's sin and unfaithfulness with God's faithfulness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts David's sin and unfaithfulness with God's faithfulness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
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# so he made Solomon the wisest man in the world
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—God was pleased with Solomon asking him to make him wise, and the result—God made him the wisest man in the world. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "so" connects the reason—God was pleased with Solomon asking him to make him wise, and the result—God made him the wisest man in the world. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# But Solomon loved women from other countries
The connecting word "But" contrasts Solomon building the temple where God lived, with his loving women from other countries. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts Solomon building the temple where God lived, with his loving women from other countries. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# one thousand
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# When Solomon was old
The connecting word "When" introduces a background clause that indicates Solomon became old at the beginning of the time when he worshiped foreign gods. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "When" introduces a background clause that indicates Solomon became old at the beginning of the time when he worshiped foreign gods. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-background]])

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# because of this
The connecting words "because of this" connect the reason—Solomon worshiped other gods, with the result—God was angry with him and said he would divide the kingdom. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "because of this" connect the reason—Solomon worshiped other gods, with the result—God was angry with him and said he would divide the kingdom. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# After Solomon died
The connecting word "After" introduces a sequential clause that indicates Solomon died and then Rehoboam became king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "After" introduces a sequential clause that indicates Solomon died and then Rehoboam became king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# to accept him as their king

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# But Rehoboam answered them in a very foolish way
The connecting word "But" contrasts the people asking for a wise and gracious response, with Rehoboam's unwise and harsh response. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts the people asking for a wise and gracious response, with Rehoboam's unwise and harsh response. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# answered them in a very foolish way

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# But Jeroboam rebelled against God and caused the people to sin
The connecting word "But" contrasts the ten tribes making Jeroboam king, and instead of him leading them to workship God, he leads them to worship idols. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# caused the people to sin
This could be translated as, “led the people to sin” or, “motivated the people to sin.” Rehoboam led the people into sin by making idols for them to worship.

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# When they did this
The connecting word "When" introduces a background clause that indicates at the same time the people of the kingdom of Israel started worshipped idols, they also started sleeping with prostitutes and sacrificing children to idols. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "When" introduces a background clause that indicates at the same time the people of the kingdom of Israel started worshipped idols, they also started sleeping with prostitutes and sacrificing children to idols. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-background]])

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# But most of Judah's kings were evil
The connecting word "But" contrasts the few godly kings with the most kings of Judah who were evil. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts the few godly kings with the most kings of Judah who were evil. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# A Bible story from

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# So Elijah told King Ahab that God was going to punish the people
The connecting word "So" connects the reason—Ahab tried to make the people worship Baal, with the result—God was going to punish the people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "So" connects the reason—Ahab tried to make the people worship Baal, with the result—God was going to punish the people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# He said to him, “There will be no rain or dew in the kingdom of Israel until I say it will rain again.”

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# During this time
The connecting words "During this time" introduce a simultaneous clause. At the same time as Elijah was hiding in the wilderness, Ahab and his army were looking for him but could not find him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "During this time" introduce a simultaneous clause. At the same time as Elijah was hiding in the wilderness, Ahab and his army were looking for him but could not find him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-simultaneous]])

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# because there was no harvest
The connecting word "because" connects the reason—there was no harvest, with the result—they had almost run out of food. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "because" connects the reason—there was no harvest, with the result—they had almost run out of food. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# But still
The connecting words "But still" introduce a contrast relationship. You would expect the widow to refuse to help Elijah because she was almost out of food, but she did the unexpected and took care of him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "But still" introduce a contrast relationship. You would expect the widow to refuse to help Elijah because she was almost out of food, but she did the unexpected and took care of him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
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# if God sends fire on the altar
The connecting word "If" indicates a hypothetical conditional relationship. If God sends fire, then it proves that he is real. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "If" indicates a hypothetical conditional relationship. If God sends fire, then it proves that he is real. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-condition-hypothetical]])
# the real God
@ -12,5 +12,5 @@ This means the one and only true God.
# So the prophets of Baal prepared a sacrifice but did not light the fire.
The connecting word "So" connects the result—the prophets of Baal made the sacrifice but didn't light a fire, with the reason—Elijah told them to do it that way. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "So" connects the result—the prophets of Baal made the sacrifice but didn't light a fire, with the reason—Elijah told them to do it that way. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])

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# but Baal did not answer, and he did not send any fire.
The connecting word "but" contrasts Baal's not answering or sending fire, with the prophets' prayer, shouting and cutting themselves. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "but" contrasts Baal's not answering or sending fire, with the prophets' prayer, shouting and cutting themselves. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])

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# After that
The connecting words "After that" introduce a sequential clause. Elijah prepared the sacrifice, and then had people pour 12 pots of water over it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "After that" introduce a sequential clause. Elijah prepared the sacrifice, and then had people pour 12 pots of water over it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])

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# Immediately
The connecting word "Immediately" emphasizes that the fire fell from the sky as soon as Elijah prays, in contrast with the prayers of the prophets of Baal which after hours of praying were still not answered. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "Immediately" emphasizes that the fire fell from the sky as soon as Elijah prays, in contrast with the prayers of the prophets of Baal which after hours of praying were still not answered. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# fell from the sky

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# Then Elijah said to King Ahab, “Return immediately to your home, because the rain is coming.”
This is direct quotation. It can also be stated as an indirect quotation: "Then Elijah told King Ahab to return immediately to his home, because the rain was coming." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
This is direct quotation. It can also be stated as an indirect quotation: "Then Elijah told King Ahab to return immediately to his home, because the rain was coming." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])
# Then Elijah said to King Ahab

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# but he had a bad skin disease
The connecting word "but" contrasts Naaman's prestigious position of army commander, with his having this terrible disease. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "but" contrasts Naaman's prestigious position of army commander, with his having this terrible disease. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# He heard about Elisha

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# because it seemed foolish
The connecting word "because" connects the reason for his anger—it seemed foolish, with the result—Naaman refused to obey. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "because" connects the reason for his anger—it seemed foolish, with the result—Naaman refused to obey. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# he changed his mind
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# When he came up from the water the last time
The connecting clause "When he came up from the water the last time" introduces a sequential clause. Naaman dipped himself seven times, and then God healed him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting clause "When he came up from the water the last time" introduces a sequential clause. Naaman dipped himself seven times, and then God healed him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])

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# If the people did not do this
The connecting word "If" introduces a hypothetical condition. The result depended on Israel's response to the warning of the prophets. God said if they did not stop doing evil he would punish them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "If" introduces a hypothetical condition. The result depended on Israel's response to the warning of the prophets. God said if they did not stop doing evil he would punish them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-condition-hypothetical]])

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# But then the king had mercy on him
The connecting word "But" contrasts the people putting Jeremiah in the well to die, and the king having mercy on him and ordering him brought out. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts the people putting Jeremiah in the well to die, and the king having mercy on him and ordering him brought out. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# had mercy on him

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# even though the people hated them
The connecting words "even though" contrast the prophets speaking for God, with the people hating them for their obedience. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "even though" contrast the prophets speaking for God, with the people hating them for their obedience. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# A Bible story from

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# but they refused to obey
The connecting word "but" contrasts the people refusing to obey God, with God send them prophets to warn them to repent and worship him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "but" contrasts the people refusing to obey God, with God send them prophets to warn them to repent and worship him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])

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# But they still worshiped idols,
The connecting word "But" contrasts the people continuing to worship idols, with their seeing Israel's punishment when they refused to obey. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts the people continuing to worship idols, with their seeing Israel's punishment when they refused to obey. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# warn them
@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ That is, “tell them to stop sinning or terrible things would happen to them.
# but they refused to listen
The connecting word "but" contrasts the people refusing to listen, with God sending prophets to warn them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "but" contrasts the people refusing to listen, with God sending prophets to warn them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# they refused to listen

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# So, the Babylonians came back and attacked
The connecting word "So" connects the result—the Babylonians came back and attacked, with the reason—the king of Judah rebelled. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "So" connects the result—the Babylonians came back and attacked, with the reason—the king of Judah rebelled. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
# came back

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# After that, they took the king away
The connecting words "After that" introduce a sequential clause. They killed the king's sons and blinded him in Judah, and then took him to a prison in Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "After that" introduce a sequential clause. They killed the king's sons and blinded him in Judah, and then took him to a prison in Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential]])

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# Even though God punished his people for their sin
The connecting words "Even though" contrast God sending the people into exile, and him not forgetting his promises to them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "Even though" contrast God sending the people into exile, and him not forgetting his promises to them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# exile

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# Even when God created the world
The connecting words "Even when" contrast God creating a perfect world without sin, with his preexisting plan to send a Messiah to save people from sin. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting words "Even when" contrast God creating a perfect world without sin, with his preexisting plan to send a Messiah to save people from sin. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# crush the snakes head

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# However
The connecting word "However" contrasts the Israelite priests' performance, with the Messiah's performance as priest. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "However" contrasts the Israelite priests' performance, with the Messiah's performance as priest. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# the perfect high priest

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# But the Messiah
The connecting word "But" contrasts the kingdom and performance of other kings, with the Messiah's kingdom and performance as king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
The connecting word "But" contrasts the kingdom and performance of other kings, with the Messiah's kingdom and performance as king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
# the whole world

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