raglay_2021_rgs_rlt_1th_book/.apps/translationCore/index/translationNotes/1th/figs-hyperbole.json

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      "occurrenceNote": "Here the words **always** and **continually** are exaggerations that figuratively express the intensity and frequency of the prayers offered up to God by Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy for the Thessalonians. If your language would not use exaggeration in this way, use plain language and express the emphasis in another way. Alternate translation: “We regularly give thanks to God for all of you, very often making mention of you in our prayers” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole)",
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      "occurrenceNote": "The phrase **into every place** is a hyperbole. If this might be misunderstood in your language, use plain language. Alternate translation: “all over the inhabited world” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole)",
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      "occurrenceNote": "This phrase uses exaggeration to emphasize the apostles’ gratitude (See also [1:2](rc://en/ult/book/1th/01/02)). Here, **constantly** does not mean “every moment.” If this would be misunderstood in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language that shows intense gratitude. Alternate translation: “We ourselves habitually thank” (See: [Hyperbole](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole))",
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        "chapter": 2,
        "verse": 13
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          "word": "καὶ",
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      "quoteString": "καὶ ἡμεῖς εὐχαριστοῦμεν τῷ Θεῷ ἀδιαλείπτως",
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      "occurrenceNote": "Here, **to all men** is an exaggeration that Paul uses to express his emotions about the hostile Jews. Paul does not mean that the Jews are hostile to every individual human being. If this would be misunderstood in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language that shows this emphasis. Alternate translation: “toward all of humanity” (See: [Hyperbole](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole))",
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        "chapter": 2,
        "verse": 15
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      "occurrenceNote": "This phrase uses extreme exaggeration to express the apostles’ deep desire to visit the Thessalonian church (See [2:17](rc://en/ult/book/1th/02/17)). The word translated **enduring** is related to the idea of keeping water out of a ship or trying to contain or holding something back. If this would be misunderstood in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language that communicates anxious longing. Alternate translation: “Thus, since we could not bear to wait any longer” or “Therefore, because we could not ignore these emotions” (See: [Hyperbole](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole))",
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          "word": "διὸ",
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          "word": "μηκέτι",
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      "occurrenceNote": "This phrase is an exaggeration that Paul uses to express deep concern. If this would be misunderstood in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language that shows deep concern. See your translation at [3:1](rc://en/ult/book/1th/03/01). (See: [Hyperbole](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole))",
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        "chapter": 3,
        "verse": 5
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      "occurrenceNote": "Here, **in vain** is an exaggeration that Paul uses to express how sad the apostles would have been if the Thessalonian church had not remained faithful to God. Paul does not really think the apostles’ **labor** is worthless. If this would be misunderstood in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language that shows deep disappointment. Alternate translation: “worthless” or “purposeless” or “profitless” (See: [Hyperbole](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole))",
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        "verse": 5
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      "occurrenceNote": "Here, **For now we live** is an exaggeration that Paul uses to show how thankful he is that the Thessalonians **stand firm** in the Christian faith (See [3:7](rc://en/ult/book/1th/03/07)). Paul is not trying to say that he was dead. If this would be misunderstood in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language that shows thankfulness. Alternate translation (replace the comma): “O how we are now refreshed!” or “O how we now feel alive!” or “Certainly now we thrive!” (See: [Hyperbole](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole))",
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        "verse": 8
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          "word": "ὅτι",
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      "occurrenceNote": "This emphatic phrase is an exaggeration that Paul uses to show how much and often the apostles pray for the Thessalonian church. Paul does not mean to say he never does anything else except pray. If this would be misunderstood in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language that expresses this emphasis. Alternate translation: “we never stop intensely pleading” or “we continually and fervently pray” (See: [Hyperbole](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole))",
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        "chapter": 3,
        "verse": 10
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        {
          "word": "ὑπέρἐκπερισσοῦ",
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      "occurrenceNote": "Here, **no need** is an exaggeration that Paul uses to show how successfully the Thessalonian church is practicing Christian love. Paul knows that they still have things to learn about loving fellow believers in Christ. If this would be misunderstood in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language. Alternate translation: “we feel no need to write to you” (See: [Hyperbole](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole))",
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        "chapter": 4,
        "verse": 9
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          "word": "οὐ",
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          "word": "ἔχετε",
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          "word": "γράφειν",
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      "quoteString": "οὐ χρείαν ἔχετε γράφειν ὑμῖν",
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      "occurrenceNote": "Here, **always** could be using exaggeration to express emphasis. Paul means that the Thessalonian church should make it a habit to **pursue what is good**. If this would be misunderstood in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language that expresses this emphasis. Alternate translation: “make every effort to” or “constantly” or “habitually” (See: [Hyperbole](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole))",
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        "verse": 15
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      "quote": "πάντοτε",
      "quoteString": "πάντοτε",
      "glQuote": "to regard them highly in love because of their work",
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      "occurrenceNote": "Here, **always** could be using exaggeration to express emphasis. Paul could mean that the Thessalonian church should make it a habit to **rejoice**. If this would be misunderstood in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language that expresses this emphasis. Alternate translation: “constantly” or “habitually” (See: [Hyperbole](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole))",
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        "verse": 16
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      "quote": "πάντοτε",
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      "occurrenceNote": "Here, **without ceasing** could be using exaggeration to express emphasis. Paul could mean that the Thessalonian church should make it a habit to **pray**. If this would be misunderstood in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language that expresses this emphasis. Alternate translation: “Continue to pray” or “Keep praying regularly” or “Retain a prayerful state of mind” (See: [Hyperbole](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole))",
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