unfoldingWord_en_tn/1sa/17/37.md

from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear

Bears and lions use their paws when they attack, so the word "paw" represents the attack. AT: "from the attack of the lion and from the attack of the bear" or "from the lion and the bear" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

the hand of this Philistine

The Philistine's hand represents his power in fighting. AT: "the power of this Philistine" or "the Philistine" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)