diff --git a/translate/figs-abstractnouns/01.md b/translate/figs-abstractnouns/01.md index d0f4569..c7a7eda 100644 --- a/translate/figs-abstractnouns/01.md +++ b/translate/figs-abstractnouns/01.md @@ -13,11 +13,11 @@ The Bible that you translate from may use abstract nouns to express certain idea ### Examples from the Bible ->..._from childhood you have known the sacred writings ..._ (2 Timothy 3:15 ULB) +>From childhood you have known the sacred writings. (2 Timothy 3:15 ULB) The abstract noun "childhood" refers to when someone is a child. ->But godliness with contentment is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:6 ULB) +>Now godliness with contentment is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:6 ULB) The abstract nouns "godliness" and "contentment" refer to being godly and content. The abstract noun "gain" refers to something that benefits or helps someone. @@ -44,13 +44,13 @@ If an abstract noun would be natural and give the right meaning in your language 1. Reword the sentence with a phrase that expresses the meaning of the abstract noun. Instead of a noun, the new phrase will use a verb, an adverb, or an adjective to express the idea of the abstract noun. - * **... from childhood you have known the sacred writings ...** (2 Timothy 3:15 ULB) + * **From childhood you have known the sacred writings.** (2 Timothy 3:15 ULB) * Ever since you were a child you have known the sacred writings. - * **But godliness with contentment is great gain.** (1 Timothy 6:6 ULB) - * But being godly and content is very beneficial. - * But we benefit greatly when we are godly and content. - * But we benefit greatly when we honor and obey God and when we are happy with what we have. + * **Now godliness with contentment is great gain.** (1 Timothy 6:6 ULB) + * Now being godly and content is very beneficial. + * Now we benefit greatly when we are godly and content. + * Now we benefit greatly when we honor and obey God and when we are happy with what we have. * **Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham.** (Luke 19:9 ULB) * Today the people in this house have been saved.