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### Examples from the Bible
Luke wrote about the night when Peter was in prison and an angel came and helped him escape, even though there were soldiers guarding him.
>Now when it became day, there was <u>no small</u> disturbance among the soldiers, over what had happened to Peter. (Acts 12:18 ULB)
* By using litotes, Luke emphasized that soldiers were very anxious and agitated because Peter had escaped.
>Be sure of this—the wicked person <u>will not go unpunished</u> ... (Proverbs 11:21 ULB)
* By using litotes, the writer emphasized that wicked people will be punished.
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* By using litotes, the writer emphasized that Yahweh did everything that he had promised Moses.
**Luke wrote about the night when Peter was in prison and an angel came and helped him escape, even though there were soldiers guarding him.**
>Now when it became day, there was <u>no small</u> disturbance among the soldiers, over what had happened to Peter. (Acts 12:18 ULB)
* By using litotes, Luke emphasized that there was a great disturbance amon the soldiers. They were very anxious and agitated because Peter had escaped.
### Translation Strategies
If the litotes would be understood correctly in your langauge, consider using it. If not, consider this strategy.