en_tn/heb/12/17.md

# he was rejected

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "his father, Isaac, refused to bless him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# because he found no opportunity for repentance

The abstract noun "repentance" can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: "because it was not possible for him to repent" or "because it was not possible for him to change his decision" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns]])

# even though he sought it with tears

Here "he" refers to Esau.
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00			`# he was rejected`

Change to new format As per email from Chris Jarka. 2019-02-11 22:07:05 +00:00			`This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "his father, Isaac, refused to bless him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])`
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			`# because he found no opportunity for repentance`

Change to new format As per email from Chris Jarka. 2019-02-11 22:07:05 +00:00			`The abstract noun "repentance" can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: "because it was not possible for him to repent" or "because it was not possible for him to change his decision" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns]])`
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			`# even though he sought it with tears`

			`Here "he" refers to Esau.`