From a631fdaeabc57cd840b56be4240ebe2e970f48d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Susan Quigley Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2018 19:11:19 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Issue 64 JITL Headings and Content --- translate/figs-nominaladj/01.md | 23 ++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/translate/figs-nominaladj/01.md b/translate/figs-nominaladj/01.md index cce845f..84dc331 100644 --- a/translate/figs-nominaladj/01.md +++ b/translate/figs-nominaladj/01.md @@ -2,19 +2,19 @@ ### Description -In some languages an adjective can be used to refer to a class of things that the adjective describes. When it does, it acts like a noun. For example, the word "rich" is an adjective. Here are two sentences that show that "rich" is an adjective. ->The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle ... (2 Samuel 12:2 ULB) +In some languages an adjective can be used to refer to a class of things that the adjective describes. When it does, it acts like a noun. For example, the word "strong" is an adjective. Here are two sentences that show that "strong" is an adjective. -The adjective "rich" comes before the word "man" and describes "man." ->He will not be rich; his wealth will not last ... (Job 15:29 ULB) +In the sentence below, the adjective "strong" comes before the word "man" and describes the man. -The adjective "rich" comes after the verb "be" and describes "He." + * The strong man carried the heavy load. -Here is a sentence that shows that "rich" can also function as a noun. +In the sentence below, the adjective "strong" comes after the verb "be" and describes "he." ->... the rich must not give more than the half shekel, and the poor must not give less. (Exodus 30:15 ULB) + * He exercises a lot because he wants to be strong. -In Exodus 30:15, the word "rich" acts as a noun in the phrase "the rich," and it refers to rich people. The word "poor" also acts as a noun and refers to poor people. +Here is a sentence that shows that "strong" can also function as a noun. It refers to strong people in general. + + * The strong can often help those who are weak. ### Reasons this is a translation issue @@ -27,9 +27,14 @@ In Exodus 30:15, the word "rich" acts as a noun in the phrase "the rich," and it >The scepter of wickedness must not rule in the land of the righteous. (Psalm 125:3 ULB) "The righteous" here are people who are righteous, not one particular righteous person. + >Blessed are the meek (Matthew 5:5 ULB) -"The meek" here are all people who are meek, not one particular meek person. +"The meek" here are people who are meek, not one particular meek person. + +>... the rich must not give more than the half shekel, and the poor must not give less. (Exodus 30:15 ULB) + +"The rich" here are poeple who are meek, and "the poor" are people who are poor. ### Translation Strategies