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809 B
Markdown
15 lines
809 B
Markdown
## authority from the chief priests ##
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It is implied that the extent of the power and authority granted Saul was limited to the Jewish people at this point in time. (see: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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## he is a chosen instrument of mine ##
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"Chosen instrument" is an expression for being set apart for service. It can be translated as "I have chosen him to serve me". (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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## for him to carry my name ##
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"to carry my name" is an expression for identifying or speaking out for Jesus. It can be translated as "in order that he might speak about me." (UDB) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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## for the cause of my name ##
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This is an expression for, "for telling people about me." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) |