39 lines
996 B
Markdown
39 lines
996 B
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## The thin heads ##
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See how you translated a similar phrase in [Genesis 41:4](./04.md).
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## swallowed up ##
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"ate"
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## wholesome and full heads ##
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"healthy and good heads." See how you translated a similar phrase in [Genesis 41:4](./04.md).
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## woke up ##
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"awakened"
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## behold ##
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The word “behold” here shows that Pharaoh was surprised by what he had seen.
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## it was a dream ##
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"he had been dreaming"
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## It came about ##
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This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
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## his spirit was troubled ##
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Here the word "spirit" refers to his inner being or his emotions. Alternate translation: "he was troubled in his inner being" or "he was troubled." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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## He sent and called for ##
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"He sent his servants to gather"
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## all the magicians and wise men of Egypt ##
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Ancient kings and rulers used magicians and wise men as advisers. |