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# Perhaps he is thinking
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"Maybe he is thinking" or "It could be that he is thinking"
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# relieving himself
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This euphemism is a more pleasant way to express a harsh statement. Elijah uses understatement to insult Baal with sarcasm. Alternate translation: "in the bathroom" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism]])
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# must be awakened
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "you must awaken him" or "you must wake him up" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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