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# be obedient to
"obey." This is a command.
# deep respect and trembling
The phrase "deep respect and trembling" uses two similar ideas to emphasize the importance of honoring their masters. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
# and trembling
Here "trembling" is an exaggeration used to emphasize how important it is that slaves obey their masters. AT: "and fear" or "as though you were shaking with fear" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
# in the honesty of your heart
Here "heart" is a metonym for a person's mind or intentions. AT: "with honesty" or "with sincerity" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])