unfoldingWord_en_tn/mat/04/03.md

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the devil ... The tempter

These refer to the same being. You may have to use the same word to translate both.

If you are the Son of God, command

It is best to assume that Satan knew that Jesus is the Son of God. Possible meanings are 1) this is a temptation to do miracles for Jesus' own benefit. AT: "You are the Son of God, so you can command" or 2) this is a challenge or accusation. AT: "Prove that you are the Son of God by commanding"

the Son of God

This is an important title for Jesus that describes his relationship to God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)

command these stones to become bread.

You could translate this with a direct quotation. AT: "say to these stones, 'Become bread.'" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations)

bread

Here "bread" refers to food in general. AT: "food" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)