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He sighed deeply in his spirit
This means that he groaned or that he let out a long deep breath that could be heard. It probably shows Jesus' deep sadness that the Pharisees refused to believe him. See how you translated this in Mark 7:34.
in his spirit
"in himself"
Why does this generation seek for a sign?
Jesus is scolding them. This question may be written as a statement. Alternate translation: "This generation should not seek a sign." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
this generation
When Jesus speaks of "this generation," he is referring to the people who lived at that time. There Pharisees are included in this group. Alternate translation: "you and the people of this generation" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
no sign will be given
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "I will not give a sign" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)