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1.4 KiB
the name that is above every name
Here "name" is a metonym that refers to rank or honor. AT: "the rank that is above any other rank" or "the honor that is above any other honor" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
above every name
The name is more important, more to be praised than any other name. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
in the name of Jesus
Possible meanings are 1) "when everyone hears the name Jesus" or 2) "in honor of Jesus" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
every knee should bend
Here "knee" refers to the whole person, and bending the knee to kneel on the ground is a metonym for worship. AT: "every person will worship God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)
under the earth
Possible meanings are 1) the place where people go when they die or 2) the place where demons dwell.
every tongue
Here "tongue" refers to the whole person. AT: "every person" or "every being" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)
to the glory of God the Father
Here the word "to" expresses result: "with the result that they will praise God the Father" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)