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# General Information:
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This is the beginning of a new part of the story. Luke gives important background information to understand the story. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
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# Now in these days
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Consider how new parts of a story are introduced in your language. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
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# was multiplying
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"was greatly increasing"
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# Grecian Jews
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These were Jews who had lived most of their lives somewhere in the Roman Empire outside of Israel, and had grown up speaking Greek. Their language and culture were somewhat different from those who had grown up in Israel.
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# the Hebrews
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These were Jews who had grown up in Israel speaking Hebrew or Aramaic. The church consisted of only Jews and converts to Judaism so far.
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# widows
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A widow is a woman who has not remarried since her husband died.
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# their widows were being overlooked
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the Hebrew believers were overlooking the Grecian widows" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# being overlooked
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"being ignored" or "being forgotten." There were so many who needed help that some were missed.
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# daily distribution of help
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The disciples were able to help the widows because believers were giving money to the apostles [Acts 4:34-35](../04/34.md). Possible meanings are 1) the disciples used the money to buy food, which they would give to the widows, or 2) the disciples gave the money directly to the widows.