# The Jews

The "Jews" is a synecdoche that represents the "Jewish leaders" who opposed Jesus. AT: "The Jewish leaders" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# Do we not truly say that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?

The Jewish leaders use this question to accuse Jesus and to dishonor him. AT: "We are certainly right in saying that you are a Samaritan and that a demon lives in you!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])