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# He sighed deeply in his spirit
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This means that he groaned or that he let out a long deep breath that could be heard. It probably shows Jesus's deep sadness that the Pharisees refused to believe him. See how you translated this in [Mark 7:34](../07/34.md).
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# in his spirit
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"in himself"
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# Why does this generation seek for a sign?
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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/jit/figs-rquestion]])
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# this generation
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When Jesus speaks of "this generation," he is referring to the people who lived at that time. The Pharisees are included in this group. Alternate translation: "you and the people of this generation" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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# no sign will be given
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "I will not give a sign" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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