unfoldingWord_en_tn/1sa/17/37.md

from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear

Bears and lions use their paws when they attack, so the word "paw" represents the attack. Alternate translation: "from the attack of the lion and from the attack of the bear" or "from the lion and the bear" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

the hand of this Philistine

The Philistine's hand represents his power in fighting. Alternate translation: "the power of this Philistine" or "the Philistine" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)