9:18

A third of mankind was killed by the three plagues of fire, smoke, and sulfur that proceeded from their mouths: This clause is passive. Some languages must use an active clause. For example:

The three plagues of fire, smoke, and sulfur that came out of their mouths killed a third of mankind

A third of mankind: Here the word third means “one part out of three parts.” See how you translated this phrase in 9:15.

plagues: This word refers to disasters that harm a lot of people. Here it refers to the fire, smoke, and sulfur. Use a word that can refer to the fire, smoke, and sulfur. It should indicate harm or death. For example:

calamities/disasters that cause people to suffer
-or-
things that cause much death

See how you translated this word in 6:8.

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