11:21a
Peter remembered it and said: The phrase Peter remembered indicates that Peter remembered what Jesus had said to the fig tree. If the verb remembered needs a direct object in your language, you could translate as follows:
Peter remembered what Jesus had said
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and Peter, recalling what had happened, said to him (Revised English Bible)
11:21b
Look: The word Look is used as an exclamation here to draw attention to what follows. Peter wanted Jesus to notice that the fig tree had withered. In this context it probably also expresses Peter’s surprise. Use a natural way to express this in your language.
Rabbi: The word Rabbi is a transliteration of a Hebrew word that means “my great one.” At the time when Mark wrote this gospel message, people used this word as a title of respect for an important religious teacher or leader. It does not refer to a school teacher.
If you do not have a word that expresses this idea of a religious teacher, you can simply use the word “teacher” or “master.” If possible, use a word that implies that the teacher is respected. For example:
Teacher
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my teacher/master
Use an expression in your language that is natural and shows proper respect. See how you translated this word in 9:5a.
The fig tree You cursed has withered: The word cursed refers to the words that Jesus spoke to the fig tree in 11:14. To curse someone or something is to call on God or the gods to harm that person or thing. Many languages will have a technical term for this that comes from the practices of traditional religion. In your translation, do not use a word that implies that Jesus had used magic or sorcery.
Here are some other ways to translate this:
the tree to which you said, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again,” has withered
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the tree that you commanded never to produce fruit again has withered
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