Translation Insights and Perspectives
The Hebrew that is translated as “worthless” or “wicked” in many English versions is translated into Anuak as “whose head is bad” (1Sam. 25:17) or “people whose intentions are black” (i.e., greedy) (1Sam. 30:22).
The Hebrew that is translated as “conspire” in many English versions is translated into Anuak as “tie the mouth.”
The Hebrew that is translated as “kindness / loyal love” or “(find) favor” in many English versions is translated into Anuak as “bland stomach.”
See also Seat of the Mind for traditional views of “ways of knowing, thinking, and feeling.”
The Hebrew that is translated as “beautiful eyes” in many English versions is translated into Anuak as “white eyes” (i.e. “big” eyes). Red eyes or small eyes are not considered to be attractive.
The Hebrew that is translated as “troubled” in many English versions is translated into Anuak as “stirred the people’s head.”
The Hebrew that is translated as “rejoiced greatly” or “celebrated” in many English versions is translated into Anuak as “got a very sweet stomach.”
See also Seat of the Mind for traditional views of “ways of knowing, thinking, and feeling.”
The Hebrew that is translated as “make a covenant (treaty)” in many English versions is translated into Anuak as “tie a word.”
The Hebrew that is translated as “heart (conscience) hurt” in many English versions is translated into Anuak as “liver fell.”
For other translations using the term “liver” in Anuak see here and see Seat of the Mind for traditional views of “ways of knowing, thinking, and feeling.”
The Hebrew that is translated as “heart fail” in many English versions is translated into Anuak as “liver be startled (or: panicked).”
For other translations using the term “liver” in Anuak see here and see Seat of the Mind for traditional views of “ways of knowing, thinking, and feeling.”
The Hebrew that is translated as “strong (mighty) man” in many English versions is translated into Anuak as “liver is strong” (i.e., “fearless”).
For other translations using the term “liver” in Anuak see here and see Seat of the Mind for traditional views of “ways of knowing, thinking, and feeling.”