Language-specific Insights

faint

The Hebrew in Jonah 4:8 that is translated as “faint” or similar in English is translated in Elhomwe idiomatically as okusa murima or “to take the heart.” (Source: project-specific translation notes in Paratext)

See also my spirit faints.

speak on my own

The Greek in John 7:17 that is translated as “speak on my own” in English is translated in Elhomwe idiomatically as “speak from my head.” (Source: project-specific translation notes in Paratext)

by instinct

The Greek in Jude 1:10 that is translated as “by instinct” in English is translated in Elhomwe as “wisdom by birth.” (Source: project-specific translation notes in Paratext)

living water

The Hebrew and Greek that is translated in English as “living water” is translated in Shipibo-Conibo as “water by which to live” and in Tenango Otomi as “water which gives the new life” (source: M. Larson / B. Moore in Notes on Translation February 1970, p. 1-125), and in Elhomwe as “water giving life” (source: project-specific translation notes in Paratext).

sons of God

The Hebrew in Genesis 6:2 that is translated as “sons of God” in English is translated in Elhomwe as “divine people.” (Source: project-specific translation notes in Paratext)

sitting at the feet

The Greek in Luke 8:35 that is translated as “sitting at the feet” in English is translated in Elhomwe as “sitting near.” (Source: project-specific translation notes in Paratext)

tongue sticks to my jaws

The Hebrew in Psalm 22:15 that is translated as “tongue sticks to my jaws” (or: “tongue sticks to the rood of my mouth”) in English is translated in Elhomwe idiomatically with “tongue sticks to my cheek.” (Source: project-specific translation notes in Paratext)

cool my tongue

The Greek in Luke 16:24 that is translated as “cool my tongue” in English is translated in Elhomwe idiomatically as “cool my throat.” (Source: project-specific translation notes in Paratext)