The Greek in Hebrews 3:6 that is translated as “if we hold firm the confidence and the pride that belong to hope” or similar in English is translated in Mwera as “if we go on with boldness and living in hoping in Christ.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
Language-specific Insights
was gathered to his people
The Hebrew in Genesis 25:8 that is translated as “was gathered to his people” or similar in English is translated in Mwera as “he went and was united with his ancestors.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
harden
The Greek that is translated as “to harden” or similar in English is translated in Mwera as “to become stubborn.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
See also harden heart and hardness of heart..
find water
The Hebrew in Genesis 26:32 that is translated as “we have found water” or similar in English is translated in Mwera idiomatically as “we have met water.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
active
The Greek in Hebrews 4:12 that is translated as “active” or similar in English is translated in Mwera as linakombola kamula maengo popowe or “is able to work everywhere.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
time of need
The Greek in Hebrews 4:16 that is translated as “time of need” or similar in English is translated in Mwera as mobha ga ngakola mashili or “days of weakness.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
he spilled his semen on the ground to keep from providing offspring
The Hebrew in Genesis 38:9 that is translated as “he spilled his semen on the ground to keep from providing offspring” or similar in English is translated in Mwera as “he spilled the semen out of the woman, to avoid her to have a child.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
Aaron's rod
The Greek in Hebrews 9:4 that is translated as “Aaron’s rod” or “Aaron’s stick” in English is translated in Mwera as “Aaron’s walking stick.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)