The Hebrew in Isaiah 45:11 that is translated as “its Maker” in English is translated in Newari as “the Shaper of Israel” (source: Newari Back Translation).
Language-specific Insights
cosmetic treatments
The Hebrew and Greek that is translated as “cosmetic (or: beauty) treatments” in English is translated in Newari as “(giving of) grooming materials” (source: Newari Back Translation).
cloak / shirt, mantle
The Hebrew that is translated as “cloak,” “shirt,” or “mantle” or similar in English is translated in Newari as gā (गा), the Nepali shawl wrapped around upper part of body, used by both men and women. (Source: Newari Back Translation)
See also cloak / shawl and loins girded.
porphyry
The Hebrew in Esther 1:6 that is translated as “porphyry” or similar in English is translated in Newari with the locally available “rubies” which are also red (source: Newari Back Translation).
singed (Daniel 3:27)
The Aramaic in Daniel 3:27 that is translated as “singed” in English is translated in Newari as “eaten by fire” (source: Newari Back Translation).
desire strong drink (Proverbs 31:4)
The Hebrew that is translated as “desire strong drink” in English is translated in Newari as “addicted to alcohol” (source: Newari Back Translation).
he ripped open all the pregnant women (2 Kings 15:16)
The Hebrew in 2 Kings 15:16that is translated as “he ripped open all the pregnant women” or similar in English is translated in Newari as “as many women as were pregnant, he even ripped open all their wombs” (source: Newari Back Translation).
loins girded
The Hebrew that is translated as “loins girded” or similar in English is translated in Newari as “with your jani tied on.” The jani or patuka is the traditional Nepali clothes belt waist worn around the waist. (Source: Newari Back Translation)
See also cloak / shirt and be dressed for action.
