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).

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.