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).
Language-specific Insights
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.
according to the bounty
The Hebrew in Esther 1:7 that is translated as “according to the bounty” or similar in English is translated in Newari as “without a painful heart,” a metaphor meaning “generously” (source: Newari Back Translation).
diviner
The Aramaic in the book of Daniel that is translated as “diviner” or similar in English is translated in Newari as “auspicious time seeker” (source: Newari Back Translation).
everyone loves a bribe and runs after gifts (Isaiah 1:23)
The Hebrew in Isaiah 1:23 that is translated as “everyone loves a bribe and runs after gifts” in English is translated in Newari as “they always want to eat gifts and bribes” (source: Newari Back Translation).
lump of figs (2 Kings 20:7)
The Hebrew in 2 Kings 20:7 that is translated as “lump of figs” or similar in English is translated in Newari as “plaster of figs” (source: Newari Back Translation).
See also cakes of figs.
set limits around the mountain
The Hebrew in Exodus 19:23 that is translated as “set limits around the mountain” or similar in English is translated in Newari as “put bamboos around the mountain.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
holy watcher (Daniel 4:13; 4:23)
The Aramaic that is translated as “holy watcher” or “angel” or similar in English is translated in Newari as “holy watcher angel” (source: Newari Back Translation).