The Hebrew that is translated as “book of the annals” in English is translated in Newari as “history book” (source: Newari Back Translation).
Language-specific Insights
no entertainment was brought to him (Daniel 6:18)
The Aramaic in Daniel 6:18 that is translated as “no entertainment was brought to him” or in a number of other ways in English is translated in Newari as “he did no pleasant work” (source: Newari Back Translation).
tinkling (Isaiah 3:16)
The Hebrew in Isaiah 3:16 that is translated as “tinkling” in English is translated in Newari as “causing a chəməchəmə sound” (source: Newari Back Translation).
capture you with her eyelashes
The Hebrew in Proverbs 6:25 that is translated as “capture you with her eyelashes” or similar in English is translated in Vidunda as “trap you with her eyes” (source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext).
The Hebrew that is translated as “be at peace” in English is translated in Newari as “don’t go out of your mind when they look at you” (source: Newari Back Translation).
one who casts spells
The Hebrew in Deuteronomy 18:11 that is translated as “one who casts spells” or similar is translated in Newari as “anyone who does tantra (or: tantric) mantra.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
elders of Israel (Judah)
The Hebrew that is translated as “elders of Israel (or: Judah)” in English is translated in Newari as “religion teachers (dharmaguru) of Israel (or: Judah)” (source: Newari Back Translation).
complete verse (1 Kings 1:4)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 1:4:
- Kupsabiny: “The young girl was very beautiful. She used to stay with the king and would take care of him. But the king did not sleep with (have sexual intercourse with) that young girl.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “She was very beautiful. She took care of the king and served him. The king, however, did not have intercourse with her.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Abishag was very beautiful, and she became the one-who-takes-care of the king. But the king never touched/(had-sexual-relations-with) her.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “She was truly very beautiful. She took care of the king, but the king did not have sexual relations with her.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
does me no good
The Hebrew in Esther 5:13 that is translated as “does me no good” or similar in English is translated in Newari as “my heart is not content” (source: Newari Back Translation).