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).
Language-specific Insights
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.
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.