The Greek in Matthew 10:42 that is translated as “one of these little ones in the name of a disciple” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with einem dieser Jünger, die man die “Kleinen” nennt or “one of these disciples, who are called the ‘little ones.'”
In Kekchí, the word for “little ones” was misunderstood as “small child” “instead of a humble person. The next problem was to express humility. In K’ekchi’, humility is expressed as having, ‘low power or authority, not an important person.’ So, we had to change the translation to read like this: ‘If anyone gives a cup of good water to one of my followers, even though his power/authority is low/little, really truly I tell you that he will receive his recompense.'” (Source: Eachus 2006, p. 264)
The Greek in 1 Peter 2:11 that is translated as “exiles” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with wie auf der Durchreise or “(those) as if passing through.”
The Greek in Hebrews 1:3 that is translated as “he sustains all things by his powerful word” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with mit dem Befehl seines mächtigen Wortes hält der Sohn das All im Gleichgewicht or “with the command of his mighty word, the Son keeps the universe in balance.”
The Greek in 2 Timothy 2:19 that is translated as “bearing this inscription” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with so wie Backsteine einen Stempel tragen, trägt er den Abdruck von Gottes Siegel or “just as bricks bear a stamp, he bears the imprint of God’s seal.”
The Greek in Romans 8:27 that is translated into English as “(the Spirit) intercedes for the saints according to the will of God” is translated into Bilua as “(he) prays like God himself” (source: Carl Gross)
In the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) it is translated as tritt für alle Christen bei Gott als ihr Anwalt ein or “intercedes for all Christians before God as their advocate.”
The Greek in Revelation 12:16 that is translated as “opened its mouth” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) as öffnete ihren Schlund or “opened its throat.”
See also abyss / bottomless pit.
The Greek that is translated as “against an adverse wind” or “battered by the ways” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with the nautical phrase gegen den Sturm kreuzen or “tack against the storm.”
The Greek that is translated as “travelers” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with Pilger or “pilgrims.”
