were consumed with passion for one another

The Greek in Romans 1:27 that is translated as “were consumed with passion for one another” or similar in English is translated as “became dark in their hearts by a lustful heart toward one another” in Hopi, as “only exceedingly desired to do evil in a different way with other men” in Central Tarahumara, and as “with ardent desire doing what is not good” in Sierra de Juárez Zapotec. (Source: Waterhouse / Parrott in Notes on Translation October 1967, p. 1ff.)

until the full number of the Gentiles has come in

The Greek in Romans 11:25 that is translated as “until the full number of the Gentiles come in” or similar in English is translated as “until the number of people who are not Jews has been reached of those who will be saved” in Mezquital Otomi, as “just while the non-Jews are being saved, as many as are arranged to be saved” in Isthmus Zapotec, as “until many non-Israelites will trust in Christ” in Yatzachi Zapotec, and as “until there become enough of those who believe in God among other groups” in Chicahuaxtla Triqui. (Source: Waterhouse / Parrott in Notes on Translation October 1967, p. 1ff.)

obedience / obey

The Hebrew, Aramaic, Latin, and Greek that is translated in English typically as “obedience” or “obey” is translated in Tepeuxila Cuicatec as “thing hearing,” because “to hear is to obey.” (Source: Marjorie Davis in The Bible Translator 1952, p. 34ff. )

In Huba it is translated as hya nǝu nyacha: “follow (his) mouth.” (Source: David Frank in this blog post )

In Central Mazahua it is translated as “listen-obey” and in Huehuetla Tepehua as “believe-obey” (source: Waterhouse / Parrott in Notes on Translation October 1967, p. 1ff.), and in Noongar as dwangka-don, lit. “hear do” (source: Portions of the Holy Bible in the Nyunga language of Australia, 2018).

See also disobedience.

men committing shameless acts with men

The Greek in Romans 1:27 that is translated as “men committing shameless acts with men” or similar in English is translated aw “man with man they did all filthiness without shame” in Isthmus Zapotec, as “an unclean and shameful thing they did with their bodies, men with men” in Yatzachi Zapotec, and as “they slept with their fellow men. They did that which gives shame” in Central Mazahua. (Source: Waterhouse / Parrott in Notes on Translation October 1967, p. 1ff.)

counselor

The Greek in Romans 11:34 that is translated in English as “counselor” or similar is translated as “(person who can) cause him (who is so wise) to become wise” in Tzeltal and “(person) who has directed him along the road” in Mezquital Otomi. (Source: Waterhouse / Parrott in Notes on Translation October 1967, p. 1ff.)

complete verse (Romans 8:12)

Following are a number of back-translations of Romans 8:12:

  • Uma: “So, relatives, we have a debt. Our debt is, we must follow God now. Don’t follow the evil desires of our hearts.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “Therefore my brothers who trust in Isa Almasi, there is something that we (dual) really ought to/must do and this is not to follow the will/wish of our (dual) greedy-desires.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Therefore, brothers, it is very necessary that we obey what God wants, and we no longer are subject to the evil desires of our bodies.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Therefore, my brothers, there is that which we have a duty to obey, but it is not what our human minds desire.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tenango Otomi: “Listen my brothers, it is very important that we do the word which is taught us by the Holy Spirit. Now we will not be conquered by the evil which comes to our hearts.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
  • Isthmus Zapotec : “Therefore brethren we don’t owe anything to the body that we should do what it wants.” (Source: Waterhouse / Parrott in Notes on Translation October 1967, p. 1ff.)