The Hebrew in Isaiah 45:11 that is translated as “its Maker” in English is translated in Newari as “the Shaper of Israel” (source: Newari Back Translation).
be at peace with
supplication (Daniel 9:3; 9:17)
The Hebrew in Daniel 9:17 that is translated as “supplication” or similar in English is translated in Newari as “request from the inmost heart” (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)
shed blood (1 Chronicles 22:8; 1 Chronicles 28:3)
The Hebrew in 1 Chronicles 22:8 and 1 Chronicles 28:3 that is translated as “shed blood” in English, referring to David’s shedding of blood, is translated in Newari as “blood had come flooding” (source: Newari Back Translation).
a mill or an upper millstone
The Hebrew in Deuteronomy 24:6 that is translated as “a mill or an upper millstone” in English is translated in Newari as “either lower or upper millstones.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
See also millstone (illustration).
I will direct my indignation against you (Ezekiel 23:25)
The Hebrew in Ezekiel 23:25 that is translated as “I will direct my indignation against you” in English is translated in Newari as “I will cause my anger of jealousy to face toward you” (source: Newari Back Translation).