The Greek in Ephesians 5:2 that is translated as “gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” or similar in English is translated in Matumbi as “and gave himself to be an offering having a good smell on the altar to God.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific notes in Paratext)
green tree
The Hebrew in 2 Chronicles 28:4 that is translated as “(under) green tree” in English is translated in Kwere as “under unripe leaves,” i.e. green leaves or leaves that are “alive” (as opposed to dead and withered). (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep
The Greek in Matthew 27:52 that is translated as “many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep” in English is translated in Matumbi as “many of those who died being accepted by God, they were raised.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific notes in Paratext)
elder (of the church)
The Greek that is translated as “elder” in most English versions (“presbyter” in The Orthodox New Testament, 2000) is translated as “Old-Man Leader” in Eastern Highland Otomi (source: John Beekman in Notes on Translation November 1964, p. 1-22) and in Bacama as mi kpan-kpani vɨnə hiutə: “big/old person of house of prayer” (source: David Frank in this blog post ).
Other translations include:
- “person who commands among the people of Jesus” in Lalana Chinantec
- “old man who watches over the believers” in Morelos Nahuatl
- “the one guarding the brethren” in Isthmus Mixe (source for this and two above: Viola Waterhouse in Notes on Translation August 1966, p. 86ff.)
- “old man who believes” in Sayula Popoluca
- “person who cares for the assembly of Christ” in Rincón Zapotec
- “person in authority among the brothers” in Central Mazahua
- “supervisor of the creed” in Guhu-Samane (source for this and three above: Ellis Deibler in Notes on Translation July, 1967, p. 5ff.)
- “older person” with an implication of that being a leader-like person in Matumbi (source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific notes in Paratext)
- “person who has taken on responsibilities in the congregation” in German (das Buch translation by Roland Werner, publ. 2009-2022)
The German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) chooses for the occurrences in Revelation the translation of Würdenträger or “dignitary.” Elsewhere (for instance in 1 Peter 5:1) it has “elders, your congregational leadership.”
See also elder (of the community).
judge vs. condemn
The Greek terms krino and katakrino/katadikazo that are translated as “judge” and “condemn” respectively in English are translated with only one term in Kutu (tagusa). (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
See also do not condemn.
God finished the work that he had done
The Hebrew in Genesis 2:2 that is translated as “God finished the work that he had done” in English is translated in Makonde as “God had finished all the work of creation” to to make it clear that God was finished creating it was not going to continue later. (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
prostitute oneself / play the prostitute
The Hebrew that is translated as “prostitute oneself” or “play the prostitute” in English is translated in Vidunda as “(practice) sexual immorality.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
Introduction to Amos (Pioneer Bible Translators)
(Pioneer Bible Translators and The Word for the World use the following introduction in many of their translation projects around the world.)
This book contains the prophetic messages of Amos. Amos was a shepherd (1:1) and a farmer (7:14). Then God called him to be his prophet. Amos was from the town of Tekoa which was in the southern kingdom of Judah, but most of his messages were intended for the northern kingdom of Israel. Amos spoke prophesies when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam II was king of Israel. This was around 750 B.C.
Amos prophesied judgment against many nations in the first two chapters, but most of his messages were for Israel. It was a period of prosperity for Israel. During that prosperity they forgot about God and treated the poor badly (2:6). God’s judgement for them was to be taken into captivity (7:17). Still God promised that he would help the people of Israel to conquer again all the other countries which they ruled in the past (9:12).
Outline:
1. In the first verse, Amos introduces himself.
2. Then, in the rest of chapters 1 and 2, he pronounces judgment on several nations.
3. Chapters 3-9:11 talk about judgement and captivity for Israel.
4. Finally, in chapter 9:12-15, God promises to bring back the remaining believers to Israel.
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Translation: French
Introduction à Amos
Ce livre contient les messages prophétiques d’Amos. Amos était berger (1.1) et cultivateur (7.14). Puis Dieu l’a appelé pour être son prophète. Amos venait de la ville de Tekoa qui se trouvait dans le royaume du sud de Juda, mais la plupart de ses messages étaient destinés au royaume du nord d’Israël. Amos a fait les prophéties quand Osias était roi de Juda et Jéroboam était roi d’Israël. C’était vers 750 av. J.-C.
Dans les deux premiers chapitres, Amos a prophétisé le jugement contre plusieurs nations, mais la plupart de ses messages étaient destinés à Israël. C’était une période de prospérité pour Israël. Pendant ce temps de prospérité ils ont oublié Dieu et ont maltraité les pauvres (2.6). Le jugement de Dieu était qu’ils devaient être emmenés en captivité (7.17). Quand même, Dieu a promis qu’il aiderait le peuple d’Israël à reconquérir tous les autres pays qu’ils avaient gouvernés au passé (9.12).
Résumé d’Amos
1. Dans le premier verset, Amos se présente.
2. Puis, dans le reste des chapitres 1 et 2, il prononce un jugement sur plusieurs nations.
3. Les chapitres 3 à 9.10 parlent de jugement et de captivité pour Israël.
4. Enfin, au chapitre 9.11-15, Dieu promet de ramener en Israël les croyants restants.
Translation: Swahili
Utangulizi kwa Amosi
Kitabu hiki kina ujumbe wa unabii wa Amosi. Amosi alikuwa mchungaji (1: 1) na mkulima (7:14). Ndipo Mungu akamwita kuwa nabii wake. Amosi alitoka mji wa Tekoa ambao ulikuwa katika ufalme wa kusini wa Yuda, lakini ujumbe wake mwingi ulikuwa umekusudiwa ufalme wa kaskazini wa Israeli. Amosi alisema unabii wakati Uzia alikuwa mfalme wa Yuda na Yeroboamu II alikuwa mfalme wa Israeli. Hii ilikuwa karibu 750 K.K.(kabla ya kristo).
Amosi alitabiri hukumu dhidi ya mataifa mengi katika sura mbili za kwanza, lakini ujumbe wake mwingi ulikuwa kwa Israeli. Kilikuwa kipindi cha mafanikio kwa Israeli. Wakati wa mafanikio hayo walisahau kuhusu Mungu na kuwatendea maskini vibaya (2: 6). Hukumu ya Mungu kwao ilikuwa ichukuliwe utumwani (7:17). Bado Mungu aliahidi kwamba atawasaidia watu wa Israeli kushinda tena nchi nyingine zote ambazo walitawala huko nyuma (9:12).
Muhtasari:
1. Katika aya ya kwanza, Amosi anajitambulisha.
2. Halafu, katika sura nyingine ya 1 na 2, anatangaza hukumu kwa mataifa kadhaa.
3. Sura ya 3-9: 11 inazungumzia juu ya hukumu na utekwaji kwa Israeli.
4. Mwishowe, katika sura ya 9: 12-15, Mungu anaahidi kuwarudisha waumini waliobaki kwa Israeli.