(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 prophecy of Habakkuk. The book of Habakkuk is different from many prophetic books because it does not contain a message directed to Israel or Judah. Instead, it contains two complaints and a prayer of Habakkuk. God also answers his complaints. Scholars think that Habakkuk lived during the same time as Jeremiah and during the reigns of King Josiah and King Jehoiakim. Neither the book of Habakkuk nor any other biblical book states when Habakkuk lived.
Habakkuk first complained to God that he saw violence and injustice and that God did not answer Habakkuk’s prayers for help. Habakkuk probably saw these things happening in the nation of Judah. God answered by saying that He was raising the Babylonians to destroy Judah. Then Habakkuk complained that God was using evil people to punish those who were less evil. God responded by saying that even the Babylonians would be judged and punished later. Finally, Habakkuk prays to God to act and show mercy. He praises God for the great things He has done in the past.
Outline:
1. Chapter 1:1-4 contains Habakkuk’s first complaint.
2. In chapter 1:5-11, we read God’s first response.
3. Chapter 1:12-2:1 tells about Habakkuk’s second complaint.
4. Chapter 2:2-20 contains God’s second response.
5. Chapter 3 reports Habakkuk’s prayer to God.
Ce livre contient les prophéties d’Habakuk. Le livre d’Habakuk est différent de plusieurs autres livres prophétiques parce qu’il ne contient pas de message destiné à Israël ou à Juda. Plutôt, il contient deux plaintes et une prière d’Habakuk. Aussi, Dieu répond à ses plaintes. Les experts croient qu’Habakuk vivait à la même époque que Jérémie et pendant les règnes du roi Josias et du roi Joachim de Juda. Ni le livre d’Habakuk ni aucun autre livre biblique n’indique quand Habakuk a vécu.
Habakuk s’est plaint à Dieu d’abord que celui-ci voyait la violence et l’injustice mais n’exauçait pas les prières d’Habakuk pour l’aide. Il est probable qu’Habakuk voyait ces choses qui se passaient au royaume de Juda. Dieu a répondu qu’il était en train de soulever les Babyloniens pour détruire Juda. Ensuite, Habakuk s’est plaint que Dieu se servait de gens méchants pour punir des gens moins méchants. Dieu a répondu que même les Babyloniens seraient jugés et punis ultérieurement. Finalement, Habakuk prie que Dieu agisse et fasse preuve de miséricorde. Il loue Dieu pour les bonnes choses qu’il a faites au passé.
Résumé d’Habakuk
1. Le chapitre 1.1-4 contient la première plainte d’Habakuk.
2. Dans le chapitre 1.5-11, nous lisons la première réponse de Dieu.
3. Le chapitre 1.12 à 2.1 parle de la deuxième plainte d’Habakuk.
4. Le chapitre 2.2-20 contient la deuxième réponse de Dieu.
5. Le chapitre 3 rend compte de la prière d’Habakuk à Dieu.
Translation: Swahili
Utangulizi kwa Habakuki
Kitabu hiki kina unabii wa Habakuki. Kitabu cha Habakuki ni tofauti na vitabu vingi vya unabii kwa sababu hakina ujumbe ulioelekezwa kwa Israeli au Yuda. Badala yake, ina malalamiko mawili na sala ya Habakuki. Mungu pia hujibu malalamiko yake. Wasomi wanafikiri kwamba Habakuki aliishi wakati mmoja na Yeremia na wakati wa utawala wa Mfalme Yosia na Mfalme Yehoyakimu. Si kitabu cha Habakuki au kitabu kingine chochote cha kibiblia ambacho kimesema wakati ambao Habakuki aliishi.
Kwanza Habakuki alimlalamikia Mungu kwamba aliona vurugu na udhalimu lakini hakujibu maombi ya Habakuki ya kuomba msaada. Labda Habakuki aliona mambo haya yakitendeka katika taifa la Yuda. Mungu alijibu kwa kusema kwamba alikuwa akiwainua Wababeli wawaangamize Yuda. Kisha Habakuki alilalamika kwamba Mungu alikuwa akitumia watu waovu kuwaadhibu wale ambao walikuwa si waovu sana. Mungu alijibu kwa kusema kwamba hata Wababeli watahukumiwa na kuadhibiwa baadaye. Mwishowe, Habakuki anamwomba Mungu atende na aonyeshe rehema. Anamsifu Mungu kwa mambo makubwa aliyoyafanya huko nyuma.
Muhtasari:
1. Sura ya 1: 1-4 ina malalamiko ya kwanza ya Habakuki.
2. Katika sura ya 1: 5-11, tunasoma majibu ya kwanza ya Mungu.
3. Sura ya 1: 12-2: 1 inaelezea juu ya malalamiko ya pili ya Habakuki.
4. Sura ya 2: 2-20 ina majibu ya pili ya Mungu.
5. Sura ya 3 inaripoti maombi ya Habakuki kwa Mungu.
(Pioneer Bible Translators and The Word for the World use the following introduction in many of their translation projects around the world.)
The book of Revelation is the last book in the New Testament. It was also written last around 95 years after the birth of Christ, by the Apostle John (1:1). He also wrote The Gospel according to John and the three letters 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John. John was also known as the one “whom Jesus loved” (John 13:23). He wrote the book of Revelation while on the Island of Patmos because has was exiled there for preaching the good news of Jesus Christ (1:9).
John’s goal in writing the book of Revelation is to encourage the readers to remain faithful to Jesus Christ and to give them hope because the time of Jesus’ returning is near (1:3, 22:7). He wrote to all Christians generally and seven specific churches in chapters 2-3. John labels his own writing as prophecy (1:3) and uses many images throughout the book to describe the things he saw. The book is similar to some sections of the Old Testament, specifically Zechariah 6:1–8. The seven trumpets and seven bowls are also very similar to the plagues which God sent to punish Egypt (Exodus 7-9). Revelation talks about the end of time, that Jesus will be victorious, and all who put their trust in him will live forever with him. Let this book warn you and give you hope that Jesus is returning soon.
Outline:
1. John starts by saying who he is and how he received this prophetic vision (1:1-1:20).
2. He gives a message directly from Jesus to seven churches (1:1-3:22).
3. Then he describes the seven seals (4:1-8:5) and the seven trumpets (8:6-11:19).
4. After this John describes the male child’s battle against the dragon with seven heads (12:1-14:20).
5. Then he writes about the seven bowls of wrath (15:1-16:18).
6. Next John describes how God wins against his enemies in heaven (17:1-20:15).
7. Finally he describes the new heaven and new earth which will come in the end (21:1-22:21).
Le livre de l’Apocalypse est le dernier livre dans le Nouveau Testament. Il a aussi été écrit en dernier par l’apôtre Jean (1 :1) environ 95 ans après la naissance de Christ. Il a aussi écrit l’Evangile selon Jean et les trois lettres 1 Jean, 2 Jean et 3 Jean. Jean était connu aussi comme le disciple « que Jésus aimait » (Jean 13 :23). Il a écrit le livre de l’Apocalypse depuis l’île de Patmos parce qu’il avait été exilé là-bas pour avoir prêché la bonne nouvelle de Jésus-Christ (Apocalypse 1 :9).
Le but de Jean en écrivant le livre de l’Apocalypse est d’encourager les lecteurs à rester fidèles à Jésus-Christ et de leur donner de l’espoir parce que le moment du retour de Jésus est proche (1 :3) ; 22 :7). Il écrivait à tous les chrétiens en général et aux sept églises en particulier dans les chapitres 2—3. Jean qualifie son propre récit de prophétie (1 :3) et il utilise de nombreuses images tout au long du livre pour décrire les choses qu’il avait vues. Le livre est semblable à certaines parties de l’Ancien Testament, spécifiquement à Zacharie 6 :1-8. Les sept trompettes et les sept coupes sont aussi très similaires aux fléaux que Dieu avait envoyés pour punir l’Egypte (Exode 7-9). L’Apocalypse parle de la fin du temps, que Jésus sera victorieux et que tous ceux qui mettent leur confiance en lui vivront avec lui pour l’éternité. Que ce livre vous mette en garde et vous donne l’espérance que Jésus revient bientôt.
Résumé
1. Jean commence par dire qui il est et comment il a reçu la vision prophétique (1 :1-1 :20).
2. Il donne un message reçu directement de Jésus aux sept églises (1 :1-3 :22).
3. Il décrit ensuite les sept sceaux (4 :1-8 :5) et les sept trompettes (8 :6-11 :19).
4. Après ceci Jean parle de la femme poursuit par le dragon, de deux bêtes, et de l'agneau (12 :1-14 :20).
5. Puis il parle des sept coupes de la colère (15 :1-16 :21).
6. Après, Jean décrit comment Dieu gagne contre ses ennemis dans le ciel (17 :1-20 :15).
Translation: Swahili
Utangulizi wa kitabu cha Ufunuo
Kitabu cha Ufunuo ndicho kitabu cha mwisho ndani ya Agano Jipya. Kilikuwa pia kitabu cha mwisho kuandikwa na Mtume Yohana katika mwaka wa 95 baada ya kuzaliwa Yesu Kristo (1:1). Yeye aliandika pia Injili kama ilivyoandikwa na Yohana, na barua tatu, yaani 1 Yohana, 2 Yohana, na 3 Yohana. Yohana pia alijulikana kama mtu “ambaye Yesu alimpenda” (Yohana 13:23). Yeye allikiandika kitabu cha Ufunuo akiwa katika Kisiwa cha Patmo kwa kuwa alikuwa amewekwa kizuizini huko kutokana na lililoonekana kuwa kosa lake la kuhubiri habari njema za Yesu (1:9).
Lengo la Yohana katika kukiandika kitabu cha Ufunuo ni kuwatia moyo wasomaji waendelee kuwa waaminifu kwa Yesu Kristo na kuwapa tumaini kwa sababu kurudi kwa Yesu Kristo kunakaribia (1:3, 22:7). Kwa jumla aliiandika barua hii kwa Wakristo wote, na maalumu kwa makanisa saba yanayotajwa katika sura 2 hadi 3. Yohana anaweka kitambulishi juu ya maandiko yake mwenyewe kwa kuyaita ufunuo (1:3) na anatumia mifano ya vitu vingi vinavyoonekana karibu kila mahali ndani ya kitabu chake ili kuelezea mambo aliyoyaona. Kitabu hiki kinafanana na baadhi ya sehemu katika Agano la Kale, hasa kitabu cha Zakaria 6:1-8. Tarumbeta saba na vitasa saba pia vinafanana na yale mapigo yaliyoletwa na Mungu kwa lengo la kuiadhibu Misri (Kutoka 7-9). Kitabu cha Ufunuo kinaeleza habari za mwisho wa ulimwengu, na kuonyesha kwamba Yesu atakuwa ndiye mshindi, na kwamba wale wote wanaoweka tumaini lao kwake wataishi milele pamoja naye. Ruhusu kitabu hiki kikuonye na kukupa tumaini la uhakika kwani kurudi kwa Yesu kunakaribia.
Muhtasari:
1. Yohana anaanza kwa kujieleza yeye ni nani na jinsi alivyopokea maono haya ya kinabii (1:1-1:20).
2. Anatoa ujumbe unaotoka moja kwa moja kwa Yesu kwenda kwa makanisa saba (1:1-3:22).
3. Kisha anaeleza habari za mihuri saba (4:1-8:5) na tarumbeta saba (8:6-11:19).
4. Baada ya tukio hili Yohana anaeleza habari ya vita kati ya mtoto mdogo wa kiume na joka lenye vichwa saba (12:1-14:20).
5. Kisha anaandika habari za vitasa saba vya ghadhabu ya Mungu (15:1-16:18).
6. Baadaye Yohana anaelezea jinsi Mungu anavyoshinda vita juu ya adui zake mbinguni (17:1-20:15).
7. Hatimaye Yohana anaeleza habari za mbingu mpya na nchi mpya zitakazokuja mwishoni (21:1-22:21).
The Hebrew in Genesis 25:8 that is translated as “was gathered to his people” or similar in English is translated in Mwera as “he went and was united with his ancestors.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
The Hebrew in Genesis 8:11 that is translated as “freshly plucked olive leaf” in English is translated in Kwere as “an unripe olive leaf.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
(Pioneer Bible Translators and The Word for the World use the following introduction in many of their translation projects around the world.)
The books of 1 and 2 Chronicles were originally one larger book. It was first divided into two books in the Septuagint, which is the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament. The original title of Chronicles in Hebrew means “the events of the days.” Many scholars believe that Ezra wrote and compiled the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles as well as Ezra and Nehemiah. The writer used several sources, especially the books of Samuel and Kings, to compile these books. Many scholars also believe that it was written in the second half of the 5th century B.C., which may have been during Ezra’s lifetime.
The books of 1 and 2 Chronicles start by providing a list of ancestors from Adam to Abraham and the beginning of the nation of Israel up until the time the Israelite’s returned from being taken into captivity. From there the Chronicles explain the history of Israel from the end of the reign of King Saul until the fall of Jerusalem. Throughout the Chronicles, the writer focuses on the temple of God in Jerusalem. David made many preparations for the building of the temple (1 Chronicles 28-29) and then his son Solomon had it built (2 Chronicles 2-7). The writer of Chronicles also describes how the temple was destroyed and its furniture was carried off (2 Chronicles 36:15–21). Finally the last verse of 2 Chronicles (36:23) reveals how the temple would be rebuilt.
Outline of 1 Chronicles:
1. Chapters 1-9 give a list of ancestors which from Adam until the Israelites return from captivity.
2. Chapters 10-29 tell about David’s life and rule over Israel.
Outline of 2 Chronicles:
1. Chapters 1-9 tell about the life and rule of Solomon, king of Israel.
2. Chapters 10-36 describe how the nations of Israel and Judah divided as well as the history of the kings that ruled Judah from that time until the kingdom was conquered.
À l’origine, les livres de 1 et 2 Chroniques étaient un seul livre plus grand. Celui-ci a été divisé pour la première fois dans la Septante, qui est la traduction en grec ancien de l’Ancien Testament. Le titre original des Chroniques en hébreu signifie « les événements des jours ». Plusieurs experts croient que c’est Esdras qui a écrit et compilé les livres de 1 et 2 Chroniques, aussi bien que les livres d’Esdras et de Néhémie. L’auteur a utilisé plusieurs sources, surtout les livres de Samuel et des Rois, pour compiler ces livres. Plusieurs experts croient qu’ils ont été écrits pendant la seconde moitié du cinquième siècle avant Jésus-Christ, ce qui peut correspondre à la période de la vie d'Esdras.
Les livres de 1 et 2 Chroniques commencent par fournir une liste d'ancêtres depuis Adam jusqu’à Abraham et du début de la nation d’Israël jusqu’à l’époque où les Israëlites sont revenus de leur captivité. Depuis lors, les Chroniques expliquent l’histoire d’Israël depuis le règne du roi Saül jusqu’à la chute de Jérusalem. Au long des Chroniques, l’auteur se concentre sur le temple de Dieu à Jérusalem. David a fait de nombreux préparatifs pour la construction du temple (1 Chroniques 28-29), et ensuite son fils Salomon l’a fait construire (2 Chroniques 2-7). L’auteur des Chroniques a aussi décrit comment le temple a été détruit et son ameublement remporté (2 Chroniques 36.15-21). Enfin, le dernier verset de 2 Chroniques (36.23) révèle comment le temple sera reconstruit.
Résumé de 1 Chroniques
1. Les chapitres 1-9 donnent une liste d’ancêtres depuis Adam jusqu’au retour des Israélites de la captivité.
2. Les chapitres 10-29 racontent la vie de David et son règne sur Israël.
Résumé de 2 Chroniques
1. Les chapitres 1-9 racontent la vie et le règne de Salomon, roi d’Israël.
2. Les chapitres 10-36 décrivent comment les nations d’Israël et de Juda se sont divisées, aussi bien que l’histoire des rois qui ont régné sur Juda depuis cette époque jusqu’à ce que le royaume ait été conquis.
Translation: Swahili
Utangulizi wa 1 na 2 Mambo ya Nyakati
Vitabu vya 1 Mambo ya Nyakati na 2 Mambo ya Nyakati vilikuwa mwanzoni kabisa ni kitabu kimoja kikubwa. Kwa mara ya kwanza kitabu hicho kiligawanywa wakati tafsiri ya toleo la Biblia la Septuaginti lilipofanyika. Toleo hili ndiyo tafsiri ya Agano la Kale katika lugha ya Kigiriki iliyo ya zamani zaidi. Jina asilia la kitabu cha Mambo ya Nyakati katika lugha ya Kiebrania lina maana ya "Yaliyotokea katika siku fulani". Wasomi au wanazuoni wa mambo ya kibiblia walio wengi wanakubaliana kwamba Ezra aliviandika vitabu vya Mambo ya Nyakati wa 1 na 2, pamoja na kitabu cha Ezra na kile cha Nehemia. Mwandishi alitumia vitabu kadhaa kama vyanzo, na hasa vitabu vya Samweli pamoja na Wafalme katika kuviandika vitabu hivi. Wanazuoni wengi wa mambo ya kibiblia huamini pia kwamba kitabu hiki kiliandikwa ndani ya kipindi cha nusu ya pili ya karne ya 5 K.K., miaka inayoshabihiana na kipindi cha uhai wa Ezra.
Vitabu vya Mambo ya Nyakati wa 1 na 2 vinaanza kwa kuweka orodha ya majina ya waasisi au mababu kuanzia na Adamu hadi Abrahamu na wale waliokuwa waanzilishi wa taifa la Israeli, pamoja na wale waliorejea kutoka utumwani Babeli. Kutoka huko, vitabu vya Mambo ya Nyakati wa 1 na 2 vinasimulia historia ya taifa la Israeli kuanzia na utawala wa mfalme Sauli hadi kipindi cha kuteketezwa kwa mji wa Yerusalemu. Katika Mambo ya Nyakati yote, mwandishi analenga Hekalu la Mungu lililopo Yerusalem. Mfalme Daudi alifanya maandalizi makubwa sana kwa ajili ya ujenzi wa hekalu (1 Nyakati 28 - 29), na baadaye Sulemani mwanawe aliyemrithi katika kiti cha ufalme alilijenga hekalu hilo. Mwandishi wa vitabu vya Mambo ya Nyakati anasimulia jinsi hekalu lilivyoharibiwa, na kisha samani zote pamoja na vitu vyote vya thamani kuchukuliwa na hao wavamizi (2 Nyakati 36:15 - 21). Mwishoni kabisa mstari wa mwisho wa kitabu hili (2 Nyakati 36:23) unatoa neno la unabii linaloeleza jinsi hekalu lililobomolewa litakavyoweza kujengwa tena.
Muhtasari wa 1 Mambo ya Nyakati
1. Sura 1 hadi 9 zinatoa orodha ya waasisi au waanzilishi wa taifa kuanzia na Adamu na kuishia pale wana wa Israeli waliporudi kutoka utumwani.
2. Sura 10 hadi 29 zinasimulia maisha na utawala Daudi mfalme wa Israeli.
Muhtasari wa 2 Mambo ya Nyakati
1. Sura 1 hadi 9 zinasimulia habari za maisha ya Sulemani mfalme wa Israeli na utawala wake.
2. Sura 10 hadi 36 zinaeleza jinsi taifa la Israeli lilivyogawanyika na kuwa mataifa mawili ya Israeli na Yuda, na pia historia za wafalme waliotawala katika Yuda, tangu taifa lilipogawanyika na kufikia pale ufalme wa Yuda ulipoanguka na watu wake wakachukuliwa mateka.
(Pioneer Bible Translators and The Word for the World use the following introduction in many of their translation projects around the world.)
The book of Romans was probably written by the Apostle Paul sometime between 54-58 years after the birth of Christ. Paul had not yet visited Rome so he sent this letter to instruct the Christians in Rome, both Jewish and non-Jewish. He wrote the letter from the city of Corinth where he was staying at the time. Paul wrote so that all nations may believe and obey Jesus Christ (16:26).
The book of Romans is an important book for Christians everywhere and in every time because of how clearly and thoroughly Paul explains the salvation we can have through Jesus Christ. Paul also connected the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Old Testament. Many scholars argue that the most pivotal verse in the book is 1:16 which says, “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.” The 1st part of Romans (1-11) is deeply theological and the 2nd part (12-15) has many practical instructions for Christian life.
Outline:
1. Paul begins his letter normally by introducing himself and saying who he was writing to (1:1-15)
2. Next he writes about the state of mankind and possible salvation through Jesus Christ (1:16-11:36)
3. After this Paul gives several practical instructions for Christian living (12:1-15:13)
4. He finishes Romans by giving several greetings to people in the church at Rome (16)
La lettre aux Romains a été écrite par l’apôtre Paul, probablement entre 54 - 58 ans après la naissance de Christ. Paul n’avait pas encore visité Rome, il a donc envoyé cette lettre pour instruire les chrétiens qui étaient à Rome, les Juifs et les non-Juifs. Paul a écrit la lettre depuis la ville de Corinthe où il séjournait à l’époque. Paul a écrit la lettre pour que toutes les nations puissent croire et obéir à Jésus-Christ. (16 :26)
La lettre aux Romains est un livre important pour tous les chrétiens, partout et à chaque époque, parce que Paul explique clairement et à fond le salut que nous pouvons avoir par Jésus-Christ. Paul a fait aussi le lien entre la bonne nouvelle de Jésus-Christ et l’Ancien Testament. De nombreux experts affirment que le verset clé est 1 :16 qui dit : « je n’ai pas honte de l’Evangile de Christ, c’est la puissance de Dieu pour le salut de tout homme qui croit, du Juif d’abord, mais aussi du non-juif. » La première partie de la lettre aux Romains (1-12) est profondément théologique ; la deuxième partie (13-15) contient de nombreuses instructions pratiques pour la vie chrétienne.
Résumé
1. Comme d’habitude, Paul commence sa lettre en se présentant et en disant à qui la lettre s’adresse. (1 :1 – 15)
2. Ensuite il décrit l’état de l’humanité et le salut qui est possible par la foi en Jésus-Christ. (1 :16 – 11 :36)
3. Après cela, Paul donne plusieurs instructions pratiques pour la vie chrétienne. (12 :1 – 15 :13)
4. Il termine la lettre aux Romains en envoyant plusieurs salutations à des gens de l’église à Rome. (16)
Translation: Swahili
Utangulizi wa kitabu cha Waroma
Yamkini kitabu cha Waroma kiliandikwa na Mtume Paulo kati ya mwaka 54 na 58 baada ya kuzaliwa Yesu Kristo. Hadi hapo, Paulo alikuwa hajafika Roma, kwa hiyo aliituma barua hii kwa lengo la kuwaelekeza Wakristo walioishi Roma ambao walichanganyika Wayahudi na wasiokuwa Wayahudi. Aliiandika barua hii akiwa katika mji wa Korinto mahali ambapo ndipo alipokuwa akiishi katika kipindi hicho. Paulo aliandika barua hii akiwa na kusudi la kutaka watu wa mataifa yote wamwamini na kumtii Yesu Kristo (16:26).
Kitabu cha Waroma ni kitabu chenye umuhimu mkubwa kwa Wakristo wa kila mahali na wa nyakati zote, kwa jinsi ambavyo Paulo anafafanua kwa kina na kwa uwazi kuhusu wokovu ambao twaweza kuupata kupitia kwa Yesu Kristo. Paulo pia aliunganisha injili ya Yesu Kristo na Agano la Kale. Wasomi wengi wa mambo ya Biblia wanaamini kwamba mstari unaosimama kama mhimili mkuu na ambao unagusa ujumbe mzima wa kitabu hiki ni ule unaopatikana katika 1:16 unaosema, “Kwa maana siionei haya Injili; kwa sababu ni uweza wa Mungu uletao wokovu, kwa kila aaminiye, kwa Myahudi kwanza, na kwa Myunani pia.” Sehemu ya kwanza ya kitabu cha Waroma (milango 1-11) imebeba mambo mazito na ya kina ya elimu ya kimungu, na sehemu ya pili ya kitabu hiki (milango ya 12-15) ina maelekezo mengi yahusuyo utendaji au maisha ya Kikristo kivitendo katika ujumla wake.
Muhtasari
1. Paulo anaanza barua yake katika hali ya kawaida kwa kujitambulisha yeye mwenyewe, na kusema ni kina nani anaowaandikia (1:1-15).
2. Halafu anaandika juu ya hali halisi ya ubinadamu na wokovu unaoweza kupatikana kupitia kwa Yesu Kristo (1:16-11:36).
3. Kisha Paulo anatoa maelekezo ya kivitendo kwa ajili ya maisha ya Kikristo (12:1-15:13).
4. Anamalizia kuiandika barua kwa Waroma kwa kutoa salamu kwa watu kadhaa waliokuwa ndani ya kanisa la Roma (16).
The Greek and Hebrew that are translated as “consecration” or “consecrate” in English is translated in Poqomchi’ as “set apart” (when applying to a ritual not to a moral status). (Source: Robert Bascom)
In Newari it is translated as “make holy” (source: Newari Back Translation) and in Kwere as “put to holy work” when it refers to making someone or something suitable for priestly duties, when it refers to individual consecration outside of the priestly duty, “offer (yourselves) for my sake” is also used. (Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
The Hebrew in 2 Samuel 12:3 that is translated as “lie in his bosom” or similar in English is translated in Vidunda as “holding on chest” to avoid any possible misunderstanding with bestiality, plus the phrasing also communicates affection. (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
