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The Hebrew that is translated as “perversion,” “depravity” or something alike in English is translated in Kwere as chilozo, meaning “that which is not wanted,” which means that which is unusual or out of the norm. (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
See also perverted.
The Hebrew in 2 Samuel 3:2 that is translated as “(sons) were born to David” or similar in English is translated in Vidunda as “(sons) were born to David’s wives,” to make it sound more natural. (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
The Hebrew in 2 Kings 2:9 that is translated as “let me inherit a double share of your spirit” or similar in English is translated in Kutu as “give me a great portion of your spirit.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
The Hebrew in Genesis 49:11 that is translated as “choice vine” or similar in English is translated in Mwera as “chosen branch of best fruiting.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
The Hebrew in Genesis 42:1that is translated as “Why do you keep looking at one another?” or similar in English is translated in Vidunda as “Why do you keep looking at one another, sitting (around)?” (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.)
Ecclesiastes is a book that teaches wisdom for life. The Hebrew title for the book means “the one who gathers people.” Most scholars believe that King Solomon was the author of Ecclesiastes, but others do not agree with this. If it was Solomon who wrote the book, then it was written around 970-931 B.C. which is when he lived. Other scholars believe that it was written by someone else, because at times it uses the language of a servant rather than a king (Ecclesiastes 5:8–9). Those scholars think that the book of Ecclesiastes was written much later than the time of Solomon, perhaps between 400 and 200 B.C.
Ecclesiastes starts by saying that everything is like a breath that disappears quickly (1:2). This means that our lives and our work are temporary and difficult to understand. Much of it will be forgotten after a short time. Much of it is out of our control. It’s better to accept life as it is and find happiness in what you have (9:9). The book’s conclusion, considering all the hardships and joys of life, is to fear God and follow his commands (12:13). That is the most important thing.
Outline of Ecclesiastes:
1. Verses 1 through 11 in chapter 1 of Ecclesiastes introduce the author of the book and some of his life experience.
2. Chapters 1:12 until 6:9 discusses the meaning of life.
3. Chapters 6:10 until 12:8 gives the advice of the Teacher.
4. Finally, chapter 12 verses 9 through 14 conclude the book by saying that the whole purpose of life is to fear God and to follow his commands.
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Introduction à Ecclésiaste
Ecclésiaste est un livre qui enseigne la sagesse pour la vie. Le titre hébreu du livre signifie « celui qui rassemble les gens ». La plupart des experts croient que le roi Salomon était l’auteur d’Ecclésiaste, mais d’autres ne sont pas d’accord. S’il était Salomon qui a écrit le livre, alors il a été écrit environ 970-931 av. J-C, quand il a vécu. D’autres experts croient qu’il a été écrit par un autre, parce que parfois il utilise le langage d’un serviteur plutôt que d’un roi (Ecclésiaste 5.7-8). Ces experts croient que le livre d’Ecclésiaste a été écrit beaucoup plus tard que le temps de Salomon, peut-être entre 400 et 200 av. J-C.
Ecclésiaste commence par dire que tout est comme un souffle qui disparait rapidement (1.2). Ceci signifie que notre vie et notre travail sont temporaires et difficiles à comprendre. Une grande partie sera oubliée après un court laps de temps. Une grande partie est en dehors de notre contrôle. Mieux vaut accepter la vie telle qu’elle est et trouver le bonheur dans ce que vous possédez (9.9). La conclusion du livre, compte tenu de toutes les difficultés et les joies de la vie, est de craindre Dieu et d’observer ses commandements (12.13). Voilà ce qui est le plus important.
Résumé d’Ecclésiaste
1. Versets 1 à 11 dans le chapitre 1 d’Ecclésiaste présente l’auteur du livre et certaines de ses expériences de la vie.
2. Chapitres 1.12 jusqu’à 6.9 discute du sens de la vie.
3. Chapitres 6.10 jusqu’à 12.8 donne le conseil de Maître.
4. Enfin, chapitre 12 versets 9 à 14 conclue le livre en disant que le but ultime de la vie est de craindre Dieu et d’observer ses commandements.
Utangulizi wa Muhubiri
Utangulizi wa kitabu cha Mhubiri Mhubiri ni kitabu kinachofundisha hekima katika maisha. Maana ya jina la kitabu cha mhubiri katika lugha ya kiebrania ni , “anayekusanya watu.” Wasomi wengi wanaamini kwamba mfalme Suleimani ndiye alikuwa mwandishi wa kitabu cha mhubiri, lakini wengine hawakubaliani na hilo. Wasomi wanasema ikiwa Suleimani ndiye aliyeandika kitabu hicho basi kiliandikwa kati ya miaka ya 970-931 kabla ya Kristo, kipindi ambapo Suleimani aliishi. Wasomi wengine wanaamini kwamba kiliandikwa na mtu mwingine. Kwa sababu lugha iliyotumika kiuandishi ni kama iliandikwa na mtumishi na si lugha ya kifalme, ya mfalme Suleimani( mhubiri 5:8-9). Wasomi hao wanafikiri kwamba kitabu cha mhubiri kiliandikwa baada ya kipindi cha Suleimani kupita, labdaa kati ya miaka 400 na 200 kabla ya Kristu.
Mhubiri anaanza kwa kusema kwamba, kila kitu ni kama pumzi inayopotea. Hii ina maana kwamba maisha yetu na kazi zetu ni vya muda mfupi tu, na ni vigumu kuelewa. Mengi yatasahaulika baada ya muda mfupi. Mengi yapo nje uwezo wetu. Ni vizuri kuyapokea maisha jinsi yalivyo na kutafuta furaha katika vitu ulivyo navyo (Sura ya 9 mstari wa 9). Hitimisho la kitabu, kwa kuzingatia magumu yote na furaha ya maisha, ni kuwa na hofu ya Mungu na kufuata amri zake (12:13). Hicho ndicho kitu muhimu.
Mpangilio wa kitabu cha Mhubiri
1. Mstari wa kwanza mpaka wa kumi na moja katika sura ya kwanza (1:1-11), anatambulishwa mwandishi wa kitabu cha mhubiri na baadhi ya uzoefu wa maisha yake.
2. Sura ya 1 mstari wa 12 mpaka sura ya 6 mstari wa 9 zinajadili maana ya maisha.
3. Sura 6 mstari wa 10 mpaka sura ya 12 mstari wa 8 zinatoa ushauri wa mwalimu ambaye ni mwandishi wa kitabu cha mhubiri.
4. Hatimaye, sura ya 12 mstari wa 9 mpaka wa 14 unahitimisha kwa kusema kuwa lengo zima la maisha ni kuwa na hofu ya Mungu na kufuata amri zake.
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The first letter to the Thessalonians was written by the Apostle Paul (1:1). It may be the first letter that Paul wrote that became part of the Bible and it was written around 51 years after the birth of Christ.Paul was in Corinth when he wrote this letter to the church in Thessalonica, a church which he had founded on his second missionary journey (Acts 17:1–9). It says in the book of Acts that the church was made up of some Jews and many Greeks.
Paul was not able to stay in Thessalonica long after founding the church, so he sent this letter later to encourage the believers there. The letter covers many topics and has several general instructions about how Christians should live. Paul pays some attention to the second coming of Christ. Perhaps the believers at the Thessalonian church were particularly interested in this topic. Paul used the second coming of Christ as a motivation to live a life that is pleasing to God (5:6–8).
Outline:
1. Paul begins this letter by greeting the church and thanking God for them (1).
2. Then he explains about his actions and the news that Timothy brought (2-3).
3. Next Paul gives instructions for how Christians should live in light of the second coming of Jesus (4:1-5:25).
4. Paul finishes by greeting the church again and asking them to make sure everyone in the church reads the letter (5:26-28).
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Introduction à 1 Thessaloniciens
La première lettre aux Thessaloniciens a été écrite par l’apôtre Paul (1 :1). Elle est peut-être la première lettre que Paul a écrite qui est devenue une partie intégrante de la Bible. Elle a été écrite environ 51 ans après la naissance de Christ. Paul était à Corinthe quand il a écrit cette lettre à l’église de Thessalonique, une église qu’il avait fondée lors de son deuxième voyage missionnaire (Actes 17 :1-10). Il est dit dans le livre des Actes que l’église était composée de quelques Juifs et d’un grand nombre de Grecs.
Paul n’avait pas pu rester longtemps à Thessalonique après la fondation de l’église, alors il a envoyé cette lettre plus tard pour encourager les croyants. La lettre traite de plusieurs sujets et elle contient de nombreuses instructions d’ordre général telles que comment des chrétiens devraient vivre. Paul porte une certaine attention sur la seconde venue de Christ. Les croyants de l’église de Thessalonique étaient peut-être particulièrement intéressés à ce sujet. Paul a utilisé la seconde venue de Christ pour les motiver à mener une vie qui plaise à Dieu (5 :6-8).
Résumé
1. Paul commence cette lettre en saluant l’église et en remerciant Dieu pour elle (1).
2. Il explique ensuite ses actions et donne des nouvelles que Timothée lui avait apportées (2-3).
3. Paul donne ensuite des instructions comment les chrétiens devraient vivre à la lumière de la seconde venue de Jésus. (4 :1- 5 :25).
4. Paul termine en saluant l’église à nouveau et leur demande de s’assurer que tout le monde dans l’église lise la lettre (5 :26-28).
Utangulizi wa kitabu cha 1 Wathesalonike
Barua ya kwanza kwa Wathesalonike iliandikwa na Mtume Paulo (1:1). Yamkini hii ndiyo iliyokuwa barua ya kwanza aliyoiandika Paulo kuingizwa na kuwa sehemu ya Biblia, na hii iliandikwa yapata mwaka wa 51 baada ya kuzaliwa Yesu Kristo. Paulo alikuwa akiishi Korintho alipoiandika barua ya kwanza kwa kanisa la Thesalonike, kanisa alilokuwa amelianzisha wakati wa safari yake ya pili ya kimisheni (Matendo 17:1-9). Imeandikwa katika kitabu cha Matendo kwamba kanisa hili liliundwa na waumini baadhi waliokuwa na asili ya Kiyahudi, na Wayunani waliokuwa ndio wengi.
Paulo hakuweza kubaki huko Thesalonike kwa kipindi kirefu baada ya kulianzisha kanisa hilo, kwa hiyo aliituma barua hii baadaye ili kuwatia moyo waumini waliokuwa huko. Barua hii inaangalia mada nyingi tofauti, na ina maelekezo mengi ya jumla yanayoelekeza namna iwapasayo Wakristo kuishi. Paulo anaangazia kuhusu kurudi kwa Kristo. Yawezekana waumini katika kanisa la Thesalonike walikuwa na uhitaji wa kupata ujuzi kuhusiana na mada hiyo. Paulo aliitumia mada hii ya kuja kwa Kristo kwa mara ya pili kama njia ya kuwahamasisha waishi maisha yanayompendeza Mungu (5:6-8).
Muhtasari
1. Paulo anaianza barua hii kwa kulisalimu kanisa na kumshukuru Mungu kwa ajili yao (1).
2. Kisha anafafanua juu ya utendaji wake, akipendezwa na habari zilizoletwa na Timotheo (2-3).
3. Baadaye Paulo anaelekeza jinsi iwapasavyo Wakristo kuishi wakizingatia taraja lao la kuja kwa Kristo kwa mara ya pili (4:1-5:25).
4. Paulo anahitimisha barua yake kwa kulisalimia tena kanisa, akiwataka waumini wote ndani ya kanisa waisome barua hii (5:26-28).
The Hebrew terms that are translated as “family” or “clan” or “house” or similar in English are all translated in Kwere as ng’holo or “clan.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
In the English translation by Goldingay (2018) it is translated as “kin-group.”
See also tribe.