family / clan / house

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.

Levi

The Hebrew, Latin and Greek that is transliterated as “Levi” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with a sign that signifies a menorah referring to the temple service of the tribe of the Levites. The same sign is also used for the tribe. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)


“Levi” or “Levite” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España

For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .

See also Levite, Levi and the Tribe of Levi .

complete verse (1 Chronicles 6:47)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 6:47:

  • Kupsabiny: “who was son of Mahli, who was son of Mushi, who was son of Merari son of Levi.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Shemer was the son of Mahli. Mahli was the son of Mushi. Mushi was the son of Merari. Merari was the son of Levi.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Shemer was the child of Mali. Mali was the child of Mushi. Mushi was the child of Merari. And Merari was the child of Levi.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Shemer was the son of Mahli.
    Mahli was the son of Mushi.
    Mushi was the son of Merari,
    and Merari was the son of Levi.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:45 - 6:47

According to verse 19, Mahli and Mushi (verse 47) were brothers. Apparently Mushi named one of his sons after his brother.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Chronicles, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2014. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .

SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Chronicles 6:47

6:47 the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

⌊Shemer was⌋ the son of Mahli. ⌊Mahli was⌋ the son of Mushi. ⌊Mushi was⌋ the son of Merari. ⌊Merari was⌋ the son of Levi.
-or-

⌊Shemer’s⌋ father ⌊was⌋ Mahli. Mahli’s father ⌊was⌋ Mushi. Mushi’s father ⌊was⌋ Merari. Merari’s father ⌊was⌋ Levi.
-or-
Mahli, Mushi, Merari, and Levi.

6:47 (combined)

Heman’s other assistant ⌊was Ethan. When they performed music and songs, Ethan would lead the group.⌋ He stood on the left hand side ⌊of Heman⌋ . ⌊This is Ethan’s ancestry/genealogy. His ancestors were/included⌋ Israel/Jacob, Levi, Merari, Mushi, Mahli, Shemer, Bani, Amzi, Hilkiah, Amaziah, Hashabiah, Malluk, Abdi, and his father Kishi. ⌊Ethan was a Merarite.⌋

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