The Hebrew that is translated as “clap your hands and stamp your foot” in English is translated in Dan as “roll in the dirt and raise your hands,” the more culturally appropriate expression for sorrow. (Source: Don Slager)
Language-specific Insights
swift flight
The Hebrew that is translated as “(swift) flight” in English is translated in Dan with a word that can mean either “jump” or “fly.” (Source: Don Slager)
gardener
relieve oneself
The Hebrew that is translated as “relieve himself” or similar in English needed to be translated with a euphemism in Dan. The phrase that was used was “he hit the bush.”
turn to wormwood
The Hebrew that is translated as “turn (justice) to wormwood” in English is translated in Dan with a common metaphor for being in trouble: “the sky is falling on you.” (Source: Don Slager)
lift the baggage on your shoulder
The Hebrew that is translated as “lift the baggage on your shoulder” in English is translated in Dan as “place the luggage on your head,” the more culturally appropriate expression for carrying luggage. (Source: Don Slager)
twenty shekels by weight
bury
The Hebrew that is translated as “bury” or “funeral” in English is translated in Dan with a word that can mean either “hide” or “bury.” To prevent misunderstandings the translation makes it explicit that this refers to dead being buried. (Source: Don Slager)