The Hebrew that is translated in English as “comforted” is translated in Newari as “grief was lost.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Language-specific Insights
live in tents, stay at home
The Hebrew that is translated in English as “lived in tents” or “stayed at home” is translated in Newari as “did house work.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
ladder set up on the earth; the top of it reaching to heaven
The Hebrew that is translated in English as “a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven” is translated in Newari as “a ladder linking heaven and earth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
menstruate, the way of women
The Hebrew that is translated in English as “the way of women (is upon me)” or similar, referring to menstruation, is translated in Newari as “I am not to be touched.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
See also menstruation and hemorrhages / flow of blood.
cupbearer
The Hebrew and Greek that is translated in English as “cupbearer” is translated in Newari as “new wine vessel holder.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
basket (Genesis 40)
The Hebrew that is translated in English as “basket” is translated in Newari as “bamboo basket.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
reed
The Hebrew and Greek that is translated in English as “reed” is translated in Newari as “bamboo.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
why do you look at one another?
The Hebrew that is translated in English as “why do you look at one another?” is translated in Newari as “why are you doing nothing but fold your hands?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)