The Hebrew that is translated as “it spreads itself like a threshing sledge” or similar in English is translated in the Hausa Common Language Ajami Bible as “they furrow the ground as if people were farming” since threshing sledges are unknown. (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
hill
The Hebrew that is translated as “hill” in English is translated in Dazaga as hadai or “rock, mountain.” “This is appropriate, as it is a symbol of strength, safety, refuge for those accused of murder, safe keeping for granaries and other possessions etc. Such associative fields are essential to the functioning of any metaphor.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
upright in heart
The Hebrew that is translated as “upright in heart” in English is translated in Dazaga idiomatically as “white-hearted.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
See also Paasaal in righteous / righteousness, Northwestern Dinka in saint, Mískito in mercy, and Uma in grace.
humankind / sons of men
The Hebrew that is translated as “humankind” or “sons (or. children) of men” in English is translated in Dazaga as beni Adam or “children of Adam.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
poor (Ps. 41:1)
The Hebrew that is translated as “poor” in English is translated in the Hausa Common Language Ajami Bible as marasa ƙarfi or “lacking strength.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
divine council
The Hebrew that is translated as “divine council” or similar in English is translated in Kim as ɓase ge ne digi zi or “people om heaven.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
scepter
The Hebrew and Greek that is translated as “scepter” in English is translated in the Hausa Common Language Ajami Bible as “stick of ruling.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
the dew of Hermon which falls on the mountains of Zion
The Hebrew which is translated as “the dew of Hermon which falls on the mountains of Zion” or similar in English is translated in Chadian Arabic as “dew which falls on Hermon and the mountains of Zion.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
