The Hebrew that is translated as “intoxicated” or similar in English is translated in Buduma as joli or “crazy” to use a less shocking term than “intoxicated” in the context of Buduma society. (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
vegetables . . . fatted ox
The Hebrew which is translated as “vegetables . . . fatted ox” or similar in English is translated in Chadian Arabic as “scrap of bread . . . chicken” as local equivalents. (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
the light of a king’s face
The Hebrew that is translated as “the light of a king’s face” or similar in English is translated in Mbaï as “the king’s laughter.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
an ally offended is stronger than a city - such quarreling is like the bars of a castle
The Hebrew which is translated as “an ally offended is stronger than a city – such quarreling is like the bars of a castle” or similar in English is translated in Chadian Arabic as “the anger of your brother is a hedge of thorns between him and between you” as a local equivalent. (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
greedy . . . enriched
The Hebrew that is translated as “greedy” and “enriched” or similar in English is translated in the Hausa Common Language Ajami Bible as “wide-throated” and “will become fat.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
send out your bread upon the waters
The Hebrew that is translated as “send out your bread upon the waters” or similar in English is translated in the Northern Pashto Afghan Pashto Bible (publ. 2023) as “sow your seed on wet ground.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin).
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Braggart who missed his chance
The Hebrew that is translated as “Braggart who missed his chance” or similar in English is translated in the Hausa Common Language Ajami Bible as Mai yawan surutu, marar yin kome or “Noise-maker without doing anything.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
change the ritual calendar and the law
The Aramaic that is translated as “change the ritual calendar and the law” or similar in English is translated in the Hausa Common Language Ajami Bible as “change the Law of Moses and the times of worship festivals.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)