The Hebrew that is translated as “great nation” in English is translated in Bura-Pabir as “great tribe.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
See also I will make of you a great nation.
in you . . . shall be blessed
The Hebrew that is translated as “in you (all the families of the earth) shall be blessed” or similar in English is translated in Bura-Pabir as “(all the families of the earth) will bless themselves with your name.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
toward the Negeb
The Hebrew that is translated as “toward the Negeb” or similar in English is translated in Bura-Pabir as “toward the south.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
flock
The Hebrew word that is translated into English as “flock” is translated in Idoma as ɔdāajɛ or “thing-of-ground” which can include both sheep and goats. (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
hairy (like Esau)
The Hebrew word that is translated into English as “hairy” is translated in Idoma as “has much body hair.” Idoma has distinct terms for head and body hair and since in Idoma culture it is not possible to refer to someone as not having hair at all, Esau needs to be distinguished as having “much hair.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
See also hairy (body hair) and (human) head hair.
curse (noun)
truly truly - I tell you
steadfast love
The Hebrew that is translated as “steadfast love,” “lovingkindness” or similar in English is translated in Vidunda as “love of enduring.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
In Bura-Pabir it is translated as hyirkur na a palidzi wa or “love which cannot be-changed” and in the Hausa Common Language Ajami Bible as kaunarsa marar canjawa or “his love without changing.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
In Pijin tinghevi long or “think heavy about” is used. “The Pijin expression ‘think heavy about’ is very much within the domain of committed relationships. The relationship between father and child, husband and wife, God and His people. There is a very strong element of ‘loyalty’ in this expression.” (Source: Bob Carter)