The Hebrew that is translated as “crescents” in English is translated in Kim with kaŋ ge pare or “things that decorate” to avoid the suggestion of an Islamic symbol. (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
See also thresh.
Should Abner die as a fool dies
The Hebrew that is translated as “Should Abner die as a fool dies?” or similar in English is translated in the Hausa Common Language Ajami Bible as “Should Abner die for nothing?” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
happiness / joy
The Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek that is typically translated in English as “joy” or “happiness” is translated in the Hausa Common Language Ajami Bible idiomatically as farin ciki or “white stomach.” In some cases, such as in Genesis 29:11, it is also added for emphatic purposes.
Other languages that use the same expression include Southern Birifor (pʋpɛl), Dera (popolok awo), Reshe (ɾipo ɾipuhã). (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
See also Seat of the Mind / Seat of Emotions, rejoiced greatly / celebrated, the Mossi translation of “righteous”, and joy.
expiation
The Hebrew that is translated as “make expiation (or: atonement)” is translated in the Hausa Common Language Ajami Bible as gyara wannan muguntar or “correct / remove this evil.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
See also propitiation / atoning sacrifice, atonement, and sacrifice of atonement / expiation / propitiation.
David’s own warriors
The Hebrew that is translated as “David’s own warriors” or “David’s mighty men” or similar in English is translated in the Hausa Common Language Ajami Bible as sojojin Dawuda mafi iya yaƙi or “David’s soldiers who were most capable of battle.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
fatted cattle
The Hebrew that is translated as “fatted cattle” or similar in English is translated in the Hausa Common Language Ajami Bible as shanun da ake kiwo a gida or “cows which they had fattened in the house.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
See also kill the fatted calf and fatted cattle.
cor
The Hebrew that is transliterated as “cors” in English or translated into a modern weight measure is translated in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo as kuntaala or “sacks” since the weight unit is thought to be the equivalent of what a mule can carry. (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
I have escaped from the camp of Israel
The Hebrew that is translated as “I have escaped from the camp of Israel” or similar in English is translated in Chadian Arabic as “I am from the Israelite army and have escaped from the battle” to avoid suggesting that this Amakelite had something to fear from within the Israelite camp. (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)