he feeds on ashes

The Hebrew that is translated in English as “he feeds on ashes” is translated in Klao as “Isn’t it like someone eating ashes?” to express the meaning in the context more accurately. (Source: Don Slager)

so marred was his appearance

The Hebrew that is translated in English as “so marred was his appearance” or similar is translated in Klao had “being disfigured by someone” added to avoid the misunderstanding of this servant being ugly from birth. (Source: Don Slager)

twenty shekels by weight

The Hebrew that is translated as “twenty shekels by weight” (or “eight ounces” or “230 grams”) in English is translated in Dan as “one kneecap,” the commonly used form of measurement.

In Klao it is “one cup.” (Source: Don Slager)

judge between sheep and sheep

The Hebrew that is translated as “judge between sheep and sheep” in English is translated in Klao as “judge between the fat sheep and the weak sheep.” (Source: Don Slager)

shave temples / cut hair short

The Hebrew that is translated as “shave their temples” or “cut their hair short” or similar in English is translated in Maan with a figurative expression: “the people who put antelope grease on their heads” (antelope grease removes hair). (Source: Don Slager)

dome

The Hebrew that is translated as “dome” or similar in English is translated in Maan as “round roof,” since there is no existing word for that concept. (Source: Don Slager)

putting the branch to their nose

The Hebrew that is translated as “putting the branch to their nose” or similar in English is translated in Maan as “insulting in the worst possible way” because a more direct translation carried imagery of slavery. (Source: Don Slager)