brother (fellow believer)

The Greek that is translated in English as “brother” (in the sense of a fellow believer), is translated with a specifically coined word in Kachin: “There are two terms for brother in Kachin. One is used to refer to a Christian brother. This term combines ‘older and younger brother.’ The other term is used specifically for addressing siblings. When one uses this term, one must specify if the older or younger person is involved. A parallel system exists for ‘sister’ as well. In [these verses], the term for ‘a Christian brother’ is used.” (Source: Gam Seng Shae)

In Martu Wangka it is translated as “relative” (this is also the term that is used for “follower.”) (Source: Carl Gross)

See also brothers.

complete verse (1 Corinthians 12:1)

Following are a number of back-translations of 1 Corinthians 12:1:

  • Uma: “Continuing on, relatives, I discuss abilities that we get from the Holy Spirit. My purpose is that you really know what is true.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “Na, my brothers, I want to explain to you about the expertise that God’s Spirit gives to you.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Brothers, I want you to thoroughly understand what those skills are that the Holy Spirit has given you.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Brothers, concerning also the abilities that the Holy Spirit gives, I want you to understand correctly.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tagbanwa: “Well now, my siblings in believing, here is something else that I will explain to you, concerning the abilities that the Espiritu Santo freely-gives. For I want these things to be very clear to you.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
  • Tenango Otomi: “Listen my brothers, I want to tell you about what the Holy Spirit does for each person.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)