peace (inner peace)

The Hebrew and Greek that is translated into English as “peace” (or “at ease”) is (back-) translated with a variety of idioms and phrases:

In American Sign Language it is signed with a compound sign consisting of “become” and “silent.” (Source: Yates 2011, p. 52)


“Peace” in American Sign Language (source )

See also peace (absence of strife) and this devotion on YouVersion .

complete verse (Romans 12:18)

Following are a number of back-translations of Romans 12:18:

  • Uma: “If it is possible, we must exert effort to find a way to get along with all people.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “As far as you can, don’t really fight/quarrel with anyone, but you ought to be in-harmony with all people.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Do whatever you can do so that your situation is peaceful, and no one is angry with you.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Do your best (lit. your ability) to get-along-with all people, if possible.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tenango Otomi: “Search for how you can be friends with all people, inasmuch as you are able. Earnestly avoid quarreling.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
  • Chicahuaxtla Triqui: “Do well in proportion as you are able to do well. Then you will be able to get on well with all people.” (Source: Waterhouse / Parrott in Notes on Translation October 1967, p. 1ff.)

Translation commentary on Romans 12:18

On your part may be rendered as “insofar as it depends on you” or “so far as it is possible to you.”

Quoted with permission from Newman, Barclay M. and Nida, Eugene A. A Handbook on Paul’s Letter to the Romans. (UBS Handbook Series). New York: UBS, 1973. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .