The different Hebrew and Greek terms that are translated as “(olive) oil” and “(animal) fat” in English are translated in Kwere with only one term: mavuta. (Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
complete verse (Exodus 37:29)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 37:29:
- Kupsabiny: “(He) made smearing/anointing oil and sweet-smelling things (incense).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “They made fragrant pure incense as a skillful person who can make anointing oil and perfume.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “They also made holy olive oil for anointing and the pure sweet-smelling incense which is-smells- very -good.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Bariai: “And he spoke to a man who had great knowledge about making things which smell good, and so he made a good oil. That oil has a taboo/mark of ownership, and so it exists as a sign of the things belonging to God. And also, he made incense to make smoke having a good smell.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
- Opo: “And they mixed fat of anointing with incense which smells sweet as one who be wise for smells mixing do it.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
- English: “He also made the sacred oil for anointing and the pure sweet-smelling incense. He mixed the incense together as a skilled perfumer would.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

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