Many Bible translators have to face the problem of translating a Greek or Hebrew word for which there is no direct equivalent in the language they are working with. Below are some of the alternatives they have come up with. Can you sort out the English equivalent from the words below? The first one has been done for you as a guide.

parables; sheep; miracles; foundations; forgive; wise men; temptation; grace; indignant; bread; great famine; repentance; synagogue; eternal life; seventh hour or 1.0’clock; foolish; soul; believe.

House stumps --- foundations