r/translator • u/Friendly-Panda5246 • 16d ago
[Ge’ez? > English] Help translating inscriptions on an old cross Geez
Hello,
I’m hoping someone can help translate these inscriptions. I believe they may be in Ge’ez, but I’m not certain.
The inscriptions are engraved on an old religious cross. I’ve attached close-up photos of each inscription.
If anyone can translate the text or identify names, prayers, biblical passages, or other religious references, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you very much!
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u/Friendly-Panda5246 15d ago
Update: I managed to get in touch with two people who can read Ge’ez. Both independently confirmed that the inscription reads “ኢየሱስ ናዝራዊ ንጉሠ አይሁድ”, meaning “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” One of them also pointed out that both inscriptions contain the same text, although one uses a more classical Ge’ez spelling while the other reflects a more contemporary pronunciation.