complete verse (Romans 11:20)

Following are a number of back-translations of Romans 11:20:

  • Uma: “That is indeed true, relatives. But remember: they were discarded because they did not believe. You were made-to-live because you believe. Don’t be proud [high of heart], just submit to God!” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “That is true. They were cut off because they did not trust Isa Almasi. But/and you are substituted in their place because you trust. Don’t be proud (lit. have a high liver). You ought to fear God.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “It really is true that you are the ones who are replacing. However, the reason God removed the Jews is because they wouldn’t believe. And the reason He replaced them with you is because you, by contrast, believed. But in spite of the fact that this is true, you must not think that you are greater. But rather, carefully correct your behavior,” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “That’s admittedly true, but remember that the reason they were cut-off is because they didn’t believe, while your being-joined is only because you believe. So don’t be proud (lit. make-high your bodies) but rather be-careful.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tenango Otomi: “The Jews are compared with the branches of the good tree that were broken off were put aside because they did not want to believe in Christ. But you are like another tree’s branches. And you were joined to the good tree because of your faith. Therefore do not be proud, be careful. If you do not take care you will be broken off.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
  • Huehuetla Tepehua: “Okay, but they were cut off because they didn’t put their confidence in Jesus. And you were able to live hooked on there just because you put your confidence in Jesus. But don’t be proud. Rather, fear God.” (Source: Waterhouse / Parrott in Notes on Translation October 1967, p. 1ff.)
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