complete verse (Psalm 78:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 78:23:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “However He gave a rule to the clouds in the sky
    and opened the doors of the heavenly worlds;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “In spite of this He gave a command to the sky,
    and the door of heaven opened.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But in spite of that, he commanded heaven to open-up,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “And then, he really told the matter to heaven boldly,
    and he opened the doors of heaven,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini BWANA aliyaagiza mawingu ya mbinguni,
    yalifunguka kama vile mlango.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But God spoke to the sky above them;
    he commanded it to open like a door,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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