complete verse (Psalm 81:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 81:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He gave the law to the grandchildren of Joseph
    when they came out contending with Egypt,
    where we heard a language which we never knew.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “When He attacked the land of Egypt,
    He made these decrees for Israel.
    I heard a voice I did not recognize speaking like this –” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He gave this teaching to the descendants of Jose when he attacked Egipto.
    I heard a voice that I do-not recognize that says,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He set this law for Jacob,
    on the day he fought the people of Egypt,
    where we heard a language we never knew.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Aliwapa wa jamaa ya Yusufu,
    wakati ameipiga nchi ya Misri.
    Sauti ya Mungu ya kuonya
    Nikasikia sauti ambayo siijui inasema,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He commanded us Israeli people to obey it when he punished the people of Egypt.
    I heard someone whose voice I did not recognize, saying,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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