complete verse (Exodus 4:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 4:10:

  • Kupsabiny: “But Moses told God that, ‘Lord, but I am a stammerer and have trouble/difficulty when I speak before people. Even now as you are speaking to me, I am a stammerer.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Moses said to Lord," O Lord, I am not such a good speaker, formerly I was not a good speaker either. And even after you have spoken to me, I am not a good speaker."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Moises said to the LORD, ‘Lord, I (am) not good at-speaking. From time-past I (have been) slow/clumsy in-speaking, and even now as you (sing.) are-speaking to me your (sing.) servant. I stutter when speaking.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “But Moses spoke to the Chief like this, ‘O Chief, previously and since, I’m not a good man of talk. And today you’re talking to me, yet my mouth is heavy still. Therefore I’m not able to make good talk in the sight of people.’” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “And Moses said to The Lord «Oh! my lord! I not be knowledgeable for speech! It beginning from former times until now when you spoke with me, I was impaired speaking.»” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Moses/I replied, ‘O Yahweh! I am not an eloquent speaker! I was not an eloquent speaker before, and I have not become one since you started talking to me! I am not a good speaker , and I speak very slowly.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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