complete verse (Exodus 20:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 20:12:

  • Kupsabiny: “Respect your father and mother so that you will live on the earth/land I will give you to old age.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “’Honor your father and mother that you may have a long life in the land the Lord your God will give you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘[You (plur.)] respect/honor your (plur.) father and mother so-that you (plur.) live long on earth that I have-given you (plur.)” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “‘You (sing.) must respect your father and your mother and so obey them (lit. follow their voices). If you do like that, then you will live a long time in the land which your Chief God is about to give to become yours.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “Fear your mother and your father, in order that years your will be many at the place which Yahweh who be God your is giving you.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Honor/Respect your fathers and your mothers, in order that you may live a long time in the land that I, Yahweh God, will give you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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