complete verse (Judges 8:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Judges 8:3:

  • Kupsabiny: “God fought the battle for you so that you killed Oreb and Zeeb who were leaders of the Midianites. So, is what I did really more important than what you did?’ When Gideon had said that, the anger of those people subsided.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “God has given Oreb and Zeeb, the rulers of Midian into your hands. What have I been able to do in comparison with what you have done?" Hearing that their anger subsided.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “God caused- you (plur.) -to-defeat the leaders/[lit. heads] of the Midianhon who were Oreb and Zeeb. Well, what have- I -done in comparison to that?’ When Gideon said this, they were-relieved from their anger.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “God enabled you to defeat Oreb and Zeeb, the generals of the army from Midian. That is much more important than what I did!’ After Gideon told them that, they no longer resented what he had done.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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