complete verse (Judges 17:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Judges 17:9:

  • Kupsabiny: “Micah asked that young man, ‘Where are you coming from?’ The fellow replied, ‘I belong to the house of Levi and come from the city of Bethlehem in the land of Judah. I am looking for a place to live.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Micah asked him — "Where have you come from?"
    He responded, "I am a Levite of Bethlehem of Judea. I am looking for a place to live."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Micas asked him, ‘Where do- you (sing.) -come-from?’ He replied, ‘From-Betlehem, which is-part-of Juda. And I (am) a Levite. I am-looking for my place-to-live.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Micah asked him, ‘Where are you from?’
    He replied, ‘I come from Bethlehem. I am from the tribe of Levi, and I am looking for a place to live and work as a priest.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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