complete verse (1 Kings 12:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 12:14:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, Rehoboam became tough on those people following/according to the words of his generation and neglected/ignored what the elders had told him.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “and said, "My father caused you to carry heavy loads, I will cause you to carry even heavier loads, He struck you with whips, but I will beat you with barbed whips."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “according to what the young-men had-advised. He said to them, ‘What my father caused- you (plur.) -to-obey were-heavy, but (it is) more heavier what I will-cause- you (plur.) -to-obey. If my father beat you (plur.) with a whip, I will-beat you (plur.) with lash/rod that has sharp metals.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He told them what the younger men had advised. He said, ‘My father put heavy burdens of work and taxes on you, but I will put heavier burdens on you. It was as though he beat you with whips, but I will beat you with whips that have pieces of metal in them!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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