complete verse (2 Chronicles 12:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 12:7:

  • Kupsabiny: “And/But when God saw that those people had humbled themselves, he said to Shemaiah, ‘I will not destroy these people because they have humbled themselves. Therefore, I will save the people of the city of Jerusalem and Shishak will not destroy that city completely.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The LORD saw that they had humbled themselves [lit.: had become humble]. Then this word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, "The king and the people have humbled themselves. So I will not destroy them. But I will quickly deliver them. And I will not pour out my anger on Jerusalem through Shishak.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When the LORD saw that they humble themselves, the LORD said through Shemaya, ‘Because they humble themselves, I will- not -destroy them instead I will-set-them-free soon. I will- not -pour out my anger on Jerusalem through Shishak.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When Yahweh realized that they had humbled themselves, he gave this message to Shemaiah: ‘Because they have humbled themselves, I will not allow them to be destroyed. Instead, I will soon rescue them. I will not use Shishak’s army to completely destroy the people of Jerusalem,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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