complete verse (Isaiah 2:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 2:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “Those who boast will be disgraced at that time,
    and those who bring themselves up will be pulled down.
    God alone will be exalted on that day,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He will humble human pride.
    On that day all idols will be put out of existence.
    Then the LORD alone will be praised.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “On that day, only the LORD alone will-be-praised/exalted. He will-humble the proud-ones and the arrogant/[lit. ones who-think-highly-of-themselves].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So I, Yahweh, will cause sores to be on their heads,
    and I will cause those beautiful women in Jerusalem to become bald.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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