complete verse (Isaiah 7:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 7:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “When that arrived, God will whistle calling the soldiers of Egypt and those of Assyria to gather themselves like flies and bees.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “When that day comes, the LORD will whistle and give a sign to the Egyptians to come like flies from the Nile River [and] to the Assyrians to come like bees.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘At that time, The LORD will-whistle to call those from-Egipto and from-Assyria. And those from-Egipto will-arrive like flies from the far rivers of Egipto, and those from-Asiria will- also -arrive like bees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “At that time, it will be as though Yahweh will whistle to summon the army from the south of Egypt as well as the army of Assyria. They will come and surround your country like flies and bees.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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