complete verse (Isaiah 22:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 22:8:

  • Kupsabiny: “and Judah was stripped of the things to guard themselves with.
    You (plur.) searched on that day for things of battle
    in the house of metals/weapons.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “No weapons have been made for those of Judah who stand guard.
    On that day you will look to the weapons that are in the forest palace.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “They took-by-force the defenses/strong-wall/something-that-gives-security of Juda.
    You (plur.) took your (plur.) weapons from its hiding-place.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The walls that protect the cities in Judah will fall down.
    You people of Jerusalem will run to get the weapons that are stored in the building called ‘the Hall of the Forest’.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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