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implore (you by God)

The Greek in Mark 5:7 that is translated into English as «(I) implore (or: adjure) (you) by God» is translated as:

«tell you before God» (Copainalá Zoque)
«ask in front of God» (Huautla Mazatec)
«ask you by God» (Eastern Highland Otomi)
«ask you in God’s presence» (Southern Subanen)
«I swear, calling on the name of God, requesting you» (Toraja-Sa’dan)
«I want your oath by God» (Indonesian)
«you will assure me by using a curse on yourself calling on the name of God» (Pamona)
«ask you; God has seen it» (Tzotzil) (source for this and above: Bratcher / Nida)
«cut taboos [swear]» (Mairasi) (see also swear / vow (Source: Enggavoter 2004)
«command you» (Adioukrou) (source: Hill 2006)