complete verse (Daniel 4:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 4:14:

  • Kupsabiny: “He called in a loud voice saying, ‘Cut down this tree and trim off its branches. Strip off the leaves and scatter its fruits. Let the animals under that tree move away and the birds on its branches fly off.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He called loudly,
    "‘Chop that tree and cause it to fall,
    Chop off its branches,
    Cause its leaves to fall off,
    Scatter its fruit
    The animals must escape from its shade
    and the birds from its shelter.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He shouted, ‘[You (plur.)] cut the tree and trim-off its branches. Strip-off its leaves and throw-away its fruits. You (plur.) chase-away also the animals which shelter-in-its-shade there and the birds nesting on its branches.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The angel shouted, ‘Cut down the tree, and cut off its branches! Strip/Shake off all of its leaves, and scatter its fruit. Chase away the animals that are lying in the shade of the tree, and the birds that are in its branches.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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