complete verse (Deuteronomy 15:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 15:16:

  • Kupsabiny: “But if that slave refuses to leave your home because he loves you and the people of your home,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “But if your servant says that he loves you and your family and that he is pleased with you and will not leave you,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘But if your (plur.) slave will-say to you (sing.), ‘I will- not -leave you (sing.) for I love you (sing.) and your (sing.) household, and my situation here with you (plur.) is fine/good,’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘But one of your slaves may say, ‘I do not want to leave you.’ He loves you and your family, because you have treated him well.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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