complete verse (Deuteronomy 25:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 25:19:

  • Kupsabiny: “So, destroy (plur.) all those Amalekites in the land that God is giving you. Do not forget to destroy those people when God gives you peace from all your enemies who will surround you in that land.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “After the LORD your God has given you rest from your enemies in the land [He] is giving you as your possession as an inheritance, eradicate completely the name of the Amalekites from the earth. Never forget this word!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Therefore you (plur.) be-sure to destroy all the Amaleknon/Amaleknon when the LORD your (plur.) God give you (plur.) now peace from all your (plur.) enemies there in the land that he gives to you (plur.) for you (plur.) to-possess. Never to forget this.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Therefore, when Yahweh our God has given you the land that he promised to give you, and when he has enabled you to rest from fighting all your enemies around you, kill all the Amalek people-group, with the result that no one will remember them any more. Do not forget to do this!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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