complete verse (Deuteronomy 31:27)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 31:27:

  • Kupsabiny: “I know that the people of Israel are rebellious and their heads very hard/stubborn. If they rebelled against God while I am still alive and being with you, how much more when I am dead?” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “For I know how rebellious and obstinate you are. If you stood up against the LORD even while I was with you, why would you not also [do so] after I die?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “For I know how rebellious and stubborn you (plur.) are. Even though I am with you (plur.) now, you (plur.) rebel already against the LORD, how much more if I am dead already!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “I say this because I know that these people are very stubborn. They have rebelled against Yahweh all during the time that I have been with them, and they will rebel much more after I die!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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