complete verse (Exodus 16:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 16:23:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Moses told those people that, ‘What God has said is this: ‘Tomorrow will be a day in which to rest, this is Sabbath of God for (him) to be honored. Prepare food which is enough until tomorrow.’ ’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then he said to them, This is what the Lord said: tomorrow is a day of rest, a holy Sabbath to the Lord. So cook what you want to cook. Save whatever is left and keep it until morning.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Moises said to them, ‘The LORD commanded that you (plur.) rest tomorrow for (it is) the Day For-Resting, a holy day for the LORD. So you (plur.) cook what you (plur.) want to cook, and boil what you (plur.) want to-boil. What is-left you (plur.) set-aside for tomorrow.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “And then Moses said to them. ‘The Chief speaks strongly to us (incl.) as follows, ‘Tomorrow is the Chief‘s Day of Rest. He placed his taboo/mark of ownership on that day. Therefore you will cook all this food today. You will roast with fire, or if you want, cook it in a clay pot. But set [aside] the other part of your food to be for tomorrow.’ ’” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “And he said to them «Yahweh says to you that tomorrow, it will be day which you will rest on it. It will be day of rest which is holy for Yahweh. Therefore, bread which you want you might cook, cook it, and bread which you want you might boil, boil it. Some, put it for tomorrow.»” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Moses/I said to them, ‘This is what Yahweh has commanded: ‘Tomorrow will be a day for you to rest completely. It will be a day dedicated to Yahweh. So today, bake or boil what you will need for today and for tomorrow. Whatever is left this evening, you should put aside and keep it to eat tomorrow.’’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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