complete verse (Exodus 33:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 33:12:

  • Kupsabiny: “Moses told God that, ‘You told me that, ‘Lead these people.’ But then, who will go ahead of us? You also told me that, ‘I know your name and I love you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Moses said to the Lord, ‘You have told me to lead these people, but have not told me whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you, and my compassion is with you.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Moises said to the LORD, ‘You always tells me that I should-lead these people to the land that you promised, but you did not tell me whom you would send with me. You also have said that you know me very well and you are happy/(pleased) with me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “It came about that Moses spoke to the Chief like this, ‘Yo, always you speak to me about bringing this people to go to the land which you spoke to me about, yet you didn’t inform me about who you would send to come together with me. And you spoke to me like this, ‘I know you well, and I feel kindly (lit. have a soft interior) toward you (sing.).’” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “And Moses say The Lord like this «Look, you said to me that I shall take those people some place, but you not one who you will send with me together still show. you also say that I be friend your, and heart your be good with me.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Moses/I said to Yahweh, ‘It is true that you have told me, ‘Lead the people to the land that I will show you,’ and you have said that you know me well and that you are pleased with me, but you have not told me whom you will send with me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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