complete verse (Exodus 4:24)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 4:24:

  • Kupsabiny: “And/But at night God appeared to Moses at the place where he had slept wanting to kill him.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “While Moses was staying at an overnighting place on the way God met with him. He tried to kill him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “While Moises and his family were-traveling, they rested in a resting-place. The LORD went to Moises and was-about-to/wished to kill (him).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “But at a camp in the midst of the way, the Chief appeared to Moses and so was about to strike him dead.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “At the place where they went laying there on the road, The Lord went to Moses, seeking that he might kill him.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “One night, as they were camping on the way to Egypt, Yahweh appeared to Moses/me. He wanted/threatened to kill Moses/me for disobeying his command that boys/sons be circumcised.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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