complete verse (Exodus 5:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 5:15:

  • Kupsabiny: “So the Israelites who were in charge of slaves went to plead to the ruler and told him that, ‘Ruler/King, what is this you have done to us?” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then the Israelite foremen went to Pharaoh and said, ‘Why are you doing this to yourselves?’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So then Israelinhon foremen went to the king and complained, ‘Why is (like)-this your (sing.) treatment to us (excl.) your (sing.) servants?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “Therefore the Israel people’s spokespersons of the laborers cried to the great chief of Isip like this, ‘Why is it that you do like this to us (excl.) your laborers?” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “Therefore foremen of work of people of Israel went to king of Egypt, said to him «What is it that servants your are doing for it us (excl.) evil like this?” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Then the Israeli supervisors went to the king and complained, saying ‘Your Majesty, why are you treating us this way?” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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