complete verse (Ezekiel 34:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ezekiel 34:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “‘Ezekiel, predict to the shepherds of Israel bad matters. Tell (them), ‘The God of power is saying: How bad it is for the shepherds of Israel who only take care of themselves! Yes, should shepherds not take care of sheep?” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘Man, you (sing.) speak against the watchers of Israel. Tell them that I, the Lord GOD, saying: You (plur.) are-to-be-pitied watchers of Israel. You only take-good-care of yourselves! Should not the watchers take-care of his sheep?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘You human, prophesy about theleaders of Israel. They should be taking care of my people like shepherds take care of their sheep. Say to them, ‘This is what Yahweh the Lord says: Terrible things will happen to you leaders of Israel who only take care of yourselves! You should certainly take care of your people like a shepherd takes care of his flock of sheep!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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