complete verse (Habakkuk 3:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Habakkuk 3:11:

  • Kupsabiny: “The sun and moon stood still in the sky/up when they saw your arrows of light shining and your spear flashing.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Due to your flashing arrows that come flying
    and the flashing spears
    The sun and the moon stand still in the sky.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The sun and the moon stopped in their places at the spark/flash of your (sing.) roaring arrows and at the brightness of your (sing.) sparking spear.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “The sun and moon in their locations hold-still/keep-quiet
    to see your (sing.) strong bow-and-arrow
    and your (sing.) spear whose edge flashes/gleams.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “The sun and moon stopped moving in the sky
    while your lightning flashed past like a swift arrow,
    and your glittering spear flashed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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