complete verse (Isaiah 13:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 13:19:

  • Kupsabiny: “Babylon is famous among all nations,
    and the Chaldeans are proud of themselves.
    But Babylon will be destroyed
    like how Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Babylon is the most beautiful kingdom.
    The people who live there are proud of it.
    But I, God, will destroy it like [I destroyed] Sodom and Gomorrah.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “I will-destroy Babilonia like Sodom and Gomora, the most beautiful kingdom in all, the pride and honor of its residents.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Babylon has been a very beautiful city;
    all the people of Babylonia have been very proud of Babylon, their capital city;
    but God will destroy Babylon,
    like he destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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