complete verse (Isaiah 36:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 36:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “Hey, do you think that maybe a mouth/words alone can give you wisdom and power for battle? Who are you relying on today so that you rebel against me?” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “You speak, saying that you have the power of soldiers and plans for [lit.: of] war but you are speaking useless words. In whom have you put [your] hope? And why [have you] become rebellious against me?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Are- you (sing.) -thinking that you (sing.) can win the battle by word only and not with the ability and strength of your (plur.) soldiers? On whom are- you (plur.) -relying-upon that you (plur.) rebel-against me?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
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