complete verse (Jeremiah 16:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 16:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “Therefore, I shall chase you (plur.) from this land for you to go to a land you have never seen and even your forefathers never saw. You can worship idols day and night. Do not put your hope in me that I am saving you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So I will-drive- you (plur.) -out of this land towards the land that you (plur.) or your (plur.) ancestors have not known. And there you (plur.) can serve other gods as (you pl) like; and I will- never -pity you (plur.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So, I will throw you out of this land, and I will send you to a land that you and your ancestors have never known about. There you will worship other gods day and night. And I will not act mercifully toward you.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted