complete verse (Jeremiah 17:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 17:21:

  • Kupsabiny: “Tell those people that I God have said, if you are to be/stay well, guard yourselves. No one is to carry anything (heavy) on the day of Sabbath bringing it into Jerusalem.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “This is what the LORD is-saying: If you (plur.) give value to yourselves, you (plur.) do not bring your (plur.) merchandise at the entrance/gate of Jerusalem on the Day For-Resting.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He says, ‘Listen to this warning carefully! Stop doing work on Sabbath/our rest days! Stop carrying loads through these gates on those days!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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