complete verse (Jeremiah 19:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 19:3:

  • Kupsabiny: “Say to (them), ‘Listen to what God is saying, oh, rulers of Judah and people of Jerusalem. The God of power of Israel is saying: Surely I am going to send to you a calamity/disaster that you want to close your ears for when you hear (it).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “You (sing.) say, ‘Kings of Juda and people of Jerusalem, you (plur.) listen to the message of the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel. This is what he said: I will-send destruction to this place that anyone who can-hear about it astonished/stunned/[lit. not able to speak].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Say to them, ‘This message is for you kings of Judah and other people of Jerusalem. Listen to what Yahweh is saying! The Commander of the armies of angels says that he will cause there to be a terrible disaster in Jerusalem. Those who hear about it will be stunned/shocked.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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