complete verse (Jeremiah 27:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 27:15:

  • Kupsabiny: “God is saying, ‘I did not send those prophets, but they are speaking words of lies in my name. Therefore I will chase you (plur.) far away and destroy you (plur.) and these prophets of lies.’ ’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “This is what the LORD is-saying: ‘I have- not -sent those prophets. They speak lie(s) in my name. Therefore if you (plur.) will-believe them, I will-drive- you -away and destroy-(you), including those prophets.’ ’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “This is what Yahweh says: ‘I have not appointed those prophets. They are saying that I gave them messages, but they are lying. So, if you believe them, I will expel you from this land. And you and all those prophets will die in Babylon!’ ’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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