complete verse (Judges 8:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Judges 8:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “And/But when Gideon had reached Succoth, he said to the leaders of that city, ‘Elders, assist for me bread which can save my people. They are tired and they are still pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna who are kings of the Midianites.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “After he arrived in Succoth he said to the people there — "These men of ours are feeling very tired, please give them [some] bread to eat. I have been pursuing Zeba and Zalmunna, rulers of Midian."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When they arrived at Sucot, Gideon asked-for-a-favor from those-(who)-stay there. He said, ‘Please [you (plur.)] give us (excl.) food. We (excl.) are exhausted/tired and very hungry now and we (excl.) still need to pursue the two kings of Midian who are Zeba and Zalmuna.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When they arrived at Succoth town, Gideon said to the town leaders, ‘Please give my men some food! They are very tired. We are pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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