complete verse (Malachi 2:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Malachi 2:15:

  • Kupsabiny: “There is no person who does like that and obeys/respects God. What is God looking for in a person? He wants children who obey God. So, everyone should guard oneself and honor his wife whom he married when he was a youth.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He made you and your wife as one, did he not? In body and in spirit you are his. What is his desire for you? He is looking to you for offspring that fear God. So guard your spirit, and do not cheat on the wife of your youth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “(Is it) not so that the LORD made- you (plur.) -one in body and in spirit so-that you (plur.) will-become his? And why did- he -make- you (plur.) -one? For he wants you (plur.) to give-birth of godly children. So you (plur.) be-sure that you (plur.) (are) not to-betray your (plur.) wife whom you (plur.) married when you (plur.) (were) still young.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “God made her having a body and spirit and his purpose in making- you -into-one was that you would come-to-have children who are true people of God. Therefore be careful/prudent so-that you do not forget your promise and remain-unchangingly loyal to your spouse.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “It is certainly Yahweh who joined you together. Your spirits and your bodies belong to him. So what he wants from you are godly children. So make sure that each of you men remain with/loyal to the woman that you married when you were young.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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