complete verse (Zephaniah 3:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zephaniah 3:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “The God of power says,
    ‘You (sing.) were not happy because you were unable to celebrate the feasts.
    But I am giving you happiness.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “like a man/person who rejoices on the day of feast.’
    ‘The LORD says, ‘I will-take-away your (plur.) suffering so-that you (plur.) no-longer be-put-to-shame.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Newari: “‘I will gather those of yours
    who grieve over the appointed feasts
    and bear the burden of shame.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • English: “Yahweh says, ‘You people were sad and ashamed
    because you were unable to attend your religious festivals;
    but I will cause you to no longer be disgraced.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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