Following are a number of back-translations of Galatians 3:6:
Uma: “There are words in the Holy Book that speak of Abraham, they sound like this: "Abraham believed God, and from his faith God received him, he made him straight in his sight."” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “Think of Ibrahim of old. It is written in the holy-book, it says, ‘Ibrahim believed God’s promise to him. Because of that his belief he was considered straight by God.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “It’s just like this what happened to Abraham, our ancestor long ago. Because there’s a written word of God which says, ‘He believed what God said and because of this, God accepted Abraham and considered him to be righteous.'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “Consider also what God caused-to-be-written concerning Abraham which says, ‘Abraham believed/obeyed what God said, so God counted him as righteous.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “Remember Abraham. His trust and belief in God were genuine, therefore he was recognized as righteous/straight.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Tenango Otomi: “Like I am telling you now, the same is written in the Holy Book, which says: ‘Abraham believed that it was true that it would happen as God said. And because of the faith he had, God took care of his sins.'” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations of John 8:5:
Uma: “In the Law of Musa, there is a command that says: a woman who acts like that must be stoned until she is dead. So, you (sing.), what is your (sing.) judgment?'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “Na, in the law that Musa left with us (incl.), the judgment of women like this one is, they should be thrown on with stones until they die. Na, as for you, what do you say?'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And according to Moses’ law to us long ago, she must be killed by throwing stones at her. And what is your judgment on this?'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “Moses’ law says that a woman like this must be stoned until she dies. Now as for you (sing.), what do you (sing.) say?'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “Well, since it was commanded by Moises in the laws to stone with rocks till they die those who do like she here has done, well now, what do you say?'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Tenango Otomi: “In the law Moses wrote it says a woman like this is to be killed by stoning. How about you, what do you say about this matter?'” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations of Matthew 15:26:
Uma: “Yesus answered: ‘It is not good to take the food of the children and feed it to the dogs.'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “Isa answered her in a parable, he said, ‘It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And Jesus answered, ‘It is not good if we (dual) take the food of the children and feed it to the dogs.'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “Whereupon Jesus said parabling, ‘It emphatically isn’t right if the child’s food is fed to dogs.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “Jesus spoke saying, ‘It really isn’t possible/acceptable to grab-away what is being eaten by a child just in order to throw it to the dogs.'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Tenango Otomi: “Jesus said to this woman: ‘But if I first help you and you are not a Jew, it is as though the food were taken from the children and given to the dogs.'” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations of Galatians 4:9:
Uma: “But at this time you know God–yet actually it was God that first knew you! So, why-on-earth [rhetorical question formula connoting criticism] do you want to return to those customs and rules of the world! You are actually following customs of the Yahudi religion such as taboo days, feasting times, new moons and other big days. Those customs and rules do not bring blessing, and you will not be freed from your sins by following those laws. So, why do you want to submit all over again to customs and laws like those!” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “But now you know God already, – more yet, God already knows you, – na, why do you want to follow again the customs and teachings of old-times but/and-what’s-more there is no usefulness in them? Is it that you want to be enslaved by them again?” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “However, now that you have chosen God which was also His choosing you, why do you want to return to those doctrines which have no value, which cannot free you from punishment? Why do you wish to be enslaved again by these things?” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “But now that you have come-to-know God–I ought to say that he has come-to-know you–why are you again turning-to-face those commands that you were following which have no power to save you and give no blessing? Do you (rhet. quest. implying no) want to be-enslaved again to them?” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “But now, because of God’s recognition/acknowledgement of you, you are now fully recognizing/acknowledging him. Well since it’s like this now, why are you enslaving yourselves again to that way/trail which has no strength and no value?” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Tenango Otomi: “Now you know God, or better, God knows you. How come now you want to leave God and again you want to obey the customs which do not have force.?” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations of John 8:37:
Uma: “I know that you are the descendants of Abraham. But there are some of you who want to kill me, because you do not take-in-heart my words.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “I know that you are the descendants of Ibrahim. But you want to kill me because you are not accepting my teaching.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “I know that you are the descendants of Abraham, but in spite of that, you want to kill me because my teaching to you does not fit into your breath.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “‘Now I know granted that you are Abraham’s descendants, but here you are wanting to kill-me, because you reject/dislike what I am telling you.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “I am well aware that you are indeed descendants of Abraham. But even though it’s like that, because you refuse-to-listen and don’t take seriously this teaching of mine, you are persevering to get me killed.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Tenango Otomi: “I know that you are descendants of Abraham. But you want to kill me because you do not look favorably on what I say.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations of Matthew 16:19:
Uma: “I give you (sing.) power/authority to be-elder-over God’s people/subjects. What you (sing.) decide on earth, that also God decides in heaven: If you (sing.) say don’t, [it is] God who has said don’t. If you (sing.) say it may be [i.e., it is permitted], [it is] God who has said it may be.'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “I give you authority to proclaim/preach to all mankind the good news about God’s ruling. As if you are figuratively given the key to the door, which leads to the ruling of God. Whatever you forbid here in the world, that will also be forbidden in heaven and whatever you command here on earth, that will also be commanded in heaven.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And I will entrust to you the being in charge when God in heaven rules. And it’s necessary that what you forbid here on the earth, it will already have been forbidden by God in heaven. And what you permit here on earth will be already permitted by God in heaven.'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “I give to you (sing.) the key that is for-opening God’s ruling, and whatever you (sing.) forbid here on earth God will also forbid in heaven. Whatever also you (sing.) permit here on earth, God will also permit in heaven.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “I will give you (sing.) authority, which is like you will be caused to hold the key of the kingdom of God. By this authority of yours, whatever you forbid through your office/responsibility here in the world, you will be upheld/stood-up-for by God in heaven. And also what you permit here in the world, in the same way you will be upheld by God in heaven.'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Tenango Otomi: “I will give you the position that you will have authority there where God rules. You are the representative of God who is in heaven. That which you give people permission to do is what they can do. That which you do not give people here on earth permission to do, they cannot do.'” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
TagalogAng Biblia, 2001 revision: “I will give you (sg.) the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatever you (sing.) tie up on land is what was tied up in heaven and whatever you (sing.) untie on land is what was untied in heaven.” (Source: Anicia Del Corro in The Bible Translator 2002, p. 226ff. )
Following are a number of back-translations of Galatians 5:10:
Uma: “But even so, since we are united in the Lord, I definitely believe that you will not really pay attention to those that carry that lying teaching. And the people who are confusing you there [where you are], God will certainly punish them, no matter who they are.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “But even if it is like that, because we (incl.) are siblings because-of our (incl.) trusting in our (incl.) Leader Isa Almasi, I am assured that you do not follow a different teaching from what I have taught you. And the person who troubles your thinking/mind because of his teaching which is not true, God will really punish him whoever he is.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And in spite of that my faith in the Lord is great, that by means of His help to you, you will still obey the proper thing that I taught to you. But as for that person who has troubled your thinking by means of his teaching lies, God will certainly punish him.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “But even though that is true, I nonetheless trust you because of our being-united-with Cristo, so I have no doubts that you won’t follow not correct teaching. I also know that God will punish the-one-who-is-confusing you, no matter what his status.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “However through the strength of our being united/tied-together with the Lord, I am really sure that you will agree with this that I’m saying to you. And those who are agitating your minds/thinking, no matter who they are, I am certain that God will really punish them.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Tenango Otomi: “My heart is at rest that our Lord Jesus Christ won’t let you change the faith you have. But this person who wants to spoil your hearts, God will punish him, no matter who he is.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
