complete verse (2 Chronicles 33:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 33:4:

  • Kupsabiny: “He built (an) altar for Baal in the Home of God in Jerusalem, where God had said that his name would always be called upon forever.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He built altars for idol worship in the temple [where] the LORD had said "In that temple I will be worshiped forever." [EAH: Do we need quote marks here in Newar?]” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He still had-built altars in the temple of the LORD, which is according to the LORD the temple in Jerusalem is the place where he will-be-honored forever.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He directed his workers to build altars for foreign gods in the temple, about which Yahweh had said, ‘It is here in Jerusalem that I want people to worship me, forever.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)