complete verse (Ezekiel 16:39)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ezekiel 16:39:

  • Kupsabiny: “I shall hand you over to their hands/power and they will scatter/destroy where you have built to worship those idols. Those people will strip of your clothes and steal your arm rings going to leave you naked.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “I will-hand- you -over to the hand of your lovers, and they will-destroy your place-of-worship which are for your gods. They will-take-off[-your-clothes] and [they-will] take your beautiful jewelries, and they will-leave you naked.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “I will allow your enemies who you thought loved you to defeat you, and they will tear down your shrines. It will be as though they will strip off your fancy clothes and take away your fine jewelry and cause you to be completely naked.” (Source: Translation for Translators)