complete verse (Isaiah 40:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 40:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “So speak slowly (comfort) the people of Jerusalem,
    tell them that their troubles are over.
    Their sins have been forgiven.
    God has punished those people enough
    for their rebellion.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Give courage to the people of Jerusalem.
    Say to them,
    They have been having trouble eating for a long time.
    Now their sin has been forgiven,
    For their sin
    I have given them full punishment.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “You (plur.) speak gently to the people of Jerusalem. Tell-the-news to them that their suffering is/are now over/finish, and their sins have-been-now -forgiven. For I have-punished them so much of all their sins.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)