complete verse (Luke 10:39)

Following are a number of back-translations of Luke 10:39:

  • Noongar: “Mary, Martha’s sister, sat near the Lord’s feet and wanted to hear him.” (Source: Warda-Kwabba Luke-Ang)
  • Uma: “There was also Marta’s relative, a woman also, her name was Maria. Maria sat close to Yesus’ feet continually listening to his words.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “Marta had a sister called Mariyam. This Mariyam sat at the feet of Isa listening to his words.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And there was also a younger sibling of Martha, named Mary. And as for this Mary, she sat near Jesus because she wanted to thoroughly listen to the teachings of Jesus.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “There was also a younger-sibling of Marta’s who was Maria who sat down by Jesus to listen to what he was teaching.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tagbanwa: “Marta had a sister also whose name was Maria. She was just sitting right in front of Jesus listening to him teaching.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)