complete verse (Deuteronomy 25:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 25:8:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then the elders of the city are to call that man and speak to him. And if the man has refused to inherit the sister-in-law,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The elders must summon the husband’s elder or younger brother and talk with him. Then if he says, "I will not marry this one," [and] remains obstinate in his words,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then the ones-who-rule in the town will-summon for him and they will-talk with him. If he persists that he certainly not want to marry the widow,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then the elders must summon that man and talk to him. If he still refuses to marry that widow,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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