complete verse (Isaiah 49:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 49:20:

  • Kupsabiny: “The children who were born
    in the land of slavery shall say,
    ‘Here is very cramped,
    add to us a place where we can live.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Your children who were born during exile
    will say in your hearing,
    ‘This place is too small for us.
    Please give us more space here to live in.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Your (sing.) people who have-been-born in the times of your (sing.) mourning will-say to you (sing.), ‘This place is too small for us (excl.). We (excl.) need a bigger place.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The children who were born while you were exiled/in Babylonia will return to Jerusalem and say,
    ‘This city is too small for us;
    We need more space to live in!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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