complete verse (Deuteronomy 15:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 15:15:

  • Kupsabiny: “You (plur.) know that you (plur.) were slaves over there in Egypt but your (plur.) God saved you. That is what makes me say these words to you today.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Remember the fact that the LORD your God set you free when you were slaves in Egypt. Since it was like that is why I am giving you this command today.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Remember that you (plur.) were also slaves before in Egipto and the LORD your (plur.) God also set you (plur.) free. That is why I am giving this command to you (plur.) today.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Do not forget that your ancestors were once slaves in Egypt, and Yahweh our God freed them. That is the reason that I am now commanding you to do this.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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