complete verse (Ezekiel 16:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ezekiel 16:8:

  • Kupsabiny: “When I came passing by again, I saw that you were big so you could be married. Then I accepted to take you to become my wife and made a covenant with you. It is I the God of power who is speaking.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘When I passed-by you again, I saw that you could now be-married. So I covered with my cape your (sing.) nakedness, and I promised to you that I will-love you. I promised you that I would love you. I made a covenant with you, and you became mine. I, the Lord GOD, (am) the-(one) saying this.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When I saw you several years later, it was as though I saw that you were old enough to have sex. So it was as though I spread the corner of my robe over youto symbolize that I would marry you, with the result that you were no longer naked. I solemnly promised that I would marry you and made a marriage agreement with you, and you became my wife. That is what I, Yahweh the Lord, say.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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