complete verse (Isaiah 42:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 42:1:

  • Kupsabiny: “God is saying,
    ‘This is my servant whom I have chosen. to do work for me.
    I will uphold/strengthen (him).
    I shall anoint (him) with my Spirit
    and he is the one who shall bring truth/justice to all communities.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “This is my servant to whom I give support,
    This is the person I have chosen, I am pleased with him.
    I have put my spirit on him.
    He will bring justice for the nations. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The LORD said, ‘Here is my servant whom I strengthen. I chose him and I am happy with him. I will-empower him with my Spirit, and he will-bring-justice to the nations.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
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