Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 49:1:
- Kupsabiny: “Listen to me, oh, lands who touch the ocean
bend your ear, oh, people of faraway.
God called me before I was born.
He appointed/chose me while I was still in my mother’s womb/stomach.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “O Islands, listen my words!
O [you] nations who live in distant places, hear this matter!
Before I was born the LORD chose me.
Even before I was born, he called me by my name.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “[You (plur.)] listen to me, you (plur.) who are in the far places. Before I was born the LORD already called me to serve him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
