complete verse (Isaiah 8:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 8:9:

  • Kupsabiny: “Oh, you nations far away,
    even if you gather/collect/muster your soldiers
    you shall not succeed.
    You shall prepare to come to fight
    but you shall be destroyed.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “O nations! Cry out loudly to the people of the nations!
    Trembling, gather in one place. Listen,
    O people living in distant lands, be prepared to do battle, but take fear!
    Yes, really take fear.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “You (plur.) nations, even if you (plur.) gather, you (plur.) will- still -spread-out. Listen you (plur.) who are at afar! Even if you (plur.) will-prepare for battle, you (plur.) will- still -be-defeated.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Listen, all you people in distant countries!
    You can prepare to attack Judah.
    You can prepare for battle, and shout your war-cries,
    but your armies will be crushed/shattered!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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