complete verse (Job 37:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Job 37:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “God makes it rain in the land,
    (he/it) is able to punish people,
    or (he/it) brings blessings to people.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “God causes rain to come from the sky to wet the earth.
    God causes rain to come [either] to punish man or, on the other hand, to show compassion.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “God sends-down heavy rain to give water to the ground, or to discipline the people, or to show his love.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Have you ever told the dawn to spread out over the whole earth,
    with the result that wicked people run away from the light?” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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