complete verse (Joshua 24:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 24:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “It is our God who saved us when he brought our forefathers out from the slavery in Egypt. We have seen the amazing things he has done. He kept us safe in each country which we passed through and he defeated all our enemies for us.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “For the LORD our God brought us and our ancestors out of the land of Egypt. We were living as slaves in that land. We have seen the amazing deeds he has done. While we were going through the lands of various nations He protected us.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The LORD our (incl.) God is-the-one who brought- us (incl.) -out and our (incl.) ancestors/[lit. old-ones] from slavery there in Egipto. We (incl.) have- also -seen the miracles which he has-done. He protected us (incl.) against the nations that we (incl.) passed-through on our (incl.) journey.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “It was our God, Yahweh, who brought our parents and grandparents up out of Egypt. He rescued them from that land where they were slaves. As he rescued them, they saw him perform great miracles. He protected them all the time when they were traveling. He protected them from all the people-groups through whose territory they traveled.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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