complete verse (Malachi 3:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Malachi 3:7:

  • Kupsabiny: “You have pulled away from my laws like also your ancestors did so that (they) did not follow (the laws). Return/reconcile to me so that Israel can also return to you. But you are asking, ‘How are we to return to you?’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “From the time of your forefathers, without observing my law, withdrawing, you have looked the other way. Return to me and I will return to you," says The LORD Almighty.
    "You, however, are asking, ‘In what matter should we return?’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “You (plur.) are like your (plur.) ancestors; you (plur.) do- not -follow and obey my regulations. Now, [you (plur.)] come-back/return to me, the LORD Almighty, and I will-come-back/return to you (plur.). But you (plur.) ask, ‘How can we (incl.) come-back/return to you (sing.)?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Starting-from your ancestors, you have-turned-your-backs-on my commands and you have- not -obeyed-them. Return to me and I-will-take- you -back. But you say, ‘What will we (excl.) do so-that we (excl.) can-return to you (sing.)?’” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “You and your ancestors have ignored my commands and you have not obeyed them. Now return to me; and when that happens, I will return/do good to you. That is what I, the Commander of the armies of angels, say.’
    But you ask, ‘We have never gone away from you, so how can we return to you?’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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