complete verse (Psalm 78:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 78:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They insulted God deliberately
    by forcing him to give them the food that they desired.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Begging for the food and drink that they wanted,
    they did not desist from putting God to the test.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They willfully/[lit. with intention] tested God by-means-of asking-for food they desired/wanted [emphasis marker].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They tested God intentionally
    when they asked him for food which they wanted.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa kiburi wakamjaribu Mungu,
    ili awape vyakula vyote ambavyo walitamani kula.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “By demanding that God give them the food that they desired,
    they tried to find out if he would always do what they requested him to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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