complete verse (Zechariah 13:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zechariah 13:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “The God of authority is saying, ‘On that day I shall destroy the idols in this land, so that they will never be remembered again. I shall also destroy those false prophets to get away from the land together with that bad spirit.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “On that day I will wipe out the idols from the land, so that not even their name will remain and even their memory will not remain. I will drive out the false prophets and the unclean spirits from the land, the LORD Almighty says.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The LORD Almighty said, ‘On that day, a fountain will-be-opened for the descendants of David and the residents of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from their sins and uncleanness. I will-get-rid of the gods/idols from the land of Israel and they will-be-remembered no more. I will-remove from Israel the not true prophets and the bad/evil spirits that rule/reign-over them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The Commander of the armies of angels says, ‘At that time, I will prevent people from even mentioning the names of the idols in their country, and no one will remember them any more. I will also expel from the land all the people who falsely claim that they are prophets.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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