complete verse (Zechariah 6:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zechariah 6:7:

  • Kupsabiny: “Those powerful horses wanted very much to go and check out the world. Then the angel said to them, ‘Go ahead, you go and check out the land/world.’ The horses went to check out the world.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “All these strong horses were hurrying to go throughout earth. Then he said, "go throughout the earth." So they went throughout all the earth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “While the strong/powerful horses were-coming, they (were) in a hurry to circle the whole earth. The angel said to them, ‘Go-ahead, you (plur.) now circle the whole earth.’ So they circled the whole earth.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When those powerful horses left, their chariot-drivers were eager to go throughout the world. As they were leaving, the angel said to them, ‘Go throughout the world and see what is happening!’ So that is what they did.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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