Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nahum 1:9:
- Kupsabiny: “Who is able to make a plot against God? He destroys those plotters! And no one will oppose him a second time.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Whatever plots they plan against the LORD,
He destroyed them totally.
The trouble will not come a second time.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Those from-Asiria, whatever bad you (plur.) are-planning against the people of the LORD, the LORD will-cause- that -to-be-lost, and that it-will- not -be-repeated anymore.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nahum 1:10:
- Kupsabiny: “The plans of those people will twist like those (plans) of drunkards. And (it/they) will be like grass that is dried which has fire set to it.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “They have been tangled up in thorny thickets,
they are drunk from wine.
They will be burnt up like dry straw.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “It-is-as-if you (plur.) (are) like a drunk man who was-entangled/entrapped in the thorny bushes. You (plur.) will- surely be -destroyed like the burning of straws.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nahum 1:11:
- Kupsabiny: “Oh, Nineveh, a person has broken out from you who is making a plot against God. This person is preparing for sinful deeds.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “O Nineveh! From you someone has come out
and who plots evil against the LORD,
who gives worthless advice” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “One of your (plur.) leaders/[lit. heads] planned bad against the people of the LORD. What he counsels is wicked.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nahum 1:12:
- Kupsabiny: “God is now saying, ‘Although there are many soldiers and they have power, they shall be destroyed completely! Stomach of Judah, although I have punished you, I shall never do like that again.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “This is what the LORD says,
"Even though the Assyrians are strong and many in number,
they will be destroyed and will cease to exist.
O Judah, I have given you trouble,
But now I will not give you trouble again.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “This is what- the LORD -is-saying to those from-Juda: ‘Even-though your (plur.) enemies from-Asiria are many and strong, I will-destroy them until they will-be-gone/lost. Even-though (it is) true that I had-caused- you (plur.) -to-suffer I will- no-longer -do that again.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “But this is what Yahweh says about you Israeli people:
‘Although the people of Assyria have very many people and their army is very powerful,
they will be destroyed and will disappear.
I say to my people in Judah,
‘ have already punished you,
but I will not punish you again.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nahum 1:13:
- Kupsabiny: “I shall finish the power of the people of Assyria who oppressed you and remove all the things that tie you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Now, I will take the heavy load from your shoulder,
and will break the chains that bind you."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “For now I will-set- you (plur.) -free from the power of those from-Asiria.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Now I will cause the people of Assyria to no longer control/oppress you ;
it will be as though I will tear off the shackles/chains on your hands and feet.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nahum 1:14:
- Kupsabiny: “God is saying to you king of Assyria, ‘The rulership of your house shall end. I shall destroy the idols that were placed in the house of your gods/idols. I shall prepare where you are to be buried because it is not at all good for you to still live in the world.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “O Nineveh, the LORD has given a command to you:
From now on your name will not continue
since you will have no descendants.
I will totally destroy the carved gods
and the molded idols in your temple.
I will prepare graves for you,
because you are very repulsive.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “This is what- the LORD is-saying to those from-Asiria: ‘I will-vanish your (plur.) descendants and I will-destroy the wooden or metal images in the temple of your (plur.) gods/[lit. god-god]. I will- now -prepare your (plur.) graves for you (plur.) should not live.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “And this is what Yahweh also declares about you people of Nineveh:
‘You will not have any descendants who will continue to have your family names.
And I will destroy all the statues of your gods
that were carved or formed in molds.
I will cause you to be killed and sent to your graves,
because you are vile/despicable!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nahum 1:15:
- Kupsabiny: “Look, a person is coming from/on the mountain who has good news! He is announcing victory! People of Judah, celebrate your festivals, please, and give to God the things you have promised. Never again shall that sinful king attack your country, because he will be destroyed completely.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Look, there on the mountains,
the feet of one who brings good news,
who proclaims peace!
Oh Judah, celebrate your festivals
and fulfill your vows.
For the wicked will no more attack you.
They will be totally wiped out.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “You (plur.) look-at those-(who)-come-from-Juda! There is a messenger who is-passing-through-over the mountains to bring you (plur.) the good news that there is now peace in your (plur.) place. Therefore you (plur.) celebrate your (plur.) feasts and you (plur.) fulfill your (plur.) vows to the LORD. For the wicked nation of Asiria will- never -attack you (plur.) anymore, for they will-be- completely -destroyed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “You people of Judah, look! A messenger will be coming across the mountains,
and he will be bringing good news to you.
He will be declaring that you will now have peace because Assyria will have been conquered.
So, celebrate your festivals,
and do what you solemnly promised to do when your enemies were threatening to attack you,
because your wicked enemies will not invade your country again,
because they will be completely destroyed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nahum 2:1:
- Kupsabiny: “Listen, oh Nineveh, enemies are coming to attack you (plur.). Guard your walls. Inspect the roads, prepare yourself and stand strong for battle!” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “O Nineveh! Your enemy is coming to destroy you.
Strengthen your fortresses, watch the road,
brace yourselves, marshal all your strength!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Those from-Nineve, you (plur.) are- now -be-being-attacked by your (plur.) enemy who will-scatter you (plur.). Therefore you (plur.) guard the stone-walls of your (plur.) city and you (plur.) guard the roads. You (plur.) gather your (plur.) soldiers and you (plur.) get-ready to fight.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “You people of Nineveh,
your enemies are coming to attack you.
So place guards on the tops of the walls around the city!
Guard the roads into the city!
Get ready to fight!
Gather your troops/soldiers together!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
