Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 21:2:
- Kupsabiny: “Then the Israelites vowed to God, ‘If you make us defeat these people, we shall destroy their cities completely but we shall not take any plunder for ourselves.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The Israelites made a vow to the LORD and prayed, "If you actually give these people into our hands, we will unconditionally dedicate them and their cities to you and will destroy them."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Then the Israelinhon swore to the LORD, ‘If you (sing.) will-hand-over these people to our (excl.) hands, we (excl.) will- totally -destroy their towns.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then the Israelis solemnly vowed: ‘Yahweh, if you will help us to defeat these people, we will completely destroy all their towns.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
