Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 32:16:
- Kupsabiny: “Those people answered Moses, ‘Allow us to build a fence of stones which can protect our sheep/goats and cities for our children/families.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “They approached him and said, "We would like to build sheds for our livestock and fortified cities for our women and children.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “But they still came-near to Moises and said, ‘We (excl.) will- just -make pens here for our (excl.) animals, and towns for our (excl.) women and children.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then the leaders of the tribes of Reuben and Gad said to Moses/me, ‘First we will build pens for our animals and build cities for our families here.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
