Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 10:8:
- Kupsabiny: “There/Then God chose the people from the clan of Levi to become those to carry the Box of the Covenant of God. Those people serve God and bless people in his name until today.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Still, as until today, the LORD has chosen the tribe of Levi to stand before him and to carry the ark of the LORD’s covenant, to do His service and to give blessings in His name.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “At that time, the LORD chose the tribe of Levi to bring the Box of the Agreement of the LORD, to serve in his presence, and to bless the people in his name. Until now this is their task/work.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “At that time, Yahweh set apart/appointed the tribe of Levi to carry the chest that contained the tablets on which were written the Ten Commandments, and to stand in Yahweh’s presence in the sacred tent, to offer sacrifices, and to pray for Yahweh to bless the people. They are still doing those things at the present time.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
