complete verse (Deuteronomy 19:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 19:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “choose three cities in that land.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “then set aside for yourselves three cities in the middle of the country that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “you (plur.) choose three towns of refuge in the land that the LORD your (plur.) God is-giving you (plur.) to possess.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “you must divide into three parts the land that he is giving to you. Then choose a city in each part. You must make good roads in order that people can get to those cities easily. Someone who kills another person can escape to one of those cities to be safe/protected.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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