complete verse (Deuteronomy 31:26)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 31:26:

  • Kupsabiny: “‘Take this book of laws and place it near the Box of the Covenant or the Lord your God, so that it can become something to remind you of the words of God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Put this book of instructions next to the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God. Then it must stay there as a witness against you. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘You (plur.) take this Book of the Law and place/put beside the Box of the Agreement of the LORD your (plur.) God. This will-remain there as a witness against the people of Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Take this scroll on which these laws are written, and place it beside the Sacred Chest that contains the agreement that Yahweh our God made with you, in order that it may remain there to testify about what Yahweh will do to the people if they disobey him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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