complete verse (Deuteronomy 3:27)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 3:27:

  • Kupsabiny: “Climb to the top of the mountain of Pisgah and see in the distance towards the West, North, South and East. Look carefully at what you see, because you will not cross over the river of Jordan.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Go up Pisgah Peak, and look all around — east and west, north, south. Look at that land with your own eyes. For you will not be privileged to go to the other side of the Jordan.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “[You (sing.)] go-up to the top of Pisga and look-at the land in every direction, for you (sing.) can- not -cross-over Jordan.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Climb up to the top of Pisgah Mountain and look toward the west and to the east, toward the north and to the south. Look at it all carefully, because you will not cross the Jordan River to see the land from there.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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