complete verse (Deuteronomy 33:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 33:23:

  • Kupsabiny: “He said about the clan of Naphtali,
    ‘Naphtali is the one who is much loved,
    and he has a rich blessing from God,
    the side of the ocean and that in the south is yours.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Concerning the tribe of Naphtali he spoke like this:
    "Naphtali, you are satisfied with the favor of the LORD
    and you are filled with the blessings of the LORD.
    You will take possession of the land southward TO the lake of Galilee."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Moises said concerning the tribe of Naftali,
    ‘The tribe of Naftali is abundant of the blessing of the LORD. May they will-possess the land on the west and on the south.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘ say this about the tribe of Naphtali:
    The people of the tribe of Naphtali have been blessed by Yahweh, who has been very kind to them;
    their land extends far south from Lake Galilee.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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