complete verse (Deuteronomy 33:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 33:6:

  • Kupsabiny: “Moses said about the clan of Reuben,
    ‘Please the clan of Reuben should stay well/be alive,
    even though his people are few.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He spoke like this about the tribe of Reuben:
    "May the tribe of Reuben live and not die,
    May their men not be few."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Moises said concerning the tribe of Reuben,
    ‘May the descendants of Reuben will- not -perish even though they are just few.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “I say this about the tribe of Reuben:
    I desire/hope that their tribe will never disappear,
    but they will never become numerous.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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