complete verse (Joshua 15:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 15:16:

  • Kupsabiny: “Caleb had earlier said, ‘The man who fights the city of Kiriath-sepher until he takes it, he may marry my daughter Achsah.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Caleb said, "To the person who attacks Kiriath-sepher and defeats it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Caleb said, ‘I will-have- my child/(daughter) Acsa -become-a-wife to the man who can-attack and conquer/take-by-force Kiriat Sefer.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Caleb said, ‘If someone attacks the people in Kiriath-Sepher and captures their city, I will give my daughter Acsah to him to be his wife.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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