complete verse (Joshua 17:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 17:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Joshua said to those people, ‘You are many and you have much strength, so you shall get a big highland.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Joshua said to Ephraim and Manasseh of the tribes of Joseph, "You are many, and strong, so there will not only be one share for you,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Josue replied again, ‘Because you (plur.) (are) so numerous and very powerful, your (plur.) part/portion/allotment (is) not just one,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Joshua replied to them, ‘Your tribe is very numerous and very powerful. So I will allot more land for you in the hilly area,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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