complete verse (Joshua 24:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 24:10:

  • Kupsabiny: “I did not accept him to curse you, but I made him bless you. In that way I saved you from the calamity which was about to come to you.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “But I did not allow Balaam to give a curse. He just blessed you many times. In this way I delivered you from the hand of Balak.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But I did-not allow/permit Balaam to-do this to you (plur.). Instead, Balaam blessed you (plur.), and I saved you (plur.) from the hand of Balak.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But I would not do what Balaam asked, so he blessed/said that I would do great things for you four times, and I did not enable the army of Moab to defeat you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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