complete verse (Judges 6:32)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Judges 6:32:

  • Kupsabiny: “Because Gideon had torn down where sacrifices are made to Baal, he was then given the name Jerubbaal which means ‘Let Baal defend himself.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “So from that day on they named Gideon "Jerubbaal" That means "Let Baal protect himself" Because Gideon has torn down Baal altar."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Since then Gideon was called ‘Jerubaal’ which means, ‘Let Baal defend himself,’ because he destroyed the altar of Baal.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “From that time, people called Gideon Jerub-Baal, which means ‘Baal should defend himself’, because he tore down Baal’s altar.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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