Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 21:7:
- Kupsabiny: “The people came to Moses and said, ‘We have sinned/disobeyed because we had grumbled against God and you. Beg/Pray to God for us to push away these snakes from us.’ Moses prayed for the people.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The people came before Moses and said, "We have sinned by speaking words against the LORD and you. Pray to the LORD that the serpents that [He] would turn the serpents away from before us." So Moses prayed for them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The people came to Moises and said, ‘We have-sinned when we (excl.) spoke against the LORD and to you (sing.). Pray to the LORD that he would-take-away from us (excl.) these snakes.’ So Moises prayed for the people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then the people came to Moses/me and cried out, saying, ‘We now know that we have sinned against Yahweh and against you. Pray to Yahweh, asking that he will take away the snakes!’ So Moses/I prayed for the people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
