Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 24:18:
- Kupsabiny: “Israel shall take the country of Edom
and overturn those enemies of theirs from Seir.
Israel shall continue to be victorious.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Edom will be conquered.
Its enemy Seir will also be conquered.
Israel will come to attain greater and greater strength.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “He will-bring-under- his -jurisdiction Edom his enemy, which is also called Seir, while Israel will-(grow)-strong.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “The Israelis will occupy Edom,
and they will conquer their enemies who live near Seir Mountain.
The Israeli people will be victorious/strong.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
