complete verse (Numbers 31:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 31:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “‘Punish the people of Midian, because they caused the Israelites to worship idols. When you have finished that, you shall die.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Take revenge for the Israelites on the Midianties! After that you will die and gather with your ancestors.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘Take-revenge on the Midianhon because of what they did to the Israelinhon. After you (sing.) have-done that, you (sing.) will- now -die.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Before you die, tell the Israeli people that they should pay back/get revenge on the Midian people-group for what they did to you.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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