complete verse (Numbers 5:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 5:22:

  • Kupsabiny: “But if you have rebelled against your husband by a man sleeping with you, God will make you be cursed from/among your people. When you have drunk this ceremonial water, your stomach will swell and you will become barren.’ Then let the woman respond, ‘I agree/accept, let God do like that.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “This water having gone into your stomach, may your stomach start to swell and may your womb be caused to rot."
    "’Then that woman must say, "Amen, let it be so."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Hope/Wish/May that this water that brings/carries the curse will-enter into your (sing.) body so-that you (sing.) can- not -give-birth anymore.’ Then the woman will-say, ‘I agree.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Your womb will shrivel up and your stomach will swell up. You will never be able to give birth to children, and as a result, everyone will curse you and avoid you. If you have committed adultery, when you drink this water, that is what will happen to you.’ Then the woman must answer, ‘If I am guilty, I will not object if that happens.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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