Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 15:6:
- Kupsabiny: “Saul sent a message to the Kenites that, ‘Move away from those Amalekites so that I don’t destroy you with them because you did good to the Israelites when they came from Egypt.’ So the Kenites moved away from the Amalekites.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Saul said to the Kenites, "You leave the place of the Amalekites, otherwise you will also be destroyed with them, for when the Israelites went out of the land of Egypt, you kindness [with them]." So the Kenites went, leaving the Amalekites.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Saul said to the Kenhanon, ‘[You (plur.)] go! [You (plur.)] leave the Amaleknon so-that I will- not -destroy you (plur.) together-with them, for you (plur.) (were) good to the Israelinhon when they came-out of Egipto.’ So the Kenhanon moved-away from the Amaleknon.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then Saul sent this message to the Ken people-group who lived in that area: ‘You acted kindly toward all our Israeli ancestors when they left Egypt. But we are going to kill all of the Amalek people-group, because they opposed/attacked our ancestors. So move away from where the Amalek people-group live. If you do not move away, you will be killed when they are killed.’ So when the Ken people-group heard that, they immediately left that area.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 49:9:
- Kupsabiny: “You shall say to the prisoners/captives,
‘Get up from prison’
and to those who are in darkness say,
‘Come out where there is light.’
They shall be fed along the way when they come,
and there shall be food in every place where they go.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “and to Say to those who have been taken and imprisoned, ‘Come out!’
And to say to those in dark places, ‘Be free!’
"They will get to eat to the right and left along the way.
and the naked hills will be pasture having green grass for them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “You (sing.) will-say to the Israelinhon who have-been-taken-captive and were-prisoned in the dark place, ‘[You (plur.)] come-out! You (sing.) are now free!’
They will-be like sheep grazing besides the paths or on the hills which is clear/clean before.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “I will say to those who were captured and exiled/taken to Babylonia,
‘Leave Babylonia and return to your own country!’
And I will say to those who are in dark prisons,
‘Come out into the light!’
When that happens, they will again be like sheep
that eat grass in green pastures,
on hills where previously there was no grass.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 32:32:
- Kupsabiny: “We shall cross to the other side having prepared ourselves for battle and being together with God up to the country of Canaan. But we want to be given this country East of Jordan.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “We will take weapons and go before the LORD to the land of Canaan on the other side of the river, but our inheritance is to be on this side of the Jordan."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “We (excl.) are determined in front of the LORD to cross-over Jordan towards Canaan, but our (excl.) inheritance land is this here in the east side of Jordan.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “We will cross the river into Canaan land, and we will do what Yahweh desires and be prepared for battle. But our land will be here on the east side of the Jordan River.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Job 25:2:
- Kupsabiny: “‘It is God who has the power/authority and he should be honored.
He brings peace up there (in heaven).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “God is the one who has power, He must be feared by all.
He has brought about peace in His heavenly kingdom. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “‘God is mighty and honorable. He enforces/established peace in the heavens.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 18:12:
- Kupsabiny: “Then Jethro gave the something for making sacrifices to God. Aaron came together with all the leaders of Israel to come to eat/celebrate with the father-in-law of Moses.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Then Jethro offered a burnt offering and other sacrifices to God, and Aaron and all the elders of Israel came to eat feast with Moses’ father-in-law in the presence of God.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Then Jetro offered burnt offerings and other sacrifices/offerings to God. And while he was-doing this, Aaron and all the leaders of Israel arrived. They joined Jetro to eat in the presence of God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Bariai: “Okay, and when it was done, then Moses’ father-in-law Ietro placed an animal onto the fire, in order for the fire to cook it so that it completely burned and was finished and so it became his offering to God. And he made other offerings to God also. And so Aron together with all the elders of Israel went and ate food in God’s presence together with Moses’ father-in-law Ietro.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
- Opo: “Afterwards, Jethro slaughtered animal, burned it with fire on altar, put other things on altar for God. And Aaron and elders of people of Israel all, they come for bread which be sacred gather with father-in-law of Moses in front of God.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
- English: “Then Jethro sacrificed an animal by burning it completely on the altar as an offering, and he also offered other sacrifices to God. Aaron and the Israeli elders/leaders went with them/us to eat a sacred meal with Jethro.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 2:31:
- Kupsabiny: “Appaim had a son who was called Ishi. Ishi produced Sheshan who came to produce Ahlai.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Appaim’s son was Ishi. Ishi’s son was Sheshan. Sheshan’s son was Ahlai.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The son of Apaim was Ishi. Ishi was the father of Sheshan, and Sheshan was the father of Alai.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 16:4:
- Kupsabiny: “Samuel did as God had instructed him. When he reached Bethlehem, the elders of that city were so afraid. And when they met with Samuel, they asked him that, ‘Are you coming with peace?” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Then Samuel acted in accordance with what the LORD had said. And he went to Bethlehem. The elders who lived there were afraid to meet with him. They asked "What! Have you come with happiness?"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Samuel obeyed/followed what the LORD said. When- he -arrived at Betlehem, he was-met by the ones-who-rule of the town/city who were-trembling with fear. They asked, ‘(Is) your (sing.) purpose/intention good for coming here?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Samuel did what Yahweh told him to do. He went to Bethlehem. When the town leaders came to him, they trembled, because they were worried that Samuel had come to rebuke them about something. One of them asked him, ‘Have you come to speak peacefully to us?’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 51:4:
- Kupsabiny: “Please, my people, listen to my words.
Hear the words that I am saying to this community.
I shall give my teachings to the nations
and my will/commands shall make people receive light.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “O my people, hear my words!
O my people, pay attention to my words!
Instructions will come out from me,
and my justice will be a light for the nations. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “‘[You (plur.)] listen to me, O my people. You (plur.) take-notice of me, O my nation. I will-give my law and this will-give-light to the nations.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
