Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 31:42:
- Kupsabiny: “The portion that was given to the people who remained at home was 337,500 sheep/goats, 36,000 cows, 30,500 donkeys and 16,000 girls who were still virgins.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Taking one half share for those of the army who went to battle, Moses gave it to the community of Israel like this –” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “These are the share of the Israelinhon which are given to them by Moises, which are half of the share of the soldiers who fought: 337,500 sheep, 36,000 cows, 30,500 donkeys, and 16,000 women.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Moses/I separated what those who had fought in the battle received from what the other people received. The people had taken 337,500 sheep, 36,000 cattle, 30,500 donkeys, and 16,000 virgins,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
