complete verse (Numbers 27:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 27:21:

  • Kupsabiny: “When Joshua shall be asking me something, he must go to Eleazar. Eleazar shall be using Urim and Thummim to show what I am saying. Joshua and the people of Israel shall from that know what (he/they) shall do.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Joshua will stand before Eleazar the priest, Eleazar must ask the LORD [for] orders through the Urim. At his command he and the entire community of the Israelites will go out, and at his command they will come in."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He will-know from Eleazar my decision by Eleazar’s using a Urim in my presence. In this way Eleazar can-guide Josue and the entire Israel in what they will-do.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When you all need me to guide you, Joshua will stand in front of Eleazar. Then by casting lots/throwing marked stones on the ground Eleazar will find out what they should do.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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