Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 34:9:
- Kupsabiny: “Joshua was filled with a spirit of wisdom, because Moses had placed hands on his head and blessed (him). So, the people of Israel honored/obeyed Joshua and (they) did as God had told (them) through Moses.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Joshua the son of Nun was one who was filled by the Spirit of wisdom, for Moses has laid his hands on his head. Since it was like that, the Israelites heeded his word, and obeyed the commands that the LORD had given Moses.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Now, Josue the child of Nun was-given wisdom by the Spirit for he was-chosen by Moises to replace him by laying his hand on him. Therefore the Israelinhon obeyed him, and they did all that the LORD commanded through Moises.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “God caused Joshua to be very wise, because Moses had put his hands on Joshua to appoint him to be their new leader. The Israeli people obeyed Joshua, and they obeyed all the commands that Yahweh had given to Moses to tell to the Israeli people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
