complete verse (Joshua 5:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 5:14:

  • Kupsabiny: “That person replied, ‘No, I do not lean to/join any side, but I am in charge of the angels of God.’ Then Joshua bent down to worship that person and said, ‘I am your servant. So what should I do?’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “That man said, "No, I have now come as the captain of the army of the Lord." Then Joshua bowed down, lay prostrate on the ground and asked, "What is my Lord saying to his servant?"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The man replied/answered, ‘I (am) not your (plur.) soldier or enemy. I come here as a commander of the soldiers of the LORD.’ Josue fell-face down in reverence to him and asked, ‘Sir, what would- you (sing.) -like me your (sing.) servant to-do?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The man replied, ‘I am not planning to fight with you or against you. Instead, I am the commander of Yahweh’s army in heaven, and I have come down from there to assure you that Yahweh will help you.’ Then Joshua bowed down with his face on the ground to show his respect for/to worship the man, and said to him, ‘Tell me what you want me to do.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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