complete verse (Deuteronomy 1:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 1:21:

  • Kupsabiny: “See/listen, the Lord your God has already given you this land. So please, enter inside (it) and take (it) to become yours as the God of your grandfathers has told you. Do not fear, but/and do not let the stomachs die on you! (Do not lose hope.)’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Look! the LORD your God has given you this land. So go and take possession of it like the LORD, the God of your ancestors told you. You are not to be afraid, [you] are not to be discouraged [at] heart."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Look-at the land that he is-giving you (plur.)! [You (plur.)] take-possession of this according-to what said the LORD, the God of your (plur.) ancestors/[lit. old-ones]. [You (plur.)] do- not -be-afraid or discouraged/[lit. weakened].’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Note that Yahweh our God is giving this land to us. So go and occupy it as he commanded. Do not be at all/even a little bit afraid.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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