complete verse (Deuteronomy 1:38)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 1:38:

  • Kupsabiny: “It is your assistant Joshua son of Nun who shall enter (it). So, strengthen him since he is the one who shall lead the people of Israel to go and take that land to be theirs.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “but the one who helps you, Joshua, son of Nun, will go in there. You are to give him encouragement; he will lead Israel as they take possession of it.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But your helper Josue the child/(son) of Nun will-be-able-to-enter there. Cause- him -to-be-bold/brave, for he will-be-the-one-to-lead/[lit. -head] the Israelinhon to-possess the land.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Joshua, the son of Nun, who is your helper, will enter it. Encourage him, because he is the one who will enable you Israeli people to occupy that land.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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