complete verse (Joshua 8:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 8:1:

  • Kupsabiny: “After that, God said to Joshua, ‘Do not be afraid and do not despair! Take all the soldiers and go to fight the people of the city of Ai. I shall make you defeat the king of Ai and his people and you shall rule that area.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then the LORD said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid, do not let your heart be discouraged! Take the whole army and go and attack the city of Ai. I have given the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land into your hand.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Now, the LORD said to Josue, ‘[You (sing.)] do- not -be-afraid or be-discouraged/[lit. become-weak]. Gather all your (sing.) soldiers and [you (plur.)] attack again Ai, for I will-deliver the king of Ai into your (plur.) hands, his people, his city and his lands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Yahweh said to Joshua, ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of what happened at Ai. Lead all of your soldiers and go there again. I will help you to defeat the king of Ai, his people, and his city, and enable you to take his land.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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