complete verse (Numbers 11:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 11:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “Tell the people to cleanse themselves for tomorrow. That is when they shall eat meat because they have grumbled to me saying, ‘It was better if we had stayed in Egypt because meat was there.’ Therefore, I shall give them meat to eat.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Now, say to the people, ‘You are to consecrate yourselves for tomorrow. You will get to eat meat. You have said, We need to eat meat! We had it better than this in Egypt!" — The LORD has heard your complaining. Now the LORD will give you meat! You will eat meat.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘Then tell the people that they should-clean-(themselves), for tomorrow they have meat to eat. Tell this to them: ‘I have-heard your (plur.) complaint that you (plur.) would- like to -eat meat. And you (plur.) say that your (plur.) situation (is) much better in Egipto. So tomorrow I will- give you (plur.) meat so-that you (plur.) can-eat.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Furthermore, say to the people, ‘Make yourselves acceptable to me, and tomorrow you will have meat to eat. You were complaining, and Yahweh heard you when you were saying, ‘We want some meat to eat. We had better food in Egypt!’ Now Yahweh will give you some meat, and you will eat it.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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