complete verse (Numbers 22:35)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 22:35:

  • Kupsabiny: “But the angel said, ‘Go with these men, but be sure to do what I am going to tell you.’ Then Balaam went with the people of Balak.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The angel of the LORD said to Balaam, "Go with these men. But say only what I tell you to say." [Lit.: But what I say, only just that you are to say.] Since it was like that, Balaam went with the leaders of Balak.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The angel of the LORD said to Balaam, ‘[You (sing.)] go-with those people, but just say what I will-say to you (sing.).’ So Balaam went-with the leaders/[lit. heads] of Balak.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But the angel replied, ‘I will allow you to go with these men, but you must say only what I tell you to say!’
    So Balaam went on with the leaders whom Balak had sent.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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