complete verse (Numbers 31:50)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 31:50:

  • Kupsabiny: “So, we have brought the things we plundered which were made from gold like: chains, arm rings, finger rings, ear rings and what is put on the head. We shall give to God those things so they can wash away our sins.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Since it is like that, the gold ornaments, arm bands, rings, earrings and chains that we have brought, we have brought as an offering to the LORD to do atonement for us.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Therefore we (excl.) are-offering to the LORD the golden things which we took from the war — bracelets for arms and hands, rings, earrings, and necklaces, so-that we can-stay-away from the punishment of the LORD.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So to thank Yahweh for that, we have brought to him a gift of the gold items that we found after the battle: Gold arm bands and bracelets and rings and earrings and necklaces. This will enable us to be forgiven for our sins.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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