complete verse (Numbers 9:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 9:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “The people folded and set up their tents following how God had said. During all the days that the cloud stood still over the Tent of God, the people stayed there.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The Israelites proceeded in accordance with the LORD’s commands, and [they] set up the Tent in accordance with the LORD’s orders. As long as the cloud remained above the Holy Tent, they stayed in camp.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So the Israelinhon moved/[lit. walked]/travelled and camped according to the command of the LORD. They do- not -leave/[lit. walk]/move/travel if the cloud still covered the Tent.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “We/They traveled when Yahweh, by causing the cloud to move or stop, signaled to us/them when to move and when to stop. When the cloud stayed over the Sacred Tent, we/the Israelis stayed at that place.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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