Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Daniel 10:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 10:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “The spirit who was suppressing Persia prevented/blocked me for twenty-one days. But Michael, one of the leaders of angels, came to rescue me, because I was struggling with that spirit of Persia alone.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “But The ruler of Persia opposed me for 21 days. After that, because I was delayed there, Michael, one of the chief angels came to help me. I had been left with the ruler of Persia.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But I (was) not able to come here immediately, because for a period/[lit. inside] of 21 days the leader/[lit. head] of the kingdom of Persia hindered me. (It was) good that Micael one of the leaders/[lit. heads] of the angels helped me, because I (was) the only one fighting against the leader/[lit. head] of Persia.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The evil spirit who rules the kingdom of Persia resisted/hindered me for 21 days, but Michael, who is one of God’s chief angels, came to help me. I left him there in Persia to resist that evil spirit who rules there.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Daniel 10:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 10:14:

  • Kupsabiny: “I have come to show you what is going to happen in future. I want to help you know what is going to happen to your people in the days to come.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “I have come to tell you what will happen later to the people of your nation. This vision concerns the future."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Now, I (am) here so-that to let- you (sing.) -understand what will-happen to your (sing.) fellow Israelinhon in the future, for your (sing.) vision (was) about the future.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “I have come here to enable you to understand what will happen to the Israeli people in the future. Do not forget that the vision that you saw is about things that will happen in the distant future, not about things that will happen very soon.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Daniel 10:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 10:15:

  • Kupsabiny: “After he had said these words, I looked down unable to say anything.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “After he finished speaking like that, I bent my face down and was not able to say anything.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “While he was-saying that, I knelt/bowed-down, and I could- not -speak.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “While he was saying that, I stared at the ground and was unable to say anything because I was very afraid.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Daniel 10:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 10:16:

  • Kupsabiny: “After that, the angel touched my mouth. Then/At that time I spoke to him, ‘Master, these dreams have weakened me to the extent that I just tremble.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then the one who looked like a man touched my lips, I able to speak again. and I said to him, "My Lord, because of the vision I have become very troubled, and I have no strength left.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then, this one/[lit. he] who seems-like a man, he touched my lips and I was-able-to-speak again. I said to him who was-standing before me, ‘Sir, my feeling is really bad and I fell-weak because of the vision that I saw.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Suddenly the angel, who resembled a human, touched my lips. Then I was able to speak, and I said to him, ‘Sir, because I have seen this vision, I have become very weak, with the result that I cannot stop trembling.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Daniel 10:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 10:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “But you are so great. How can someone like me now talk before you? My strength is totally gone and I can hardly breathe!’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “My Lord, how will your servant talk with such a Lord? I have no strength, even taking a breath to talk is difficult."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “How can- I -speak with you (sing.) for I don’t have any-more strength and I can-hardly breathe any-more?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “I am not able to talk to you, my master. I have no strength left, and it is very difficult for me to breathe.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Daniel 10:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 10:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, he took hold of me and helped me to regain strength.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then the one who looked like a man touched me again and gave me strength.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So he touched me again and my strength returned.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But he took hold of me again, and enabled me to become stronger again.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Daniel 10:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 10:19:

  • Kupsabiny: “He said to me, ‘God loves you oh, man so do not be afraid or allow issues to bother/trouble you!’ When he spoke to me that way, my strength returned. Then I replied, ‘Master, my body has now regained strength, so, tell me what you wanted to say to me.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He said, "O Daniel, you are very precious to God, do not be afraid, be strong and courageous, may you have peace."
    As soon as he had said that strength came to me and I said, "O my Lord, since you have given me strength, please speak."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He said to me, ‘You (sing.) whom God loves, you (sing.) do- not -be-afraid or be-worried. You (sing.) be-strong.’ When he said that to me, I was-strengthened. Then I said to him, ‘Sir, continue your (sing.) speaking for you (sing.) strengthened me.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He said to me, ‘You human, God loves you very much. So do not be afraid. I desire/want things to go well for you and that you will be encouraged.’ When he had said that, I felt even stronger, and I said, ‘Sir, tell me what you want to tell me. You have enabled me to feel stronger.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Daniel 10:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 10:20:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then he said to me, ‘Do you know what I have come for? I should go back now to fight against that big spirit of Persia. But afterwards, another spirit who rules over the Greeks, shall come.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then he asked, "Do you know why I have come to you? THAT I have come to your place to tell [you]that which has been written in the book of truth. Now I will soon go to fight with the Prince of Persia. After I have gone, the Prince of Greece will come. There is no one else to help me except the chief angel of Israel, Michael.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He answered, ‘I need to return to fight against the leader/[lit. head] of Persia. When I leave from fighting, the leader/[lit. head] of Grecia will-come. But do you (sing.) know why I came here to you (sing.)?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then he said, ‘Do you know why I came to you?/I will tell you why I came to you. It is to reveal to you what is written in the book which reveals/contains God’s truth. But now I must return to fight against the evil spirit who rules the kingdom of Persia. After I have defeated him, the evil angel who guards Greece will appear and I must defeat him. Michael, who guards you Israeli people, will help me, but there is no one else to help me.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)