Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Numbers 2:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 2:12:

  • Kupsabiny:

    Three clans shall spread/set up on the South side, and the clan of Reuben shall be in charge. Those clans are these:

    Clan Leader Number of soldiers
    Reuben Elizur son of Shedeur 46,500
    Simeon Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai 59,300
    Gad Eliasaph son of Deuel 45,650

    The total/all is 151,450.
    The community of Reuben is number two to be going.

    (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)

  • Newari: “Alongside them, the tribe of Simeon must set up [their] tents. The leader of the tribe of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:

    ‘The tribes of Reuben, Simeon, and Gad are-to-camp on the south, under the banner of their own each tribe. These (are) the names of their leaders/[lit. heads] and numbers of their people/men:

    Tribe Leader/[lit. Head] Numbers
    Reuben Elizur son/[child] of Shedeur 46,500
    Simeon Shelumiel son/[child] of Zurishadai 59,300
    Gad Eliasaf son/[child]of Deuel 45,650

    (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

  • English: “Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, will be the leader of the 59,300 men of the tribe of Simeon.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Numbers 2:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 2:13:

  • Kupsabiny:

    Three clans shall spread/set up on the South side, and the clan of Reuben shall be in charge. Those clans are these:

    Clan Leader Number of soldiers
    Reuben Elizur son of Shedeur 46,500
    Simeon Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai 59,300
    Gad Eliasaph son of Deuel 45,650

    The total/all is 151,450.
    The community of Reuben is number two to be going.

    (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)

  • Newari: “The men of their section numbered 59,300 men.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:

    ‘The tribes of Reuben, Simeon, and Gad are-to-camp on the south, under the banner of their own each tribe. These (are) the names of their leaders/[lit. heads] and numbers of their people/men:

    Tribe Leader/[lit. Head] Numbers
    Reuben Elizur son/[child] of Shedeur 46,500
    Simeon Shelumiel son/[child] of Zurishadai 59,300
    Gad Eliasaf son/[child]of Deuel 45,650

    (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

  • English: “Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, will be the leader of the 59,300 men of the tribe of Simeon.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Numbers 2:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 2:14:

  • Kupsabiny:

    Three clans shall spread/set up on the South side, and the clan of Reuben shall be in charge. Those clans are these:

    Clan Leader Number of soldiers
    Reuben Elizur son of Shedeur 46,500
    Simeon Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai 59,300
    Gad Eliasaph son of Deuel 45,650

    The total/all is 151,450.
    The community of Reuben is number two to be going.

    (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)

  • Newari: “After that will be the tribe of Gad. Eliasaph son of Deuel is the leader of the men of the tribe of Gad.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:

    ‘The tribes of Reuben, Simeon, and Gad are-to-camp on the south, under the banner of their own each tribe. These (are) the names of their leaders/[lit. heads] and numbers of their people/men:

    Tribe Leader/[lit. Head] Numbers
    Reuben Elizur son/[child] of Shedeur 46,500
    Simeon Shelumiel son/[child] of Zurishadai 59,300
    Gad Eliasaf son/[child]of Deuel 45,650

    (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

  • English: “Eliasaph, the son of Deuel, will be the leader of the 45,650 men of the tribe of Gad.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Numbers 2:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 2:15:

  • Kupsabiny:

    Three clans shall spread/set up on the South side, and the clan of Reuben shall be in charge. Those clans are these:

    Clan Leader Number of soldiers
    Reuben Elizur son of Shedeur 46,500
    Simeon Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai 59,300
    Gad Eliasaph son of Deuel 45,650

    The total/all is 151,450.
    The community of Reuben is number two to be going.

    (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)

  • Newari: “The men of their section numbered 45,650 men.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:

    ‘The tribes of Reuben, Simeon, and Gad are-to-camp on the south, under the banner of their own each tribe. These (are) the names of their leaders/[lit. heads] and numbers of their people/men:

    Tribe Leader/[lit. Head] Numbers
    Reuben Elizur son/[child] of Shedeur 46,500
    Simeon Shelumiel son/[child] of Zurishadai 59,300
    Gad Eliasaf son/[child]of Deuel 45,650

    (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

  • English: “Eliasaph, the son of Deuel, will be the leader of the 45,650 men of the tribe of Gad.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Numbers 2:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 2:16:

  • Kupsabiny:

    Three clans shall spread/set up on the South side, and the clan of Reuben shall be in charge. Those clans are these:

    Clan Leader Number of soldiers
    Reuben Elizur son of Shedeur 46,500
    Simeon Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai 59,300
    Gad Eliasaph son of Deuel 45,650

    The total/all is 151,450.
    The community of Reuben is number two to be going.

    (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)

  • Newari: “In the camp of Reuben the whole number according to section was 151,450 [men]. These will march second in line.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “151,450 (in) all (are) the numbers of these group which the tribe of Reuben is-leading. These are the second group whenever the Israelinhon go/travel/[lit. walk].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So there will be 151,450 troops on the south side of the Sacred Tent. Those three tribes will follow the first group when the Israelis travel.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Numbers 2:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 2:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “The clan of Levi shall be in between the communities who are in front and those in the back as they are carrying the Tent of God. Each community is to go/move following how their camp has been set up and be having their flag.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Following them, in the middle of all the camps, the camp of the Levites will proceed along with the Tent of Meeting. all people must stay in their respective place and go along with the banner.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘Next to them are the tribe of Levi who carries the Meeting-Together-Place Tent. All the tribes are-to-go/[lit. walk] in the same-order just-like their position when they are-to-camp, which is under their own/[lit. each] banner.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Behind that group will walk the descendants of Levi, who will carry the Sacred Tent. The Israelis will march in the same order that they always set up their tents. Each tribe will carry its own flag.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Numbers 2:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 2:18:

  • Kupsabiny:

    Three clans shall spread/set up on the West side and the clan of Ephraim shall be in charge. Those clans are these:

    Clan Leader Number of soldiers
    Ephraim Elishama son of Ammihud 40,500
    Manasseh Gamaliel son of Pedahzur 32,200
    Benjamin Abidan son of Gideoni 35,400

    The total/all is 108,100.
    The community of Ephraim shall be number three following the others.

    (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)

  • Newari: “Towards the west the divisions of the flag of the camp of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin must stay in accordance with their own sections. Their leader is Elishama son of Ammihud.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:

    ‘The tribes of Efraim, Manase, and Benjamin are-to-camp on the west, under the banner of their own/[lit. each] tribe. These are the names of their leaders/[lit. heads] and numbers of their people/men:

    Tribe Leader Number
    Efraim Elishama son/child of Amiud 40,500
    Manase 32,200 Gamaliel son/child Pedazur 32,200
    Benjamin Abidan son/child of Gideoni 35,400

    (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

  • English: “The tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin must set up their tents on the west side of the Sacred Tent, close to their tribal flags. These are the names of the leaders of those tribes and number of men whom they will lead:
    Elishama, the son of Ammihud, will be the leader of the 40,500 men of the tribe of Ephraim.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Numbers 2:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 2:19:

  • Kupsabiny:

    Three clans shall spread/set up on the West side and the clan of Ephraim shall be in charge. Those clans are these:

    Clan Leader Number of soldiers
    Ephraim Elishama son of Ammihud 40,500
    Manasseh Gamaliel son of Pedahzur 32,200
    Benjamin Abidan son of Gideoni 35,400

    The total/all is 108,100.
    The community of Ephraim shall be number three following the others.

    (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)

  • Newari: “Their section numbered 40,500 men.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:

    ‘The tribes of Efraim, Manase, and Benjamin are-to-camp on the west, under the banner of their own/[lit. each] tribe. These are the names of their leaders/[lit. heads] and numbers of their people/men:

    Tribe Leader Number
    Efraim Elishama son/child of Amiud 40,500
    Manase 32,200 Gamaliel son/child Pedazur 32,200
    Benjamin Abidan son/child of Gideoni 35,400

    (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

  • English: “The tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin must set up their tents on the west side of the Sacred Tent, close to their tribal flags. These are the names of the leaders of those tribes and number of men whom they will lead:
    Elishama, the son of Ammihud, will be the leader of the 40,500 men of the tribe of Ephraim.” (Source: Translation for Translators)