complete verse (Ezra 2:69)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ezra 2:69:

  • Kupsabiny: “Each of those leaders removed as much as he would. All those things reached 500 kilograms of gold, 2,850 kilograms of silver and 100 clothes for the priests.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Each according to his ability, they gave 500 kilograms of gold, 2,800 kilograms of silver to rebuild the temple, and 100 pairs of clothing for the priests to wear.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “They gave according to their ability for this work. And the total/sum that they had-gathered was about 500 kilos of gold, about 3,000 kilos of silver, and 100 pieces of cloth for the priests.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “They all gave as much money as they were able to give. Altogether they gave 61,000 gold coins, 6,250 pounds/3,000 kg. of silver, and 100 robes for the priests.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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