Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ezra 6:16:
- Kupsabiny: “And thereafter, the House of God was dedicated with happiness/joy. People who dedicated (it) were the priests, the Levites and all the people who had returned from slavery.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “At that time the people of Israel — the priests, the Levites, and other returned captives — all rejoiced and by celebrating a festival, dedicated the temple.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The people of Israel — the priests, Levites, and the others who had-returned from captivity were joyful in celebrating the dedication of the temple of God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then the priests and the Levites and all the other Israeli people who had returned from Babylon very joyfully dedicated the temple.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
