complete verse (Nehemiah 1:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 1:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “I prayed this way, ‘Oh Lord, the God of heaven! You are great and we are standing in front of you in fear. You keep the covenant of your love for the people who accept/love your commandments and respect/observe (them).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “I said, ‘LORD, God of heaven, you are great and awesome God. You (sing.) fulfill your (sing.) covenant with love to those who love you (sing.) and obey your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “I prayed saying, ‘Yahweh who is God in heaven, honored and fearful God. You consistently-obey/fulfil the agreement-you(sing.)-presented and your (sing.) love does not change to those who love you (sing.) and obey your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “I said, ‘Yahweh, you who are/rule in heaven, you are a wonderful and awesome God. You keep your promise to faithfully love those who love you and who obey your commands.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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