complete verse (Nehemiah 2:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 2:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “and then I said to the king, ‘Your Majesty/Lord, if you wish/accept, you grant me to go to Judah and rebuild that city/town where (our) grandfathers are buried.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “and afterwards I replied to the king, ‘If possible, Beloved King, and if you (sing.) are pleased with me, I want [wish-particle] to-go-home to Juda, in-order to build again the city where my ancestors were-buried.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “then I said to the king, ‘If it’s what you (sing.) want, oh sir king and you (sing.) are merciful to me your (sing.) servant, I plead that you (sing.) may permit that I go to the city in the region of Juda where-are-buried my ancestors so-that I will again build it.’” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Then I replied, ‘If you are willing to do it, and if I have pleased you, send me to the city of Jerusalem in Judah province where my ancestors are buried, in order that I may help people to rebuild the city.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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