Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Esther 2:13:
- Kupsabiny: “But/And when any girl was going to the king’s house, they would prepare those girls very much. She was given everything she needed to beautify herself before going to meet/sleep with the king.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Also, when any woman went to the palace of the great king, she would be allowed to take along anything she would ask for.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “And before she would go to the king, she will-be-given whatever garments/clothes and jewelries that she likes to wear to face the king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru: “When any young woman would go from that house where the women lived, to go to the king’s house, they would give here to wear anything she chose to wear.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- English: “Then, when one of these women was summoned to go to the king, she was allowed to wear whatever clothes and jewelry she chose.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
