Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 61:1:
- Kupsabiny: “I have the Spirit of God,
because he anointed me.
He sent me to go around and speak good news to the poor
and encourage/strengthen those who do not have power.
He sent me to tell those who were captured that they shall be let go
and those who are tied (in prison) that they shall be released.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “To proclaim good news to the needy
because the LORD has chosen me
the Spirit of the LORD God is upon me.
The LORD [has sent me hither] to heal those whose hearts are broken,
proclaim freedom to those who have been bound,
to release those who have been imprisoned
[for that] he has sent me hither.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is within me. For he has-chosen me to preach the good news to the poor-ones. He sent me to comfort the ones-who-have-been- afflicted/brokenhearted and to proclaim to the ones-taken-captives and prisoners that they are now free.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
