complete verse (1 Kings 7:26)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 7:26:

  • Kupsabiny: “The thickness of that thing of water was three inches and the mouth is spread out like flowers flowering. It would take about forty four thousand (44,000) liters of water.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The wall of the tank was 75 millimeters thick. Its rim looked like the rim of a cup, like a lily blossom. That tank had a capacity of 44,000 liters.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The thickness of the container was three inches, and its opening/[lit. mouth] as-if the-same-as the opening/[lit. mouth] of a cup that is-curving towards-outside like a blooming lily flower. And it can be-filled with 11,000 gallons of water.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The sides of the tank were 3 in./8 cm. thick. The rim was like the rim of a cup. It curved outward, like the petals of a lily. When the tank was full, it held about 10,000 gallons of water.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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