complete verse (Daniel 5:29)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 5:29:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Belshazzar called his servants to dress Daniel in purple robes and a golden neck ring/chain. It was proclaimed that Daniel had been promoted to the third leadership position in the kingdom.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then, at Belshazzar’s order Daniel was clothed in purple robes. On his neck a gold chain was put as a garland. And he was given the third highest rank in the country.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “After Daniel said this, Belshazar then ordered to have- Daniel -dressed a kingly robe and wear- a gold -necklace. Daniel was- then -proclaimed the third highest official in the kingdom of Babilonia.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Belshazzar did what he had promised. He put on me a purple robe like the one he himself wore. He put a gold chain around my neck. And he proclaimed that there would be only two others who would be more important than me in his kingdom.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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