complete verse (Esther 1:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Esther 1:16:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Memucan answered the ruler together with the other advisers that, ‘It is not you alone whom your wife Vashti has offended, but she has offended even the leaders and the people of your whole land.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then, before the great king and all [his] courtiers, Memucan responded like this: "Queen Vashti has not only [dishonored] the great king she has [also] dishonored all the people and courtiers of the provinces of the great king Ahasuerus.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Memucan replied to the king and his officers, ‘Queen Basti had-sinned not only against you (sing.), Beloved King, but also against all the officers and the people-groups of your (sing.) whole kingdom.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru: “Memucan said to King Xerxes and the rulers there, Queen Vashti in doing this has not only despise the king, but she has despised all the rulers and all other men.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • English: “While the other officials were present, Memucan told the king, ‘Your majesty, Queen Vashti has insulted/done wrong against you, but she has also insulted all your officials and everyone else in your empire/that you rule over.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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