complete verse (Exodus 30:24)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 30:24:

  • Kupsabiny: “You (sing.) should also take (out) six kilos of a certain tree called cassia, all should be weighed according to the way it has been decided/declared. After that add four liters of olive oil.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “three kilograms of cassia (these all must be according to the measurement of holy place) and taking four liters of olive oil,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “six kilograms cassia (the weight of this must be according to the scale of the priests), and one gallon of olive oil.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “and kasia tree bark having a weight of approximately six kilo, and four litas of oliv oil.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “and kilo six of bark of tree which smells sweet, with oil of desert date which be litre four. They must weigh it as they weigh thing in house of God.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “and 12 pounds/6 kg. of cassia/a sweet-smelling bark named cassia. Be sure that they use the official standard when they weigh these things. Tell an expert perfumer to mix these with one gallon/four liters of olive oil” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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