complete verse (Ezra 4:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ezra 4:12:

  • Kupsabiny: “We want you to know oh, king, that those Jews who came from where you are have reached/arrived here and they have begun to rebuild Jerusalem, that city that refused your rulership and did evil. They have already laid the foundation and they are building the wall.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Let the Great King know this — that Jews who came from various places in your kingdom have been living in Jerusalem, and have been rebuilding that evil and rebellious city. Then they repairing the foundations and walls. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘Beloved King, we (excl.) want you (sing.) to know that the city of Jerusalem, whose residents are always bad and rebellious, is-being-built-up again by the Jews. They arrived in this city from the places which are-under- your (sing.) -jurisdiction. They even repaired the stone-walls as-well-as its foundations.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Your majesty, we want you to know that the Jews who came here from your territories are rebuilding this city, Jerusalem. These people are wicked and want to rebel against you. Now they are repairing the foundations of the walls/buildings and building the walls of the city.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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