Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ezra 7:12:
- Kupsabiny: “From Artaxerxes the king of kings to Ezra the priest, the teacher of the laws of God of up/heaven.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “From Artaxerxes, king of kings, to Ezra, Priest and scribe of the law of the God of Heaven, Salutations!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “‘I am King Artaserkses the king of the kings. I am greeting you, Ezra, the priest and teacher of the Law of God of heaven.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “‘This letter is from me, Artaxerxes, the greatest of the kings. I am giving it to Ezra the priest, who has studied very well all the rules and regulations that the God who is/rules in heaven gave to the Israeli people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
