Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 19:18:
- Kupsabiny: “The day shall come when the language of the Hebrews shall be spoken in five cities of Egypt. People shall swear at that place that they honor the God of power. One of those cities shall be called ‘City of the Sun’.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “On that day five cities of the land of Egypt will speak the language of the land of Canaan and they will swear allegiance to the LORD Almighty. The name of one of them, however, will be City of the sun.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “At that time too, five towns of Egipto will-follow the LORD Almighty, and they will-speak the Hebrew language. One of these towns will-be-called, Town of the Sun.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “At that time, people in five cities in Egypt will solemnly declare that they will serve Yahweh. They will learn to speak the Hebrew language. One of those cities will be called ‘City of the Sun’.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
