Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 22:21:
- Kupsabiny: “I shall dress him in your work clothes and the waist belt that you have. I shall give him the authority that you had for him to become the father of the people of Jerusalem and of Judah.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “I will give him your officials’ clothes to wear and [I] will let him bind your waist band. I will put all your authority into his hands. He will be like a father to the people who live in Jerusalem and Judah.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “I will-have- him -wear your (sing.) official clothes and belt/sash, and I will-give to him your (sing.) authority. He will be like a father to those of/from-Jerusalem and those of/from-Juda.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “I will allow him to wear your robe, and to fasten your sash around him, and I will give to him the authority that you had. He will be like a father to the people of Jerusalem and all the other towns in Judah.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
