Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Judges 16:27:
- Kupsabiny: “People had filled up that house with all the leaders of the Philistines and there were three thousand other people on the roof, men and women. Those people were looking at Samson and he entertained (them).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The temple was full of women and men. All the rulers of the Philistines were also there. About 3,000 women and men were on the terrace roof of the temple, sitting and watching Samson’s comedy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The temple was-filled with people. All the leaders/[lit. heads] of the Filistinhon were there. Just on the roof, there-were 3,000 men, male and female. They were-rejoicing looking at Samson.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “At that time the temple was full of men and women. All the Philistine leaders were also there. And there were about 3,000 people on the roof, watching Samson and making fun of him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
