complete verse (Nehemiah 2:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 2:7:

  • Kupsabiny: “I also requested the king that, ‘If you like/accept it, your Majesty, write for me letters to take to the leaders of the communities of the other side of river Euphrates so that they allow me to cross their countries on my way to Judah so that nothing happens to me.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “I also asked the king, ‘If possible, Beloved King, give me letters for the governors of the province in the west of Eufrates, so-that they will-allow me to pass-by in their territory in my going-home to Juda.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “I begged that he cause- me -to-be-accompanied by his letter to go to the governors in the province on the other-side of the river Eufrates so-that they would permit that I pass-by to go to Juda.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “I also said to the king, ‘If you are willing to do it, write letters for me to take to the governors of the province west of the Euphrates River. Tell them to allow me to travel safely through their province until I arrive in Judah.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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