Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 7:70:
- Kupsabiny: “Some heads of families contributed/offered things/materials which would be used for building. The king/governor of the community contributed eight and a half kilograms of gold, 50 bowls and 530 clothes for the priests.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The other leaders/[lit. heads] of the families contributed for the building again of the temple. The governor gave eight kilos which are pieces of gold, 50 bowls to be used in the temple, and 530 pieces of clothes for the priests.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Some of the leaders of the clans gave gifts for the work of rebuilding the temple. I, being the governor, gave 17 pounds/8.6 kg. of gold, 50 bowls to be used in the temple, and 530 robes for the priests.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
