Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Song of Solomon 2:3:
- Kupsabiny: “Like a tree that produces fruit is famous/known/appreciated more than those of the bush,
like that is also my man among the other men.
My stomach is happy when I sit under his shadow,
and his fruit/food is so very sweet!” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest,
so is My beloved, very handsome among the young men.
I am very happy staying in his shadow and the taste of
its fruit is very sweet.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “When compared to other young men, my beloved (is) like an apple tree/[lit. trunk of an apple] among/[lit. in-the-middle-of] the trees in the forest. I (am) pleased/delighted to sit-under his/[lit. its] shade and his/[its] fruit (is) sweet.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “And among the other men, you, the man who loves me, are like an apple/fruit tree that grows in the forest.
You are like a tree whose shadow protects me from the sun,
and your being close to me is like eating sweet fruit.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 2:4:
- Kupsabiny:
Three clans shall set up on the East side, and the clan of Judah is to be in charge. Those clans are these:
| Clan |
Leader |
How many soldiers |
| Judah |
Nahshon son of Amminadab |
74,600 |
| Issachar |
Nethanel son of Zuar |
54,400 |
| Zebulun |
Eliab son of Helon |
67,400 |
When they are all put together they are 186,400, and the community of Judah shall be leading (them) when they are migrating.
(Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The men of their section numbered 74,600.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
The tribes of Juda, Issachar, and Zebulun are-to-camp on the east, under the banner of their own/[lit. each] tribe. These (are) the names of their leaders/[lit. heads] and the numbers of their people/men:
| Tribe |
Leaders/[lit. Heads] |
Number |
| Juda |
Nashon son/[child] of Aminadab |
74,600 |
| Issachar |
Nethanel son/child of Zuar |
54,400 |
| Zebulun |
Eliab son/[child] of Helon |
57,400 |
(Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “The people of the tribes of Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun must set up their tents on the east side of the Sacred Tent, close to their tribal flags. These are the names of the leaders of those tribes and the number of soldiers whom they will lead:
Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, will be the leader of the 74,600 men of the tribe of Judah.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 35:3:
- Kupsabiny: “Then Josiah said to the Levites who were doing the work of God and teaching the people of Israel, ‘Let the Box of the Covenant stay in the House of God that Solomon son of David built. And since it is not required that you continue to carry that box around, you shall be doing work for God and his people of Israel.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “He said to the Levites who had been assigned to teach Israel and do the service of the LORD, "Put the Ark of the Covenant in the temple built by Solomon, son of David, king of Israel. You do not need to go, carrying the Ark on your shoulders again. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “He also gave responsibilities to the Levites who were-teachers of Israel, who were-dedicated to serve the LORD. He said to them, ‘The holy box was now placed in the temple that Solomon the child of David had-built, and you (plur.) no longer need to carry (it). Now use your (plur.) time to serve the LORD your God and to his people Israelinhon.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “The other descendants of Levi were the ones who taught all the Israeli people; they had been dedicated to serve Yahweh. Josiah said to them, ‘Put the Sacred Chest in the temple that the workers of David’s son King Solomon of Israel built. But carry it on poles; do not carry it on your shoulders. And do your your work well for Yahweh your God and for his Israeli people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 34:8:
- Newari: “Hamor spoke to them like this, saying — Because my son Shechem’s heart is attracted toward your daughter, give her in marriage to him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “But Hamor said to them, ‘My child Shekem is- truly fond-of/loves your (pl.) young-lady/unmarried-lady, so I am-asking-a-favor that you (pl.) will- now just -have- her -marry him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “But Hamor said to them, ‘My son Shechem really likes this girl. Please allow him to marry her.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 14:31:
- Kupsabiny: “Then, Rehoboam died and was buried where his grandfathers/ancestors were buried in the City of David. The mother of Rehoboam was called Naamah, and was a daughter of the community of Ammonites. Then, his son Abijam got the kingship replacing his father.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Rehoboam died, had his ancestors. He was buried with them in the city of David. His mother was Naamah, she was an Ammonite. After Rehoboam, Abijah, his son, became king.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “When Rehoboam died, he was-buried in the burial-place of his ancestors in the Town of David. (The mother of Rehoboam was Naama the Ammonhon). Abia his child was the (one who) succeeded him as king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then Rehoboam died , and he was buried in the part of Jerusalem called ‘The City of David’, where his ancestors were buried. Then his son Abijah became the king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zechariah 5:11:
- Kupsabiny: “He answered me, ‘(They) are taking it to go to the land of Babylon. (They) shall build for that woman who is inside the basket a house of prayer in that place. And then, they shall place that basket inside that house.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “He said to me, "They are going to build a temple for it in the land of Babylon. After the building of the temple is complete, they will put it in its own place."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “He answered, ‘To Babilonia, where to-be-made-for the basket a temple. And when the temple is-finished, this (meaning, the basket) will-be-placed there to-be worshiped.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “He replied, ‘They are taking it to Babylonia to build a temple for it. When the temple is finished, they will set the basket there on a pedestal for people to worship it.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 21:34:
- Kupsabiny: “And the people of the clan of Levi that remained, those of the house of Merari, they were given these four cities coming from the land of Zebulun: Jokneam, Kartah,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “These cities were given to the rest of the tribe of Levi, those of the Merarite clan.
From the tribe of Zebulun,
Jokneam and Kartah” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The remaining descendants of Levi — the descendants of Merari — received four towns/cities from the land[s] of the tribe of Zebulun. These were the Jokneam, Karta, Dimna, and Nahalal, including their pasturelands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “The other descendants of Levi, the ones who belonged to the Merari clans, were also allotted towns and their surrounding pasturelands.
From the area that had been allotted to the tribe of Zebulun they were allotted four cities. They were Jokneam, Kartah,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Song of Solomon 4:7:
- Kupsabiny: “You are so very beautiful, my beloved!
You have not even one flaw!” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “My darling you are very charming.
There is not any defect in you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “How beautiful (are) you (sing.) (are), my beloved. You (sing.) have-no defects.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “My darling, you are completely beautiful;
your body is perfectly formed!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
