complete verse (Esther 5:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Esther 5:6:

  • Kupsabiny: “While they were still eating the feast and drinking wine, the king asked Esther, ‘So what news/words do you have? Please tell me, my wife. Even if it is one part/half of the country I rule, I will give you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “As they were drinking wine, the king said to Esther, "Whatever you ask for I will give you. What is your request? Even to the half of my kingdom, I will give [it] to you."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “And while they were-drinking wine, the king asked Ester, ‘What (is it) that you (sing.) really need? Just say (it) for I will-give (it) to you even half of my kingdom.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru: “While they were eating and drinking wine, king Xerxes asked Esther: "Tell me what you want. I will give it immediately. Event to half my kingdom, I will give it."” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • English: “While they were drinking wine, the king said to Esther, ‘Tell me what you really want. I will give it to you, even if you ask for half of my kingdom.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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