Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 42:1:
- Kupsabiny: “God is saying,
‘This is my servant whom I have chosen. to do work for me.
I will uphold/strengthen (him).
I shall anoint (him) with my Spirit
and he is the one who shall bring truth/justice to all communities.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “This is my servant to whom I give support,
This is the person I have chosen, I am pleased with him.
I have put my spirit on him.
He will bring justice for the nations. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “The LORD said, ‘Here is my servant whom I strengthen. I chose him and I am happy with him. I will-empower him with my Spirit, and he will-bring-justice to the nations.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
