Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Exodus 28:24)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 28:24:

  • Kupsabiny: “After that someone fix those chains into the rings.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Tie these two gold chains to both gold rings at the breastplate.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Fasten/Attach the two gold things-like-chains to the-things-like-rings of the like-pocket(s) which is on the chest,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “And when it’s done, then attach the two gol cords into those two ring-handles.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “That is where they will bind chain on it.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “He must make two gold cords, and fasten one end of each cord to one of the rings.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 28:25)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 28:25:

  • Kupsabiny: “Someone tie the other end of those chains on the cords of the sacrificial garment/ephod.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Tie the other ends of the chains to the gold settings at the front shoulder of ephod.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “and the two ends of the things-like-chains fasten to two things-to-put-in which-are golden which-are connected/attached to the strap of the special clothing/garment of the priests.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “And the opposite ends of the gol cords, you (pl.) must tie onto the two holders of the bases of the stones. And then tie those two gol holders onto his shoulder’s cord so that it holds his trunk’s cloth.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “And that chain [which] they will bind on cloth of chest , they must seal it in placing-hole of hail on shoulder.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “He must fasten the other end of each cord to the two settings that enclose the stones. In that way, the sacred pouch will be attached to the shoulder straps of the sacred apron.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 28:26)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 28:26:

  • Kupsabiny: “After that someone prepare/make some/other two golden rings and tighten the other two ends of the pocket worn on the chest on the inside part facing each other with the ceremonial cloth/ephod.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Make another two gold rings and sew them to the sash of ephod at the back of the breastplate.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “[You (sing.)] also have-(someone)-make two gold things-like-rings, and fasten/attach them to the lower corners of-the like-pocket(s) which is on the chest which is on-top of the special clothing/garment.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “And also, make two more gol ring-handles and then sew them onto those two corners of his chest’s small cloth there toward the bottom, close to his trunk’s cloth.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “And they must pound gold red two [so that] it be bored hole, sew it on corner of cloth of chest below.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Then he must make two more gold rings, and attach them to the lower corners of the sacred pouch, on the inside edges, next to the sacred apron.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 28:27)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 28:27:

  • Kupsabiny: “After that someone again prepare/make two rings and tighten to the lower side of those two cords for the ceremonial cloth/ephod to be close to the rope/band tied around the waist.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Again making two gold rings sew them to just above the node of sash.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “[You (sing.)] also have-(someone)-make two gold things-like-rings and attach/fasten them to the special clothing/garment of the priests on the cloth-belt/sash side.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “And make two other ring-handles and then affix them onto his shoulder’s cord which they previously tied onto his trunk’s cloth, close to the belt of his middle.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “They must also pound gold red two other [so that] it be bored hole, sew it on cloth of thigh at front waistline.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “He must make two more gold rings, and attach them to the lower part of the front of the shoulder straps, near to where the shoulder straps are joined to the sacred apron, just above the carefully-woven sash/waistband.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 28:28)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 28:28:

  • Kupsabiny: “Someone take a blue rope/cord and tie the rings on the lower side of the bag/pocket worn on the chest to the other two (rings) on the sacrificial garment/ephod so that the bag/pocket worn on the chest does not swing loosely.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Join the breastplate’s ring and ephod’s ring to the sash tying with blue cord. In this way the breastplate will not swing out from the ephod.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then [you (plur.)] tie blue chords to the things-like-rings at bottom of the like-pocket(s) which is on the chest and the things-like-rings of the special garments. In this way the like-pocket(s) which is on the chest will-hold better to the special clothing/garment.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “And when it’s done, then take blue needle cords and then sew them onto the ring-handles on his chest’s cloth. And the opposite ends of the cords, these you (pl.) will tie onto his trunk’s cloth, close to the belt of his middle. [When] it’s like that his chest’s cloth won’t be able to sway back and forth.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “And gold of cloth of thigh which be bored hole and that of cloth of heart, they must string it together with rope green/blue upon belt, in order that cloth of chest it not (imp.) be undone.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “The skilled workman must tie the rings on the sacred pouch to the rings on the sacred apron with a blue cord, so that the sacred pouch is above the sash/waistband and does not come loose from the sacred apron.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 28:29)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 28:29:

  • Kupsabiny: “And when Aaron is going into where it is Holy, he should put on the pocket worn on the chest which the names of the people of Israel have been engraved in it so that God will always be remembering/thinking about them.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Whenever Aaron enters the Holy Place, he must bear the breast piece of judging with the engraved names of the sons of Israel so in the sense that the Lord will have memorial continually.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘When Aaron enters the Holy Place he must wear this like-pocket(s) which is on the chest with the names of the tribes of Israel so that I will- always -remember them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “‘Therefore when Aron enters the interior of the shelter, in the place which has a somewhat great taboo, then Israel’s male children’s names will be existing on his chest’s cloth, and so I will see [it] and then remember my people always and it continues and goes.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “So, when Aaron wears cloth of chest which will have tassel which he hits seeking me, when he comes enters [this direction] sacred-place inside of tent, he will come with name of tribes of children of Israel, in order that he might remember them in front of me, I Yahweh.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “In that way, Aaron will have the names of the twelve Israeli tribes in the sacred pouch close to his chest when he enters the Holy Place. This will remind him that I, Yahweh, will never forget my people (OR, that he represents my people when he talks to me, Yahweh).” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 28:30)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 28:30:

  • Kupsabiny: “Place (sing.) those things called Urim and Thummim, which are used for inquiring issues in the pocket worn on the chest so that Aaron will always be having it when he is coming before me God. He should ever be putting on this pocket so that he will be inquiring what I God desire from the Israelites.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Put the ‘Urim’ and ‘Thummim’ in the judging breast piece. These should always be with him when Aaron goes in front of the Lord. In this way Aaron will always have with him the tools for judging over his heart whenever he goes before the Lord for the Israelites.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Put the Urim and Thumim on the like-pocket(s) on the chest so it will-be on the chest of Aaron when he goes to my presence. So Aaron will- always -bring these two things when he goes to my presence so he will-know my will for the Israelinhon.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “And also, you (pl.) must take two things which are helping the man of offerings to receive knowledge of God’s will, and so place them into the fold of his chest’s cloth. Therefore when Aron enters the interior of my shelter and comes close to me, then these two things will be existing close to his chest, and so it will be helping him to receive knowledge about what things I want the Israel people to be doing.’” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “So, inside of pocket of cloth of chest, you shall put tassel which be called Urim with Thummim in it. When he comes before me, I Yahweh, he will come with that tassel on chest, in order that he might come ask me thing about children of Israel always.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Put into the sacred pouch the two things that the priest will use to determine my answers to the questions he asks. In that way, they will be close to his chest when he enters the Holy Place to talk to me. He will use them to find out what is my will for the Israeli people.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 28:31)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 28:31:

  • Kupsabiny: “It is necessary to use blue cloth to make the robe.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Sew the garment that the priest wears inside the ephod entirely of blue cloth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘The outside clothing/garment which was laid-over the special clothing of the priest must be pure blue” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “God spoke again like this, ‘You (pl.) must take a blue cloth and then make the long robe for the man of offerings.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “They must also sew cloth green/blue for shirt as wise people for clothes sewing do it.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Tell the workmen to use only blue cloth to make the robe that is to be worn underneath the priest’s sacred apron.” (Source: Translation for Translators)