The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Nehemiah” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the sign for “builder” referring to Nehemiah leading the effort to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 10:1:
Kupsabiny: “The first person to sign the agreement was Nehemiah son of Hacaliah who was governor of the community. Then these people followed to sign: Zedekiah,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
Hiligaynon: “The first-one who signed was Governor Nehemias the child of Hacalia, and Zedekia.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
English: “This is a list/These are the names of those who signed the agreement: I, Nehemiah, the governor; and also Zedekiah.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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