complete verse (1 Samuel 9:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 9:21:

  • Kupsabiny: “Saul replied to (him) that, ‘But I belong to the community of Benjamin and furthermore, this community is smaller than all the other communities in the province of Israel. It is not only that, our family is also very small compared to others. So, what is the word/thing you are now telling me?’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Saul said, "But I am a Benjaminite, of the smallest tribe of Israel. And my clan is the smallest clan of the tribe of Benjamin. Why did you tell me this?"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Saul replied, ‘But I just come-from the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest tribe of Israel, and our (excl.) family is the least/[lit. lowest] of our (excl.) tribe. Why do- you (sing.) -say that to me?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Saul replied, ‘I am from the tribe of Benjamin. That is the smallest tribe in Israel ! And my family is the least important family in our tribe! So why are you talking to me like this, about the Israeli people wanting me and my family?’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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