complete verse (1 Kings 19:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 19:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “But/And when Elijah heard that whispering, he covered his eyes with a cloth and went to stand at the entrance to the cave. Then he heard a voice saying, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “As soon as he heard that voice, Elijah covered his face with his shawl and went out and stood at the entrance to the cave.
    A voice spoke to him like this, "Elijah, what are you doing here?"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When- Elias -heard it, he covered his face with his cloak and came-out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then there was a voice that said to him, ‘Elias, what are you doing here?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When Elijah heard that, he wrapped his cloak around his face. He went out of the cave and stood at its entrance. And he heard Yahweh speaking to him, saying again, ‘Elijah, why are you here?’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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