complete verse (2 Kings 2:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 2:3:

  • Kupsabiny: “But as they were about to reach that place, they met with prophets who were still in training who lived in Bethel. Those people asked Elisha, ‘Do you know that God is going to take your master away today?’ Elisha answered, ‘Yes, I know, but do (plur.) not talk about it.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “A group of prophets came to Elisha in Bethel and asked, "What! Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?"
    Elisha said, "Yes, I know. Do not talk of this matter."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Now, there was a group of the prophets there at Betel who went to Elisha and asked, ‘Do you know that the LORD is now about-to-take your master today?’ Elisha replied, ‘Yes, I know, but let- us (incl.) not -talk about that.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “A group of prophets came to Elisha and Elijah before they entered the town, and they asked Elisha, ‘Do you know that Yahweh is going to take your master/boss Elijah away from you today?’
    Elisha answered, ‘Certainly I know that, but don’t talk about it!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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