Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 17:10:
- Kupsabiny: “Then he immediately set off for that city of Zarephath. When he reached the road to that city, he met a lady who was gathering small sticks. Then, Elijah called that lady and said to her, ‘Could you please bring me water that I may drink, lady.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, he saw a widow gathering wood. He called to her and said, "Bring me a little water in a cup."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “So Elias went to Zarefat. When- he -arrived at the entrance of the town, he saw a woman widow who was-gathering-woods. He said to the woman, ‘Please bring me just a little water so-that I could-drink.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “So Elijah did what God said. He went to Zarephath. As he arrived at the gates of the village, he saw a widow who was gathering sticks. He said to her, ‘Would you please bring me a cup of water?’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
