complete verse (1 Kings 18:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 18:21:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Elijah got up and said to those people, ‘For what reason do you scorch two sticks/serve two masters? If you (plur.) wish to believe in God, believe in him, but if you want to follow Baal, follow (him).’ But nobody responded to Elijah.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Elijah went before the people and spoke like this, "For how long will you go on wavering? If the LORD is God, follow Him! If Baal is God, follow him!”
    But the people did not say anything.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Elias came-near to the people and said, ‘How long will- you (plur.) -follow the two beliefs? If the LORD is the God, you (plur.) follow him, but if Baal is the God, you (plur.) follow him.’ But the people did- not -reply.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, ‘How long are you going to be undecided about who is truly God? If Yahweh is truly God, then worship/serve him. If Baal is truly God, then worship/serve him!’ But the people said nothing in reply, because they were afraid of what Jezebel would do to them if they admitted that they worshiped Yahweh.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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