Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 18:46:
- Kupsabiny: “Elijah folded/pulled up his dress and made up his mind and ran in the strength that God gave him. He went/proceeded ahead of the others until he arrived first at the gate of Jezreel.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The power of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he wrapped his shawl around his waist, and ran fast before Ahab all the way to Jezreel.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Now, Elias was-empowered by the LORD. He tied his outer garment on his waist and he ran ahead of Ahab to Jezreel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Yahweh gave extra strength to Elijah. He tucked his cloak into his belt in order to run fast, and he ran ahead of Ahab’s chariot all the way 17 miles/26 km. to Jezreel.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
