complete verse (1 Kings 19:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 19:20:

  • Kupsabiny: “Elisha left the oxen and ran to follow behind Elijah saying, ‘Let me go and say good-bye to my father and mother and then I shall follow you.’ Elijah replied, ‘Go and do that, for I have placed a heavy work on you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Elisha left his oxen and went running after Elijah. Elisha said, "Please allow me to kiss my mother and father farewell, then I will come after you."
    Elijah said, "Go, what have I done to you?"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Elisha left his cows and ran-after Elias. Elisha said, ‘I will-kiss my father and mother first to say good-bye to them, then I will-go with you.’ Elias said, ‘Okay, but [you] do- not -forget what I have-done to you.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Elisha left the oxen standing there and ran after Elijah, and said to him, ‘I will go with you, but first let me kiss my parents goodbye.’
    Elijah replied, ‘Okay, go home. But do not forget why I have given my cloak to you!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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