Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 14:38:
- Kupsabiny: “Then Saul summoned the commanders of the soldiers and told them that, ‘We want to know whether anyone has committed any sin today.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “So he said, "All [you] leaders, come to the front and let us know what sin has taken place today.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “So Saul said to the leaders/[lit. heads] of the people of Israel, ‘[You (plur.)] come here, and let- us (incl.) -find-out/learn what sin we (incl.) have-committed/[lit. have-done] this day.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then Saul summoned all the leaders of his army. He said to them, ‘I am sure that God has not answered me because someone has sinned. We must find out what sin someone has committed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
