complete verse (1 Samuel 15:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 15:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “And again, is it not God who sent you to destroy those sinful Amalekites and all their property?” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The LORD sent you, having given the strict command, ‘Destroy them, the evil nation until the Amalekites are completely destroyed.’ You ought to have kept on attacking them until they were all destroyed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “And he sent you (sing.) on a mission. He said, ‘Destroy the Amaleknon completely, the wicked/evil people. [You (plur.)] fight with them until you (plur.) kill them completely/totally.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “And Yahweh sent you to do something for him. He said to you, ‘Go and get rid of all those sinful people, the Amalek people-group. Attack them and kill all of them.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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