complete verse (1 Samuel 17:49)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 17:49:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then David removed a stone from his bag and put it in the sling and after that he threw it. That stone hit the forehead of Goliath and it entered into his head. Then Goliath fell face down.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “David taking out one stone that was in his bag, [and] putting it into a sling, struck that Philistine on the forehead. That stone went into his forehead and Goliath went sprawling, prostrate on the ground.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “David took a stone from of his leather/[lit. skin] container, and he slung/hurled this at Goliat, and this landed on his forehead. The stone made-an-impression/penetrated into his forehead, and he fell facing-down on the ground.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He put his hand into his shoulder-bag and took out one stone. He put it in his sling and hurled it toward Goliath. The stone hit Goliath on the forehead and penetrated his skull, and he fell face down onto the ground.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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