Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 3:5:
- Kupsabiny: “He ran to where Eli was sleeping and said, ‘You have just called me, so I have come.’ Eli said, ‘But I have not called you, my boy, so, return and go to sleep’ Then Samuel returned and went back to sleep.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Then, running to Eli, he said, "Did you call me? I am here." But Eli said, "No, I did not call. Go and sleep." So he went and slept.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Then he ran to Eli and said, ‘What, sir, why are- you (sing.) -calling me?’ Eli answered/replied, ‘I did- not -call you (sing.). [You (sing.)] go-back and sleep again.’ So he went-back and slept.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then he got up and ran to Eli. He said to him, ‘I am here, because you called me!’ But Eli replied, ‘No, I did not call you. Go back to your bed.’ So Samuel went and lay down again.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
