complete verse (2 Kings 13:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 13:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, Elisha said, ‘Open the window on the east side.’ When that window had been opened, Elisha said to (him), ‘Shoot (an) arrow.’ He shot (it). Then, Elisha said, ‘This is the arrow of God with which the country of Syria is defeated. You will destroy the people of Syria at Aphek.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Elisha said, "Open the window towards the east." The King opened the window. Elisha said, "Shoot an arrow!" As soon as he shot the arrow the prophet said in a loud voice, "You are the arrow of the LORD, with this arrow he will defeat Aram. You will fight with the Arameans at Aphek and they will be devastatingly destroyed.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “and he was-told, ‘Open the window on the east side.’ And he opened- it -up. Then he was-told by Elisha that he would-shoot. And when he shot, Elisha said, ‘That arrow is a sign that the LORD will-cause- you (plur.) -to-win against Aram. You (plur.) will- completely -destroy the Arameanhon at Afek.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Elisha told him, ‘Have someone open that window toward the east.’ So they opened it. Then Elisha said, ‘Shoot!’ So the king did. Then Elisha said, ‘That is the arrow that indicates that your army will defeat the Syrian army. Your army will completely defeat their army at Aphek town.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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