complete verse (2 Kings 3:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 3:14:

  • Kupsabiny: “Elisha said, ‘Because God is/exists the one who has power and I work for him, if I had not respected Jehoshaphat, I would not even have seen/met with you.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Elisha said, " As surely as the Lord almighty lives, whom I serve, I swear If it were not respect for Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, I would neither look at your face nor have any concern for you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Elisha said, ‘I am-telling the truth in the presence of the living and Almighty LORD, whom I serve, that I would not pay-attention to you (sing.) if not because of my respect to King Jehoshafat of Juda.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Elisha replied, ‘I serve Yahweh, the commander of the armies of angels in heaven. As surely as he lives, if I did not respect Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not even think about doing anything to help you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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