complete verse (2 Kings 4:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 4:7:

  • Kupsabiny: “The woman came and told that man of God those matters. Then that man of God said, ‘Go and sell that oil and pay your debt, and what is left, help yourself and your boys with that.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “That widow went to the man of God and told him this matter. Then he said, "Go sell the oil and repay the debt. You and your sons will be able to live on the money that remains."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The woman went to Elisha who was the servant of God and she told him what happened. Elisha said to her, ‘Go and sell the oil and pay your (sing.) debt. You will- still -have extra money left that is-able to support/[lit. can-(give)-life] you and your (sing.) children.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When she told Elijah what had happened, he said to her, ‘Now sell the jars of oil. And with the money you get, pay what you owe, and there will be enough extra money to keep buying food for yourself and your sons.’ So she did that.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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