complete verse (2 Kings 6:27)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 6:27:

  • Kupsabiny: “The king said to the woman, ‘If God has not come to rescue you, how should I be able to rescue you? After all, I have nothing even a little that I can give to you, my lady.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The King replied, "If the LORD does not help you what can I do to help you? I also have no wheat or wine. ‘” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The king answered, ‘If the LORD does- not -help you what can- I -do? I no-longer have wheat or vine to give to you.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He replied, ‘If Yahweh will not help you, I certainly cannot help you. I certainly do not have any wheat or wine!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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