complete verse (2 Kings 6:33)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 6:33:

  • Kupsabiny: “And/But while Elisha was saying those words to those elders, that man arrived and said: The king has said, ‘This suffering comes from God! Why should we still hope/rely on him?’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “While he was speaking to them like this, the messenger arrived.
    The King said, "All this suffering has come from the LORD. Why should I wait for the LORD now?"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “While Elisha was- still -speaking to them, the one-sent by the king arrived. And he said, ‘This disaster that has-arrived has-come from the LORD himself. So why should- I -wait for him to help?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “And while he was still speaking, the king and the officer arrived. The king said, ‘It is Yahweh who has caused us to have all this trouble/suffering. Why should I wait any longer for him to do something to help us?/It is useless for me to wait any longer for him to help us!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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