complete verse (2 Samuel 7:26)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 7:26:

  • Kupsabiny: “May your name be glorified forever and may the people say like this, ‘The God of authority belongs to Israel!’ God, may my house become strong.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “And may it be established and may your name be great forever. Then people will speak like this, ‘The LORD Almighty is the God of Israel.’ And may your servant, David’s house be kept before you forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘And now, LORD God, fulfill your promise to me your servant and to my family, so-that you will-become famous without end. Then the people will-say, ‘The LORD Almighty is the God of Israel!’ And my family will-continue forever/[lit. until whenever] in your presence.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When that happens, you will become famous forever, and people will exclaim, ‘The Almighty Commander of the armies of angels is the God who rules Israel.’ And you will cause that forever there will be descendants of mine who will rule.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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