Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jonah 4:6:
- Kupsabiny: “Then God made a tree/plant to grow immediately there by the tent/shelter. It made (a) cool shade so that Jonah would rest and feel comfortable. Jonah became very happy for that tree/plant.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The LORD caused a pumpkin plant to grow there to cast a shadow on Jonah. This gave Jonah relief from the heat [Lit.: made Jonah cool]. Jonah rejoiced greatly over the pumpkin plant.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “But Jonas (was) still hot, so the LORD God caused- a plant -to-grow and had- this -rise-above Jonas in-order to-give-shade to him. Jonas (was) very pleased/happy because of the plant.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “When that was so, Yahweh God caused-to-grow a plant which shaded Jonas so-that he would-not-be-sunshined-upon, and Jonas was extremely made-happy by that plant.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Then Yahweh God caused a vine to grow up immediately to shade Jonah’s head from the sun and make him feel more comfortable. Jonah was very happy about having the vine over his head.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
