complete verse (1 Chronicles 13:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 13:8:

  • Kupsabiny: “Meanwhile, David and all the people of Israel were singing (and dancing) for God with all their strength. They were playing lyres, shaking shakers, beating drum sticks and blowing horns.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “David and all the Israelites were dancing with all their strength to honor God. They were singing songs, playing stringed instruments, lutes, tambourines and large cymbals, and blowing trumpets.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “David and the Israelinhon were-celebrating with all their might in the presence of God. They sang and played harps, lyres, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “David and all the Israeli people were celebrating in God’s presence with all their strength. They were singing and playing lyres, harps, tambourines, and cymbals, and blowing trumpets.” (Source: Translation for Translators)