complete verse (1 Kings 13:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 13:6:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Jeroboam said to that person of God, ‘Please, plead for me to your God so that my hand/arm returns to the way it has always been.’ Then that man prayed after which the arm of that king was restored.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The King called to the man of God, "Please pray to the LORD your God, that my arm might be healed." So the man of God prayed to God. Then it happened just like that — the King’s arm was just like it had been before.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then the king said to the servant of God, ‘You pray for me to the LORD your God that he will-heal my hand.’ So the servant of God prayed to the LORD, and the hand of the king was healed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then the king said to the prophet, ‘Please pray that Yahweh will be merciful to me and heal my arm!’ So the prophet prayed, and Yahweh completely healed the king’s arm.” (Source: Translation for Translators)