complete verse (1 Kings 18:29)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 18:29:

  • Kupsabiny: “They continued to shout repeatedly until they prophesied (like they were mad) until it was close to sunset. But, nothing at all happened.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Midday passed, and they continued speaking prophecy until the time of the evening sacrifice. But no sound came, no one answered, no one paid any attention.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Noon/Midday had-passed and they still continued their shouting until their time for offering had-passed, but no one [intensifier] answered them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “They continued calling out to Baal all afternoon. But there was no reply, no answer, no god who paid attention.” (Source: Translation for Translators)