complete verse (1 Kings 21:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 21:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then one day, Ahab said to Naboth, ‘Give me your field so I can plant my vegetables, for it is near my home. I shall give you another good field, or if you are in agreement, I shall but it from you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “One day Ahab said to Naboth, "Give me your grape garden. It is near my palace, I will plant green vegetables there. In place of it I will give you another good vineyard, although, if it is better I will give you as much money as it is worth.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “One time, Ahab said to Nabot, ‘Because your field/vineyard of grapes is near to my palace, just give that to me so-that I could make (it) into a field of vegetables. And as an exchange, I will-give you a much better field/vineyard of grapes; or if you prefer, I will-pay you the right price for-it.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “One day, Ahab went to Naboth and said to him, ‘Your vineyard is close to my palace. I would like to buy it, so that I can plant some vegetables there. In exchange, I will give you a better vineyard somewhere else, or if you prefer, I will pay you for your vineyard.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)