complete verse (1 Kings 22:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 22:23:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, Micaiah said, ‘So that is how God has made all these prophets of yours deceive (you). But, God has decided on disaster/death for you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “In the end Micaiah said, "So now the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these your prophets. He Himself has given the command that you be destroyed."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then Micaya said, ‘That was what happened. The LORD has-sent your prophets a spirit that caused- them -to-speak lies. The LORD has-willed that you will-be-destroyed.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So now I tell you that Yahweh has caused all of your prophets to lie to you. Yahweh has decided that something terrible will happen to you.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)