complete verse (1 Kings 8:54)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 8:54:

  • Kupsabiny: “Solomon made those prayers, till he knelt there at the altar as he raised his hands.
    When Solomon had concluded the prayer” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “After Solomon having made this entreaty to the LORD with hands lifted up toward heaven he got up from before the altar of the LORD where he had been kneeling.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When Solomon had-finished his prayers and requests to the LORD, he stood before/[lit. in front of] the altar of the LORD, where he knelt-down raising his hands toward heaven.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “After Solomon had finished praying and pleading to Yahweh for his help, he stood up in front of the altar where he had been kneeling. He lifted up his arms.” (Source: Translation for Translators)