Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 1:17:
- Kupsabiny: “When Eli heard those words, he said that, ‘Sorry, my dear! Go in peace and may the God of Israel give you what you want!’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Eli answered, "Go in peace, and may the God of Israel give you what you asked Him for."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Eli answered/replied, ‘Go, and [you (sing.)] do- not -worry anymore. May-it-be that the God of Israel give what you (sing.) have-asked of him.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Eli replied, ‘I wish/desire that things will go well for you. I desire that God, the one we Israeli people worship, will give you what you requested from him.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
