complete verse (1 Samuel 1:28)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 1:28:

  • Kupsabiny: “So, I am dedicating this child to God to serve him for his whole life.’ When Hannah finished saying this, they all knelt down to/worshipped God in that place.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Since it’s like that, I have handed him over to the LORD. This one will be the LORD’s [person] for his whole life." Then after that they worshipped the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So now I will-offer him to the LORD. He will-serve the LORD his entire life.’ Then they worshipped the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So now I am presenting him to Yahweh. He will belong to Yahweh as long as he lives.’ Then Elkanah and his family worshiped Yahweh there.” (Source: Translation for Translators)