complete verse (1 Samuel 14:40)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 14:40:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Saul said that, ‘All of you stand on the other side and I stand on this side with my son Jonathan.’ They replied to him that, ‘Do as you wish.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Saul said to all the Israelites, ̈"All of you say in one place, and my son Jonathan and I will stay in one place." Then the people said, "Do just what seems right to you."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then Saul said to all the Israelinhon, ‘[You (plur.)] stand there, and I and my child/(son) Jonatan will-stand here.’ And the people agreed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Saul said to all the Israeli soldiers, ‘You stand on one side. My son Jonathan and I will stand on the other side.’
    His men replied, ‘Do whatever you think is best.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)