complete verse (1 Samuel 14:44)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 14:44:

  • Kupsabiny: “Saul told him that, ‘Jonathan, I am telling you that God should judge me painfully if you do not die.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Jonathan, if you do not die, May God certainly punish me harshly.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Saul answered, ‘Yes! And if I do- not -have- you (sing.) -killed, may-it-be that God will-punish me severely/[double emphasis marker].’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Saul replied, ‘Yes, you must be executed! I hope/wish that God will strike me and kill me if you are not executed for having done that!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)