complete verse (1 Samuel 17:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 17:23:

  • Kupsabiny: “As David was still talking with his brothers, that Philistine called Goliath moved forward and bragged as usual. David heard what that man was saying.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “While he was talking with his brothers, Goliath, coming before [them], issued threats to the Israelites as always, and David heard it.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “While he was-talking-together with them, Goliat, the one (who) fights well from-Gat came-forward, and he challenged again the Israelinhon. And David heard this.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “While he was talking with them, he saw Goliath coming out from among the Philistine soldiers, shouting to the Israelis, challenging them to send a man to fight him. David heard what Goliath was saying.” (Source: Translation for Translators)