complete verse (1 Samuel 20:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 20:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “Jonathan made David to show how their covenant of love was like, because he loved David as he loved himself.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Once again Jonathan promised that he would certainly love David, for he loved David as he loved himself.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jonatan had- David -swear again to-love him, because he really loved David as himself/[lit. his own self].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “And Jonathan requested David to repeat his solemn promise to be his close friend, because Jonathan loved David as much as he loved himself.” (Source: Translation for Translators)