complete verse (1 Samuel 2:26)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 2:26:

  • Kupsabiny: “As Samuel was growing, God loved him and people also loved (him).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “And the young Samuel grew up in the favor of the LORD and the people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “On-the-other-side, Samuel continued getting-big, and the LORD and the people (were) very happy/pleased with him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The boy Samuel continued to grow up, and the things that he did pleased Yahweh and the people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)