complete verse (2 Chronicles 18:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 18:14:

  • Kupsabiny: “When Micaiah arrived, Ahab asked, ‘Micaiah, should we go to Ramoth-gilead or not?’ Micaiah answered (him), ‘You (plur.) go to fight. You (sing.) will be given victory.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “When he arrived the king asked him, "Micaiah, should we attack Ramoth-gilead or should we not?"
    He said, "Attack, you will certainly win."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When Micaya arrived to King Ahab the king asked him, ‘Micaya, shall we (incl.) attack Ramot Gilead or not?’ Micaya replied, ‘[You (plur.)] attack and you (plur.) will-win, for this will-be-given to you (plur.).’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When Micaiah arrived, the king of Israel asked him, ‘Should we go to attack Ramoth, or not?’
    Micaiah replied, ‘Sure, go! Yahweh will enable your army to defeat them!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)