complete verse (2 Kings 4:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 4:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “Elisha said to Gehazi to tell the woman, ‘Please consider, lady, that you have helped us very much. So what do you want us to do for you? Do you have any matter you would like to be said for you to the ruler or maybe the commander of soldiers?’ Then, that woman said, ‘I am staying with my people (I am doing fine).’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Elisha said to his servant, "Tell her, ‘You have gone to so much trouble for us. What can we do for you? May we speak a word with the king or the commanding general for you?’‘
    That woman said, "I am living well with my people here. This is enough for me."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Elisha said to his servant, ‘Ask her what we (incl.) can-do for her, for her kind caring for us (incl.). Perhaps she has something- for us (incl.) -to-ask the king or the commander of the soldiers.’ The woman replied, ‘No need already, for my situation here together-with my townmates is good.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Elisha said to Gehazi, ‘Tell her that we both appreciate all the kind things that she has done for us. Then ask her what we can do for her. Ask, ‘Do you want me to go to the king or the army commander, to request something for you?’’
    Gehazi told her, and she replied, ‘No, he does not need to do that, because my family/relatives are able to give me what I need.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)