complete verse (2 Kings 4:36)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 4:36:

  • Kupsabiny: “He called Gehazi and said to (him), ‘Call for me please this lady of Shunem.’ (He) called (her). When she had arrived, Elisha said, ‘Take/hold your son.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Elisha sent Gehazi to call the child’s mother. He called her. When that woman had come, Elisha said, "Take your son."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Elisha called Gehazi and told-him, ‘Call his mother.’ So he called her. When the woman arrived Elisha said to her, ‘Take your child.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Elisha summoned Gehazi. He said, ‘Call the boy’s mother!’ So Gehazi went and called her, and when she came in, Elisha said, ‘Here, take your son!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)