Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 8:13:
- Kupsabiny: “Then, Hazael said, ‘Is a dog like me really the one who will be able to do such things?’ Elisha answered, ‘God has shown me that you will be king of the country of Syria.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Hazael said, "I am like a dog. I am nothing at all. How could I ever do such great deeds?"
Elisha replied, "The LORD has shown me that you will be the King of Aram."” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Hazael answered, ‘Sir, how could- I -do that? I do- not -have the courage/ability to do that-thing.’ Elisha replied, ‘The LORD has-revealed to me that you will-become king of Aram.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Hazael replied, ‘I am as insignificant as a dog; how could I do such things?/I would never do such terrible things!’
Elisha replied, ‘Yahweh has also revealed to me that you will become the king of Syria.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
