complete verse (1 Kings 18:24)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 18:24:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, you (plur.) shall cry to your god Baal, (and) I shall pray to God. But/And the one who will give fire, is the one who is (the) true God.’ All those people replied, ‘You have said the truth.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then you will call on your god, I will take the name of the LORD. The one who gives an answer by getting fire down is God."
    Then all the people said, "You have spoken a true word."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then you (plur.) pray to your (plur.) god, and I will- also -pray to the LORD. The one-who-will-answer by fire (is) the true God.’ And the people agreed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then they must call to their god , and I will call to Yahweh. The god who answers by lighting a fire to the wood that is on that altar is the true God!’
    Then all the people thought that Elijah’s suggestion was good.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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