complete verse (1 Samuel 16:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 16:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “Samuel replied that, ‘Yes, I am truly coming with peace. I have come to burn sacrifices to God. So, cleanse yourselves then we go and burn sacrifices to God,’ Then he cleansed Jesse with his sons and went with them to burn sacrifices to God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Samuel replied, ‘Yes, I came here to-sacrifice/to-offer to the LORD. [You (plur.)] be-cleansed/cause- [yourselves] -to-be-cleansed and accompany/come-with me to-sacrifice/to-offer.’ Then Samuel did the ceremony which (is) for becoming clean for Jesse and his children/(sons), and he invited them to-sacrifice/to-offer.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Samuel replied, ‘Yes. I have come peacefully, to make a sacrifice to Yahweh. Perform the rituals to make yourselves acceptable to Yahweh, and then come with me to where they will offer the sacrifice.’ Then Samuel performed the ritual to make Jesse and his sons acceptable to God, and he also invited them to the sacrifice.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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