complete verse (1 Samuel 3:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 3:14:

  • Kupsabiny: “So, I swear that the evil/sin of Eli’s family will never be washed away, even if someone burns for me whatever kind of sacrifice or offers a gift in any way.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Since it is like that, I swear an oath about Eli’s family, [that] the sins committed by Eli’s family will never be forgiven, either by any sacrifice or any grain offering."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So I have-sworn that the sin of the family of Eli can- not -forgiven forever/[lit. until whenever] whatever sacrifice/offering (be-made).’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “I solemnly promised to Eli’s family, ‘You will never be able to avoid the consequences for your sin, even if you give me sacrifices or offerings.’ ’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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