complete verse (2 Kings 1:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 1:8:

  • Kupsabiny: “Those people answered, ‘He was wearing a dress which was made from (animal) hair and he had tied a belt around (the) waist.’ The king said, ‘That was the prophet of God Elijah.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The messengers said to Ahaziah, "He was wearing clothing of hair and his waist was bound with a leather belt."
    Then he said, "That was Elijah the Tishbite."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “They answered, ‘He was-wearing a garment/cloth made from the hair/fur of an animal and wearing- a leather -belt.’ The king said, ‘That was Elias who is from-Tishbe.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “They replied, ‘He was a hairy man and he had a wide leather belt around his waist.’ The king exclaimed, ‘That was Elijah!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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