complete verse (2 Kings 18:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 18:23:

  • Kupsabiny: “So/Therefore, go ahead and test my master, the king of Assyria, so you can learn from that. He says that, ‘If you are able even to find two thousand soldiers who ride on horses, well, he will give you (plur.) two thousand horses!’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “’Now make a wager with my master, the king of Assyria. I will give you 2,000 horses. Look, are you able to put riders on them or not? ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘Now my master, the king of Asiria has an offer for you (sing.). We (excl.) will-give you (sing.) 2,000 horses, if that you (sing.) also have 2,000 horsemen!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So I suggest that you make a deal between you and my master/boss, the king of Assyria. I will give you 2,000 horses, but I do not think that you are able to find 2,000 of your men who can ride on them!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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