complete verse (2 Kings 4:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 4:23:

  • Kupsabiny: “Her husband answered, ‘Why are you going to that man today? This is not a new moon, and it is not even a Sabbath day.’ The woman said, ‘There is no problem.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “That woman’s husband asked, "Why do you have to go today? Today is neither a new moon nor a Sabbath."
    She said, "Everything is all right."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Her husband asked, ‘Why are- you -going right now for it is not the Feast of the Beginning Moon or Day for-Resting?’ The woman replied, ‘Just let-it-be.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Her husband called out to her and said, ‘Why do you want to go today? This is not the day when we celebrate the Festival of the New Moon, and it is not a Sabbath day!’
    But she only replied, ‘Just do what I requested and everything will be all right.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)