complete verse (2 Kings 8:8)

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

  • Kupsabiny: “The king told one of his officials who was called Hazael, ‘Bring Elisha something as a welcome gift and tell him to ask from God if I am able to recover from this sickness.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The King said to his courtier, Hazael, "Take a gift, go to meet the man of God. Through him Consult the LORD and ask, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “he said to Hazael, ‘You take gift and meet the servant of God. And tell him that he is-to-ask the LORD if I will- yet -be-cured/healed from my sickness.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “the king told one of his officials named Hazael, ‘Go and talk to that prophet and take a present/gift with you to give to him. Request him to ask Yahweh if I will recover from my illness.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)