complete verse (2 Kings 9:37)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 9:37:

  • Kupsabiny: “Each part of the body of Jezebel will be like excrements which are scattered in the whole city of Jezreel so that no one can say that, ‘Jezebel was buried here.’ ’ ’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Jezebel’s body would be like dung on the land of Jezreel. And no one would be able to say ‘This is Jezebel.’ "” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Her body will-spread there like manure/dung and no-one will-be-able-to-recognize her.’ ’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Her bones will be scattered there in Jezreel like dung, with the result that no one will be able to recognize them and say, ‘These are Jezebel’s bones.’ ’ ’” (Source: Translation for Translators)