complete verse (Genesis 15:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 15:3:

  • Kankanaey: «Abram then said, ‘Yes Highest God, but what perhaps will be my benefit, because here-now (particle of mild displeasure) I still have no child that you (sing.) have given me, and it is only my slave Eliezer from-Damascus who will inherit all my possessions.'» (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: «You have not given me even a single child. So this servant of mine will take my inheritance.» (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: «Because you have- not -given me a child, Eliezer who is one of my servants is the only who will-inherit my possessions.'» (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: «Abram added, ‘You have not given me any children, so think about this: A servant in my household will inherit all I own!'» (Source: Translation for Translators)
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